The US Capitol has finally been cleared of the pro-Trump mob that invaded the grounds and took over the building for a few hours earlier today. Thousands pushed past the limited amount of security, shattered windows and broke doors open, and fought with Capitol police inside the halls of Congress as debate over certifying President-elect Biden’s Electoral College win was ongoing.
Congressman Mike Johnson was in the lower chamber at the time. He says lawmakers were mid discussion when they heard a mob was descending on the House chamber…
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Senator Bill Cassidy was in the Upper Chamber at the time as news broke…
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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 girl went missing late Sunday in Madison Parish and was located in Grant Parish Monday evening resulting in the arrest of 22-year-old Angel Ramirez. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt…
LSP, Grant Parish Sheriffs, and the FBI were involved in the hunt for Ramirez and the young girl.
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.