A Thibodaux man was arrested and released on bail yesterday after allegedly battering one woman, and running another over. 20-year-old Kip LeBlanc was charged with Aggravated Second Degree Battery and Domestic Abuse Battery. Lafourche Sheriffs Spokesperson Lt. Brennan Matherne says it started with an argument, and turned brutally violent.
The Pelicans season ended last night a 113-to-104 loss to the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors. Anthony Davis had 34 points and 19 rebounds in the loss. Davis led the Pelicans to the Western Conference semifinals, despite the loss of DeMarcus Cousins to a season ending torn Achilles tendon three months ago. Coach Alvin Gentry says playing the defending champs in the playoffs was a good measuring stick…
A terrible automobile accident in North Louisiana claims the life of a 6 year old Houma boy. On Tuesday afternoon, in Richland Parish, 33-year old Trina Robinson of Houma was westbound on I-20 when she exited the Bee Bayou road. Her Yukon went off the road slightly and she over compensated and the S-U-V flipped. 6-year old Sevanti Robinson was in the back seat. Trooper Michael Reichardt says they are always particularly disturbed when a child is killed.
Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard is re-opening the case in the disappearance of Barbara Blount. The then 58 year old went missing in the middle of the day on Friday May 2nd, 2008 and has never been seen again. At the news conference the family of Barbara Blount again pleaded for the public’s help. Ard says it’s time to give it to them.