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St. Charles Parish sheriff investigating inmate death

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating after an inmate died in custody this week. The inmate, identified as Brandy Harris, 37, of Luling, was found dead in her cell Thursday morning. read more

Will Sutton: A Louisiana parish elected its first Black sheriff. It boosts a promising trend.

St. James Parish Sheriff-Elect Claude Louis Jr. stands ... deputies and staff — and those in custody — will know that inmates are "going to be treated with dignity and fairness." ... read more

Off-duty St. Landry Parish Jail corrections deputy killed in Opelousas shooting; another victim injured

An off-duty St. Landry Parish Jail corrections deputy is dead and another person is hospitalized after a shooting in Opelousas. read more

Louisiana residents living in 'Cancer Alley' go to court over methanol production

CONVENT, La. — On Monday, a judge in St. James Parish heard from residents and activists who are suing the parish for allowing the increased production at one of the plants out there. read more

St. James Parish environmental group shares concern about possible methanol plant expansion

ST. JAMES PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The plan to expand a methanol plant in St. James Parish is now in the hands of a Louisiana 23rd Judicial Court judge. Environmental justice group RISE St. James ... read more

St. James Parish Public Schools

St. James Parish Public Schools contains 6 schools and 3,425 students. The district’s minority enrollment is 70%. Also, 40.9% of students are economically disadvantaged. The student body at the ... read more

St.Landry Parish Correctional Deputy Killed in Park Avenue Shooting

OPELOUSAS- A shooting on the 1100 block of Park Avenue left one person dead and another injured late Tuesday night. Opelousas Police Department (OPD) officers responded to reports of gunfire around 10 ... read more

St. Landry Parish president explains how healthcare is handled for inmates

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY)– When inmates are brought to jail, there are some who are dealing with injures, but what does treatment look like once they’re booked in? News 10 sat down with ... read more

Is the St. Landry Parish Courthouse haunted?

ST. LANDRY PARISH ... was originally the location of the jail toilets before the parish jail was built; even hearing from others that the smell was identical. “The third-floor jail, those inmates, ... read more

St. Charles Parish deputies investigating inmate death

ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Deputies with the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of an inmate on Thursday, April 4. The sheriff’s office reported that 37 ... read more

Will Sutton: A Louisiana parish elected its first Black sheriff. It boosts a promising trend.

With Calcasieu Parish Sheriff-elect Gary "Stich" Guillory winning election in October and St. James Parish Sheriff ... those in custody — will know that inmates are "going to be treated with ... read more