A Jefferson Parish family of four is dead in an apparent murder-suicide this morning. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says deputies found a man, a woman and two young men – ages 20 and 14 – dead from gunshots at a home in Harvey. He says they are still determining who shot who. As for a possible motive, he says the family had fallen upon extremely hard times…:

CUT 11(08)      “…this morning.”

One of the persons killed was a former St. Charles parish deputy. The investigation is ongoing.

Federal Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Lake Charles today to officially announce $150-million in Infrastructure Law money for the I-10 Bridge there. He says this bridge has needed replacing for a long time…:

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Officials are surveying damage in Tangipahoa Parish after a confirmed EF-2 tornado damaged as many as 30 mobile homes last night. Parish President Robby Miller says even though some homes had significant damage, it’s fortunate no one was seriously hurt…:

CUT 16(12)      “…minor injuries.”

The Humane Society of Louisiana hopes folks will again this year want to adopt a Mardi Gras Horse to spare it from being destroyed. Often these animals are slaughtered after parade season is over. HSLA director Jeff Dorson says, if you cannot afford to adopt a horse, you can donate to help the program…:

CUT 08(07)      “…appreciated.”

Find out more by searching Humane Society of Louisiana on Facebook.