Homer Police are not responding to calls as the Homer Police Chief has been arrested and booked for aggravated battery and malfeasance in office. After a complaint to the Claiborne Parish DA’s office and a lengthy investigation, the by state police, Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations procured a warrant for the arrest of Chief Elvan “Van” McDaniel. McDaniel is accused of using excessive force by deploying a taser multiple time on a non-combative subject while the subject was lying on the ground with his hands cuffed behind his back. The alleged incident occurred during HPD’s response to a reported theft in December of last year. While the investigation continues, Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office will handle calls for service in the Homer area.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels was taken out of the game after taking a brutal hit from Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner. Head coach Brian Kelly says Turner was flagged for roughing the passer during the game, but not targeting when his helmet came into contact with Daniels’s chin.
Triple A Fuel Analyst Don Redman says the price for crude is around $82 a barrel, down by almost $10 a barrel from a month ago. He says the the ongoing invasion of Ukraine and Israel adds uncertainty but the current outlook for the markets remains stable short-term.
Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts and Southeastern University alum marked the construction of the school’s new broadcast media center last week. Southeastern President William Wainwright says Roberts has done so much for the school in both academics and sports.