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BATON ROUGE Dealing with the aftermath of flooding can be overwhelming for families and businesses, but Attorney General Jeff Landry is encouraging Louisiana residents to keep their guards up and be proactive against scams in the wake of recent storms across the State.
“After a natural disaster, it is important for consumers to be aware of con artists lurking during this vulnerable time,” said Attorney General Landry. “I encourage those impacted by the recent flooding to educate themselves on fake charities, sham rental properties, and contractor fraud.”

ST. LANDRY PARISH – Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on April 7, 2021, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 103 near Cheramie Road in St. Landry Parish. The crash took the life of 46-year-old Avery Charles Hudson of Opelousas.

BATON ROUGE — Efforts to remove Gov. John Bel Edwards from office because of complaints about his coronavirus restrictions and mask mandate have failed.
The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office said Friday that all parishes but one have completed counting signatures on a petition seeking to recall the Democratic governor, and the numbers have fallen far below what is needed to force a recall election.