The first fire fatality in Louisiana for the year happened Sunday night in West Monroe claiming the life of one man and his dog. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the victim had initially escaped but re-entered in an attempt to save his pet.
The victim’s identity has not been released
A 15-year has been arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Murder in connection with a New Year’s Eve fatal shooting in St. Landry Parish. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says the victim has been identified as 38-year-old Keith Adam Joseph from Washington, Louisiana. Guidroz says this is just another case in a larger issue…
The investigation is ongoing.
The state is reporting 15-thousand COVID deaths since the pandemic started, Tulane Epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig says while it’s possible the rate of deaths from COVID may slow down, the concern remains about hospitals being inundated with COVID patients and not having the ability to properly treat other diseases…
And with COVID cases continuing to surge some school systems are reinstating mitigation practices. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says the decision about face masks is best made locally.
Brumley says research shows it’s much better for everyone when students are in the classroom when it’s safe to do so.