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Department of Corrections: 57-year-old Angola inmate dies
Posted 11:56 AM 5/29/2026 by WBRZ Staff
ANGOLA — A Louisiana State Penitentiary inmate was found dead earlier this week, Department of Corrections officials said.
Ronald Williams, 57, died at Angola on Thursday.
His cause of death has not been determined, with an autopsy ordered, DOC added.
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Livingston Parish Council considers new ordinance after fire chief accused of using racial slur
Posted 9:58 PM 5/28/2026 by WBRZ Staff
LIVINGSTON — The Livingston Parish Council is working to create a new ordinance after a fire chief was accused of using racial slurs during a meeting earlier this year.
Fire Chief Joe Koczrowski of Fire Protection District Five is at the center of the allegations. The district's (More)
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