A suspect in a double murder, on the run for almost 5 years, is in custody today. The Monroe Police Department says U.S. Marshalls and authorities in Alburquerque, New Mexico arrested Delarrious Jones in Alburquerque. Jones is the third suspect in a double homicide that occurred in Parkview Apartments on September 1, 2020. Jones is accused of shooting Lamarcus Plater multiple times then chasing down, Malacra O. Smith, and fatally shooting him. In 2020, Daniel Towns and Mario Jones were arrested for their alleged involvement in the murders.
An Abbeville man is cited for allegedly killing a black bear in Vermilion Parish. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says 50-year-old Shannon Parker admitted to shooting at a dark silhouette, thinking it was a wild hog and not the ten-year-old 200-pound female bear that she actually was. Corporal Derek Logan says Parker also lacked written permission to hunt at night and failed to notify the Sheriff’s Office.
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The president of Ascension Parish is hailing the upcoming arrival of Hyundai’s first North American steel mill. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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The LSU women’s basketball team looked like one of the best teams in the nation last night as they outscored Florida State 31-6 in the third quarter as they blew out the Seminoles 101-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Mikaylah Williams led the way with 28 points. The Bossier City native says it was great team basketball…