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Lutcher man sentenced to 20 years after attempted manslaughter conviction for punching toddler in face
Posted 5:40 AM 1/29/2026 by WBRZ Staff
LUTCHER — A Lutcher man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to attempted manslaughter after he punched a four-year-old in the face.
Clydedric Joseph, 30, was sentenced on Jan. 20. He was granted credit for time served.
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FBI, Louisiana State Police seize $1.5 million worth of cocaine during multiple Hammond drug busts
Stretch of La. 1062 in Tangipahoa Parish to be closed through October for bridge replacement
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Amalgamated Transit Union 'not surprised' by CATS, EBR Metro Councilman's indictments
Posted 4:33 AM 1/29/2026 by Joe Collins
BATON ROUGE - Following East Baton Rouge Metro Councilman Cleve Dunn's indictment, groups across the capital area have been sharing their (More)
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INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Three dead since Sunday at Elayn Hunt, cause unknown at this time
Posted 4:20 AM 1/29/2026 by WBRZ Staff
ST. GABRIEL - Three people have died at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center since Sunday, Department of Corrections officials told WBRZ.
According to the Department of Corrections, two people died on Jan. 25 and one person died on Jan. 27. Officials said they could not provide identification or (More)
Yesterday
'Getting ahead for Saturday:' Farmers prepare strawberries for cold weather
Posted 8:23 PM 1/28/2026 by Sarah Gray Barr
HAMMOND - Some strawberry farmers in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes have covered their crops in anticipation of another cold blast.
On Monday, crews at Harris Strawberry Farm in Hammond fought the wind and cold, putting cloths over rows of strawberry plants to keep them warm.
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