Two men are under arrest in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle in LaPlace last week. St. John Parish Sheriff Michael Tregre (Traag) says Sa’Miya McClain and Ron Tate and their family were unaware that Cartez Foster and Patrick Maxon were going to their subdivision to shoot the person who beat them.
One other victim in the home was grazed in her leg.
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has emphasized the need for stronger building codes in coastal regions, saying reforms could strengthen coastal Louisiana’s resilience against future storms.
Cut 12 (10) “…after an event.”
Temple says strengthening building codes should be a legislative priority when lawmakers reconvene in Baton Rouge in 2025.
New Orleans is turning blue today, and not because the Saints lost last night. Today is New Orleans Law Enforcement Day; and Melanie Talia (TAAL-ee-uh), the president and CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, says wearing blue or shining blue lights is a way for everyone to express appreciation for law enforcement.
Cut 6 (11) “…local law enforcement.”
They chose October 8th – 10/8 – to observe Go Blue Day because 10-8 is police code for “in service.”.
At the request of the National Football League, the CIty of New Orleans is establishing a “clean zone” in the city from one week before the Super Bowl and two days afterwards. During this time, street vendors will be barred from selling items or services using NFL-related branding without a permit. The clean zone includes the French Quarter, the Central Business District and other areas in the vicinity. Violators face fines of up to 500 dollars.