Aidan McCahill

2 days ago | theadvocate.com | Aidan McCahill

Louisiana State Police have upgraded charges against a 30-year-old Denham Springs man to negligent homicide following the death of 20-year-old Jody Mann, who has succumbed to injuries sustained in a March 29 hit-and-run crash. Shortly before 9 p.m. that evening, troopers responded to a call on LA 1023 south of LA 63 in Livingston Parish, where they found Mann with life-threatening injuries. She was transported to a local hospital, where she remained until her death on April 16.

2 days ago | theadvocate.com | Aidan McCahill

As much of the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, the loss cuts especially deep in Baton Rouge. Reflecting on his 12 years as pontiff, locals remember a legacy marked by joy and service, praising his ability to carry their faith far beyond the walls of the Vatican and into the hearts of everyday people. “From day one he showed us how to live how Jesus called us,” said Father Michael Allelo, from St. Aloysius Catholic Church.

4 days ago | theadvocate.com | Aidan McCahill

A carbon monoxide leak at the West Feliciana Parish jail forced a full evacuation of staff and inmates Saturday morning, sending at least one correctional officer to the hospital. The leak was discovered early Saturday after multiple inmates and staff reported feeling sick. Everyone inside was treated and evaluated by medical staff, according to a Facebook post from the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office.

1 week ago | theadvocate.com | Aidan McCahill

Three Louisiana men were arrested by the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office this week after a multi agency investigation on various social media platforms linked them to the exploitation of a minor. Mathew Wagner, 40, of Albany; Justin Baham, 30, of Holde; and Wilson Mesa-Gomez, 30, of Denham Springs were all charged with indecent behavior with juveniles and computer aided solicitation of a minor.

1 week ago | theadvocate.com | Aidan McCahill

A $2.5 billion data center planned in West Feliciana Parish has the enthusiastic backing of local officials, but the related sale of a piece of public land — brokered by the parish president — has intensified an ongoing political battle. Tensions have built for years between some members of the West Feliciana Port Commission and Parish President Kenny Havard, who wants to dissolve the nine-member group tasked with overseeing Mississippi River commerce in the parish.