A Christmas night domestic dispute between two men in Madisonville leaves one dead and his romantic partner in jail facing a manslaughter charge. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Capt. Scott Lee says the suspect, 57-year-old Harry Cleland claims he fired multiple shots at the victim after the victim threatened him with a machete.
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Cleland called 911 after firing multiple shots at the victim.
Crowds are swarming retail stores in the post-Christmas rush to find any deal they can while their gift cards are still active, and Ochsner primary care physician Edith Mbagu says that can make for a highly stressful environment. To stay focused, reduce stress, and make walking more enjoyable, Mbagu advises taking along earbuds and listening to your favorite music while shopping.
A newborn child is dead following a Christmas night wreck in Sulphur. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Commander James McGee says three adults were also in the vehicle at the time of the wreck, but survived with minor injuries. McGee says a loss of this nature has left the department and community shaken.
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600 more children up to the age of three will be in early childhood education centers in 2020 thanks to a three year grant from the feds. Louisiana Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Jessica Baghian says it’s not just about giving young kids a strong educational foundation, investing in early childhood education has a reported return of seven to 13 dollars per dollar spent.