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Concordia Parish Police Jury Extends Partnership with Department of Veterans Affairs to Support Local Veterans

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Vidalia, Louisiana – The Concordia Parish Police Jury unanimously voted on Monday to renew its cooperative agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. The agreement, which amounts to just under $15,000, aims to provide services to 953 veterans and their families residing in the parish. Over the course of one year, the parish will pay LDVA $14,534 in monthly payments of $1,211. These funds will cover approximately 27.85% of various expenses, including salaries, travel, supplies, postage, equipment maintenance, telephone, and internet services. The collaboration between the police jury and LDVA has proven to be … Read more

Bossier Parish Police Jury Bolsters Archery Shooters Association Competition with Generous Asphalt Millings Donation

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Bossier City, Louisiana – The Bossier Parish Police Jury is demonstrating its support for a significant sporting event in a unique way. Rather than providing a monetary donation, they have chosen to contribute a more practical resource. The Jury has recently approved the donation of 60 loads of asphalt millings to Camp Minden for the upcoming Archery Shooters Association Competition in April. The asphalt millings donated by the Bossier Parish Police Jury will serve as a crucial component in preparing the venue for the high-profile archery competition. This donation not only showcases the Police Jury’s … Read more

Calcasieu Parish Launches Warming Stations and Shelters to Protect Homeless from Life-Threatening Freezing Temperatures

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Lake Charles, Louisiana – As freezing temperatures sweep through the region, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, in collaboration with local agencies, has set up two shelters to provide assistance to the homeless population. These facilities aim to protect individuals from the life-threatening conditions they face while living on the streets. Starting Monday, January 15, the Water’s Edge Gathering Church located at 2760 Power Centre Parkway in Lake Charles will open its doors at 2 p.m. and operate 24 hours a day until Thursday, January 18 at 8:00 a.m. This shelter will offer not only a … Read more

St. Landry Parish Grand Jury Indicts Caleb Patrick Harris for Second Degree Murder after Fatal Family Dispute on Thibodeau Lane

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Updated article: St. Landry Parish, Louisiana – Today, the St. Landry Parish Grand Jury convened and handed down a True Bill Indictment of Second Degree Murder in relation to the fatal shooting of Tyler Dale Foreman, as announced by St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre. The incident took place on October 20, 2023, in Cankton on Thibodeau Lane. Caleb Patrick Harris, the half-brother of Foreman, allegedly fired 17 shots at him following a heated argument with their mother. According to Pitre, Harris is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on January 25, 2024, … Read more