A human skull found in the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in St. Tammany Parish seven years ago is identified as that of Gary Maggio of Slidell.
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Coroner Dr. Christopher Tape says Maggio was being treated for severe mental health issues and didn’t tell anyone he was going camping.

Tragedy in Acadia Parish as three people, including a Rayne police detective, are killed in a crash Friday afternoon. 27-year-old Javonta Flugence, his fiancee, Amber Davy; and their two-year-old daughter, Caroline, were killed in the single-family crash. State Police Trooper Peggy Bourque says it appears none was restrained…
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Since joining the department in 2019, Flugence was pivotal in Rayne’s fight against drug activity.

The man who has run the state’s prison system for the last 16 years is resigning. Department of Corrections Secretary Jimmy Leblanc says health issues are forcing him to step down. Former state lawmaker and House Criminal Chairman Joe Marino says Leblanc’s expertise will be difficult to replace…
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Leblanc served for three governors: Republican Bobby Jindal, Democrat John Bel Edwards and now Republican Jeff Landry.

LSU fans head to Las Vegas this week for the Tigers season opener Sunday against USC. Jason Ramezan, the owner of Mr. Fun’s Travel, says LSU fans are eager to witness the Tigers’ debut under Vegas’ bright lights.
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The game is set to take place at Allegiant Stadium and has generated considerable excitement as it marks the start of the college football season.