The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating two fatal shootings that happened within hours of each other. Sheriff Andy Brown says on Friday night they believe 18-year-old Terrion Atkins killed 26-year-old Breunte (Bray-on-tay) Hicks at a Circle K Gas Station in Jonesboro…
Brown says about two hours later 30-year-old Devontre Jackson of Grambling was gunned on US Highway 167, it’s possible the two are connected.
Walker High School Principal Jason St. Pierre, who revoked Kaylee Timonet’s (Tim-oh-net) scholarship after a video of her dancing at a private party, is taking leave for the remainder of the school year. Timonet, says it was St. Pierre who bought up religion, but his recent social media post says otherwise. She responded on TikTok…
The State Fire Marshal has received a $180 thousand grant to provide smoke alarms for residents this Fire Prevention Week. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says smoke alarms can help when cooking fires, which often happen when someone steps away from the kitchen…
Reach out to your local fire department to see if you’re eligible for a free smoke alarm.
Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot is up to $1.55 billion, with a cash value of $679 million. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says a ticket worth $50 thousand was purchased in Kenner over the weekend and there was a lucky winner in Houma also.
To be eligible for tonight’s drawing, tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m.