One of three Alexandria area men accused of the murder of Deven Brooks just over a year ago pleads guilty to 2nd degree murder. Rapides Parish Assistant D.A. Lea Hall says 22-year-old Terry Lavalais changed his plea during jury selection. Two others, Jamaria Randle and Tremaine Veal, have trials set to start soon.
CUT 16 (11) “…for this victim.”
Police say their motive for killing Brooks was theft.
A Hahnville man will spend at least eight years in prison for his role in a July 4th 2020 boating fatality on Bayou Des Allemands in St. Charles Parish. State Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck says 25-year-old Kevin Comardelle was driving a boat when it collided with another boat…:
CUT 06(09) “…he was intoxicated.”
36-year-old Audrey Higgins, of Luling, was killed in that boat crash.
Congressman Steve Scalise and U.S. House Republicans pass a bill to bring federal employees back to the office. Jeff Palermo has more…:
CUT 01(30) “…Palermo.”
State Farm Insurance, the largest auto insurer in Louisiana, says they will no longer cover certain models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles, because the cars and SUV’s are vulnerable to theft. They are all from model years 2015 through 2021. Those already covered will continue to be…but State Farm will write no NEW policies for these models. The Louisiana Department of Insurance said it has not been notified