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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…
10-Year-Old Calls 911 To Save Overdosing Mother, Police Find Suspected Fentanyl
JENNINGS, La. — A 10-year-old Louisiana girl called 911 after realizing her mother appeared to be suffering from a drug overdose, setting off an investigation that ultimately led police to a nearby home where officers say they discovered approximately an…
Louisiana OMV Replaces 50 Year Old Computer System With New Statewide Platform
Louisiana drivers are getting a major technology upgrade after the state replaced an Office of Motor Vehicles computer system that had been operating for approximately 50 years. Gov. Jeff Landry announced Tuesday that the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles has…
Louisiana Announces $100 Million Investment In Fortified Roofs
Louisiana is putting $100 million toward fortified roofs and storm resistant homes in an effort state officials say could help homeowners better withstand hurricanes while potentially reducing insurance costs. Governor Jeff Landry and Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced the…
Louisiana Homecoming Game Canceled After Coaches Allegedly Fight at Halftime
A Louisiana high school homecoming football game came to an unexpected end Friday night after an alleged fight involving two members of the same coaching staff. Oberlin High School was hosting Centerville when an argument reportedly broke out between Oberlin…
At Least Four Dead, Juvenile Critically Injured In Houma Stabbing Investigation
HOUMA, La. — At least four people are dead and a juvenile is critically injured as authorities investigate an apparent series of stabbing incidents at nearby homes in Houma. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the 200…
St. George Lawsuit Against Baton Rouge Annexations Continues
St. George remains a plaintiff in an ongoing lawsuit related to the annexation of various businesses into Baton Rouge, a dispute that began back in 2020...
Southern Jaguars Prepare for Away Game Against Houston Cougars
Update: Houston won the game 77-6, according to WAFB’s coverage. The preview below was written before the game. Southern Jaguars Prepare For Away Game Against Houston Cougars The Southern University Jaguars are preparing to hit the road for one of…
Minister Among 10 Arrested In Assumption Parish Child Predator Sting
Ten men from Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and Florida are facing charges after an undercover sting operation targeting suspected child predators wrapped up in Assumption Parish. The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office and the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office ran the three day…
Tropical Depression Edouard Keeps Flooding Threat Alive After Louisiana Landfall
Edouard has weakened from a tropical storm to a tropical depression, but the danger is far from over for the Gulf Coast. Heavy rain and flash flooding continue across southwest Louisiana and eastern Texas as the system slowly moves inland.…