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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
LPSS investigating video of teacher allegedly slapping student
LAFAYETTE, La. () — A video that seems to show a teacher slapping a student at a Lafayette school is under investigation, officials said. The video, which has gone viral on social media over the weekend, allegedly shows a teacher at standing over a seated student and slapping them. KLFY has not yet received permission to post the video. A spokesperson for the said the administration is aware of the video. 'Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) is actively investigating the incident,' the spokesperson said. 'As this is an ongoing investigation, we are unable to provide further comment at this time.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Officials said the incident took place about a year ago, but the video was first brought to the district's attention recently. Two LPSS employees shown in the video resigned today. LPSS Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr. said the district 'will take any necessary action based on the evidence following a prompt and thorough investigation.' This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Silver Alert: Police asking for help locating missing Lake Charles man Artist sought to create 2025 Natchitoches Christmas Festival poster Adam Sandler says goodbye to Morris, the alligator in 'Happy Gilmore' WATCH LIVE: Supreme Court hears arguments in birthright citizenship case Alabama man's Uber dashcam shows alleged sex assault of unconscious woman Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police find missing 85-year-old Lake Charles man
UPDATE, 11:30 a.m.: The Silver Alert has been canceled. Fairel White has been been found safe, State Police said. ORIGINAL STORY: LAKE CHARLES, La. () — The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office for a man missing since Wednesday. Fairel White, 85, was last seen on Wednesday, at 6034 M Corbello Road, in Lake Charles. He was discovered missing at approximately 5 a.m. after his caretaker couldn't find him. White suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgment, authorities said. White is a white male with short white hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs approximately 200 lbs. It is unknown what White was wearing. White is believed to be traveling in a silver 2010 Ford F150 bearing Missouri license plate 6HS07. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of White should immediately contact the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office at 337-491-3700 or call 911. Gov. Landry starts Operation GEAUX for immigration control in Louisiana $1 billion net-zero emissions fuel production facility coming to Acadia Parish Nyjal Hurst indicted in connection with the death of Lafayette Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette Police find missing 85-year-old Lake Charles man Artist sought to create 2025 Natchitoches Christmas Festival poster Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Nyjal Hurst indicted in connection with the death of Lafayette Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette
NEW IBERIA, La. () — The man accused of killing Lafayette Police Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette in a deadly has been indicted on his charges, prosecutors said. Nyjal Hurst, 31, of Jeanerette, was inducted by a grand jury in the Hurst is charged with one count of second degree murder, 10 counts of attempted first degree murder, two counts of second degree kidnapping and one count each of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. An indictment is not a conviction, but a determination by a grand jury that sufficient evidence exists for a person to stand trial on the listed charges. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The indictment comes down as the Louisiana Legislature called , which would impose harsher sentences for repeat offenders. Hurst has a , court records show. Jolivette was killed and three other officers were injured in an hours-long armed hostage standoff in Jeanerette with multiple law enforcement agencies, including the SWAT team. Hurst has been in custody at the Iberia Parish Jail since July 25. Gov. Landry starts Operation GEAUX for immigration control in Louisiana $1 billion net-zero emissions fuel production facility coming to Acadia Parish Nyjal Hurst indicted in connection with the death of Lafayette Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette Police find missing 85-year-old Lake Charles man Artist sought to create 2025 Natchitoches Christmas Festival poster Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
