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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill seeks to reinstate death penalty for convicted murderer Dale Dwayne Craig

Tuesday, September 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has started the legal process in the state’s attempt to reinstate the death sentence for convicted killer Dale Dwayne Craig. In 1992, Craig fired three bullets through the head of LSU freshmen student Kipp Gullet after stealing his vehicle. “We... Read More.

Roseland residents express frustration over lack of progress in cleanup effort, weeks after Smitty’s Supply explosion

Tuesday, September 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

The explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland happened more than two weeks ago, and people who live near the site are getting frustrated at what they say is a lack of progress in the cleanup effort. Pat Mashburn says he wakes up every morning... Read More.

Six-year-old girl who was shot during balloon release in Lafayette has died; four suspects have been arrested

Monday, September 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

A six-year-old south Louisiana girl shot during a balloon release has died. Lafayette Police Sergeant Robin Green says the shooting took place on August 24. Green says the shooting was in response to a previous shooting. “So, as a result during the balloon releasing, a... Read More.

NOPD arrests mother of autistic boy Bryan Vasquez, who was found dead in a lagoon last month

Monday, September 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The mother of Bryan Vasquez, the 12-year-old non-verbal autistic boy found dead in a lagoon last month 12 days after disappearing from his home has been arrested. New Orleans Police Deputy Superintendent Hans Ganthier says 34-year-old Hilda Vasquez was arrested yesterday. “Miss Vasquez will be... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry to pay fine for non-disclosure of private flights taken while Louisiana Attorney General

Monday, September 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Landry is $900 lighter in the wallet this morning. Steven Procopio, the president and CEO of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, says Landry was fined that amount of money related to travel during his time as attorney general. “He took six flights... Read More.

988 Day event to be hosted today at Louisiana State Capitol to bring awareness to Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Monday, September 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

With September being Suicide Prevention Month, and with today – 9/8 – recognized as 988 Day, the Louisiana Department of Health and other organizations are hosting 988 Day at the Capitol. Sherrard Crespo with VIA LINK, which is one of the organizations putting on... Read More.

ACLU of Louisiana denounces plan to incarcerate ICE detainees at Angola State Penitentiary

Monday, September 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The ACLU of Louisiana says the housing of undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes at the Louisiana State Penitentiary is a dangerous disregard of the legal system. ACLU Louisiana legal director Nora Ahmed says housing immigrants in a prison abandon the pretense that immigration... Read More.

Brian Kelly demands better after a lethargic win over La Tech

Monday, September 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The third-ranked LSU Tigers defeated Louisiana Tech 23-7 on Saturday night, but it didn’t feel like a win. In the postgame press conference, Coach Brian Kelly didn’t hold back in his disappointment with the lethargic performance. “We are happy with the win, we are not happy... Read More.

After multi-state pursuit, Ruston police capture Virgil Mack Jr. of Dubach, who has been charged with second-degree murder

Friday, September 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

A man wanted for a murder last night (Thursday night) in Ruston was arrested in Texas after a police chase that started on Interstate 20 near Bossier City. Dylan Castaneda with Ruston Police says 31-year-old Virgil Mack of Dubach fatally shot 35-year-old Ontario Spivey... Read More.

2025 Louisiana 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday to take place this weekend

Friday, September 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

This weekend is the annual 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday in Louisiana. Byron Henderson with the Louisiana Department of Revenue says between now and Sunday, purchases of a wide range of hunting supplies are exempt from all state and local sales taxes. “Firearms, ammunition, specified... Read More.

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill seeks to reinstate death penalty for convicted murderer Dale Dwayne Craig

Roseland residents express frustration over lack of progress in cleanup effort, weeks after Smitty’s Supply explosion

Six-year-old girl who was shot during balloon release in Lafayette has died; four suspects have been arrested

NOPD arrests mother of autistic boy Bryan Vasquez, who was found dead in a lagoon last month

Governor Jeff Landry to pay fine for non-disclosure of private flights taken while Louisiana Attorney General

988 Day event to be hosted today at Louisiana State Capitol to bring awareness to Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

ACLU of Louisiana denounces plan to incarcerate ICE detainees at Angola State Penitentiary

Brian Kelly demands better after a lethargic win over La Tech

After multi-state pursuit, Ruston police capture Virgil Mack Jr. of Dubach, who has been charged with second-degree murder

2025 Louisiana 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday to take place this weekend

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