Police in Zachary arrested two teenagers this morning after an attempted car burglary that ended with a woman being shot three times when she tried to intervene earlier this week. Chief Darryl Lawerence says the two suspects who are 17 and 15 years old were in the Baton Rouge area.
Because this is considered a violent crime, Lawerence says the 17-year-old is one of their first arrests that the suspect can be charged as an adult due to a recent law passed to curb juvenile crime.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to report any fish kills they may see this summer and see fish kills to give them a call. Inland Fisheries Technical Advisor Robby Maxwell says there could be multiple reasons for fish kills.
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A bill headed to the Governor’s desk will eliminate the requirement to give 16- and 17-year-old employees at least a 20-minute meal break when they work at least five hours. Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder says this legislation is good for teenagers that are looking for work because it results in less red tape for employers hiring minors that makes the hiring process more productive.
The 74th annual Peach Festival is this Saturday in downtown Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says it’s a day full of family-friendly activities and Davis says it’s easy on your wallet too.
The festival begins at 9 am. Last call for peaches is 11 pm.