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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

Jeff Davis Parish Approves 12 Enterprise Zones and Implements 2 New Taxing Districts to Boost Economic Growth

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WELSH, Louisiana – The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury has unanimously approved the establishment of 12 enterprise zones in the parish, aimed at attracting businesses and fostering economic growth. Additionally, the police jury has created two new taxing districts along Interstate 10 to further spur development in the region. The enterprise zones will provide state tax credits to qualifying businesses in Lake Arthur, Welsh, and most of Jennings to Silverwood. These tax credits serve as incentives for businesses to create permanent and new full-time jobs, with a requirement to hire at least 50% of those … Read more

Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier Takes the Helm as Chief Judge of Orleans Parish Criminal Court

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Orleans Parish Criminal District Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier has been appointed as the new chief judge of the criminal court. The two-year appointment began on January 1, as disclosed in a news release received on Tuesday. Flemings-Davillier, 54, takes over from Judge Robin Pittman, who held the post for the past two years and continues to serve on the bench. Flemings-Davillier brings over a decade of experience to her new role. She previously presided as judge in Orleans Parish Juvenile Court from 2010 to 2012 and also served as Deputy Chief Judge … Read more

St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Cracks Down on Jury Duty No-Shows, Issuing Bench Warrants and Fines

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. – Residents of St. John the Baptist Parish are being urged by the local sheriff’s office not to overlook their summons for jury duty. Failure to appear has resulted in the district court issuing bench warrants on Thursday morning. In recent weeks, the parish has been instructed to apprehend individuals who have neglected to fulfill their jury duty obligations. Those found in contempt of court could face a fine of $50. The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is emphasizing the importance of responding to jury duty summons … Read more