Nearly 100-thousand customers in New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana lost power for hours due to a “load-shed” event ordered by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator on Sunday. Sean Richardson has more.
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St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office is investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday STPSO says the driver of a Porche failed to stop after a traffic violation on I-12. The deputy lost sight of the Porche but it was later found crashed into the tree line at the Lacombe exit. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.
Police in Monroe arrest six people, including an Arkansas man, in connection with a brawl over the Memorial Day weekend. Police Chief Vic Zordan (rhymes with Jordan) says Trace Castleberry is facing a second-degree battery charge, and Monroe Police are working to bring him back to the city to face charges.
Zordan says investigators used surveillance video footage to arrest the six, and more arrests are expected.
Phil Robertson, patriarch of Duck Dynasty passed away Sunday following a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Monroe tourism officials say he and his family provided a huge boost in visitors to the area. Sheila Snow with Discover Monroe-West Monroe …
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Phil Robertson was 79.