Shreveport Police have made arrests in two separate shooting incidents that took place last weekend, during the Krewe of Gemini parade. S.P.D. spokesman Corporal Chris Bordelon says they identified 22-year-old Antoine Ball, of Shreveport, as the suspect in a nonfatal shooting near Fant Parkway on Saturday night. Bordelon says the accused shooter surrendered Thursday afternoon.
Cut 14 (09) “…turn himself in.”
COVID-19 mandates across the country were found ineffective to stopping the spread of the virus according to a recent research study. Vitor Melo (pronounce: VEE-tor Mellow) conducted the study for George Mason University’s Mercatus Center. Mellow says his study also looked at whether individuals decided to get COVID shots because a citywide mandate was in place, and found no evidence that was the case…:
Cut 5 (07) “…change their decision.”
Tangipahoa Parish law enforcement has solved a 13-year-old cold case after a witness decided to come forward. 30-year-old Montrey Paige Senior has been arrested for the murder of 22-year-old Jamin (jay-men) Robinson. Tangipahoa Parish Chief Deputy, Jimmy Travis, says in 2010 Robinson was found on the side of the road in Independence and originally they thought he was a victim of a hit and run.
The truck driving shortage continues to put a strain on the trucking industry -creating a gap between professional CDL-licensed drivers and delivering goods. Programs have been set up to assist in closing the gap. The Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA) Director Renee Amar says that there is no single solution that will help with the shortage but dedication is a must.