A Lafayette man who allegedly did not observe the three foot rule when it comes to passing bicycles is now facing a charge of vehicular homicide in the death of a Baton Rouge elected official. Jeff Palermo has the story…
An early morning jailbreak marks at least the fifth of the year from the Swanson Center for Youth. Investigators say two teenage inmates escaped from the state juvenile prison in Monroe. The duo stole a state vehicle and drove it more than 40 miles south to the town of Olla, where they were captured after an hours-long manhunt.
The 11th Annual National Suit Drive is underway through the end of July. The Louisiana Department of Corrections has once again partnered with Men’s Wearhouse to collect suits for offenders released from jail. CEO of Refined by Fire Ministries, Elaine Ellerbe, says when a recently released inmate receives a suit, they then have the appropriate clothing to go on a job interview.
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Bad news for Fourth of July revelers, its gunna rain. Thunderstorms that have the potential to produce heavy rainfall is in the forecast through Independence Day. State Climatologist Barry Keim says south Louisiana in particular could be looking at a lot of rain. While the rain might be coming at an inconvenient time, Keim says it’s sorely needed for much of the state that is getting dangerously close to drought conditions.