Category Archives: News
Sheriff Ard responds to Perkins child sex crime scandal
Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard speaks publicly for the first time about Dennis Perkins scandal, defending his decision to keep SWAT Commander Perkins on staff. Perkins and his wife are accused of...
Oct 30, 2019 Dennis Perkins, file photo October 2019.
Officials indicate timeline of Hard Rock Hotel demolition uncertain
Four contractors are expected to submit bids by Friday with their plans on how to clear the site of the Hard Rock Hotel collapse. New Orleans Fire Chief Tim McConnell says an exact timeline on demolit...
Oct 30, 2019
Edwards and Rispone face-off tonight in only televised debate before November 16th run-off
Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone will share the stage tonight for what it is expected to be the only gubernatorial run-off debate. Louisiana Public Broadcasting will televise it at 7 PM. UL Lafayett...
Oct 30, 2019
Covington based app tracks sex offender communications
Parents have a new app to keep their kids safe, Safe Virtual Neighborhoods, which lets them know when a sex offender tries to contact their children. St. Charles Sheriff Greg Champagne says all parent...
Oct 29, 2019 Jhaymesisviphotography / CC
Teen suicide rates spike 87% over a decade
New research indicates teen suicide rates are up 87 percent over the last decade, with LGBTQ teens being the most at risk for suicide attempts. Researcher at Trust for America's Health Rhea Farberman ...
Oct 29, 2019 ankxt / CC
Murder suspect loses Livingston Parish home in fire
A fire destroys the Livingston Parish home of a murder suspect that is currently in jail. The home of Errol Hicks burned down Monday. State Fire Marshal spokesperson says the blaze was a very destruct...
Oct 29, 2019 sboneham / CC
When should we expect another Presidential rally?
President Trump says he'll be back in Louisiana before the November 16th run-off to rally support for Eddie Rispone, but it's still unclear as to when, or where that will be. LSU-Shreveport Poli Sci P...
Oct 29, 2019
Saints and Falcons ranked most intense NFL rivalry
The Saint and Falcons have the most intense rivalry in the NFL, this according to knowrivalry.com, a project of professors from West Carolina and Northern Kentucky Universities. Contributing fans are ...
Oct 29, 2019 Phil Roeder / CC
Run-off poll: Edwards at 48%, Rispone at 46%
A new poll from JMC Analytics shows Governor Edwards with a slight lead over Republican challenger Eddie Rispone, 48 percent to 46 percent. Pollster John Couvillon says Edwards at this point is the fa...
Oct 28, 2019
Governor Edwards asks "Where's Eddie?"
Governor Edwards is rolling out a new line of attack in the governor's race, prodding Eddie Rispone for declining to attend nearly any candidate forums or other public events with the line "Where's Ed...
Oct 28, 2019
