
"Operation Tail Chaser" nabs thief stealing crawfish from farmer's traps in Rapides Parish
A Rapides Parish man is under arrest for stealing hundreds of pounds of crawfish from a farmer's traps. Chief of Staff Tommy Carnline with the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office says a crawfish farmer told investigators late last month that someone had emptied his traps, and it happened again a few days later. He says dep...
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Two arrested after dog fight training operation locate in Folsom
St. Tammany Parish deputies arrested a 23-year-old Folsom man and his 45-year-old mother yesterday after a concerned resident reported them for a possible dog-fighting operation on their property. Lt. Suzanne Carboni says STP Animal Control investigated and located 28 pit bulls. "They were all extremely malnourish...
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Louisiana State Police to start enforcing Move Over Law this week
Louisiana State Police are increasing patrols to protect first responders on roadsides this week. LSP Public Information Officer Ryan Davis says Troop F will join a special enforcement day on Wednesday, targeting drivers who violate the state's Move Over Law. "So, that will involve officers primarily tasked, along...
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Report: President Trump and Gov Landry discuss U.S. Rep Julia Letlow as a potential challenger to Senator Cassidy in 2026 Republican primary
The Associated Press is reporting that President Trump and Governor Jeff Landry have discussed Congresswoman Julia Letlow challenging Senator Bill Cassidy in next year's Republican primary. Cassidy is seeking a third term, but ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says Cassidy's vote in 2021 to convict Trump ...
May 12, 2025

Louisiana K-12 education now ranks 37th in the Nation, according to U.S. News and World Report
Louisiana continues moving up the national rankings in education. U.S. News and World Report now ranks Louisiana 37th in K-12 education - that's up from No. 40 last year and 46 two years ago. Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says there are two main catalysts behind the increase in ranking. "We are goin...
May 12, 2025