If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, it’s a perfect opportunity to go fish. Brooke Thorington explains.
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Republican legislative leaders say next week’s special session to redraw a Congressional district map should be canceled as a result of a stay issued by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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It’s the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Free Fishing Weekend. LDWF Biologist Danica Williams says it’s the one weekend where a fishing license is not required. She says the annual event is ideal for residents who have yet to enjoy one of the state’s favorite pastimes.
Even though a license is not required to fish in Louisiana this Saturday and Sunday, fishing regulations remain in effect regarding size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions.
And in preparation for the free weekend, Williams says they have stocked 17 ponds across the state with ample catfish to improve your odds when casting a line.
Williams says it’s the perfect opportunity for avid anglers to share their love of the sport with individuals who don’t have a fishing license and hopefully they’ll choose to take up the hobby as a result.
For a list of 17 fishing sites visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.
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A Lafayette man has been arrested for the impersonation of a police officer, among other charges. Senior Corporal Matthew Benoit of the Lafayette Police says 57-year-old Brad Schexnayder was driving recklessly on Northeast Evangeline Thruway before he suddenly came to a stop in front of an 18-wheeler and stepped out of his vehicle…
After leaving the scene, Schexnayder headed to work where he is employed by a private security company and where he got his uniform. Benoit says that unfortunately for Schexnayder, technology was not on his side.
Schexnayder was tracked to his home in Youngsville. Following a brief standoff, he was taken into custody and booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on charges of impersonation of a police officer, simple battery, and reckless operation of a vehicle. Benoit says people playing pretend policeman isn’t something you see very often.
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If convicted Schexnayder faces up to a $1000 fine and potentially two years in jail.
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The 5th U-S Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked an order from a federal judge that called for state lawmakers to redraw a Congressional district map with two majority-minority districts. House Governmental Affairs Chairman John Stefanski played a major role in drawing a Congressional map with one Black majority district and is pleased with the appellate court’s action…
Republican legislative leaders say next week’s special session called by the governor to redraw a Congressional district map should be canceled. Stefanski says if the governor does not rescind his call for a special session, lawmakers could convene on Wednesday and adjourn minutes later
Stefanski says that based on an ongoing Alabama redistricting case, Louisiana can use the Congressional map approved by lawmakers in February for this fall’s congressional election…
U.S. Middle District Judge Shelly Dick ordered on Monday for state lawmakers to redraw a six-district Congressional map with two Black majority districts by June 20th. That prompted Governor Edwards to call for a special session to begin on June 16th.
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New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson says four arrest warrants have been issued in connection with the fatal shooting of an 80-year-old grandmother at a high school graduation ceremony on Xavier University’s campus on May 31st. Ferguson says the shooting was the result of two juveniles arguing and then adult members getting involved with the dispute and trying to settle it with guns…
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Two of the people wanted for their role in the fatal shooting of Augustine Greenwood are wanted for manslaughter, 40-year-old Laverne Duplessis and 19-year-old Brandon Rock. Ferguson says its disappointing that adults at Morris Jeff High School graduation used guns to settle an argument involving two juveniles…
Ferguson says six guns were recovered at the scene…