As of this morning, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyenech says prioritizing arrests of those carrying weapons illegally and/or drugs is reflected in the reduction of violent crime because they are not out on the streets.
Goyeneche is also hopeful the partnership with Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry and Democrat Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams will continue the crime reduction.
Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn loses his appeal to avoid a new election against Republican John Nickelson who sued after losing to Whitehorn by one vote in November in which a recount revealed illegal votes cast. Political analyst Scott Hughes says for the case to advance, you have to have to prove a new argument because this case mirrors the precedent set in the 1999 Red River Parish Sheriff’s race.
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Triple A forecasts an additional two million travelers this Christmas and New Year’s holiday compared to last year. Teiko Foxx has more…
Louisiana dogs have been fortunate to escape a serious canine respiratory illness but Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet Schools says it’s not the time to introduce your dog to a new dogs. When the Vet School first posted information about Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, it was seen in 14 states. At last check, it was up to 16.