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Louisiana Renters Will Soon Have More Protection From Stalkers
Starting August 1, a new Louisiana law will give victims of stalking and cyberstalking the ability to walk away from an apartment lease without paying the penalties that normally come with breaking a contract. Lawmakers approved the change after hearing…
Deputy U.S. Marshal Killed Serving Warrant; Louisiana Suspect Could Face Death Penalty
A Louisiana man accused of fatally shooting a Deputy U.S. Marshal while officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant is now facing a federal charge that could carry the death penalty if he’s convicted. Federal prosecutors say 48-year-old Clarence A.…
Cash App to Pay $45 Million Settlement Over Fraud Protection Claims
Users of Cash App could see major changes after parent company Block agreed to a $45 million multistate settlement resolving allegations that it failed to adequately protect customers from fraud. According to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, Louisiana’s share of…
100-Year-Old Louisiana World War II Veteran Prigeon Fontenot Sr. Dies
A Louisiana World War II veteran who proudly served his country during one of history’s most pivotal conflicts has died. Prigeon Fontenot Sr. of Rayne passed away Friday, July 3, at the age of 100. Fontenot served just under two…
Louisiana Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting 9-Year-Old Boy Over Haircut
A 36-year-old Louisiana man has been arrested after police say he assaulted a 9-year-old boy following an argument over a haircut. According to an affidavit of probable cause, Alcender Angelo Williams Jr., 36, was arrested by the Monroe Police Department…
Bright Fireball Reported Across South Louisiana
Did you catch it? A bright fireball was reportedly seen streaking across the sky over south Louisiana around 5:03 a.m. Sunday, with sightings already being shared from multiple areas. If you recorded the fireball, post your video and let us…
Louisiana Voters Choose Senate Nominees as Runoff Results Are Called
Louisiana voters have made their decision. Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow has won the Republican U.S. Senate runoff, defeating fellow Republican State Treasurer John Fleming to become the GOP nominee for the November general election. Letlow entered the race with the…
Pastor Tony Spell Defends Actions Following Arrest, Says He “Fulfilled Scripture”
Pastor Tony Spell is once again making headlines after being arrested on a felony second-degree battery charge following an altercation with a neighbor near Life Tabernacle Church in Central. According to investigators, the incident occurred on June 23 and was…
Eight Killed In B-52 Crash Identified As Air Force Investigation Continues
Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight people who lost their lives when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday during a routine test mission tied to the bomber’s radar modernization program. The crew included…
Tropical Storm Warning Issued For Louisiana Coast As Gulf System Nears
A Tropical Storm Warning has officially been issued for portions of the Louisiana coast as Potential Tropical Cyclone One continues organizing in the Gulf. Forecasters say tropical storm conditions are expected to arrive within the next 24 hours, bringing the…