In Lincoln Parish, a Dubach police officer was killed while conducting a traffic stop on U-S 167 just south of Hamilton Road. State Police spokesperson Ryan Davis says officer Russell Croxton’s police vehicle was hit by a truck driver from Arkansas who didn’t see Croxton’s police vehicle in the right lane…
Cut 3 (05) “…flashing lights.”
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. In 2022 the New York Times reported allegations of abuse and at least 64 suicide attempts at the facility. Inspector General Stephen Street says his office was able to review years of unredacted files.
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After some corrective changes the facility is deemed safe and suitable.
Legislation to hold a constitutional convention beginning May 20th advances from House Appropriations. Bill author New Iberia Representative Beau Beaullieu says the convention could cost between 63-thousand-dollars and 1.5 million depending on how long it lasts. He told Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley the bill was crafted from previous convention bills and donations could help cover the costs.
If you have illegally tinted windows or a cover obscuring your license plate, Louisiana State Troopers are giving you a heads-up they’ll be issuing citations the first full week of May. Trooper First Class Ross Brennan…