One woman is dead and another in the hospital after being trapped in an overturned vehicle stranded in a canal. Brittany Guillory and Jada Jones, both of Ville Platte, were on the way home when the vehicle drove off a curve on North Line Road in Port Allen. West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Ken Albarez says the car struck some trees in its path.
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The survivor was trapped in the vehicle for 30 hours.
A Cameron Parish woman body was found burned with gasoline in what’s being investigated as a possible homicide. 32-year-old Mitzie B. Galimidi appears to have already been dead when her body was brought to the scene and doused, according to authorities. Parish Sheriff Ron Johnson says at the moment they can’t confirm it’s a homicide, and so far evidence has been sparse.
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Louisiana has the highest FASA submission rates in the nation according to a new report. That means more students than ever are applying to see what financial aid they qualify for when it comes to post-secondary education. And EdTech Senior Consultant Stephanie Marcum says FASA isnt just for help with four year colleges.
It’s estimated by 2020 that 65 percent of all jobs will require some kind of post-secondary education to obtain.
A dog is dead after being thrown out of a moving vehicle in Webster Parish on I-20. The animals was bound with tape and rope, and was thrown out of the vehicle and dragged while still alive. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says they’ll be pushing local authorities for a harsh sentence for the perpetrator.
A 2,500 dollar award is available for information on the case.