May 2024

Human skull padlocked to dumbbell pulled out of water by fisherman

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities say a human skull found padlocked to an exercise dumbbell has been fished out of a New Orleans waterway, leaving police with a mystery on their hands. Police said in a report that the skull was found on May 18. A man using a rope and a magnet the size of a hockey puck was fishing for objects off a bridge when he pulled the skull and dumbbell from the water. The police report was recently released and obtained by the Times-Picayune/ The New Orleans Advocate. It says the fisherman also found a handgun and a gun barrel in the water.

Utility dates, payment changes announced for Elton

ELTON — Officials with the Town of Elton recently released the timeline for important utility dates, as well as the town’s new cashless system.

Coastal protection could get funding boost from offshore wind

(The Center Square) — Proposals for redirection of royalties from offshore renewable energy projects to coastal protection efforts are headed to the Louisiana Senate floor for final passage.

Roster sizes, the future of walk-ons, other topics on minds of SEC's football coaches

DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Southeastern Conference football coaches are bracing for the impact of a potential downsizing of rosters around the NCAA.

Chemical plant threatens to shut down if EPA emissions deadline isn't relaxed

(AP) — A synthetic rubber manufacturer accused of increasing the cancer risk for the nearby majority- Black community in Louisiana told a federal appeals court it will have to shut down 'likely permanently' if it's forced to meet the Biden administration's deadline to reduce emissions.

Notice from City of Jennings

Due to the large number of residents who received damage to their homes and properties in the recent string of severe weather, Mayor Henry Guinn’s office released a statement pertaining to debris removal.

Area churches provide vacation bible school

Joining one of the great vacation bible school events being offered during summer break is a fun way for kids to learn about the Bible while spending time with others. Churches in the area are providing engaging programs to help kids learn and experience new interaction through fun themed Bible centered events.

PLAY BALL! Things to know entering NCAA baseball regionals

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(AP) — The NCAA baseball tournament opens today with play in 16 double- elimination regionals.

New Gulf Coast Amtrak route awaiting decision from Mobile officials

(The Center Square) — The restoration of Amtrak service to the Gulf Coast is still planned, but city of Mobile officials are balking at the three-year, $3 million subsidy required by the service.

Officials say state is ready for emergencies such as hurricanes

(The Center Square) — While state officials say Louisiana is storm-ready as hurricane season begins Saturday, lessons are still being learned on storm recovery.