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Former Louisiana attorney charged in Hurricane Ida insurance scheme

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

(The Center Square) — A former Louisiana managing attorney for a Texas law firm accused of defrauding hundreds of Hurricane Ida victims has been federally charged, more than three years after state insurance regulators first uncovered what they called one of the most egregious fraud schemes to come before the agency.

TAKE TO THE SKIES

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

Over the weekend, the skies surrounding Chennault International Airport were filled with a high energy celebration of aviation and military rigor as the Blue Angels performed. Additionally, a prominent line up of precision aerobatic squads, solo stunt pilots and historic warbird aviators opened up with a spectacular showcase of their own.

Public meeting on proposed Oilfield Road project open to residents

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

WELSH — Parish residents will have another opportunity Thursday to learn more about a proposed industrial project near Welsh and ask questions directly before the company’s rezoning request returns to the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury.

Duhon murder trial moved to Monroe despite prosecution’s objections

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

The murder trial of Adam and Jennifer Duhon will be moved out of Jeff Davis Parish and is now scheduled to take place in Monroe in January, despite objections from prosecutors over the timing. During a hearing this week, 31st Judicial District Judge Steve Gunnell announced that he had located a courthouse in Monroe capable of accommodating the trial.

THUNDER IN THE SKY

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

White sentenced to life in prison as habitual offender

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

A 28-year-old Welsh man was sentenced to life in prison Monday after 31st Judicial District Judge Steve Gunnell found him to be a habitual offender following his fourth felony conviction. Jalawrence Da’Neal White was sentenced under Louisiana’s habitual- offender law after prosecutors presented evidence of his criminal history, including convictions for aggravated battery, simple robbery, accessory after the fact to second-degree murder and aggravated flight from an officer.

Drive-thru clinic to offer vaccines, microchips at no cost

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

Two parish animal support programs are collaborating to give back to the community in the form of free, preventative care for pets. Friends of the Lake Arthur Pound and the Jennings Animal Shelter are partnering with several animal welfare organizations and veterinary professionals to host their first free drive-thru Pet Vaccine and Microchip Clinic from 8 a.m.

Mines cleared Strait of Hormuz; more oil flowing

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 09:55

(The Center Square) — All mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. continues to enforce a full naval blockade on Iran.

Louisiana Medicaid disability service rates to rise 3%

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 09:55

(The Center Square) — Louisiana will increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain home- and community-based disability services by about 3% beginning Oct. 1, a partial increase after a state-commissioned study estimated substantially more money would be needed to bring rates in line with modeled costs.

Trump officials celebrate Supreme Court wins, discuss future

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 09:55

(The Center Square) — Trump administration officials celebrated legal wins at the U.S. Supreme Court over the past year and looked ahead to the court’s upcoming term.