Man is sentenced to 35 years for shooting 2 Jewish men as they left Los Angeles synagogues
A California man was sentenced Monday to 35 years in prison for shooting and wounding two Jewish men as they left synagogues ...
It’s a ‘very difficult time’ for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide
Known as “The Days of Awe,” Judaism’s High Holy Days — which begin on Wednesday — annually provide an emotional mix of ...
2 ex-officers did not testify at their trial in Tyre Nichols’ death. 1 still could
Lawyers for two former Memphis officers rested their cases Monday without calling them to testify in their own defense against charges that they violated Tyre Nichols’ civil ...
Harris says she backs legalizing marijuana, going further than Biden
Vice President Harris reaffirmed her support for legalizing marijuana Monday, speaking up on the issue publicly for the first time she became the Democratic nominee. “I just think we have ...
Police: Cankton 15-year-old wounded in shooting over vape exchange
Aiden Ray Carriere, 17, of Carencro is charged with two counts of accessory to attempted second degree murder after a reported disagreement involving an exchange of a vape.
‘Sing Sing’ actor exonerated of murder after nearly 24 years in prison
After serving nearly 24 years in prison before being granted clemency and starring in last year’s movie “ Sing Sing,” Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez has officially been exonerated ...
Duson man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to passing motorists
John Vice Stoute, 39, of Duson, was booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail and charged with possession of 54 pills of Alprazolam without a prescription. Stoute will face additional charges of ...
FEMA money available for victims of Hurricane Francine
If you have serious needs due to Hurricane Francine, you may qualify for a one-time payment of $750 per household through FEMA’s Serious Need Assistance ...
FBI to pay $22M to settle claims of sexual discrimination at training academy
The FBI has agreed to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training and routinely harassed by ...
When do the Jewish High Holidays start? The 10-day season begins this week with Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, starts at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and continues through the evening of Friday, Oct. 4. It marks the start of the Jewish High Holidays, a 10-day season that ...
Attorneys for NYC Mayor Eric Adams seek dismissal of bribery charge brought by ‘zealous prosecutors’
Attorneys for New York City Mayor Eric Adams urged a federal judge Monday to dismiss the bribery charge brought last week, accusing “zealous prosecutors” of leveling an ...
Another summer-like start to the workweek
Temperatures are trending above average for Acadiana for the next several days. A warmer Monday morning will be followed by a hot and humid afternoon as highs near 91°. Feels Like Temperatures ...