Former East Feliciana School Board member Derald Spears has been charged with public payroll fraud for only attending one of the 12 meetings the board held last year. 20th Judicial District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla (duh-QUILL-uh) says Spears was paid for the eleven meetings he failed to attend…:
CUT 07(07) “…that as a crime.”
Spear’s attorney says his client was at work and couldn’t make it. If convicted, he could get up to two years in prison.
As of today, Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry is the only major declared candidate for Louisiana Governor in 2023. A few candidates have decided NOT to run, and a handful of fellow GOP members are thinking about it. Landry Campaign spokesman Brent Littlefield says fundraising is running full-speed ahead; anticipating a large field of fellow candidates…:
CUT 12(07) “…our message out.”
He says they have just over $5-million cash in hand, plus PAC and party money.
A Calcasieu Parish man, who’d JUST been released from the parish jail on one charge, is now back IN, after returning and attacking the jail building. 39-year-old Ken Hunt threw rocks at the glass then pushed the glass in. His next stay with the parish is for criminal damage to property.
Louisiana is letting the good times roll by kicking off Carnival season with 12th Night, or King’s Day, and – of course – lots of King Cake. The traditional Carnival treat is made with a rich dough and a wide array of fillings, like cinnamon, chocolate, and cream cheese. Each cake is topped with the traditional purple, green and gold sprinkles. “Mardi Gras Guide” publisher Arthur Hardy says there is no right or wrong way to enjoy King Cake…:
CUT 11(12) “…fun dessert.”
Here’s the question: if you get the baby in your slice, DO you buy the next King Cake, as is the tradition?