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Independence man convicted in connection with cocaine, heroin trafficking sentenced to nearly 20 years
Posted 8:27 AM 2/4/2026 by Domenic Purdy
BATON ROUGE – A federal judge sentenced an Independence man convicted in connection with a large-scale cocaine and heroin trafficking network based in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes, marking the eighth sentencing for the scheme.
Michael Nelson, 56, was sentenced to nearly 20 (More)
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Trump's border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota
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2une In Previews: Krewe of Diversion sets sail for 31st annual Mardi Gras boat parade this weekend
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Donaldsonville warming shelter closes after housing eight people during extreme cold weather conditions
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Acadian Ambulance to be stationed at Mardi Gras parades prepared for minor, life-threatening injuries
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Stalemate over redistricting in St. Gabriel continues after council meeting
Posted 10:04 PM 2/3/2026 by Halle Jefferson
ST. GABRIEL - For years, residents in St. Gabriel say they have been pushing to have districts for the city councilmembers instead of at-large seats, so they know who they can communicate their concerns to.
Tuesday night, they almost had it.
The St. Gabriel City Council currently (More)
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EBR Councilman Cleve Dunn testifies in court over property dispute case
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2 Your Town Southern: Southern Archives Building
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One person injured after natural gas pipeline explodes near Holly Beach in Cameron Parish
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D-D Breaux feature on ESPN and SEC Network brings back memories of early career at LSU
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