A huge pot bust in Rapides Parish. Tommy Carnline (KARN-line) with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Unit executed four search warrants, including at a suspected stash house, and it resulted in a huge seizure.
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Six people were arrested. Four have bonded out, one is still behind bars and one has been turned over to ICE for deportation
The regular legislative session gets underway in April and lawmakers will be considering Governor Landry’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year. Commissioner of Administration Taylor Barras (BAR-ah) says the budget proposal could change by then but for now, it looks a lot like this current fiscal year budget.
Just in time for Mardi Gras, crawfish prices are dropping. Sean Richardson has more.
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The League of American Bicyclists recognizes ULL with a silver award for fostering a bike-friendly campus. The University’s Office of Sustainability and Community Engagement, led by Gretchen Vanicor talked about the importance of infrastructure improvements that enhance the quality of life for students and the broader community.