Officers say a three-year-old toddler has died as the result of an alleged accidental shooting in St. Martin Parish. Police have arrested the uncle 28-year-old Dracolby Numa Journet of Arnaudville. He has been charged with Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Obstruction of Justice. Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Major Ginny Higgins says this is a tragic situation, not only for the family, but also for responding deputies…:
Early voting for the November 18 election begins today. Secretary of State Tom Schedler is expecting a low turnout, around 10 percent. There is a statewide treasurer’s race, the New Orleans mayoral race and a handful of local ballot items in about half of the state’s parishes. Early voting continues through next Saturday.
A Mandeville man has been arrested for allegedly holding two teenagers at gunpoint after they toilet papered his house. Emelie Gunn has more…..
As we’re turning our clocks back an hour on Sunday to end Daylight Saving Time, State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says it’s a good time to check your smoke alarm batteries. He says if you can’t afford an alarm the “Operation Save-A-Life” program will install a smoke detector in your home…