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• La. DOTD launches interactive map, seeks input on upcoming road projects

  November 29, 2022 5:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has launched an interactive online map to allow the public to scan for upcoming road improvement projects and to provide feedback on them. The site features dozens of area projects that are part of the 2023-24 Highway Priority Program... more »

• 52-year-old bicyclist killed in Ascension Parish crash

  February 23, 2020 10:31 PM

  ST AMANT – Troopers are investigating a fatal crash involving a truck and bicycle Sunday afternoon. The crash claimed the life of 52-year-old Derrell Morris of St Amant. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. the crash happened on LA Hwy 935 west of LA Hwy 431 in Ascension Parish. ... more »

• Man arrested for causing second deadly crash since March, State Police say

  July 15, 2019 10:52 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE – State troopers arrested a man they said has now hit and killed two people on area highways – the most recent wreck Monday. Salvatore Euggino, 60, of Ethel, was arrested after the crash on LA 10 east of US 61 after troopers said he hit and... more »

• Man accused of shooting 18-wheeler with paintball gun

  April 7, 2019 3:49 PM

  ST. JOHN PARISH - State police arrested a Hammond man who allegedly shot an 18-wheeler with a paintball gun. Nicholas V. Scott, 20, was arrested on various charges as a result of the incident. Police were notified of the incident shortly after 11:00 a.m., after receiving a call... more »

• Man arrested for shooting outside local club

  September 23, 2017 5:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly shooting another man outside a local club. According to the affidavit, 39-year-old Will Armstrong was apprehended after witnesses say they saw him shoot the victim outside the 21st Century Night Club near Scenic Hwy. When police... more »

• Florida deputy crashes into driver at over 100 mph Play Video

  August 19, 2017 5:13 PM

  PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - The trial of a Florida deputy is about to begin after he crashed into a Smart car while going over 100 miles per hour — leaving the driver in critical condition. In the spring of 2016, Deputy Brandon Heegle was on the highway pursuing... more »

• Ascension Parish begins debris pickup along state highways

  December 13, 2016 10:33 AM

  ASCENSION – Ascension Parish began debris removal along state highways on Monday. Debris will continue to be picked up through Dec. 22 before a brief holiday break. A parish-wide final pass will be conducted Jan. 9 through Jan. 20. Residents must visit Room 105 of the Parish Government... more »