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Gonzales fire chief named president of Louisiana Fire Chief’s Association
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) — Gonzales Fire Chief Tracey Normand was sworn in on Saturday, May 4, as president of the Louisiana Fire Chief’s Association. According to a news release, Normand becomes the seventh fire chief from Ascension Parish to hold this office. “Serving the citizens of Gonzales and...
St. Gabriel teen who accidentally shot himself in critical condition
ST. GABRIEL - A teen shot accidentally shot himself in St. Gabriel on Tuesday night, St. Gabriel Police said. The 17-year-old shot himself with the gun around 8:52 p.m. on Bayou Paul Lane, police said. After police searched the property, they found a loaded gun that had been reported stolen days earlier out of St. Gabriel.
How the Ascension cyberattack is disrupting care at hospitals
Hospital staff are forced to write notes by hand and deliver orders for tests and prescriptions in person in the ongoing fallout from a recent ransomware attack at the national health system Ascension. Ascension is one of the largest health systems in the United States, with some 140 hospitals located...
Pistol-grip shotgun observed in backseat leads to Port Arthur man’s federal prison sentence
A local man linked to a Port Arthur shooting was sentenced to more than six years in jail for illegal weapons possession. U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announced the news, saying U.S. District Judge Marcia Crone sentenced 44-year-old Christopher Bryan Jones to 78 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a […] The post Pistol-grip shotgun observed in backseat leads to Port Arthur man’s federal prison sentence appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Nicholls wins second consecutive Southland Tournament Championship
HAMMOND, La. (WVUE) - In the championship game of the Southland Tournament, Nicholls faced McNeese and aimed to win the title for a second straight year. McNeese scored first when Cooper Hext hit a solo home run to left field, taking an early lead. Nicholls responded in the second inning. With two runners on base, Parker Coddou hit a three-run homer to left field, giving Nicholls the lead.
SGPD: Investigation underway after child accidentally shot inside home
ST. GABRIEL, La. (WAFB) - The St. Gabriel Police Department is investigating after a child was shot inside a home. Authorities said they responded to the 1800 block of Bayou Paul Lane around 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, and found a child suffering from a gunshot wound. Officials said the...
Virtual Academy of Lafourche announces their 2024 graduates
Virtual Academy of Lafourche Class of 2024 will be having their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 24 at Thibodaux High School Auditorium in Thibodaux. The 2024 Class colors are orange and blue. The students graduating are listed below:. Gage Michael Breaux, Valedictorian; Dylan James Adams-Jeanise, Mikaela Mischel Benoit, Miken Jon...
Good Question: Is tornado alley shifting?
(KADN) — As cleanup continues across Acadiana after last week’s deadly storms, some of you reached out to us with questions about tornadic activity. We have a viewer good question from Jennifer Mire. Her question is, "Why are we seeing so many tornadoes and severe weather? The drought...
Historic Napoleonville church asks for donations after water, termite damage
NAPOLEONVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) – In the heart of Napoleonville, a church that’s nationally registered under historic places in Louisiana stands tall. “This exact structure here was built in 1909. It is the second of two churches that was here,” said Renee Richard, parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church.
Thibodaux couple charged with attempted murder in ‘gruesome’ crime involving a teen
A Thibodaux couple has been charged with attempted murder and other charges in connection with an investigation into crimes committed against a teen. Terrebonne Parish Tim Soignet held a press conference this week, announcing that Latonya Anna Harris, 40, and Terrence Washington, 41, both of Thibodaux, were arrested and charged in a series of violent offenses in connection with the investigation.
Four St. Mary students graduate with honors at LSU
Four St. Mary students were among those who graduated with honors at LSU commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday. —Emma Kate Simmons, Morgan City, summa cum laude, College of Science. —Madeline Grace Nini, Berwick, cum laude, College of Art and Design. —Stella Grace Falterman, Baldwin, summa cum laude, Ourso College of...
State Police arrest EBR, St. James residents for theft, connection to disruptive 'bike culture' in NOLA
BATON ROUGE — Three people are in custody in St. James Parish for the reckless operation of stolen ATVs and dirt bikes on New Orleans-area highways and local roads, State Police said at a press conference Tuesday morning. The investigation, which began following incidents that took place in May...
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