A human skull found in the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in St. Tammany Parish seven years ago has finally been identified. Parish Coroner Dr. Christopher Tape says his office worked with a genetic genealogy company to identify a living niece in California who confirmed the skull as Gary Maggio of Slidell…
The man who has run the state’s prison system for the last 16 years is is stepping down due to health reasons. Louisiana Department of Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc made the announcement on Friday. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says Leblanc worked hard to reduce the state’s recidivism rate…
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LSU football fans are getting ready for a trip to Vegas later this week where the Tigers are set to take on the Trojans of USC. Owner of Mr. Fun’s Travel Jason Ramezan says the purple and gold faithful are not just attending the game, they’re bringing their unique energy and traditions to the city.
Cut 9 (06) “…Las Vegas this weekend.”
Kick off at Allegiant Stadium is set for 6:30 central time on Sunday.
State Fire marshal Chief Bryan J. Adams is reminding all of us about the importance of smoke alarms following a fatal fire in Oak Grove last week that left a woman dead. Chief Adams says Louisiana’s Operation Save A Life program can help families in need get free smoke alarms FREE of charge. Just head to lasfm.org for details.