Dakota Theriot, the man accused of killing five people last weekend in Livingston and Ascension Parish, is back in Louisiana after waiving extradition on Friday. Theriot had fled to Virginia where he was arrested Sunday at his grandmother’s home. Authorities have obtained a confession and he could face the death penalty on five murder charges. Theriot reportedly showed little emotion in his first court appearance.
A new exhibit produced by the New Orleans WW2 Museum is opening in Natchitoches today. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser hopes the success of the WW2 Museum’s northern expedition to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches will convince locals to take the trip south to see the rest of the institution’s wonders.
The exhibit will open with a reception from 5 to 8pm this evening
Louisiana movers and shakers are temporarily migrating north for the winter for this year’s Washington Mardi Gras. The celebration started Thursday and ends Sunday, and features the governor, congressmen, and a host of lobbyists and industry leaders. DC Mardi Gras King Ray Brandt says it’s a packed schedule.
Until the conclusion of the NFC Championship, many throughout Louisiana had plans of watching the Black and Gold this Sunday compete in the Big Game. However, some sports bars and restaurants are going to make sure those plans stay intact by throwing a watch party of Super Bowl 44, where the Saints became NFL Champions. Owner of Tracy’s in New Orleans, Jeffrey Carraras says it’ll be a party without this year’s big game.