Judge Peter Garcia died Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. Garcia, who was elected to the Division D judgeship of the 22nd Judicial District Court in 1996, helped launch specialty courts in the area, including a drug court that allows non-violent offenders to receive support while on probation. NAMI, and other local organizations, had recognized…
Late last light officials from the Louisiana Department of Health reported a presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in St. Tammany Parish. The release said, “The Louisiana Department of Health reported on Tuesday evening three new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus. All three are residents of Orleans Parish. Two are hospitalized…
Earlier this month the Hammond Police Narcotics Division was contacted by the Ponchatoula Police Department that they had information of a suspect dealing narcotics from his hotel room at the Super 8 Motel, located at 200 Westin Drive. The HPD Narcotics and PPD Narcotics Divisions contacted the occupant of the room, Joel Fuller, 47 years…
Elvis fans will have a blast with this one. Covington will welcome a series of reenacted Elvis appearances over the years, and some great Elvis music. Thanks to Jay and Nick for sharing with us! Hear them in the interview below.
Parish President Mike Cooper came in to the Lake 94.7 today for his monthly visit. We talked about Coronavirus, traffic, voting and more. Hear him in the interview below.
6:40 Q: You will go through just under 100 feet of __________ in your life. What? A: Fingernails Winner: Danny Stanley from Madisonville! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: About 1 in 3 parents have gone online seeking help with this. What is it? A: Their kids’ homework! Winner: Mariah Melerine from Slidell! 7:40 Q: People were…
Regan Abney came in to talk about this effort to keep graduates safe while providing them with a fun experience on graduation night. Hear what it is all about in the interview below.
Louisiana has its first presumptive case of COVID-19, the coronavirus. The case was reported in a Jefferson Parish resident who was hospitalized in Orleans Parish. The patient is being treated at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. Residents are reminded to cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze, stay home if they are…
Yesterday the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested 20 YO Joandre Dawson, a resident of 32509 Highway 21, in Angie, and charged him with the January 12 murder of Ja’Quarrius Taylor. The arrest was the result of several weeks of intensive investigation by the detective division of the Sheriff’s Office. Joandre Dawson is a cousin of…
Federal officials are advising Americans not to cruise, with that announcement coming just weeks after New Orleans port officials announced a record number of cruise passengers and expectations for a great year. The federal government notes that in order to curb the spread of COVID-19, many countries have implemented strict screening procedures that have denied…