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Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Shot, Wounded by Daughter
22-year-old Kalee L. Wich was arrested Monday on a charge of Attempted First Degree Murder in the shooting of 56-year-old Deputy Burt Wich.
Louisiana, France Renew Educational, Professional Agreement
Officials from France and Louisiana have renewed an agreement to collaborate on educational and professional initiatives.
Family of Woman Killed in Float Accident Sues Carnival Krewe
The family of a woman killed in a float accident during the 2020 Nyx parade is suing the krewe, its captain, and the City of New Orleans.
Louisiana Confirms 2 More Deaths Tied to Winter Weather
Louisiana health officials have confirmed two more deaths tied to severe winter conditions, bringing the total number of weather fatalities in the state to five.
Democratic Congressman Sues Trump Over Role In Capitol Riot
The lawsuit is part of an expected wave of litigation over the January 6 riot.
Louisiana Governor Edwards Keeps COVID Rules in Place, Gets Vaccine
Gov. Edwards has received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Edwards also says he’s maintaining Louisiana’s current coronavirus restrictions and statewide mask mandate through March 3.
Officials: Kobe Bryant Crash Pilot Got Disoriented in Clouds
U.S. safety officials are criticizing the helicopter pilot’s decisions during the Southern California flight that crashed last year and killed Kobe Bryant, his teenage daughter and six other passengers.
Dems Propose $1,400 Payments as Part of Biden Coronavirus Relief
Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee are proposing an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals, bolstered unemployment benefits and more generous tax breaks for families with children and for lower earners.
Former Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks Dies At 67
Spinks had been battling cancer.
Capitol Breach Invader Of Pelosi’s Office Pleads Not Guilty
Prosecutors say the 60-year-old man was carrying a stun gun when he entered the building.
Senate Approves Budget Bill As Harris Casts Tie-Breaker Vote
The vote happened early Friday morning.
Louisiana Expands Vaccine Eligibility to People 65 and Older
Louisiana is widening access to the coronavirus vaccine to also include anyone aged 65 to 69.
FBI: 2 Agents Killed, 3 Wounded While Serving Warrant
FBI officials say the suspect is also dead.
Louisiana GOP chair Beats Back Lawmaker Attempt to Oust Him
The GOP's governing body spurned an effort Saturday from a state lawmaker to unseat him amid criticism of management and handling of the last governor’s race.
COVID-19 Vaccine Effort Slow at Louisiana’s Nursing Homes
Louisiana’s work to vaccinate nursing home residents and employees against COVID-19 is moving slowly.
Trump Impeachment Goes to Senate
The House impeachment case against Donald Trump has been delivered to the Senate for his upcoming trial.
US Police Weight Officer Discipline After Rally, Capitol Riot
Experts say it's going to be up to experts to figure out how to strike a balance.
Larry King Has Died At The Age Of 87
He welcomed everyone from the Dalai Lama to Elizabeth Taylor.
Biden Signs Burst of Virus Orders, Requires Masks for Travel
President Joe Biden is putting into play his national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks.