The Caddo Parish Commission has voted seven to five to remove a Confederate monument that has stood in front of the courthouse for 111 years. A motion was made to put the issue up for a public vote, but that recommendation was voted down. Gulf Coast Patriot Network’s Rex Dukes is upset the public is not being allowed to make the decision on keeping or removing the statue.
A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the removal of the monument.
The salmonella outbreak in Caldwell Parish has state health officials urging Louisiana residents to be careful of cross contamination when preparing food. Louisiana’s Office of Public Health Dr. David Holcombe says poultry is the most common cause of salmonella…
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A Prairieville man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of one man and critically injuring another on Wednesday in Ascension Parish. Chief Deputy Bobby Webre says detectives arrested 46-year-old David Foreman Jr. last night. He says more arrests are possible.
LSU fraternities will not be allowed to have alcohol on campus until early next year. LSU President F. King Alexander says students have not understood the seriousness of the recent death of student Maxwell Gruver. A school task force is evaluating current frat policies and procedures and will report their findings in January.