It was a tragic weekend for an Arkansas couple as they tried to leave a Hammond hotel in route to a birthday cruise. Chief Jimmy Travis with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Ladarrius Evans allegedly carjacked their car, and in the process fatally shot 62-year-old Paul Holt.
The couple were on their way to celebrate Holt’s 63rd birthday which would have been Sunday. Evans is in custody.
Louisiana schools showed improvement on the latest state rankings for Pre-K through 12 education U.S. News and World Report. The statistics show Louisiana moved up five places jumping from 46th to 41st. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the positive gains reflect the commitment of educators…
To kick off his campaign for Senate District 21 Stephen Swiber is holding a Monday’s Day drawing for two free plane tickets to visit their children, or grandchildren anywhere in the US. Swiber says he’s running for office to create better opportunities to keep residents in the state so mom can stay home.
You can register to win at BackToTheBayou.com
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Attorney General Jeff Landry in the governor’s race. U-L-M Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this is significant for Landry, considering Trump’s popularity in Louisiana. But it could make fundraising difficult for Republican Stephen Waguespack…
But in the last governor’s race, Trump endorsed and campaigned for Eddie Rispone who lost to Governor Edwards.