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Yahoo
03-06-2025
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‘Jaywalking' alligator issued summons for crossing the road in Houma
HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — Houma police wrangled an unusual suspect over the weekend. Houma Police Department officers found a baby alligator walking in the street. Footage from police shows Officer Donald Aubrey holding the little gator's mouth shut and asking for tape to wrap it closed. Rare white alligator at Audubon Zoo is first gator in U.S. to get cataract surgery After a 'brief conversation,' the alligator was issued a summons for jaywalking an then released back to its natural habitat. Police joked, 'just another wild day on the job!''Jaywalking' alligator issued summons for crossing the road in Houma At NOWFE, Gulf Shrimp on a slice of life & carrot cornbread Kidcast: Alaya Gary from New Orleans-Uptown! Trump pardons 2 divers who freed 19 sharks off the coast of Florida Louisiana House committee rejects bill on homeless camps Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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Man killed in Houma car crash
HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — A man is dead following a car crash that happened in Houma on Saturday, March 8. According to the Houma Police Department, officers responded to the crash, which happened at the intersection of South Van Avenue and Acadian Drive, around 9:44 p.m. On scene, a passenger of one of the vehicles appeared to be trapped, and so the Houma Fire Department was contacted to help with the rescue efforts. JPSO investigates Grand Isle apparent murder-suicide The initial investigation showed that a 2004 Lincoln Town Car was heading west and reportedly didn't stop at a traffic signal. As a result, a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, heading north through the intersection, hit the Lincoln. An Acadian Ambulance arrived and brought the passenger, identified as Sterling Sims, to Terrebonne General Medical Center where he later died. Police say the crash remains under House Democrats press Senate colleagues to sink GOP spending bill Breezy and warm Wednesday for the New Orleans area McAllister's layup helps Country Day to Division III Select semi-final win over Dunham Mexico preparing to seal portion of illegal border tunnel near Rio Grande Pop-up comedy club coming to Shreveport Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
