The two teenagers killed in Tuesday’s mass shooting at a Mardi Gras celebration in Mamou have been identified. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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When you set your clocks up this weekend the State Fire Marshall’s office reminds you to change the batteries in your smoke alarms. Spokesperson Ken Pastorick says smoke alarms are proven to save lives and suggests testing your smoke alarm monthly if you can’t afford one, Operation Save-a-Life can help.
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You can get more information and register for a smoke alarm at LASFM-dot-org.
The identity of a man whose remains were discovered in 1984 is still unknown. St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape says Hunters found the skeletal remains near the Mississippi State Line but the circumstances surrounding the man’s demise are unclear. At the time of his death, he could have been between 18 and 40 years old and his death could have occurred anytime between the late 1960’s to the early 80’s
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There was no evidence of injuries before death. There was a pocket watch and a bell with the body, and the skull had an extra tooth.
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser looked back at this Carnival in New Orleans and said it was good to see the severe weather on Tuesday did not damper the spirits though some parades times and routes were altered.