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6 days ago
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Louisiana bill would allow concealed guns at parades
BATON ROUGE, La. (WGNO) — A bill that would allow parade-goers in Louisiana to carry concealed guns is moving forward, but it hasn't cleared the full legislature just yet. House Bill 393 would change current state law, which bans firearms at parades and other permitted events. If passed, the measure would allow bystanders, but not parade participants, to carry concealed weapons. Three Slidell teens indicted in death of St. Tammany Parish Sergeant Grant Candies Supporters say it's about upholding constitutional rights. 'If this law prevails, it will allow bystanders to carry guns,' Cliff Cardone, owner of Cardone Law Firm said. 'It will not permit riders to carry guns.' But critics say the legislation puts public safety at risk, especially in crowded, unpredictable parade settings where families and children are often present. 'The biggest concern is, you know, having an incident in a crowd,' Michelle Foster with the Metropolitan Crime Commission said. 'You have drinking, you have children. You know, the last thing you want is to have guns or a fight break out.' HB 393 passed the House last month and advanced out of a Senate committee this week, with State Senator Regina Barrow casting the lone 'no' vote. She raised concerns over safety and liability. This proposed law follows the passage of permit-less concealed carry legislation last year, which allows anyone 18 or older to carry a concealed weapon in public without a permit. Coast Guard searches for missing man around Westwego Legal experts say the measure could override stricter local ordinances, such as New Orleans' ban on firearms at parades. 'State law would, in a sense, prevent city law. We cannot have a city ordinance that is more restrictive than a state statute,' said Cardone. The bill now heads to the full Senate for debate. If passed and signed by the governor, it could be in effect before 2026's Mardi Gras drives onto tarmac at Chicago's O'Hare Airport, exposing security flaw Trump signs travel ban targeting 12 countries Drinking coffee daily tied to healthy aging among women, study finds Ready Lanes open at Calexico port of entry Louisiana bill would allow concealed guns at parades Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Three Slidell teens indicted in death of St. Tammany Parish Sergeant Grant Candies
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Three Slidell teenagers were indicted on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in the death of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Sergeant Grant Candies. According to the 22nd Judicial District Court, on March 25, Candies was hit and killed while deploying a spike strip to stop a vehicle in a high-speed pursuit. Bounty hunter believes escaped inmate Antoine Massey's days are numbered In connection to the investigation, 17-year-old Adrian Waughtal, 17-year-old Mason Fischer and 18-year-old Michael Lanier were indicted and face the following charges. Waughtal: Second-degree murder. Aggravated assault with a motor vehicle upon a peace officer. Aggravated flight from an officer. Aggravated obstruction of a highway. Obstruction of justice by tampering with evidence. Conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Fischer: Second-degree murder. Aggravated flight from an officer. Aggravated obstruction of a highway. Obstruction of justice by tampering with evidence. Conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Lanier: Manslaughter. Obstruction of justice by tampering with evidence. Conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Court officials say that, although the murder of a police officer allows for the potential imposition of the death penalty in Louisiana, due to a United States Supreme Court ruling, the death penalty would be off the table for the three suspects, as they were all under the age of 18 at the time the crime was committed. New Orleans jail escapee releases videos, prompting search of home where they were made, source says The suspects' arraignment is scheduled for July could lose health insurance with GOP's 'big, beautiful bill?' Senate GOP talks cutting Medicare 'waste, fraud' to offset cost of Trump tax bill Judge blocks deportation of Boulder suspect's family as DHS prepares removal Thunderstorm potential as Heat Index reaches triple digits Judicial nominees appear before Senate Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Two accused in St. Tammany Parish sergeant death face new charges
ST. TAMMANY PARISH (WGNO) — Additional charges have been added in the case surrounding the death of a St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's sergeant killed on March 23. Sergeant Grant Candies was involved in a pursuit after a car driven by 17-year-old Adrian Waughta allegedly fled a traffic stop, leading deputies on a chase. Family remembers woman killed in New Orleans dog attack In an attempt to stop the vehicle, Candies deployed a spike strip on Interstate 10 near the Oak Harbor exit when STPSO deputies say he was fatally hit by Waughtal. Waughtal also reportedly caused a collision with a New Orleans Police Department Officer once the chase crossed parishes. He was originally arrested for aggravated flight, first-degree murder and attempted first degree murder. Other passengers in the car were 17-year-old Mason Paul Eugene Fischer and 17-year-old Michael Emanuel Lanier were also booked on charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. Funeral arrangements announced for fallen STPSO Sergeant Grant Candies On Thursday, St. Tammany Parish deputies added kidnapping to Fischer's and Waughtal's list of charges, after deputies learned they allegedly refused to stop and let out two female passengers during the chase. Fischer who was released on bond on March 26, was rebooked for second-degree kidnapping. Waughtal was also rebooked and is being held without a chips sold in 13 states recalled over undeclared allergen Tulane's Will Hall is grateful to be back with the Green Wave Two accused in St. Tammany Parish sergeant death face new charges Senate committee presses Pentagon watchdog for answers on Signal chat Just add water, hot tubbing & hot air balloon rides at Home & Garden Show Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Funeral arrangements announced for fallen STPSO Sergeant Grant Candies
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Officials with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office have announced funeral arrangements for the recently deceased Sergeant Grant Candies. The service will be at the Harbor Center in Slidell on Tuesday, April 1. NOPD chief selection process sparks debate between mayoral candidates Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m., the funeral starts at 1:00 p.m. and a procession will follow. Candies was reportedly killed in a car chase incident which occurred on Sunday, March 23. To support his family during this difficult time, members of the community have come together to help. Additionally, a GoFundMe has been arranged to assist the sergeant's wife and children running out for Mexico to pay water debt to US Shreveport Police Department searching for runaway child Kroger offering discount for residents in Northwest Louisiana Washington researchers warn of serious decline in honey bee colonies in 2025 New Social Security clawback policy starts this week: What to know Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-03-2025
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‘Crawfish for Candies' event helps family of fallen STPSO sergeant
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A Pearl River bar is stepping up to help after local St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Sergeant Grant Candies was reportedly killed on Sunday, March 23. According to sports bar 'The Gym Pearl River,' on Sunday, March 30, enough jambalaya and crawfish will be prepared on location, at 64228 LA 41, Suite A, to feed 500 people. All proceeds are going toward helping Candies' family. Family remembers woman killed in New Orleans dog attack Additionally, 10 people plan to donate baked goods to the sale. Anyone who would like to donate more can drop them off at the bar between 9 and 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. Plates of crawfish or jambalaya will run $10, paid inside the bar, with cash preferred. Those with children can also pay by walking up to the drive-thru. The bartender will provide you with a ticket for your plate. Crawfish should arrive for 12 p.m., and serving should start between 12:15 and 12:30 p.m. All bar sales, which includes drinks other than alcohol, between 12 and 4 p.m., will go to the family. Coffee will be provided by Reformanda Coffee Co., which plans to donate 50% of sales to the family. Holy Cross neighbors receive support from council members in fight against grain terminal Mandina's will donate a wine basket for a raffle, with tickets costing $5. More items may become available for the raffle. Live music will be provided outside the bar, so the entire family can enjoy. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, and volunteers are welcome to assist in the community Orleans Home & Garden Show 2025 Slidell man found guilty in 2023 fatal parking lot shooting TPSO investigates 'dozens' of shots fired in Robert 'Crawfish for Candies' event helps family of fallen STPSO sergeant Lawmakers clash over proxy voting on Capitol Hill Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
