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  • La. Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson takes oath

    February 28, 2013 2:45 PM

    NEW ORLEANS- The state's first black Supreme Court Chief Justice, Bernette Johnson, took her oath of office today in New Orleans. The public ceremony was held on the steps of the Supreme Court building in the French Quarter. Johnson succeeded Catherine "Kitty" Kimball, following her retirement. Johnson... more »
  • Pa. merchant finds rare Robert Johnson record

    November 16, 2012 4:33 PM

    PITTSBURGH - A Pittsburgh record store owner has found what he calls "the holy grail of 78s" in a box of old albums he picked up for $50. Jerry Weber says he discovered a copy of the second song ever recorded by Mississippi blues legend Robert Johnson, "I Believe I'll... more »
  • Landrieu endorses Johnson for La. chief justice

    July 11, 2012 3:19 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Sen. Mary Landrieu has waded into a debate over naming the next chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court and endorsed Justice Bernette Johnson for the job. In a statement Wednesday, the Louisiana Democrat says there is "no question" Johnson has the right to succeed Chief Justice... more »
  • Former Port Allen councilman sentenced

    April 26, 2012 1:10 PM

    WEST BATON ROUGE - The Port Allen councilman caught up in 2009's Operation Blighted Officials sting received a lenient sentence in court Thursday due to his cooperation with authorities. A federal judge sentenced former Port Allen City Councilman Johnny Johnson to 6 months in a half-way house and 2... more »
  • Police: Man wanted for shooting two in car

    April 23, 2012 4:13 PM

    ROSELAND - Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office wants your help to find a suspect that they say shot two people in a car Sunday, leaving them both in critical condition. Deserie Antonio Johnson, 31, is wanted on two counts of attempted second degree murder. Police reports say Johnson was... more »
  • Teen accused of shooting Loupe's son to be tried as a juvenile Play Video

    March 9, 2012 10:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - District Attorney Hillar Moore plans to fight juvenile court Judge Pam Johnson's decision to keep a 16-year-old accused of shooting Councilman Chandler Loupe's son in a juvenile detention center. "Obviously we disagree. You know it's hard enough we have to fight the criminals and now having... more »
  • Magic Johnson starting TV network

    February 21, 2012 10:28 AM

    Beverly Hills - Magic Johnson is launching a cable TV network targeting African Americans. The 24-hour "Aspire" channel will have programs with positive, uplifting images of African Americans according to 52-year-old Johnson. Aspire's programming mix will include movies, TV shows, music, comedy, performing arts and shows about faith.... more »
  • Mayor race in St. Gabriel a challenge for candidates

    March 31, 2011 10:21 PM

    ST. GABRIEL- Two candidates are feuding over campaign rallies and who can be the best mayor for St. Gabriel. Current Mayor George Grace is running for re-election against Lionel Johnson, Jr. Grace says he wants to keep turning cow pastures into progress like the community center. Johnson says... more »
  • Man with no legs accused of murder

    March 24, 2011 6:20 PM

    HOLDEN- Livingston Parish Deputies charged a man in a wheelchair with murder after he admitted to shooting another man on his property. Ernest Beraud, 53, is charged with 2nd degree murder after he shot Leonard Gay Jake Johnson, 50, when he thought he saw a weapon. Deputies said the... more »
  • Family raising funds for paralyzed shooting victim

    December 9, 2010 11:11 AM

    DENHAM SPRINGS – Family members of Derrick Ardoin, who was shot and paralyzed in a roadside confrontation Dec. 3, are now trying to raise money to help make his home handicap-accessible. Ardoin’s friends and family are holding a jambalaya benefit Saturday in Denham Springs, and have also set up a... more »
  • Suspect in Walker road rage shooting bonds out

    December 6, 2010 3:04 PM

    WALKER – The man authorities said shot and paralyzed another man in a “road rage” confrontation Friday in Walker has been released from jail. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Hollis Johnson was released from jail on a $75,000 bond this weekend. Johnson was arrested in suspicion of attempted... more »
  • Port Allen drug arrest

    August 3, 2010 12:02 PM

    A traffic stop in Port Allen, led to a discovery of a gun and drugs. Port Allen Police made a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Chevron station on S. Alexander Avenue Monday. Officers noticed the passenger of the vehicle had a firearm and was in possesion... more »
  • Vanderbilt's Bobby Johnson retires

    July 14, 2010 1:45 PM

    Vanderbilt head football coach Bobby Johnson announced his retirement Wednesday. The 59-year-old coach claimed that the abrupt decision is for personal reasons. The Commodores are set to begin fall practice in nearly three weeks and kick off their season in seven weeks. Assistant head coach Robbie Caldwell will serve... more »

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