46-year-old Jefferey Dixon of Bunkie faces attempted murder and arson charges in connection with a house fire. State Fire Marshal’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue…
Dixon was quickly apprehended and also faces Violation of a Protective Order and Simple Burglary charges.
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announces his plans to retire early to accept a state appointment to the Louisiana Board of Pardons. Partor was appointed by Governor Jeff Landry. Prator is among the longest-serving sheriffs in Caddo Parish, and at the end of his current term, he will have served 24 years.
Forecasters are predicting inclement weather over the weekend and some krewes have moved or rescheduled parade times. Slidell National Weather Service Meteorologist Danielle Manning…
So make sure to check to see if your intended parade time has been altered.
Louisiana law enforcement officers are stepping up patrol during Mardi Gras season to catch impaired drivers during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign through February 13. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Spokesperson Greg Fischer says too many people are getting hurt and killed in accidents involving impaired drivers during Mardi Gras season.