A man convicted of raping and murdering a four-year-old child in 2001 has had his death sentence put on hold by a federal judge, just a week before his scheduled execution date. Jason Reeves’s attorneys filed a federal appeal that could extend the case another few years Calcasieu Parish DA John DeRosier says it’s a ploy to hold out until the Legislature outlaws the death penalty.
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Reeves kidnapped, raped, and then stabbed four-year-old Mary Jean Thigpen to death in November of 2001.
An LSU study shows over the last six decades rain events have gotten more intense and drop more rain in a shorter period of time, causing an increased risk of flash flood events. The change has been so gradual that LSU Assistant Professor of Research Dr. Vincent Brown says it would be hard to notice it on a year to year, or even decade to decade range.
A new online service allows residents to securely view, download, and print official copies of immunization records on-demand for free. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public Health Dr. Alexander Billioux says the signup and verification process is relatively quick, taking about five minutes to complete.
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The website can be found at LA.MyIR.net.
Comedian Andy Dick was attacked following a performance at One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans over the weekend, this according to a representative of Dick. An assailant allegedly sucker-punched Dick outside of the French Quarter establishment while waiting on a rideshare. Dick was transported to the ICU for head injuries and was in the hospital for several days and a second show was canceled due to his injuries. The rep says Dick will likely never book a show in New Orleans again.