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Baton Rouge Police ask public for help in James Evans murder case

Reading Time: 2 minutesViolent crimes cause uneasiness among neighbors, especially in a relatively small city like Baton Rouge. The state capital is trying to recover from a heinous act that took place on the morning of February 25. 48-year-old James Evans was found dead behind a residence located in the 900 block of Progress Street. His body was […]

Yvette Logan charged with murdering husband in domestic dispute

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Reading Time: 2 minutesMarital disagreements are inevitable, and there are different ways to handle a point of contention. Being able to communicate with one another to address the problem at hand is ideal, although that can certainly be easier said than done.  Unfortunately, a difference of opinion seemed to be at the root of a heated exchange between […]

Louisiana background check laws: Protect your rights as an employee

Reading Time: 2 minutes  If there’s something on your record you’re not particularly proud of, you’ll probably be nervous when a potential employer tells you they’re going to run a background check. Louisiana’s laws on pre-employment background checks might surprise you. If you have any questions or if you believe a prospective employer may have denied you a […]

18-year-old Brandon Allen Jr. arrested for drive-by shooting

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteViolence does not discriminate by age, as we’ve seen in recent headlines. The Dec. 14 drive-by shooting near East Carlton Street ended in the arrest of 18-year-old Brandon Allen Jr., who was booked into Calcasieu Correctional Center for assault drive-by shooting and aggravated property damage. Thankfully no one was injured in the shooting, but this […]

The link between college football culture and DUIs in Louisiana

Reading Time: 4 minutesNo state loves college football more than Louisiana. Stadiums across the state are filled to the brim on game day with fans rooting passionately for their teams. Unfortunately, football celebrations seem to increase incidents of drunk driving here and in other areas of the country.   If you were arrested and charged for driving under […]

The link between college football culture and DUIs in Louisiana

Reading Time: 4 minutesNo state loves college football more than Louisiana. Stadiums across the state are filled to the brim on game day with fans rooting passionately for their teams. Unfortunately, football celebrations seem to increase incidents of drunk driving here and in other areas of the country.   If you were arrested and charged for driving under […]

Eight wounded At Lake Charles bar, Damien Guidry, Jr. charged with attempted murder

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe early morning hours of November 30 started like any other day at VVS1 Hookah Lounge. However, things would get out of hand after midnight, and eight people departed the premises with injuries caused by gunfire. 21-year-old Damien Deshone Guidry, Jr. was arrested later that day and was booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center. He […]

Lake Charles Man Found Guilty of Murdering Wife

Reading Time: 2 minutesEdwina Harmon Campbell’s life was taken at the hands of her husband in a horrifying scene only three years ago in May 2019. After deliberating for only approximately two hours on September 30, 2022, the jury found Harold Campbell guilty of murdering his wife by shooting her seven times. Harold was sentenced to life in […]

Joshua Mouton Shoots Teenager for Halloween Prank

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs we draw closer to Halloween, our neighborhoods are certainly looking different than they did in September. Many homeowners have put up spooky decorations to get ready for the holiday–some more creative and “all out” than others.  It’s also a popular time for mischievous behavior, which can sometimes have dangerous outcomes, which is what happened […]