The cyberattack on state computer servers will keep Louisiana O-M-V offices closed for the rest of the week. The ransomware attack on Monday impacted 132 servers in state government and the Office of Motor Vehicles has struggled to get its computer system to work properly. Governor John Bel Edwards…
The OMV will be back online Monday.
Crowley Police now have a person of interest in a string of church vandalism incidents after another church was targeted this week, the sixth such incident since July. Chief Jimmy Broussard says the feds have been contacted and information has been passed to them, so if you’re behind the vandalism, it’s best to turn yourself in now before federal agents charge you.
Hate crime charges could apply.
La Tech has unveiled plans for new baseball, softball and soccer stadiums. They were destroyed last April by a tornado. Athletics Director Tommy McClelland says the new baseball stadium will remain in the same place, while softball and soccer will relocate next to the track stadium. Construction will take several months
St. John Parish Sheriffs are offering 3,500 dollars for information leading to an arrest of anyone involved in an August shooting ambush of an autistic man in Reserve. Sheriff Mike Tregre believes a vehicle drove up behind 57-year-old Aurelius Burfict August 12th around 1 AM, and suspects within opened fire on the man.