A new report shows 14 percent of bridges in Louisiana are structurally deficient, with a need for rehabilitation or possibly even replacement. Spokesperson for the transportation research group TRIP, Rocky Moretti says fixing all of the bridge issues is not something that can happen overnight and it’ll take funding from all levels of government.
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DOTD responded, saying just because a bridge is rated structurally deficient, doesn’t mean it’s not safe to drive on.
The United Cajun Navy will provide protection to a few south Louisiana synagogues while tensions are high after the Pittsburgh terror attack on a Jewish congregation. 11 people died in the Saturday morning massacre by alleged shooter Robert Bowers. United Cajun Navy spokepersonBrian Trascher says they are inspired in part by an Islamic donation effort that raised 150,000 dollars for the victims.
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State Police asked the public to look for a Chevy that had damage to its right headlight, right bumper area and hood.
Over a million dollars in drugs were seized in Lafayette in one of the biggest busts in Parish history. The bust led to the arrest of three people and the discovery of 11.9 pounds of methamphetamine, enough for thousands of doses. Due to the level of danger involved in such a high profile drug bust,Lafayette Parish Sheriff Office spokesperson Lt. Mowell says they had to break out the big guns to take down the two locations.
A 28-year-old LaPlace man has been charged in a fatal hit and run that occurred on October 20th. Investigators say 55-year-old Danny Simoneaux of LaPlace was hit by vehicle while walking on L-A 628. L-S-P spokesperson Melissa Matey says Charles Combetta not only accused of driving away after striking the victim, he also tried to destroy any evidence.