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Crime victims and their loved ones overlook a joint session of the Legislature as Gov. Jeff Landry opens his special session on crime on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

Gov. Landry aims to reverse reforms in Special Session on crime

BATON ROUGE—Newly-elected Republican Gov. Jeff Landry called on lawmakers Monday to erase many of the criminal justice reforms signed by his Democratic predecessor in 2017, urging them to limit parole and good time, expand the death penalty and toughen juvenile justice.

Emergency Operations Center activated due to wildfire threat in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE – The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) due to hundreds of wildfires impacting the state. GOHSEP and the other state agencies responsible for response to this type event will help coordinate resources to combat the fires and stop new wildfire threats.

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State of the University: UL Lafayette R&D spending tops $200 million mark for first time

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has surpassed $200 million in research and development spending for the first time in its history.
Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL Lafayette president, announced the milestone Wednesday during the State of the University address. The annual presentation to faculty and staff members marks the start of the fall semester and the new academic year. Classes at UL Lafayette begin Monday.

Agents Cite Two Subjects for Shrimping Violations in Terrebonne Parish

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged shrimping violations in Terrebonne Parish on July 28.
Agents cited Ronald Verret Jr., 40, and Amy Palmer, 39, both of Houma, for skimming for shrimp during a closed season.
Agents were on patrol near East Bay Junop when they observed a shrimping vessel actively skimming for shrimp in closed waters. Agents made contact with Verret Jr. and Palmer on the vessel and found them in possession of 1,560 pounds of shrimp.

LDWF Agents Arrest 12 Subjects for DWI on the Water During Operation Dry Water Weekend

In support of Operation Dry Water, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division arrested 12 boaters statewide for alleged driving or operating a vessel while intoxicated (DWI) from July 1 to July 3.

On July 1, agents arrested:

Johnny W Calton V, 29, Grayson, on the Ouachita River in Caldwell Parish.
Cody Overland, 28, of Independence, on the Tickfaw River in Livingston Parish.
Brett D. Fitch, 38, of Cecilia, on the Atchafalaya River in St. Martin Parish.

On July 2, agents arrested:

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