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Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana
Tevin Turner, wanted on an outstanding warrant for armed robbery, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Independence, Louisiana, according to the Picayune Police Department. The Picayune Police Department announced Turner’s arrest in a Facebook post: “We are excited to announce that as of this morning, Tevin Turner is in custody for his outstanding […] The post Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana appeared first on Picayune Item.
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrests Ponchatoula woman, searching for her son in cemetery forgery scheme
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a Ponchatoula woman accused in a cemetery forgery investigation. According to the sheriff's office, Carla Wittie, 62, was arrested, and her son, Christopher Wittie, 35, is wanted in connection with an investigation into financial discrepancies and unauthorized check signings associated with the management of a cemetery.
Woman arrested, son wanted for alleged misappropriation of funds, fraud at Ponchatoula cemetery
PONCHATOULA — A Ponchatoula woman was arrested after Tangipahoa Parish deputies investigated financial discrepancies and unauthorized check signings associated with managing a local cemetery. Deputies are still searching for her son, who also allegedly participated in the crimes. Carla Wittie, 62, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on...
Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmate dies; investigation underway, sheriff says
AMITE, La. (WVUE) - An investigation is underway after an inmate died Thursday (July 25) morning at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, the sheriff’s office says. Christopher Montrell Woodard, 47, reported not feeling well and was sent to the medical wing around 5:45 a.m. where he became unresponsive, authorities say.
WDSU Investigates presses for answers on response times, handling of Loranger murders, kidnapping
LORANGER, La. — It was the story that shook southeast Louisiana to its core. WDSU Investigates has new insight into the murders and kidnapping of a Loranger mother and her two daughters. WDSU sat down with Tangipahoa Sheriff Gerald Sticker. Sticker just started as sheriff this month, after the...
Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/25/24: Rain chances this weekend before the heat returns
Good afternoon, everyone! Areas near Hattiesburg, MS, Mobile, AL, and Hammond, LA have been dealing with showers and thunderstorms that have produced minor flooding in some areas. Rain should continue to diminish overnight with only a few light showers possible. The forecast will be very similar over the next few days until the heat and sunshine return for most of the region beginning next week.
Mother arrested, son wanted in cemetery forgery investigation
PONCHATOULA — Carla Wittie, a woman from Ponchatoula, was arrested and her son is wanted for financial discrepancies and unauthorized check signings associated with the management of a local cemetery. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) arrested Carla Wittie, 62 on Thursday, July 11, on 13 counts of principal...
Religion Briefs: Mike Vaughn Ministries hosts gospel concert
The Rev. Mike Vaughn will lead a night of Southern gospel music on Friday, Aug. 2, at Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 La. 442 West, Tickfaw. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and singing will start at 6:30 p.m. Vaughn will open the program and at 7:30 p.m., special guests The Revelations Quartet will perform.
Mother arrested, son wanted following forgery investigation at local cemetery
PONCHATOULA --- A Ponchatoula woman has been arrested, and her son is wanted, following an extensive investigation into financial discrepancies and unauthorized check signings associated with the management of a local cemetery. Carla Wittie, 62, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on Thursday, July 11, on 13 counts of...
Hornbeck Offshore Installs New DP Simulator
Hornbeck Offshore said it has installed a dynamic positioning (DP) simulator that provides an interactive and immersive training experience for current and future mariners who serve in DP officer (DPO) roles. The Wärtsilä NaviTrainer Professional 6 Offshore Simulator (NT Pro 6) is designed to make training more efficient, cost effective...
Roseland man arrested in string of regional fast-food restaurant burglaries
A Roseland man accused of burglarizing fast-food restaurants across southeastern Louisiana and into Mississippi has been arrested. Covington police said Friday that 36-year-old Sanchaz Harold is in custody after a multi-agency investigation identified him as the perpetrator in a string of fast-food restaurant burglaries. According to Covington Police Department spokesperson...
Check out health resources at the St. Tammany Parish Library
Living healthy can be a challenge, and more often than not, people don’t exactly know where to start: Should they listen to the latest guru’s podcast or trending social media influencer? Or should they acquire gym membership and began an expensive diet regimen?. Questions beg to be answered,...
Hammond man sought in seizure of fentanyl, other drugs in Hammond home
HAMMOND --- The Hammond Police Department is searching for Lawrence Jackson, 37, of Hammond, following a narcotics search warrant in the Clinton Court area on July 24, 2024. After receiving numerous complaints about illegal narcotics, observing suspected illegal narcotics transactions at the residence, and making an arrest, HPD officers secured a search warrant on the residence.
Betty Joyce White Farkas
Betty Joyce White Farkas (90) left this earth peacefully on July 23, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Betty leaves behind her sons, Paul M. "Marty" Farkas (Anita), Christopher F. Farkas (Barbara), Todd A. Farkas, and daughter Summer E. Owens (Brad); grandchildren, Krista Welch (Ryan), Kaitlin Hudspeth (Christopher), Braydon Owens and Brennen Owens; two great-grandchildren, Liam Welch and Lorelai Welch; special niece, Aesha Farkas Evans and numerous nieces and nephews.
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