St. Landry Parish investigator Spencer Cornette said the littering issue has continued to get worse over the past five years and has created not only a safety concern for drivers, but also an environmental hazard.
Parish President Jessie Bellard said Governor Jeff Landry has signed an emergency declaration allowing the parish to use state resources to clean debris across the parish.
At the St Landry Parish courthouse, several occurrences that can only be described as "unexplainable" and even "unbelievable" have led to speculation that it may be the result of paranormal activity.
The Plaquemines Parish Council has approved an appropriation of $1.5 million toward improving Highway 11.
(The Center Square) - As restrictions on law enforcement pursuing criminals is set to take effect on June 6 after passing in the Legislature, the state is offering police agencies a second funding opportunity to buy equipment capable of pursuing suspects without the use of firearms. A request for proposal put out by the Washington State Department of Commerce, Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention/Community Safety Unit is intended for a law enforcement agency to...
Multi-gaming platform Circle of Games (COG) has raised $1 million in equity funding from strategic investors Nazara Technologies FZ LLC and Swiss-based The Hashgraph Association.Nazara is India’s largest and only listed gaming company with presence across eSports, sports media, gaming studios and adtech. The company recently pledged $100 million to invest in successful and innovative brands and IPs with cutting-edge technology in the web3, virtual reality, and AI space.COG intends to use this...
Colombia's parks agency, the Frankfurt Zoological Society and German fund Legacy Landscapes on Thursday launched a financial mechanism to fund Chiribiquete National Park with $1 million each year for at least 30 years
The provincial government is sending nearly $2 million to Windsor-Essex to connect more people with primary care teams through the Canadian Mental Health Association. “Primary care is the backbone of our universal healthcare system,” said Nicole Sbrocca, CEO of the CMHA’s Windsor-Essex branch. “They are the foundation, they are the entry point. So it’s wonderful […]
State Rep. Daniel P. Troy, D-Willowick, recently announced $8,119,182 in state funding for multiple projects that serve to upgrade areas at Lakeland Community College. “I am proud to announce the (state’s) continued commitment to Lakeland’s growth and safety,” Troy said. “With these funds, we’re investing in more than just infrastructure — we’re investing in the […]
Kelly Guidry was shot in January 2021 on the corner of N. Market and Cheney Streets and would die from his injuries that night at a local hospital. The two shooters would be identified by law enforcement as Chenier and Figaro.
The move, which has not been finalized, would drop three large health plans run for two decades by nonprofit children’s hospitals.
(The Center Square) – In less than two months, law enforcement agencies across Washington state will have a less restrictive set of rules when it comes to vehicle pursuits of fleeing suspects. The Washington State Legislature this session loosened restrictions on law enforcement pursuits in the form of passing Initiative 2113 to allow police to pursue any driver if they have reasonable suspicion that they have violated the law. Police agencies across the state had...