The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office is investigating a bizarre case in which a man wielding a machete slashed at TSA officers at the New Orleans Airport and also sprayed them with wasp spray before being shot by a deputy on duty at the time. They say 62-year-old Richard White of Kenner, whom they don’t believe was traveling, is at a hospital and his condition is unknown at this time.

There is a flood warning in place until further notice in most areas of northwest Louisiana as the area gets pounded with rain. There is a flash flood watch in effect through 1pm Sunday. Meteorologist Michael Berry weekend showers and thunderstorms will bring a significant amount of rainfall to the area…
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He says flooding is entirely possible as the ground was already saturated once it started raining.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says the body of a man –who is believed to have killed his wife and 12 year-old son nearly a year ago–was been pulled from the Mississippi River Thursday. Eleven months ago, 45 year-old Ronald Green Sr. called someone and said he had killed his wife and son and planned to jump off the Mississippi River Bridge.

The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of two horses in Bertrandville. Assumption Parish Sheriff Mike Waguespack says deputies discovered the animals in their stable on the ground, who had been shot multiple times at close range…
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He says this is one of the worst cases of animal cruelty he’s ever seen. They are offering a $1500 reward for information that leads to an arrest.