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Louisiana Congressman Wants Random Drug Testing for Members

10 hours ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins from the 3rd District has reintroduced a piece of legislation in the House that, if passed and signed by the President, would allow for random drug testing of members of Congress. The Exposing Congressional Drug Abuse Act is a piece of legislation introduced in Congress by Congressman Higgins in September 2018.
Louisiana Town Shocked after Police Shoots Dog in Front of Owner

1 day ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

(KPEL News) - A Louisiana man, who was not officially a law enforcement officer in the town where he responded to an aggressive dog call, has been arrested after pointing a gun at a dog and then shooting it, according to Louisiana Radio Network. While the man pointed the gun at the dog and shot him once, the woman who owns the dog was nearby. It appears the man was "working" as a police officer in a small town, according to the Louisiana Radio Network.
Louisiana Feels Decluttering Burnout, You Don't Have to Do It

2 days ago | 999ktdy.com | Bernadette Lee

(99.9 KTDY) - Louisiana homes are often cluttered, but the way some experts discuss decluttering our homes makes it sound like it's going to save our lives! The way stories are framed about decluttering seem a little bit dramatic. Here's the thing: decluttering is a hard thing to do. If you're considering decluttering a room in your home or the entire house, it's a daunting task. If you're feeling guilty about not wanting to get rid of items or not decluttering at all, you're not alone.
Louisiana Will See A Change To Driving and Phones

2 days ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

(KPEL News) - Louisiana people are skilled in many areas, and one of those areas is communication. If you love to talk on your cellphone in your car while on Louisiana roadways, the way you go about that will be changing. For years, some Louisiana lawmakers have been trying to make it illegal for someone to talk on their phones with the phone to their ear. It is already illegal for you to drive and be on social media.
Ex-Louisiana Insurance IT Director Charged With Cyberstalking

3 days ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

A Louisiana person filed a complaint with the police, and the former director of the IT department at the Louisiana Department of Insurance was arrested after being accused of cyberstalking, according to a WAFB I-Team report. Toby Guillory is the former director of the IT department at the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
A Kaplan Man And Wife Died In The Fire

3 days ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

The Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a deadly fire in which an elderly couple lost their lives. Officials say the 80-year-old man and his 78-year-old wife died in a blaze that happened at their home in the early morning hours of Monday, June 2. While few details have been released thus far, investigators are working the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire. READ MORE: LOUISIANA FIRE OFFICIALS SAY A 51-YEAR-OLD MAN PERISHED IN A FIRE IN HIS HOME.
Two Tragic Bike Accidents Remind Us To Prioritize Safety On Louisiana Roads

4 days ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

Officials with the Louisiana State Police say that there were two deadly bicycle collisions within two hours of each other on the evening of June 1 in two different parishes. Officials say a 28-year-old man and a 75-year-old man both died that night.
Louisiana Man Arrested for Stabbing Child in Face, Neck and Chest

4 days ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

A Louisiana man, who is also a high school teacher, is accused of stabbing a 6-year-old child multiple times. When officials tried to arrest the man fought with officers, but was eventually subdued. The man accused of this crime resisted deputies, but he was ultimately subdued. Louisiana Man Stabs ChildAccording to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, deputies were called to the scene of a domestic disturbance situation Sunday.
Louisiana Couple Grieves Loss of Home and Dog After Sudden House Fire

5 days ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

A Louisiana family is still working to pick up the pieces of their lives after a fire completely destroyed their home, and the family pet was killed. On the morning of May 12, at around 8:15, a fire started in a home in the 2300 block of Mills Street. The house ended up being destroyed by the fire. Cynthia Savoie and Darrel Savoie say they are working to figure out the next steps for their lives, according to KLFY.
Wearing These Colors? You're Basically Inviting Mosquitoes To Dinner

5 days ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

(KTDY-FM) - Louisiana offers a bounty of activities, but having to deal with mosquitoes can really make a superb adventure turn into pure misery. The last thing you want to deal with is worrying about getting bitten by tons of mosquitoes when you're trying to have fun outdoors. We are all aware that various products, whether industrial or natural, are available that offer some level of protection against mosquitoes.