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Mugshot of Criminal Defense Attorney Appears Next to Ad for His Law Practice

Jude Walker — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:52:52 +0000

Criminal defense attorney Thomas Edwards got arrested recently for allegedly committing a hit-and-run while he was driving drunk. His mugshot was posted on a local website in his neck of the woods called MugshotsGainesville.com. The site posts mugshots of people who were arrested in the area recently. In a great twist of irony, Edwards’ mugshot [...]

City-Parish President Joey Durel's Wife Injured In Morning Accident

Nathan Pike — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 01:30:58 +0000

Chief Administrative Officer Dee Stanley confirms to KPEL that Lynn Durel was injured and had to undergo surgery.

Vehicle Accident With Injuries On I-10 Near Scott

Nathan Pike — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:25:35 +0000

There are reports of a multiple vehicle accident on Interstate 10 near Scott.

I Know That Comes With a Turn Signal!

Brad Vincent — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:29:06 +0000

Luke decided he would share with me what really “drove him crazy” on the way to work. “Is it just me or does it really bother you when people decide not to use a turn signal?” He finds he is always saying “I know that comes with a turn signal!” If anything it’s just a [...]

'Jackass' Star Ryan Dunn Killed in Car Accident

Jude Walker — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:13:26 +0000

Ryan Dunn, one of the stars of the multi-million dollar movie and tv franchise “Jackass”, died in a fiery crash in Pennslyvania early Monday. A passenger in Dunn’s 2007 Porsche also perished in the accident. West Goshen, Pennsylvania, police were called to the scene and “upon arrival, located one vehicle off the road and in [...]

Accident On 90 Slows Traffic

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:23:48 +0000

Highway 90 just past the Jefferson Overpass is very slow this morning because of an accident we believe may have been caused by poor visibility due to fog and a cane fire. The accident is affecting the westbound lanes, the poor visibility is affecting all drivers. Here is a picture a 97.3 The Dawg listener [...]

Acadia Plane Crash

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:50:47 +0000

What was supposed to be a day of skydiving turned tragic on Saturday. FAA spokesman Lynn Lunsford says witnesses reported seeing the Cessna 182 take off about 2:30 p.m. Saturday from LeGros Memorial Airport in Acadia Parish. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives. (via [...]