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Louisiana Man Arrested On 510 Child Sex Crime Charges Including First-Degree Rape
October 21, 2026 | Louisiana News A 33-year-old man from Pioneer, Louisiana, has been arrested on 510 criminal counts involving alleged sexual offenses against children, including 10 counts of first-degree rape. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the arrest Wednesday,…
Driver Arrested After Firefighter And Fiancée Killed In Baton Rouge Crash
A birthday celebration ended in tragedy early Sunday morning when a firefighter and his fiancée were struck and killed by a vehicle in Baton Rouge. Shane Hirstius, 21, an operator and firefighter with the Third District Volunteer Fire Department, and…
Louisiana Amendment 1 Would Allow Surviving Spouses Of Disabled Veterans To Keep Property Tax Exemption After Moving
LOUISIANA — Voters across Louisiana will decide November 3 whether surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans should be allowed to keep an additional property tax exemption when moving to another home. The proposal, listed as Constitutional Amendment 1, would change…
Louisiana Attorney General Announces Arrests In $224,000 Medicaid Fraud Investigation Linked To Alleged Hamas Financiers
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced new arrests involving individuals she described as Hamas financiers and their family members in connection with an alleged $224,000 Medicaid fraud scheme. According to Murrill, the individuals are accused of improperly obtaining taxpayer-funded medical…
84-Year-Old Louisiana Man Accused Of Making And Selling Homemade Explosives Near School
LAKE CHARLES, La. — An 84-year-old Louisiana man has been arrested after investigators say they discovered he was making and selling homemade explosive devices from his home less than 500 feet from a school. John W. Sinkankas, 84, of Lake…
St. Tammany Has Seen A Remarkable Turnover Of Its Most Powerful Leaders
Over the span of several years, some of the most recognizable names in St. Tammany Parish government and public institutions have disappeared from the positions they once led. A former sheriff is serving a life sentence. His successor resigned after…
John Kennedy Says He Would Consider 2028 Presidential Run
Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy says he is considering a possible run for president in 2028, although he says his current plan is to seek reelection to the U.S. Senate. Kennedy addressed the possibility Sunday during an appearance on NBC’s…
13-Year-Old Louisiana Boy Killed While Shielding His Little Sister From Gunfire
SHREVEPORT, La. — A 13-year-old Louisiana boy is being remembered as a hero after his family says he used his body to shield his 3-year-old sister from gunfire during a shooting at a Shreveport apartment complex. Sha’michal Russell was among…
What Louisiana’s 10 November Amendments Could Mean For You
Louisiana voters will decide 10 proposed constitutional amendments on November 3, 2026, covering property taxes, senior benefits, veterans’ families, criminal bail, governor term limits and more. Each amendment is a separate decision, and some would require additional local approval or…
Louisiana Woman Accused Of Using Fake Social Security Numbers To Collect Casino Jackpots And Avoid Child Support
BATON ROUGE, La. — A Louisiana woman is facing 18 counts of bank fraud and identity theft after State Police say she used falsified Social Security numbers to collect casino jackpots while attempting to avoid overdue child support obligations. Louisiana…