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• Horsing around: Woman accused of stealing horse from owner in Natchitoches

  October 20, 2020 3:54 PM

  NATCHITOCHES PARISH - When asked for payment, one Caldwell Parish woman seemingly said "neigh" and has been arrested in Natchitoches Parish for allegedly stealing a horse. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission arrested 37-year-old Tasha D. Cubbit on Monday, Oct. 19, on one count... more »

• La. lawmakers begin latest push for legalized sports betting Play Video

  February 26, 2020 1:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A new legislative session is fast approaching, and with it comes new efforts to legalize sports gambling in Louisiana. Senate Bill 130, pre-filed by State Senator Cameron Henry, and Senate Bill 66, pre-filed by State Senator Kirk Talbot, are the latest proposals to legalize betting on... more »

• Abandoned horse left to die, found burned in vacant Baton Rouge city lot Play Video

  February 19, 2020 4:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE – No one is taking responsibility for a horse left to die and then burned, presumably after its death, in a Scotlandville vacant lot. The horse was seen alive on Jordan Street Saturday but, neighbors said, had died by Sunday. Wednesday, the remains of the horse were... more »

• WATCH: A police officer and a horse walk into a PetSmart... Play Video

  December 9, 2019 1:13 PM

  SLIDELL – Over the weekend, PetSmart shoppers were treated to an unexpected introduction to some of their local law enforcement's finest. On Sunday, ‘Misfit,’ a horse with The Slidell Police Department’s Mounted Division, took a leisurely stroll through PetSmart's aisles, earning smiles and attention from shoppers. Misfit even stopped... more »

• Man arrested for leaving son in locked horse trailer overnight as punishment Play Video

  April 11, 2017 5:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A man has been arrested after deputies say he locked his son inside a horse trailer overnight as a punishment. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrested 71-year-old Douglas O'neal on one charge of cruelty to juveniles. The incident occurred on April 10 when deputies... more »

• Humane Society investigates dying horse after photo goes viral

  January 19, 2017 5:28 PM

  POINTE COUPEE- A picture of a dying horse taken by a concerned citizen has prompted the Humane Society of Louisiana to review parish investigative procedures and protocols. According to the Humance Society, several parish entities, individuals and departments were alerted to the condition of the horse while it was... more »

• Denham Springs man killed after striking horse on US 190

  September 16, 2016 11:15 AM

  SATSUMA – State Police say a Denham Springs man is dead after his car struck a horse on US 190 in Livingston Parish Friday morning. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened around 1 a.m. on US 190 east of Satsuma Road. Investigators say 24-year-old Joshua Marange... more »

• Authorities investigating shots fired in New Roads

  September 28, 2015 8:22 AM

  NEW ROADS- Authorities in New Roads are investigating a shooting that happened over the weekend. Witnesses say at least two people exchanged gunfire at each other during a trail riding event on Saturday. Many people were at the multi-use center with their horses. "This is not something that is usual,"... more »

• Drunk cowboy: 'Horse knows the way home' Play Video

  September 15, 2015 11:40 PM

  WATSON - Deputies ticketed a man for riding a horse drunk down a highway Tuesday. Jake Williams said he was too drunk to drive home from a daiquiri shop where he stopped earlier in the day. He had been driving a truck and horse trailer but decided it was... more »