The DeSoto Parish Clerk of Court has been arrested. Jeremy Evans is charged with two counts of electioneering after two September 20th visits to Mansfield nursing homes. During those visits, Evans posted photos of himself holding his campaign literature and wearing a shirt with a “re-elect Jeremy Evans” logo on it. The charges are misdemeanor.
Members of Louisiana InterFaith against Executions (L.I.F.E.) met with Governor Edwards and presented him with a letter signed by more than 100 faith leaders asking him and the Pardon Board to grant clemency hearings for all inmates awaiting execution.
LIFE leaders prayed for the inmates and the family members of their victims. Baton Rouge Catholic Bishop Michael Gerard Duca says they are not asking for death row inmates to be set free, only that their lives be spared.
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There’s a tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico. It’s expected to bring Heavy rain southeast Louisiana tomorrow. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee says more than two inches of rain could fall along the coast, into the New Orleans area and St. Tammany Parish…
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Wetherbee says pay attention some areas could see some localized flash flooding.
Black Friday has come early for shoppers as major retailers are offering early deals in October. Teiko Foxx has more…