After resigning last week as Mayor of Deridder, 42-year-old Misty Roberts was arrested today and charged with 3rd degree rape and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. The LSP Special Victims Unit is investigating the case. State Police Sgt Ross Brennan says if you believe a child or anyone is being victimized, you should speak up and notify law enforcement.

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Roberts was booked into the Beauregard Parish Detention Center; her bond is $75,000. Adam Johnson, Roberts’ attorney, released a statement that his client maintains her innocence, she’s grateful for the support she’s receiving from family and friends, and she looks forward to putting this unfortunate situation behind her.

 
Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has been appointed to the bipartisan task force investigating the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. The outcome of this probe could have significant implications for security measures surrounding former presidents and high-profile political figures in the future. Congressman Garret Graves says this can’t happen again…

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There’s a 70% chance of a cyclone developing over the weekend, but it looks like it won’t hit Louisiana. What could hit Louisiana, though, is at least one of the 22 named storms predicted for this above-average Atlantic hurricane season, especially as we head into the peak of the season. LSU climatologist Barry Keim says we were spared in July thanks to the Saharan Air Layer passing through.

cut 10 (11) “…storms form.”