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Lafayette man who exposed clergy abuse by Acadiana priest beaten to death in Lake Charles; suspect arrested
LAKE CHARLES, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette man who played a crucial role in exposing clerical abuse in the US has died after being beaten in Lake Charles. Scott Gastal, who testified at age 11 against a priest who abused him, was 50 years old. Lake Charles police...
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Flau’jae Johnson Scores Big For Families Struggling With Debt Across Louisiana
Flau’jae Johnson partnered in a bold initiative aimed at improving economic wellness across Louisiana communities. Flau’jae Johnson just scored big for Louisiana families by teaming up with Experian to help eliminate $5 million worth of consumer debt. The junior guard from LSU women’s basketball isn’t just dribbling up...
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Ed Sheeran debuts new song in New Orleans with a surprise parade and the Soul Rebels
Ed Sheeran popped into New Orleans on Saturday to premiere a new song, “Azizam,” on the streets of the French Quarter with a little help from the Soul Rebels. At 11 a.m., the pop star emerged from a black SUV with tinted windows parked across from Jackson Square on Decatur Street in front of Washington Artillery Park. Normally street performers entertain tourists seated on the steps of the park’s small amphitheater.
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Louisiana Motorist Loses Control, Crashes into House in Devastating Crash
Louisiana State Police investigators were called out to the scene of a one-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 21 that led to the death of a man after he was ejected from his car. According to Louisiana State Police, Marc Gremillion, with the Public Affairs Section of State Police, the 34-year-old...
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INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Southern puts assistant band director on leave amid probe into death of fraternity pledge
BATON ROUGE — The assistant director of bands at Southern University has been placed on administrative leave for 30 days amid the campus' investigation into the death of a band member at an Omega Psi Phi initiation event last month. Caleb Wilson, 20, died what police are investigating as...
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Fugitive New Orleans doctor accused of cutting sister's ankle monitor arrested
A New Orleans doctor accused of trying to remove his sister's ankle monitor ahead of her manslaughter trial has been taken into custody in northeast Louisiana, according to authorities. Kerry Sterling was arrested Friday about 230 miles away in Tallulah, said Matt Dennis, co-founder of Assured Supervision Accountability Program. Sterling,...
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XULA Athletic Hall of Fame Member Donald “Slick” Watts Dies at Age Of 73
NEW ORLEANS — Basketball player Donald “Slick” Watts, one of the brightest stars in Xavier University of Louisiana’s athletic constellation, died Saturday (March 15, 2025). He was 73 years old. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Watts’ health declined after a stroke in April 2021.
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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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State Treasurer Presents Unclaimed Property Check to Baton Rouge Resident
BATON ROUGE, LA (Mar. 14, 2025) – On Thursday, March 13, Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., spoke to members of the Baton Rouge Roundtable at Drusilla Seafood Restaurant in Baton Rouge. Among other topics, Dr. Fleming discussed the functions of the Louisiana Department of Treasury and reviewed the impressive accomplishments his office has achieved, including the return of unclaimed property to Louisiana residents. During the meeting, Dr. Fleming was pleased to personally present an unclaimed property check to Baton Rouge resident Karla Houston in the amount of $12,218.96. Dr. Fleming was delighted to be able to return these funds to Ms. Houston, the rightful owner.
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Suspect in deadly Mamou Mardi Gras shooting and St. Martin Parish shooting extradited to Louisiana
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — A suspect in the deadly Mamou Mardi Gras shooting has been extradited back to Louisiana days after his capture in Texas. Trae'land Castille, 19, of Arnaudville, was brought from East Texas to St. Martin Parish on Friday, March 14. Officials said Castille is...
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Richwood Rams back on top after championship win against Marksville
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KTVE/KARD)— Head Coach Terry Martin and the Richwood Rams boys’ basketball team just won their 6th state championship of all time in Lake Charles on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The Rams beat defending champs Marksville 85 to 67 in LHSAA’s Division III non-select. Coach Martin has over 700 wins at Richwood High […]
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Higher ed is in crisis. These experts have advice for colleges trying to survive.
The grim financial situation at the University of New Orleans, where decades of low enrollment and financial missteps have culminated in a $10 million budget deficit, is becoming increasingly common on campuses across the country. As many as two-thirds of colleges and universities in the U.S. have over the last...