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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when, prosecutors argued, the president’s son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs. Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty of lying to a…

NAPOLEONVILLE – Deputies arrested a man for filing two separate false money orders in 2023.  The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office said the investigation into the money orders began in September 2023. In four days, Branden Wiggins allegedly deposited two separate money orders into his account, both worth $1,000. He also withdrew $497 from his account.…

BATON ROUGE – A juvenile was reportedly injured in a shooting that happened Sunday night.  The Baton Rouge Police Department said officers were called to the hospital shortly after 9 p.m. due to a juvenile arriving with a gunshot wound. Investigators found the shooting happened on the near the 3500 block of Greenwell Street off…

BATON ROUGE – Starting next weekend, June 21, join the National Pan-Hellenic Council for Greek Weekend! The weekend will kick off with a variety Greek show on Friday, a picnic on Saturday, and a church fellowship gathering on Sunday.  2une In spoke with the NPHC for more information on the fun-filled weekend ahead! Permalink| Comments…

LOCKPORT – A two-vehicle crash resulted in three dead and another injured around 6 a.m. Sunday, according to Louisiana State Police. Police say a Honda Accord driven by Ethelwaldo Dejesus at a high rate of speed was traveling southbound on LA Highway 308 when it crossed the centerline and struck a Honda Pilot head-on. Dejesus,…

BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge resident Greg Berthelot leads the Louisiana Amateur Championship by a stroke heading into Sunday’s final round. Berthelot is at 6-under par for the tournament, held at the Country Club of Louisiana, after a 3-under par 69 on Saturday. Lafayette’s Tyler Ledet and Covington’s Patrick Blaum are one shot back at…

BATON ROUGE – A pedestrian was transported to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle Saturday night, according to emergency officials. The accident happened on Sherwood Forest Boulevard near near Major Oak Drive. The pedestrian was transported in serious condition. No other information is available at this time. Permalink| Comments Top Featured Tags: -…

PONCHATOULA — The Ponchatoula Fire Department has taken possession of a new vehicle described as the “Swiss Army Knife of a Fire Truck.” The supplier of the Rosenbauer fire truck, Bonaventure Fire and Safety, said the truck has a 1,200-gallon water tank plus other features designed to aid firefighting efforts. The Tangipahoa Parish Rural Fire…

WALKER — The Walker parks department is holding its third annual Blessing of the Jeeps and Jeep show at its monthly farmers’ market Saturday. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sidney Hutchinson Park.  The Parks and Recreation & Community Outreach Department will have live music, and all activities will be…

PLAQUEMINE — Plaquemine Police accused a woman and her son of obstruction-related charges after the woman’s brother was killed on Friday. Jail records show Sammie Dorsey, 50, was arrested Friday and is accused of obstruction of justice and failing to report certain felonies. Her son Deandre Devon Dorsey faces the same accounts, according to Police…

ST. MARTINVILLE — Deputies say a contractor that prepared meals in the St. Martin Parish’s jail delivered more than meals to inmates. She was booked into the parish jail herself on Friday. Tynequa Lynkel Leopold, 26, was booked into the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center on charges of criminal conspiracy and introduction of contraband to…

BATON ROUGE – Friday night Mayor Pro Tempore Lamont Cole will host his 7th Annual Pedaling for Peace bike ride through Mid City. It’s just one of many events to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day. “We’ve got to work together to promote community not only in our city but in this region and this…

BATON ROUGE – Body camera footage of an arrest made in May was released Friday as an attempt to be more transparent with the public and address their concerns, the Baton Rouge Police Department said.  Officers said the arrest was made early on the morning of May 21 on West Roosevelt Street. Law enforcement was…

LORANGER — A Hammond woman was killed in a fatal crash on La. 443 in Tangipahoa Parish, State Police said. Jill Tarver, 43, died after she traveled off the road and struck a tree Wednesday afternoon. State Police did not know what caused her to drive off the highway, but said Tarver was unrestrained. Tarver…

BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Police Department hosted a community meeting Tuesday evening at church off of South Tamari Drive, near an area of the city that was marred by murders in the first quarter of the year. Meeting organizers said Tuesday’s event was an attempt to strengthen the relationships between law enforcement and…

CHICAGO (AP) — The WNBA announced that it’s rescinded the second technical foul on former LSU superstar and Chicago rookie Angel Reese that occurred with 2:31 left in the 88-75 loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. Reese was thrown out of the game after receiving two technical fouls following a brief interaction…

NAPOLEONVILLE — A Napoleonville man convicted of battery for a February 2023 shooting was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Kevin Carter, 56, was sentenced for the shooting on May 29. He was found guilty on Feb. 29. According to Assumption Parish deputies, Carter shot the victim two times after an argument the two had.…

BATON ROUGE — Rep. Clay Higgins has been selected to serve on the House Armed Services Committee, which oversees defense policy, ongoing military operations and reforms to the Department of Defense, the New Orleans-based congressman announced Wednesday. The House Armed Services Committee also has jurisdiction over the national defense budget, which includes major bases in…

BATON ROUGE — A woman was shot dead when she and family members confronted car burglars at an apartment complex along Spanish Town Road, police said Wednesday. Baton Rouge Police said Roneisha Truvillion, 29, was shot at the Elysian Apartments complex on Spanish Town Road at North 13th Street about 10:30 p.m. Police said Truvillion…

NEW ORLEANS – In a press conference hosted by Gov. Jeff Landry, the governor himself as well as city and state officials outlined some plans to use Super Bowl LIX as a way to draw people and businesses to New Orleans.  “My intention is that we use this event as a test on the adjustments…

CHICAGO — Former LSU national champion and current Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese says she doesn’t mind taking on the “bad guy role” in her rivalry with Caitlin Clark if it means it keeps women’s basketball growing. “People are talking about women’s basketball that you never would think would be talking about women’s basketball. People…

CHAPEL HILL, NC – LSU Baseball will not advance to the NCAA Super Regionals after falling to North Carolina 4-3 Monday night. Things did not start too well for the Tigers with pitcher Samuel Dutton, who gave up three straight hits to load the bases in the first inning. Reliever Javen Coleman came in shortly…