West Monroe High School’s own Rebel Band has been selected to play at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Halen Doughty has more…
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Followers of the Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Instagram account got an unexpected surprise, courtesy of 61-year-old Executive Director Lynn Dorsey. Michelle Southern has more…
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Governor John Bel Edwards defends his brother Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards following FBI raids at both the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Hammond Police Department. An FBI spokesperson says they were carrying out court ordered actions during the December 15 raids. But Edwards says he doesn’t know what the federal agents were looking for.
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FBI agents seized computers, cellphones, and case files from both agencies in an investigation that reportedly stems from mishandling of evidence by a drug task force. Edwards says he is confident his brother had nothing to do with any crimes that may have taken place in the departments.
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Two suspects who worked for the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office are reportedly facing federal charges.
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The West Monroe High School Rebel Band has been selected to play at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Band Director Robert Freeman says West Monroe was the only high school in Louisiana chosen to perform in the parade. He says it’s exciting for these students to have this once in a lifetime experience.
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Freeman says the band just found out they were selected Tuesday and called an emergency meeting to decide if parents would want to put up the roughly $600 it will cost for students to attend. He says they took a vote, and it was clear everyone wanted to play at this historic event.
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Freeman says the Rebel Band will likely play a medley of Louisiana tunes that was arranged for them when the band played at President George W. Bush’s second inauguration. He says they plan to tweak the piece to make it a unique arrangement for this event.
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The Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau is dealing with the ramifications of an adult video that was accidentally uploaded to the bureau’s Instagram account. Webster CVB Chairman Jerry Madden says the video was posted by the CVB’s Executive Director, 61-year-old Lynn Dorsey.
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Madden says Dorsey was staying in a Baton Rouge hotel room when the video went live Monday night. Dorsey was reportedly using an iPhone 7 purchased by the bureau. He says she says she was trying to send the video to her husband.
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Madden says the bureau will discuss and implement a new social media policy in light of the mishap. He says Dorsey called and reported what happened, and she has apologized for what she calls an honest mistake.
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LSU running back Leonard Fournette has received criticism from fans and those in the national media for deciding not to play in the Citrus Bowl. Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron came to Fournette’s defense today by saying Leonard would still be with the team today, if his ankle was not injured…
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Fournette signed with an agent this week, so he can begin his professional career and prepare for the NFL draft. Orgeron insists the team has no qualms with the decision Leonard has made…
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Fournette missed four games this season because of an ankle injury. Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey and Baylor’s Shock Linwood are other high profile running backs who have decided not to play in their team’s bowl game. Orgeron doesn’t see this becoming a trend in college football…
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The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office is taking part in a multi-agency investigation to bust criminals accused of robbing people after the August floods. They say, so far, a dozen suspects have been tied to multiple crimes including the case of a stolen trailer. LPSO spokeswoman Lori Steele says the trailer was recovered in late November…:
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Steele says the investigation crossed parish lines, and so far, 12 people have been arrested by various law enforcement groups. She says it’s incredible to see so many agencies cooperating to get these victims some answers and sentimental items recovered…:
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Steele says the very active investigation is ongoing and they anticipate more arrests will be made. She says it’s important all citizens take necessary safety precautions around this time of year…:
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