Governor John Bel Edwards is not going to veto the TOPS legislation that nearly funds all fall tuition, but cuts more than half for spring. Michelle Southern reports…:
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A sex offender registered in St. Landry Parish has been arrested for allegedly having a Facebook profile. Police say they received a tip that Al James Sonnier was posting pictures on the profile and he reportedly admitted to police that he had been posting as recently as that day.
Lots of people will be travelling this weekend, and unfortunately criminals will also be on the prowl. State Farm spokesperson Roszell Gadson says wait until you’ve returned home from vacation to post pictures or chat about your trip on social media because you never know who is watching your posts. He says another way to be proactive is to ask your neighbor for a helping hand…
Gadson says installing an alarm system is always a good idea no matter what time of year.
A Rapides Parish Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested for solicitation of prostitution. State Trooper Scott Moreau says the investigation into 48-year-old Stacy Bender revealed he had an inappropriate relationship.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says Bender was a deputy for over 17 years and has been terminated.