A trove of data released from the “#1 free Christian fundraising site,” GiveSendGo, showed several donations from cops and other public employees to the teenaged shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, as well as Rusten Sheskey, the Wisconsin cop who shot and paralyzed Jacob Blake, leading to the protests where Rittenhouse killed two people and injured another in…… MORE
On the 14th of April, an Army sergeant operating out of Fort Jackson, identified as Johnathan Pentland, was arrested for threatening, verbally abusing, and physically assaulting a Black man passing through his neighborhood. Now, after residents initially gathered outside the sergeant’s home following the incident, the protests have grown and Black Lives Matter supporters have…… MORE
St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested an Opelousas couple for elder abuse, according to a press release from their office. Crystal Dawn Andrus, 40, of Opelousas, and Allen Daniel Andrus, 32, of Opelousas, were arrested for exploitation of the infirmed. Read More From klfy.com… MORE
Want to help clean up Lafayette Parish? Trash Bash, a community cleanup, is scheduled on Saturday, April 24, and residents of all ages are invited to participate to pick up litter in streets, parks, and Bayou Vermilion. Anyone can volunteer — individuals, community organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and the like. The effort is a partnership…… MORE
Assistance with child safety seats is offered free in Louisiana! Join nationally certified technicians, as they work to reduce serious injuries and fatalities in children by making sure your child’s safety seats are installed properly. The event is this Saturday (April 17, 2021) from 10 am – 1 pm at Oschsner Lafayette General, 2810…… MORE
Lafayette Parish residents can take advantage of Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and Republic Services Debris & Electronics Drop-off Day to get rid of household junk. This is a chance to dispose of items that aren’t typically picked up curbside or can’t fit into a cart. LCG is working with electronic recycling management company MRM…… MORE
An elementary school principal in the Hilton Central School District was charged with a list of felony counts Wednesday night, accused of sexually abusing students. Read More From rochesterfirst.com … MORE
The family of Opelousas Teen and LSU Freshman Kori Gauthier is asking for prayers after her body was found on the Mississippi River. Kori Gauthier’s father, Levar Gauthier, wants to thank everyone who helped them reach the closure now have. Read more From klfy.com… MORE
A white guy drives away from police, dragging an officer and striking him with a hammer, but was NOT shot — all of this unfolding in the same state where Daunte Wright was fatally shot by a cop. Read More From tmz.com… MORE
NBA YoungBoy was booked into a Louisiana jail on Tuesday at the request of federal authorities, officials said. The arrest comes more than three weeks after the rapper was arrested in Los Angeles after fleeing from officers who attempted a traffic stop. Read More From fox13memphis.com… MORE
