After three years and nine announced and unannounced visits to the facility, the State Inspector General’s Office has completed its investigation of conditions at Ware Youth Center in Red River Parish. Inspector General Stephen Street
Cut 10 (07) “…suitable place.”
In 2022 the New York Times reported allegations of abuse and at least 64 suicide attempts at the facility prompting then Governor Edwards to request an investigation.
Another bill heading to the governor’s desk removes an end date on the popular fortified roof program as are several insurance reform bills. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says removing the end date shows insurance companies Louisiana has a long-term commitment to resiliency…
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Three Kenner police offers were shot over the weekend during a standoff after responding to an earlier double shooting that left one person hospitalized and critical. Authorities say the suspected shooter, 31-year-old Matthew Lathers was later killed by Jefferson Parish SWAT officers. We’re told all three of the officers shot will be ok.
If you have illegally tinted windows or a cover obscuring your license plate, Louisiana State Troopers will be issuing citations the first week of May. Trooper First Class Ross Brennan says obscured license plates and dark windows make it difficult for troopers to identify motorists and their vehicles.
Cut 15 (12) “…place coverings.”
Louisiana law requires front window tint to have light transmission of at least 40-percent, side windows 25-percent and rearmost windows 12-percent.