The 10th annual national suit drive is underway. Emelie Gunn has more on how these suits benefit former inmates returning to society…
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One year after Alton Sterling was shot by Baton Rouge police at a convenience store, many are still waiting for justice. Halen Doughty has more…
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The state department of transportation is mourning the loss of one its workers who was killed while fixing potholes near New Iberia. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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The 10th Annual National Suit Drive is now underway to help releasing offenders look for a job and be dressed for the part. Founder and president emeritus of Refined By Fire Ministries Elain Ellerbe says they have partnered with Men’s Warehouse and the Department of Corrections to collect gently used professional wear and distribute them to former inmates. She says this gives individuals released from prison the confidence and assurance to be successful.
The annual effort is known as the Michael Ellerbe Legacy Suit Drive as Elain’s husband was the former pre-release director at Dixon Correctional Institute. Ellerbe says this is the chance for the public to contribute to a person’s reintegration into society.
Over 16,500 individuals are released from prison into Louisiana communities each year. Ellerbe says they collect both men and women’s professional wear from suits and sports coats to ties and other accessories. She says wearing a nice business outfit to a job interview makes a big first impression.
If you would like to donate and are not located new a Men’s Warehouse, contact your district probation and parole office.
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Three brothers have been arrested in Monroe after one of the men allegedly shot at an Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy after a traffic stop early yesterday morning. Deputy Glenn Springfield says during the stop, Audley, Ladarrian and Rakin Alexander all exited the vehicle…
Springfield says it’s a miracle the officer wasn’t hit. He says the three brothers were booked into the Ouachita Correction Center and have been identified as….
Springfield says two shots were fired at the deputy when the three men exited the car. He says the Alexander’s face multiple charges.
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One year ago today, Alton Sterling was fatally shot at a Baton Rouge convenience store during a confrontation with two white police officers, resulting in riots, protests, a federal investigation, and even an ambush on Baton Rouge police. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says many are disappointed there is still no resolution in this case, as residents in his district are crying out for justice.
The federal investigation did not bring forth any charges against officers Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake. State charges could be filed after Attorney General Jeff Landry conducts his investigation into the incident. But James says that could be another six months at least.
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Salamoni’s attorney John McLindon says it’s been a rough year for his client. But he says Salamoni has received a lot of support because he did what he had to do.
McLindon says Salamoni and his family are also ready for a conclusion to this. He says they’ve offered to help the AG any way they can in the state investigation.
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The state department of transportation is mourning the loss of one its employees who was killed while fixing potholes near New Iberia. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says 63-year-old Paul Featherston was standing behind a dump truck when he was struck by an elderly driver…
State Police is investigating the fatal accident. At this time, no charges have been filed against the driver, 88-year-old Allen Olivier of St. Martinville. Mallett says unfortunately the death of a highway construction worker while performing their job happens too often…
Mallett says it appears this tragic accident could have been prevented as the workers made it clear that ongoing road work was taking place….
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LSU left fielder Antoine Duplantis has been chosen as the next Tiger to wear the number eight jersey. In a tradition started Mikie Mahtook, the player who wears number eight on the LSU baseball team goes to the upperclassmen who exemplifies leadership and dedication to the program. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says Duplantis is an obvious choice…
In other LSU baseball news, pitcher Eric Walker will meet with a physician with Texas Rangers tomorrow. Walker’s season ended during the College World Series, because of discomfort in his throwing arm. Moran says if the injury to Walker keeps him out of the 2018 season or forces him to miss extended period of time, it opens another spot in the weekend rotation…
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The LSU men’s basketball program recently picked a verbal commitment from one of the top point guards in the country. Ja’Vonte Smart from Scotlandville High School in Baton Rouge has chosen to stay home and play for the Tigers. Scotlandville Head Coach Carlos Sample says Smart will give you everything he has….
First-year Will Wade has made his mark on the recruiting trail already. Since being hired in March, Wade signed a 2017 recruiting class that’s ranked in the Top 20 and he’s brought some excitement to the program. Sample says Smart should flourish at LSU…