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• Man arrested after being accused of threatening children over "stolen goat"

  May 22, 2026 6:26 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — Deputies with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man after receiving a call that a man was threatening children over what he claimed was a stolen goat. According to the sheriff's office, deputies arrived on Thomas Street in Paincourtville to find 38-year-old Terry Leonard Jr. "highly... more »

• EBR Schools to provide free summer meals for kids in East Baton Rouge Parish

  May 22, 2026 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish School System announced it will be providing free summer meals for children across the parish on Friday. The school system's Child Nutrition Program will provide free breakfast and lunch to children 18 years old and younger from May 26 to July... more »

• Complaint filed against Metro Council, claims conflict of interest with new parish attorney Play Video

  May 21, 2026 6:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An ethics complaint was filed on Thursday, May 21, against seven Metro Council members who voted to approve a new parish attorney on April 30. The complaint claims that at the time of the vote, attorney John McLindon was the private defense attorney for Councilwoman Laurie... more »

• Man wanted on domestic abuse, child endangerment charge, Ascension Parish Crime Stoppers says Play Video

  May 21, 2026 2:05 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted on a domestic abuse charge, according to Ascension Parish Crime Stoppers. David Francois, 34, is wanted on a charge of domestic abuse battery and child endangerment. Crime Stoppers said he is approximately 5-feet-five inches... more »

• 3 arrested for leading deputies on chase after shoplifting, Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office says Play Video

  May 20, 2026 12:40 PM

  IBERVILLE PARISH — Three people were arrested after allegedly stealing from an Iberville Parish store and leading deputies on a chase. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office said Alexis Johnson, 31; Dominic Ransom, 37; and Farron Tackno, 54, drove away from the store with stolen merchandise. When a deputy tried... more »

• Man arrested in another roadway altercation months after allegedly harassing fisherman at Ascension pond Play Video

  May 19, 2026 1:43 PM

  GONZALES — A man was arrested for allegedly threatening and blocking another driver, just a few months after he faced backlash for allegedly harassing a fisherman at a neighborhood pond and calling him racial slurs. Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Matthew Madere, 46, and booked him into the... more »

• One arrested following shooting on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  May 18, 2026 10:41 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A person was arrested following a shooting on I-10 Westbound near the Iberville Parish line on Monday, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, the shooting occurred around 5 p.m. and involved two drivers. There were no reported injuries. ... more »

• Subject of documentary arrested for rape bonds out of the Livingston Parish Detention Center Play Video

  May 16, 2026 8:02 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The subject of a documentary who was arrested for rape bonded out of the Livingston Parish Detention Center on Friday. Ricky Foster , 46, was originally arrested on April 1 after he was accused of 10 counts of third-degree rape, 10 counts of extortion and four counts... more »

• Nottoway Plantation owners file lawsuit a year after mansion burns down Play Video

  May 15, 2026 4:29 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The owners of the Nottoway Plantation, which burned down a year ago, have filed a lawsuit against the Iberville Parish government. The Nottoway Plantation, the largest in the South, burned down on May 15, 2025. The lawsuit, which includes Parish President Chris Daigle and the City... more »

• Man accused of inappropriate behavior with juvenile now faces child porn, animal sexual abuse charges

  May 14, 2026 4:20 PM

  FRANKLIN — New charges have been brought against a man who was arrested earlier in the week for alleged indecent behavior with a juvenile. Cameron Paul Rodrigue, 20, of Bourg, was arrested Wednesday on two counts of child sexual abuse material and seven counts of sexual abuse of an... more »

• East Feliciana animal park to become wildlife sanctuary, no longer offer hands-on encounters Play Video

  May 13, 2026 2:42 PM

  ETHEL — A private animal park in East Feliciana Parish announced plans to transition to a non-profit animal sanctuary and stop offering hands-on wildlife encounters, which it was known for. Magnolia Wilds in Ethel called the move a "massive milestone in our mission to provide the best possible forever... more »

• Woman arrested for husband's murder five years after he died in St. Mary Parish Play Video

  May 13, 2026 12:52 PM

  CENTERVILLE — A woman was arrested in connection with the 2021 death of her husband in St. Mary Parish. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said a deputy responded to a call of an unresponsive person in Centerville on April 26, 2021. SMPSO said the deputy spoke with Stephanie... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish Prison inmate found dead of suspected suicide, deputies say

  May 12, 2026 1:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An inmate in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison was found dead in his cell in a suspected suicide, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said. Deputies found Kip Leblanc's body around 7 p.m. on Monday, about 45 minutes after a routine roll call, EBRSO said. He... more »

• Livingston Parish plans to release 12 road projects for bid this year, with 3 expected to begin soon

  May 11, 2026 5:07 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Officials in Livingston Parish plan to release 12 road projects for bid this year as the parish continues making investments into its Better Roads Program. The announcement comes as bond funding was approved for the parish's infrastructure. So far, three projects are expected to begin within the... more »

• 2 arrests made in 2025 Labadieville home invasion, armed robbery Play Video

  May 11, 2026 1:22 PM

  LABADIEVILLE — Assumption Parish deputies arrested two men for allegedly breaking into a Labadieville home and robbing its residents at gunpoint in 2025. Jared Marcus Wiggins, 31, of St. James, and Kendell Michael Gale, 27, of Vacherie, each face charges of armed robbery, home invasion and four counts of... more »

• Amendment would create new St. George school district; see arguments for, against ballot measure Play Video

  May 9, 2026 4:55 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Voters across Louisiana will decide if the City of St. George can break away from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and form its own school district on May 16. If approved, the St. George Community School System would become its own district. According to... more »

• Three men arrested on weapons and drug charges following traffic stop in West Baton Rouge Parish

  May 9, 2026 2:34 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Deputies with the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested three men on weapons and drug charges after a traffic stop led to a short foot pursuit. According to the sheriff's office, following the initial traffic stop, two of the men fled on foot before deputies... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies seek help identifying Dollar General theft suspects Play Video

  May 6, 2026 4:39 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise from area discount stores. According to the sheriff's office, the first theft was reported on April 30 at the Dollar General on Happywoods Road in... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrest man accused of having inappropriate relationship with 12-year-old Play Video

  May 4, 2026 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 12-year-old girl was arrested on Sunday by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, on April 8, a person filed a complaint that a man in an apartment complex was involved in an... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest man accused of threatening several people with knife during argument Play Video

  May 4, 2026 2:23 PM

  BELLE ROSE — A man was arrested by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office after he allegedly threatened a group of people with a knife during an argument. According to the sheriff's office, 26-year-old Travis Nathaniel Williams of Belle Rose threatened several people with a knife during an argument on... more »

• Suspect wanted for attempted murder takes his own life during attempted arrest, deputies say Play Video

  May 4, 2026 1:03 PM

  CLINTON — A suspect wanted for attempted murder took his own life as authorities were attempting to take him into custody on Monday, according to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said that around 10:35 a.m., members of the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force attempted to... more »

• Person rescued in Bayou Lafourche after lawnmower overturns in water

  May 3, 2026 11:02 AM

  BAYOU LAFOURCHE — A person was rescued after a lawnmower overturned on top of them in the water of Bayou Lafourche on Saturday. According to the Labadieville Volunteer Fire Department, crews arrived on scene to find the mower on top of the operator in the water. The mower... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies searching for two men accused of shooting at vehicles in Hammond

  May 3, 2026 10:12 AM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help identifying two men accused of opening fire on vehicles at a Hammond intersection Saturday afternoon. According to the sheriff's office, the two men fired at another vehicle around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Stein Road... more »

• Candlelight vigil announced for crossing guard struck by vehicle in Livingston Parish Play Video

  May 3, 2026 9:41 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A candlelight vigil was announced for crossing guard Katy Wells , who died after being hit by a vehicle at a Denham Springs elementary school on Thursday. Wells was on duty at Gray's Creek Elementary when she was struck by a truck on Highway 16. Darren... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies attempting to identify 4 people accused of using counterfeit money

  May 2, 2026 3:35 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office asked the public for help in identifying three people in connection with items being purchased with counterfeit bills. According to the sheriff's office, two women, along with a man, were attempting to purchase items with counterfeit $100 bills. Deputies are also... more »

• Man arrested on drug charges after authorities allegedly recover MDMA from bayou

  May 1, 2026 5:23 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — Deputies with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man on drug charges following a traffic stop. According to the sheriff's office, a narcotics agent attempted to stop a vehicle after it committed a traffic violation. The driver allegedly threw an item over the Labadieville bridge into... more »

• Deputies search for truck reportedly seen dragging dog along roadway

  May 1, 2026 10:56 AM

  FRANKLINTON — Deputies with the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office are investigating after a truck was seen dragging a dog on Thursday on Seven Mile Road. According to the sheriff's office, the truck was seen dragging the dog around 3:40 p.m. along Seven Mile Road headed north to La. 436.... more »

• EBR Metro Council appoints new parish attorney Play Video

  April 30, 2026 4:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council voted to appoint a new parish attorney on Thursday. Criminal defense and personal injury lawyer John McLindon will take on the role following the council's vote at a special meeting held Thursday afternoon. McLindon graduated from the LSU Law... more »

• Georgia man arrested for phone scam targeting Louisiana families with fake arrest story Play Video

  April 30, 2026 12:46 PM

  FRANKLIN — A man from Georgia was arrested for allegedly scamming Louisianians through phone calls, posing as a fake law enforcement officer and telling victims their loved ones had been arrested. Donovan Kobie Baptiste, 22, was arrested in Valdosta, Georgia, on Wednesday. He's charged with bank fraud, fraudulent portrayal... more »

• EBR Metro Council will vote whether to appoint new parish attorney at Thursday special meeting Play Video

  April 28, 2026 3:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council has called a special meeting to appoint a new parish attorney. The council announced it will vote on whether to appoint John McLindon to the role at Thursday's special meeting. The criminal defense and personal injury lawyer graduated... more »

• Patient flown to hospital in critical condition following crash involving dump truck in Livingston Parish Play Video

  April 27, 2026 3:16 PM

  WALKER — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is responding to a crash involving a dump truck on La. 447 and Genre Drive. According to the sheriff's office, first responders are currently on the scene. A patient was flown by helicopter to a local hospital in critical condition. All... more »

• District Attorney files lawsuit claiming inadequate funding, council says priorities must be balanced Play Video

  April 26, 2026 10:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A major funding dispute is now headed to court in East Baton Rouge Parish, where Hillar Moore is suing the city-parish government over what he calls inadequate funding for his office. Moore said in the lawsuit that he has exhausted all other options to secure the... more »

• St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office searches for vehicle after shooting leaves teen injured Play Video

  April 26, 2026 5:09 PM

  FRANKLIN —The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one person injured on Saturday in the Ashton community. According to the sheriff's office, the shooting took place around 5 p.m. on Gibbs Road, where deputies arrived to find a 17-year-old male who was struck by... more »

• Missing attorney found dead in wooded area along highway in St. Tammany Parish Play Video

  April 26, 2026 3:35 PM

  MANDEVILLE — An attorney from St. Tammany Parish was found dead on Saturday after being reported missing, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. The United Cajun Navy said Attorney David P. Sierera , who was reported missing on Friday to the Mandeville Police Department, was last seen... more »

• Mandeville Police Department asks for help locating missing attorney Play Video

  April 25, 2026 4:44 PM

  MANDEVILLE — An attorney from St. Tammany Parish has been announced missing, according to the Mandeville Police Department. Attorney David P. Sirera has been missing since Thursday, officers said. The United Cajun Navy said he was last seen leaving the Turtle Creek Apartments on Highway 22. Sirera is... more »

• Deputies arrest Prairieville man on child pornography, sexual abuse of an animal charges Play Video

  April 24, 2026 12:35 PM

  PRARIEVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Prairieville man for allegedly downloading pornography depicting children and animals. Deputies searched a device they say belongs to Cody Madere and found dozens of child pornography files, some involving children under 13 years old. One file depicted sexual abuse of... more »

• EBRSO: Meth dealer arrested for selling drugs across parish lines Play Video

  April 21, 2026 3:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Deputies arrested an alleged meth dealer who they say sold drugs across multiple parishes on Tuesday. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said it was alerted by Iberville Parish deputies earlier this month about Marvin Batiste, a suspected meth trafficker in Baton Rouge. EBRSO says... more »

• Iberville Parish schools implement clear backpack policy for next school year Play Video

  April 17, 2026 5:33 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Iberville Parish School District will implement a clear bag policy for the 2026-2027 school year, according to a social media announcement made Friday. Starting next school year, students in the school district will only be allowed to wear clear or mesh backpacks. The district said... more »

• Opelousas Police looking for inmate who escaped while being transported to St. Landry Parish Jail Play Video

  April 16, 2026 3:15 PM

  OPELOUSAS — Opelousas Police are looking for an inmate who escaped while being transported to the St. Landry Parish Jail from a health facility. According to the Opelousas Police Department, Michael Vavasseur was being taken from STOA Behavioral Health to the parish jail when he got out of his... more »

• WBR deputies arrest man wanted in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Pennsylvania Play Video

  April 16, 2026 2:48 PM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a man wanted in Pennsylvania in connection with a fatal hit-and-run. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said a deputy stopped 25-year-old Ameer Nassar, of Houston, on Tuesday as he was driving a box truck on I-10 westbound for... more »

• Livingston Parish Animal Shelter's food bank running 'critically low,' asks community for donations Play Video

  April 15, 2026 1:37 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The Livingston Parish Animal Shelter said its pet food bank is running "critically low," and they are in need of donations. The shelter said that since it opened the food bank, it has distributed 1,576 pounds of dog food and 606 pounds of cat food to the... more »

• Patterson man arrested for allegedly having child sexual abuse material Play Video

  April 14, 2026 3:00 PM

  PATTERSON — St. Mary Parish deputies arrested a Patterson man for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. According to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies executed a search warrant on Monday and found CSAM in 42-year-old Henry Manuel Rabelo's possession. Rabelo was booked into the St. Mary... more »

• Chicago man arrested for allegedly shooting endangered whooping crane in Evangeline Parish Play Video

  April 13, 2026 4:16 PM

  PINE PRAIRIE — A Chicago man was arrested for allegedly killing an endangered whooping crane in Evangeline Parish, the second crane killed there in recent months. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said that on March 19, biologists reported a lost signal on a whooping crane's tracking collar.... more »

• Officers in West Baton Rouge Parish increase patrols following rise in vehicle burglaries Play Video

  April 12, 2026 10:58 AM

  BRUSLY — Agencies in West Baton Rouge have reported an increase in vehicle burglaries over the past week, according to the Brusly Police Department. Officers said most of the burglaries involved vehicles that were left unlocked. Authorities would like to remind residents to lock their vehicles and remove any... more »

• Livingston Parish president releases statement after parish government ordered to pay $37,000 in legal fees Play Video

  April 10, 2026 7:13 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte released a statement on Friday after the Louisiana Supreme Court ordered the Livingston Parish government to pay over $37,000 in legal fees. A former board member of the Livingston Parish Convention and Tourism Board, Harold Marcell Parker Jr., filed a lawsuit against... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies arrest woman in connection with December theft

  April 10, 2026 6:45 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A woman was arrested following an investigation into a theft at a local bar, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that two women were originally wanted in connection with the theft of a purse from a local bar following a large bar fight in... more »

• 20-year-old Lafayette woman dies in head-on crash with 18-wheeler in St. Mary Parish

  April 10, 2026 2:04 PM

  PATTERSON — A Lafayette woman died after driving into oncoming traffic and crashing head-on into an 18-wheeler, Louisiana State Police said Friday. Kylee Nobles, 20, was driving west in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 90 near Cotton Road in Patterson when she collided head-on with the 18-wheeler, LSP said.... more »

• 5 accused of malfeasance in Mamou, Ville Platte, Opelousas; troopers allege misuse of state database Play Video

  April 7, 2026 4:29 PM

  VILLE PLATTE — Four law enforcement officials and a mayor were booked Tuesday on criminal charges, State Police said. Those arrested were Mayor Ryan Williams, 40, police Sgt. Darrien Guillory, 33, and communications officer Chasessica Basco, 41, of Ville Platte; Mamou Police Chief Charles "Pat" Hall, 53; and Opelousas... more »

• Woman charged with taking contraband to penal institution following theft arrest Play Video

  April 6, 2026 3:06 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office charged a woman with taking contraband to a penal institution following her arrest at a Walgreens on Saturday. According to deputies, 38-year-old Brittany Hollins was arrested outside a Walgreens for a previous warrant in relation to a theft. Upon her arrival... more »

• Labadieville man arrested for theft following disturbance complaint in Assumption Parish Play Video

  April 6, 2026 1:25 PM

  LABADIEVILLE — A man was arrested for theft following an investigation into a disturbance complaint, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Monday. According to the sheriff's office, deputies arrived at the scene on Thursday to find 20-year-old Dashawn Jonte Breaux of Labadieville, who was wanted for the unlawful... more »

• Former Livingston public works director accused of using town funds to buy vehicle parts and settle debt Play Video

  April 6, 2026 12:31 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Investigative auditors said the Town of Livingston's former public works director allegedly used the town's funds to pay for vehicle parts and settle a personal debt. According to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, former public works director Patrick Bell approved the purchase of $1,624 in vehicle parts in... more »

• Drug bust in St. Martin's Parish leads to the seizure of multiple marijuana plants

  April 3, 2026 6:52 PM

  BREAUX BRIDGE — A drug bust in St. Martin Parish led to the seizure of several marijuana plants, according to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, the plants were recovered following the execution of a search warrant on Leger Road after the sheriff's office received information... more »

• Federal judge ends direct oversight of special education in Orleans Parish

  April 3, 2026 1:20 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — More than a decade of federal oversight of special education in New Orleans charter schools has ended. This week, U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey terminated a sweeping consent judgment that went into effect in early 2015. That consent judgment resulted from a class-action lawsuit filed by... more »

• East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying theft suspect Play Video

  March 30, 2026 1:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are asking the public for help in identifying a man wanted in connection with multiple thefts. Investigators believe the man is responsible for multiple felony thefts at various specialty retail stores throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. Anyone... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies make arrest in 2023 car theft case

  March 26, 2026 3:31 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — Deputies arrested a man for breaking into one car and stealing another near Paincourtville in 2023, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Deputies responded to a vehicle theft call at a home along La. 70 near the intersection of La. 3127 on July 26, 2023. When... more »

• Coroner identifies 68-year-old woman who died in Springfield apartment fire Play Video

  March 24, 2026 1:24 PM

  SPRINGFIELD — The Livingston Parish Coroner's Office has identified a woman who died in a Springfield apartment fire. Sandra Pine, 68, died after a fire broke out in her apartment along Blood River Road on Sunday night . While the exact cause has not yet been released, the... more »

• Funeral held for former deputy who died following a car crash on Angola prison grounds Play Video

  March 23, 2026 2:17 PM

  NEW ROADS — The funeral for a former Pointe Coupee Parish deputy who died in a car crash on Angola grounds took place on Monday at the New Life Worship Center in New Roads. Tyler Grezaffi , 27, died in a crash on Wednesday when her vehicle went off... more »

• Couple accused of shooting restaurant worker over order dispute booked into EBR Parish Prison Play Video

  March 20, 2026 7:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A couple arrested in Houston as fugitives was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Friday after the boyfriend allegedly shot a Baton Rouge restaurant owner over an order dispute in February. According to arrest warrants, on Feb. 2, 18-year-old Daylin Woods and 21-year-old... more »

• Rideshare driver accused of killing Baton Rouge woman in crash booked into St. John the Baptist Parish jail Play Video

  March 20, 2026 1:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A rideshare driver from Ponchatoula, who allegedly killed a Baton Rouge woman in a head-on crash while driving drunk, was booked into the St. John the Baptist Parish Jail on Thursday. According to the Louisiana State Police, 30-year-old Manmeet Singh was driving while intoxicated along Interstate... more »

• Kentucky man arrested for kidnapping Zachary teen booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Play Video

  March 20, 2026 12:04 PM

  ZACHARY — As of Friday morning, a Kentucky man who was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a 17-year-old from Zachary was formally booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Detectives with the Zachary Police Department were notified about the missing teen on Tuesday, and later learned that the teenager... more »

• Ascension Parish man who barricaded himself inside Gonzales home arrested Play Video

  March 19, 2026 1:56 PM

  GONZALES — A man who barricaded himself inside a home in a Gonzales neighborhood Thursday was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff. Special units responded to a person who barricaded themselves in their home around 12 p.m., the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said. APSO said Keenan Brown... more »

• Mayor-President Sid Edwards' office addresses homelessness in East Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  March 18, 2026 6:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sid Edwards has made reducing homelessness a priority, boasting on social media of major reductions in homelessness throughout the city. In January 2025, Matthew Edwards started working as a coordinator for the Mayor's Office of Homelessness Prevention. "Ultimately, we're just trying to help these... more »

• Inmate dies in EBR Parish Prison five days after entering following a probation violation Play Video

  March 18, 2026 5:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Sheriff's officials say an inmate who entered the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison this month on a probation revocation was dead less than a week later. Tre'deon Hilliard, 21, was booked March 7 after the 19th Judicial Court revoked his probation for possession of a firearm... more »

• Rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to third-degree rape; sentence will be capped at 20 years Play Video

  March 17, 2026 4:24 PM

  GONZALES - Louisiana-based rapper Mystikal pleaded guilty of third-degree rape on Tuesday. The rapper, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was accused of beating, choking and robbing a woman at his Ascension Parish home in 2022. The victim said Tyler took her keys and phone so she couldn't leave.... more »

• DEMCO customers in Pumpkin Center experiencing power outage due to downed wires Play Video

  March 17, 2026 11:31 AM

  PUMPKIN CENTER — DEMCO customers in Pumpkin Center lost power due to downed wires Tuesday morning, the company said. An outage map shows affected homes off of Pumpkin Center Road. DEMCO said about 234 people lost power around 5 a.m. The company attributed the outage to downed wires... more »

• Zachary teenager reported missing found in Oklahoma; one man arrested for alleged kidnapping Play Video

  March 17, 2026 10:23 AM

  ZACHARY — A 17-year-old from Zachary was found safe after being reported missing earlier this week, Louisiana State Police said, and reports say a Kentucky man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping her. Zachary Police Chief, Darryl Lawrence says detectives were notified about the missing teen on Tuesday. Lawrence says... more »