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'Unprecedented and wrong': New Orleans demonstrators protest Musk, Tesla as 'takedowns' spread globally
Steven Lindsley is an Army veteran who protested the Vietnam War in the 1960s, opposed Republican President Richard Nixon in the 1970s, and led a recall effort against Gov. Edwin Edwards, a Democrat, in the 1990s. On Friday, he joined more than 70 demonstrators outside a Tesla Service Center on...
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Traffic Stop in Flora Leads to Arrest of Two Fugitives from Louisiana
Two individuals were arrested on multiple charges following a routine traffic stop in Flora, according to the Flora Police Department. The arrests took place on Thursday evening at approximately 10:00 p.m. after officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 49 North. During the stop, officers discovered drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm inside the vehicle. A subsequent investigation revealed that both the driver and passenger had active felony warrants from Louisiana.
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Stine Home & Yard Breaks Ground on Expansion
Stine Home & Yard, which operates 12 stores in Louisiana and one in Mississippi, celebrated the groundbreaking of a major expansion at its location in DeRidder, Louisiana. This marks the third expansion for Stine in DeRidder. “DeRidder is my home. I’m so proud to be here,” says Wendy Stine, president...
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Body discovered in ditch near Shadow Creek Apartments
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Authorities have confirmed that a body was found in a ditch near Shadow Creek Apartments in West Monroe, La. At this time, West Monroe Police are working the scene and limited details are available. We will continue to follow this story and provide updates on air and online at myarklamiss.com.
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Newell: New Orleans leads the country in population shrinkage; we can’t have another 8 years of a Cantrell(esque) administration
Since 2020, about 28,400 people have left the city for other pastures. Nearly two-thirds of Louisiana parishes saw their populations dwindle last year. And Orleans Parish is shrinking by the highest rate. (See more on WWL and Audacy)
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Nine Louisiana residents sentenced to federal prison for trafficking meth from Houston
Nine Louisiana residents have been sentenced to prison terms after a drug trafficking investigation in Avoyelles Parish, according to a news release. An investigation into methamphetamine distribution in Avoyelles Parish was started by the FBI Central Louisiana Gang Task Force, reads the release from acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook. It included surveillance and authorized wire tapes for phones being used to traffic drugs, it reads. Those wiretaps supplied investigators with "numerous communications between the defendants wherein they discussed their narcotics trafficking," reads the release. The longest sentence was more than 18 years, and each defendant will be...
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Plumber dies in Kenner after being trapped under house for over an hour
KENNER, La. — A plumber who became trapped while working in the 3200 block of Kentucky Avenue in Kenner has died, according to officials. The Kenner Fire Department was called to the scene at 3:48 p.m. they arrived just three minutes later. Kenner fire officials said the victim was...
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Lafayette Community Pillar and Fitness Pioneer Red Lerille Has Passed Away
LAFAYETTE, La. — The Lafayette community is mourning the loss of a true icon, Red Lerille, the longtime owner of Red Lerille’s Health & Racquet Club and a figure whose impact stretched far beyond fitness. A champion bodybuilder, a dedicated businessman, and a man who helped to shape generations, Red was more than just a local gym owner—he was a cornerstone of this city.
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Southern University shooting suspect arrested in Texas
BATON ROUGE — The Southern University Police Department has arrested Semaj Joiner, the suspect in the March 2 shooting of a Southern University student. U.S. Marshals took Joiner into custody on Thursday, March 13, in Fort Worth, Texas. Joiner faces multiple charges, including carrying a firearm on school property,...