
Man, 60, charged with sexually assaulting several juvenile girls
A Bayou Blue man is accused of sex crimes, including first-degree rape, against several girls. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office started investigating a single complaint by the Department of Children and Family Services against Herman Dupre, 60, and they found several additional victims. "They identified a tot...
Feb 21, 2025

As Mardi Gras approaches, crawfish prices go down
Crawfish prices continue to decline as Mardi Gras approaches. Co-founder of the Crawfish App, Laney King, says the average price for live crawfish is now $4.10 per pound, while boiled crawfish costs $6.49 per pound. "Last week those were about 20 $.20-$.30 higher pre pound," said King. "So, we did see a ...
Feb 21, 2025

Louisiana police participating in "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" during the carnival season
During Carnival season, while parade-goers collect festive beads, impaired drivers will receive handcuffs as part of Louisiana's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. LHC spokesperson Greg Fischer says police will be out in force. "There's gonna be more police on the road and they are going to be looking for im...
Feb 21, 2025

Annual survey reveals parents struggle with cost and access of child care
The 2024 Louisiana Child Care Parent Poll, conducted by the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC)show parents are struggling with cost and availability to child care.. Director of Policy and Research Mattilyn Batson highlights the struggles parents face balancing work with childcare access and affordability. &...
Feb 21, 2025

Group interested in bringing NHL to New Orleans meets with league brass
A new city has emerged as a candidate for an NHL expansion team - New Orleans. NHL Network analyst and former NHL goalie Kevin Weekes says an ownership group recently had a productive meeting with Deputy NHL Commissioner Bill Daly. Weekes says while the identity of this ownership group is currently unknown, they are ho...
Feb 20, 2025
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