Louisiana Town Could Be Under Boil Advisory for More Than a MonthLouisiana Town Could Be Under Boil Advisory for More Than a MonthContractors say the town's water tanks are collapsing and will need to be replaced. A job that will take more than a month to complete. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Bat Infestation Closes Louisiana High School for a Second DayBat Infestation Closes Louisiana High School for a Second DayStudents are being kept in virtual learning for a second day as the infestation is mitigated. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Audit: Former Oakdale Clerk Misappropriated $360,000Audit: Former Oakdale Clerk Misappropriated $360,000The alleged misappropriation happened between 2019 and 2021.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Another Inmate at Oakdale Federal Prison Dies from COVIDAnother Inmate at Oakdale Federal Prison Dies from COVIDThe death reported last week is the first death from COVID at the Oakdale facility since May of last year. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Failure to Comply Lead to COVID Outbreaks at Oakdale PrisonFailure to Comply Lead to COVID Outbreaks at Oakdale PrisonEarly in the pandemic, the Oakdale prison was a hot spot for COVID cases. A new report explains why that happened. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Warden of Oakdale FCC Abruptly Retires and is ReassignedWarden of Oakdale FCC Abruptly Retires and is ReassignedThe Federal Bureau of Prisons says former Warden Rodney Myers is now on a temporary assignment. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Union Files Complaint Over COVID-19 Conditions at Oakdale PrisonUnion Files Complaint Over COVID-19 Conditions at Oakdale PrisonThe union that represents staff and workers at the Oakdale Federal Prison complex says conditions at the facility are an imminent danger to their members.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
ACLU Files Restraining Order Against Oakdale PrisonACLU Files Restraining Order Against Oakdale PrisonThe ACLU says federal authorities are moving to slowly to protect the lives of inmates at the Oakdale facility. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Bureau of Prisons Assessing Oakdale Inmates for Home ConfinementBureau of Prisons Assessing Oakdale Inmates for Home ConfinementConcerns over the coronavirus have officials scrambling to maintain the safety of the prison population. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Second Inmate Dies at Oakdale Federal LockupSecond Inmate Dies at Oakdale Federal LockupThe prison is implementing drastic measures to minimize the spread of the deadly disease among its population. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Bureau of Prisons Release Statement on Oakdale Prison DeathBureau of Prisons Release Statement on Oakdale Prison DeathThe statement explains why the prison is no longer testing symptomatic prisoners for the virus. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Inmate at Oakdale Federal Prison Dies from CoronavirusInmate at Oakdale Federal Prison Dies from CoronavirusAccording to the Bureau of Prisons, there are five other reported cases of COVID-19 at the facility in Oakdale. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Coronavirus Reported at Oakdale Federal PrisonCoronavirus Reported at Oakdale Federal PrisonOfficials at the federal prison in Oakdale are monitoring two cases of confirmed coronavirus. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Two Firefighters Injured Battling Oakdale BlazeTwo Firefighters Injured Battling Oakdale BlazeOne of the injured firefighters was expected to undergo surgery over the weekend. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells