Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:12:52 GMT
A 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with second degree murder after his 5-year-old sister died Sunday. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Detectives say the boy admitted to practicing "WWE" moves on theMore >>
A 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with second degree murder after his 5-year-old sister died Sunday. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Detectives say the boy admitted to practicing "WWE" moves on the girl, even after she told him that she was in pain.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:10:44 GMT
WWL-TV reports there has been a possible explosion in Washington Parish early Tuesday morning. The station stated on its website officials are on their way to the town of Isabel to investigate. According toMore >>
There was a gas line explosion early Tuesday morning, according to Washington Parish Sheriff Randy Seal. The gas fire is out, but trees in the area are still burning. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:36:47 GMT
Louisiana State Police reports I-10 East is closed at Whiskey Bay on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge due to multiple crashes. Traffic on I-10 East is being diverted onto I-49 North.Drivers trying to get toMore >>
Louisiana State Police said I-10 East was closed for a while Tuesday morning due to multiple crashes near Whiskey Bay on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:18:50 GMT
A man accused of stealing air conditioners was arrested on theft and drug charges Monday. Johnny Williams Jr., 34, of Hammond, faces charges of felony theft and possession of marijuana. The Tangipahoa ParishMore >>
A man accused of stealing air conditioners was arrested on theft and drug charges Monday. Witnesses said they saw him take the units. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:37:41 GMT
Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help in finding a suspected rapist. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office reported Justo Venegas, 31, is wanted on a charge of forcible rape. Chief DeputyMore >>
Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help in finding a suspected rapist. He is wanted for forcible rape involving a girl. More >>
BAYOU CORNE, LA (WAFB) -
Officials
said more tests are being conducted at the site of the giant sinkhole in
southeast Louisiana.
The
Assumption Parish Police Jury reported Texas Brine is running a wire line into
the cavern to collect a vacuum sample.
The
governing body added The Shaw Group, Inc. will be on hand to collect half of
the sample and run tests independent of those done by Texas Brine.
Texas Brine
reported gas pressure at the observation well remains steady.
Officials
added they have not seen any changes in the size or characteristics of the
sinkhole.
Crews are
making good progress in removing debris from the site, but it is unknown when
that process will be finished.
According
to officials, evacuee financial assistance checks will be handed out from 9
a.m. to 6 p.m.
Officials find another "bubbles on the bayou" siteDrilling equipment to be delivered WednesdayDEQ: No detectable levels of radioactive material in sink holeOfficials update public on giant sink holeFlyoverMore >>
SIDEOfficials find another "bubbles on the bayou" siteDrilling equipment to be delivered WednesdayDEQ: No detectable levels of radioactive material in sink holeOfficials update public on giant sink holeFlyoverMore >>