10-20-21
LAST NIGHT SOME LAFAYETTE RESIDENTS PROTESTED THE FIRING OF LAFAYETTE POLICE CHIEF THOMAS GLOVER AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN GLENN LAZARD SAYS HE PRAYS THE REASON WAS NOT POLITICAL BUT LEGITIMATE BECAUSE GLOVER WAS ONE OF THE BEST CHIEFS THE CITY’S EVER HAD. ANOTHER COUNCILMAN SAYS AS LONG AS NO REASON IS GIVEN FOR THE TERMINATION, THERE’S A CLOUD THAT WILL CONTINUE TO HANG OVER THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, UNDERMINING PUBLIC CONFIDENCE. MAYOR PRESIDENT JOSH GUILLORY DID NOT ADDRESS THE CONCERNS OF THE COUNCILMEN OR RESIDENTS OR GIVE A COMMENT.
IBERIA PARISH SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES ARRESTED SIX PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE THEFT OF TWO UTILITY TASK VEHICLES. A TWO WEEK INVESTIGATION LED TO THE ARRESTS. IT ALSO RESULTED IN THE DISCOVERY OF OTHER STOLEN ITEMS AND THE SEIZURE OF DRUGS. ARREST WARRANTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THREE OTHER PEOPLE.
Hurricane Ida’s destruction across southeastern Louisiana will force thousands of voters to cast their ballots at different polling locations for the Nov. 13 election. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said Tuesday that elections officials are working to notify people about the dozens of voting location changes through mail, advertising and posted signs around the region. Nine parishes will see some disruption to polling locations because of Ida. Meanwhile, Cameron and Calcasieu parishes in southwest Louisiana still have relocated voting sites because of unrepaired damage from Hurricane Laura.
THE AMERICAN JOB CENTER’S REGION FIVE JOB FAIR WAS HELD YESTERDAY AT THE LAKE CHARLES CIVIC CENTER. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF JOB VACANCIES IN CALCASIEU PARISH INCLUDING THREE HUNDRED POSITIONS TO FILL IN THE LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM. EMPLOYERS ARE SAYING THEY ARE NOT SEEING THE AMOUNT OF APPLICANTS THEY NEED. BRAD NELSON OF FREEDOM TRUCKS SAYS MANY PEOPLE, AFTER HURRICANE LAURA LAST YEAR, DECIDED TO STAY IN THE NORTH BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF HOUSING IN THE AREA.
U-L LAFAYETTE STUDENTS HAVE BEEN INFORMED THEY MUST BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-NINETEEN IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER. REGISTRATION IS ON NOVEMBER FIRST. SENIOR COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST ERIC MARON SAYS THEY ARE ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO EITHER BE VACCINATED OR APPLY FOR AN EXEMPTION IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR WINTER SESSION OR SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES. CURRENTLY SEVENTY PERCENT OF U-L STUDENTS HAVE BEEN VACCINATED FULLY OR PARTIALLY.
A NEW CRIMESTOPPERS PROGRAM HAS BEEN LAUNCHED IN VERMILLION PARISH BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. THE ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE YESTERDAY AT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING CENTER. CRIME STOPPERS WILL BE HELPING LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES BY PROVIDING CASH REWARDS FOR TIPS THAT LEAD TO THE ARREST OR CONVICTIONS OF ALLEGED CRIMINALS. THE NEW TIPS LINE FOR VERMILLION PARISH IS SEVEN-FOUR-ZERO-TIPS.
Louisiana will introduce an alligator-themed float celebrating the state’s music, food and culture at the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. State tourism chief Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser announced the float plans Tuesday. The Thanksgiving Day parade is scheduled for Nov. 25. Nungesser said the float will be used to promote Louisiana and encourage travelers to visit the state.
CROWLEY POLICE SAY A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER, WHO WAS WANTED FOR BREAKING INTO A HOME AND THREATENING THE PEOPLE INSIDE WITH A GUN, HAS BEEN ARRESTED. CAROLINE MARCELLO REPORTS.
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