In Independence, a woman was found dead at an apartment complex on First Street this morning. Independence Police responded to a call just after 9:00 this morning about an unresponsive person and found a female victim dead from an apparent gun shot wound. Both the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office and IPD are on the scene. More information is expected.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Faith House is relaunching the Purple Light Project encouraging community members to replace their porch lights with purple bulbs to bring awareness. Prevention and Development Director Kimberly Boutte (Boo-tay) says for a donation of $10 or more, Faith House will provide a complimentary purple bulb.
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Donations can be made online at Faith-House-Acadiana-dot-com
Establish rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, or widen Interstate 10 between the two cities? A rail commissioner asks, why not both? Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Beginning this Sunday October 6th, the Angola Prison Rodeo is back every Sunday in October featuring adrenaline-pumping events like Convict Poker, Wild Cow Milking, and the renowned Guts-n-Glory. Warden Tim Hooper says visitors can enjoy delicious food and shop the handmade crafts. Tickets are $20 and All proceeds fund reentry programs to help inmates reintegrate successfully after release.
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For ticket information visit angolarodeo.com/tickets.