Louisiana environmental activist loses freedom of speech lawsuit against parish officials
A civil jury has ruled that Louisiana parish officials who threatened to arrest and imprison an environmental activist while she attempted to speak during a public meeting did not violate the First Amendment.
Verdict: Federal jury sides with St. John Parish officials in free speech lawsuit
A panel of nine jurors in a federal First Amendment trial found the St. John the Baptist Parish government and its two top officials did not violate the free speech rights of a resident who was prevented from delivering a speech about Parish President Jaclyn Hotard’s family’s financial interests in a land
Jury rules in favor of St. John Parish president in lawsuit over public comments
A jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 29) on a First Amendment case filed by environmental justice activist Joy Banner against St. John the Baptist Parish.
St. John the Baptist Parish cleared in First Amendment lawsuit
A jury found that the defendants didn’t violate Joy Banner’s right to free speech or the Louisiana Open Meetings Law. But testimony revealed a hatred the Parish President harbors against the co-founders of The Descendants Project.
Jury rules in favor of St. John Parish officials in case involving environmental advocate
A jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 29) on a First Amendment case filed by environmental justice activist Joy Banner against St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, Parish Council President Michael Wright and the parish.
Mother, son killed in Catahoula Parish domestic violence incident
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, deputies of the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence incident on ...
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A Gretna Democrat enters the race for Parish Council District 1: 'It's a melting pot'
A new candidate has emerged in the race for Jefferson Parish Council District 1, one who could become the district's first ...
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Lake Charles man booked after multi-parish crime spree
The man is accused of a number of crimes in Iowa, Acadia Parish, Crowley, Rayne, and Lafayette Parish, where he was finally arrested.
High speed crash in Washington Parish leaves woman dead
A woman is dead following a crash in Washington Parish. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, deputies with the Washington Parish Sheriff’s ...
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Boil water advisory issued for parts of St. Bernard Parish, officials say
Parts of St. Bernard Parish were placed under a boil water advisory Wednesday evening due to a watermain break, officials ...
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Five arrested for stealing military grave plaques at Iberia Parish cemeteries, authorities say
Iberia Parish deputies arrested five people in connection with incidents of stealing bronze military plaques from local ...
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1/31: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: James Carl Trahan, 43, 718 Tallow Road — direct contempt of court; simple burglary; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; resisting ...
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Sabine Parish man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
A Sabine Parish man has been sentenced to federal prison for selling drugs in Sabine Parish, acting U.S. Attorney Alex Van ...
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Mayor-President names four finalists for Lafayette Police Chief
Four men, from Lafayette, New Orleans and Washington D.C., will move forward in the process to select a permanent Police ...