A close call for the sheriff of Assumption Parish, as he’s shot by a shooting suspect he was confronting. Sheriff’s spokesman Lonny Cavalier says Sheriff Leland Falcon was close to the scene when the call for assistance came down, so he responded and encountered the suspect.
Falcon was grazed by the suspect’s bullet, was briefly hospitalized and is doing fine. A deputy returned fire, striking the suspect, who is in critical but stable condition.
With its famous namesake on hand, Southeastern Louisiana University officially opens its new Robin Roberts Broadcast Media Center. President Dr. William Wainwright says it includes a newsroom, a film studio and a multimedia studio, giving students experience in all facets of broadcasting.
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An assistant police chief in Richland Parish finds himself on the other side of the law after allegedly selling firearms that belonged to the police department. Andre Champagne has more.
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”
You can vote for America’s Best Haunted Destination on The 64-dot-com. Two Louisiana destinations are among the 64 in the field – The Myrtles in St. Francisville and the LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans. First round voting is underway right now, and it ends Saturday.