A disturbing viral Tik Tok video of an 18-year old Covington High School student attacking and injuring a teacher is making the rounds. Covington Police Sgt. Edwin Masters says during the investigation they learned of the video challenge and because of recent legislation which can also hold a person who knowingly films a crime responsible, the female student directly involved in the altercation might not be the only one charged.
TikTok issued a statement that the rumored ‘slap a teacher’ trend is an insult to teachers and any such video will be removed from their platform.
Lafayette Police have made an arrest in the Wednesday night shooting death that took place in the 100-block of Essie Street. The suspect has been identified as 53-year-old Brian Keith Babineaux of Lafayette. Babineaux is charged with 2nd Degree Murder and was transported to the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center for booking.
A nine-year-old boy in southeast Louisiana suffered serious injuries after he was hit yesterday by a dump truck after getting off a school bus in Belle Chasse. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says 61-year-old Gregory Valentine of Donaldsonville approached the rear of the bus that had its stop signs extended and flashing lights activated
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Brennan says the child continues to receive treatment at a local hospital.
The Louisiana Coastal Protection Restoration Authority says it has completed a multi-million-dollar project to enhance the presence of the Brown Pelican on Rabbit Island in Southwest Louisiana. Project Manager Todd Baker tells us the effort has been much more successful than expected.