December 2020

Rewards in black bear killings a few miles, 6 months apart

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana authorities are offering $14,500 in rewards for leads in the deaths of two Louisiana black bears shot a few miles and nearly six months apart. Investigators don’t know whether a bear found Nov. 9 near Centerville and one found May 17 south of nearby Franklin were shot by the same person, the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said in a news release Monday. Ballistics results so far indicate only that each bear was shot by a rifle, but not the caliber or other details, Adam Einck, enforcement spokesman for the department, said in an email.

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Two 18-year-olds accused of 3 drive-by shootings in 7 days

LAKE CHARLES (AP) — Two 18-year-olds are accused of three drive-by shootings over seven days, Lake Charles police said Monday. A news release said bond has been set at $750,000 each for Tyrell Byrd and Kiynen Davon Chieves. They were arrested Saturday, one day after the third shooting. Capt. Kevin Kirkum, a city police spokesman, said he did not know whether they had attorneys who could speak for them. Evidence at the scenes linked them to shooting at a home with six occupants on Nov. 21 and shootings Nov. 24 and 27 at a second home, which had three occupants including a young child, Kirkum said in an email. He said nobody was hit. The residences are about a mile (1.7 kilometers) apart.

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Lady Tigers blast 5A Sulphur 60-34

LAFAYETTE - The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers (LA) also swept throught the St. Thomas More Holiday Tournament by blasting 5A Sulphur by a final of 60-34 earlier in the week. With the win, LA improved their perfect record to 5-0 on the young season.

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Lady Dogs defeat St. Martinville 63-19

LAFAYETTE – The Jennings Lady Bulldogs moved to 5-0 at the conclusion of the St. Thomas More Holiday Tournament by blasting St. Martinville by a final of 63-19.

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Saints’ depth, adapability on display during win streak

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As far as Saints coach Sean Payton is concerned, there were meaningful storylines coming out of New Orleans’ lopsided victory at Denver that had nothing to do with the Broncos being forced to play without a true NFL quarterback.

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Freshman Thomas continues strong play, LSU tops SE Louisiana

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Freshman Cameron Thomas scored 21 points for his third 20-plus game, Trendon Watford had 20 points and nine rebounds, and LSU eased past Southeastern Louisiana 96-43 on Monday night in the Tigers home opener.