There’s a strong possibility for severe weather today. Whitney Thomas spoke with State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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A press conference concerning the double homicide investigation in Covington where the victims were burned beyond recognition has been delayed. Members of St. Peter Catholic Church fear the victims are retired priest Otis Young and his pastoral associate Ruth Prats, who have been missing since Sunday. 49-year-old Antonio Tyson has been charged in the double murder.
Plaquemines Police Chief Kenny Payne resigned from office after pleading “no contest” to two counts of malfeasance and was given a three-year suspended sentence, as part the plea if he resigned. District Attorney Tony Clayton says this is standard practice for a case of this nature…
Payne admitted to asking a woman for sex in exchange for dismissing charges against her fiancé and contacting the sheriff to cover up the investigation.
Days after he was re-elected, U.S. Senator John Kennedy announced he was seriously considering a run for governor in 2023. But when should we expect an announcement? University of Louisiana at Monroe political science professor Dr. Joshua Stockley expects an announcement soon…
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Other potential GOP contenders, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and State Treasurer John Schroder say they will make a final decision next month.