Chaos has erupted in Washington D-C as Trump protesters have stormed the U-S Capitol while the U-S House and Senate debated the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Lawmakers were evacuated. Senator Bill Cassidy denounced the violence that erupted between Capitol police and the protesters
A gathering of dozens of pro-Trump protestors has occurred outside the Louisiana State Capitol ahead of the Governor’s press conference this hour.
Alabama wide receiver and Amite native DeVonta Smith won the Heisman Trophy last night. Despite choosing Alabama over the home-state LSU Tigers, Smith says his hometown has been very supportive throughout his college career.
He’s only the second Louisiana native to win the prestigious award.
A kidnapped 11-year-old was saved and her alleged kidnapper is behind bars in Grant Parish after communicating with the minor over the internet. The incident is still under investigation State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says they can confirm that the young girl is back home with her family after the traumatizing ordeal.
22-year-old Angel Ramirez is facing one count of aggravated kidnapping but more charges are expected to be filed against him.
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announces that Amite City Councilman Emmanuel Zanders has been arrested and charged with eight counts of election fraud. Landry says the District 3 councilman illegally registered voters at addresses they did not live at, including his own address…