The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office has been conducting an investigative audit of the city of Gonzales’s finances for several weeks, requesting the city’s records and rental and usage agreements. Michael Waguespack, the state’s legislative auditor, confirmed the audit is investigative,…
People stand in line to vote at the Gas Utility office on Zachary-Deerford Rd.,Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Commissioners at the precinct said turnout has been consistently heavy since polls opened at 6:30 a.m. A shakeup of the Zachary City Council is on the…
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Sept. 19-27. Bezet, Brent, 46, 5300 Boulevard D'isle, Jarreau; theft more than $1,000 — less than $5,000 Robertson, Jomeika: 34; 6600 Rio Drive, Baton Rouge; bench warrant King, Tamauria: 19; 5700 Blackmore Road, St. Francisville, aggravated criminal…
Republicans Lon Vicknair and Aaron Moak are both headed to a December runoff election for the mayor of Central. On Tuesday, Lon Vicknair secured 35% of the vote, Aaron Moak secured 31% of the vote, Despo “D’Ann” Wells secured 23% of the vote…
Brad Cascio and Sherman Mack are running for district attorney in the 21st Judicial District. Brad Cascio was leading Sherman Mack in the race for the 21st Judicial District Attorney as of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, having earned the majority the early vote across the…
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Oct. 19-25. Dorsey, Douglas: 35; 17500 block of Tunica Trace, Angola; battery of a correctional officer Kemp, Wyatt: 44; 8100 block of Carver Road, St. Francisville; possession — Schedule II narcotics Willis, Howard:…
As a Baton Rouge native, I have a cure for voter apathy. Print the Gettysburg Address on Election Day! The crowd awaits Abraham Lincoln's speech around the platform at Gettysburg in November 1863. (Library of Congress) As a Baton Rouge native,…
Ahead of Louisiana's open primary election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office shared the following reminders before residents vote. Below is everything you need to know before you head to the polls. The deadline for registrars of…
MORGAN CITY — The Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fatal house fire that occurred on Sixth Street in Morgan City early Saturday morning. According to the Morgan City Fire Department, the fire began around 4 a.m. when a passerby…
Addis police officers initiated life-saving measures for a woman found shot in her car in the parking lot of a local YCMA, but she died of her injuries, officials said. The shooting happened shortly before 9 a.m. in the lot of the…
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