A woman who says she was raped 20 years ago recognizes her alleged rapist at a wedding reception last June and now that man is behind bars. Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Don Coppola says the victim did the right thing by alerting authorities after she recognized her attacker 20 years later.
38-year-old John Louis Davis of Baker has been charged with aggravated rape after the woman got his name and contacted authorities.
LSU will wear special uniforms versus Mississippi State Saturday night that will commemorate the “Silent Season” of 1918, where the Tigers did not play football because of World War One. LSU equipment manager Greg Stringfellow says the paint scheme of the color changing helmet has an iridescent effect between purple and gold, not only showcases the school colors but is a reference to the history of Mardi Gras.
Cut 8 (08) “…on a football helmet.”
It may be a warmer than normal winter outlook across most of the country, but forecasts say Louisiana will be in for an average Bayou Winter, with above average rain totals. State Climatologist Barry Keim says that’s due to the likely presence of a weak El Nino that’s sending cloudy weather our way.
And for those excited about a great possibility of snow due to the higher than average rainfall totals, Keim says you may want to temper your expectations, as the cold northern air necessary will likely be blocked.