Responding to a hostage situation Thursday, 35-year-old Lafayette SWAT negotiator Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette (See-guss Joe-vee-ette) died in the line of duty. He is survived by his wife and five children. There will be a candlelight vigil at Jenerette City Hall tonight in his memory at 7 o’clock.
Legislative leaders have announced no special session on tax reform this year, but they want to take a crack at it before their term is up. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan…
Harris has received enough votes to win the nomination that she’ll formally accept at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
There’s a new list of what you can’t bring to New Orleans Mardi Gras next year. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says to leave your tents, canopies, and portable toilets at home. And he says grills, BBQ pits, and generators are prohibited on parade routes.
Throw guidelines have also changed, among the banned throws are confetti, silly string, and anything with a sharp point.