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3 days ago
- Business
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Louisiana Board of Ethics decides on LPSS board member's request
LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) — Back in March, Lafayette Parish School Board Member Jeremy Hidalgo requested a formal opinion from the Louisiana Board of Ethics. This is regarding his position on the school board and his business partnerships with vendors. News 10 was present during the board's decision. The Louisiana Board of Ethics decided to prohibit LPSS Board Member, Jeremy Hidalgo, from soliciting and receiving sponsorships from vendors seeking to partner with his local business, if they work for or provide goods and services to LPSS. Hidalgo owns a local bar that hosts a customer appreciation night once a month where other businesses partner with him to provide free meals for attendees. In a letter to the board, Hidalgo indicates that the businesses he partners with gain exposure as sponsors because they volunteer to cook meals and provide a limited bar tab during the events. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now In that same letter, he also indicates being approached by business owners who supply goods or services to LPSS and are interested in sponsoring a meal and tab at his bar. With a Louisiana law prohibiting public officials from accepting gifts, money, or anything of value directly or indirectly if the person is doing business with their agency, an advisory opinion was proposed to prohibit Hidalgo from receiving sponsorships from any vendor that has a relationship with LPSS. It was also recommended to adopt that proposal to which the board of ethics approved staff recommendations. News 10 contacted LPSS and Hidalgo for comment on the board's decision but has not heard back as of news time. As this story develops, updates will be posted here. Supreme Court turns away RNC challenge to Pennsylvania ballot ruling Cecilia family recounts losing home and cherished memories in fire Some Republicans hope Trump, Musk mend fences after blistering breakup 90 Plus: Myrtle Toups Clement Louisiana Board of Ethics decides on LPSS board member's request 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
- Health
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6-year-old fighting for his life after stabbing was being treated at St. Jude for brain tumor
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. () — A 6-year-old child fighting for his life after being was also fighting a brain tumor. Patrick Seth Greene, 37, was arrested and is facing multiple charges involving domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, two counts of aggravated assault and resisting an officer. A source close to Greene confirmed that he is a teacher and coach at Sulphur High School in Calcasieu Parish. He was on administrative leave when the attack took place. News 10 spoke exclusively with the family of the child who has been identified as Korbin about the current state of his condition and how he's fighting for his life. A warning: Some photos shown may be disturbing for some viewers. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Korbin was taken to Opelousas General before being airlifted to a Baton Rouge hospital, according to Korbin's maternal grandfather Hal Modglin. 'We can't believe this is happening to us,' Modglin said. 'It's almost like a serial killer in our own family that we never realized or saw coming.' It is not the first time Korbin has had to fight for his life. 'Korbin is recovering from a brain tumor a year and a half ago,' Modglin said. 'He's a St Jude's patient and he fought through that and has recovered miraculously. But he's a fighter, and he'll get through this as well.' Officials with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office said when the first officers arrived on the scene, they found 37-year-old Patrick Greene in a domestic violence incident involving his wife. Faith House opens resale store to help domestic violence survivors 'There were also seven children at the scene. One was discovered severely injured with numerous lacerations about the head, face, neck and chest,' authorities said. When paramedics arrived, Greene allegedly became combative with deputies resisting arrest. Authorities say due to the nature of Sunday's incident, additional criminal charges are expected to be filed. Greene is currently being held without bail at the St. Landry Parish Jail. Modglin says he and his family appreciate the prayers and support for Korbin. He also shares that a part of fighting for Korbin must be that his attacker is brought to justice. 'We appreciate anyone that can show up at 8:30 for the bond hearing to show support, but prayers for Korbin are appreciated as well,' he said. 'He's shown signs of recovery, but he's not out of the woods yet.' Gov. Landry, Louisiana leaders talk about Super Bowl economic impact Tariffs drive up U.S. auto prices by 2.5% Hawley says Trump told him 'no Medicaid benefit cuts' Eunice man charged with attempted murder after shooting McDonald's finally announces return date for beloved Snack Wraps Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Opelousas Museum launches Neighborhoods Project
OPELOUSAS, La. () — Historic preservation has always been a priority as Opelousas continues to evolve. Now, Patrice Melnick with the is continuing that mission with the Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods Project. 'The main idea of the project is to highlight the neighborhoods, and they have names like the Brickyard and the Oil Mill and Garland, and they're commonly known, but they don't appear on maps. So, we want to raise the profiles of the neighborhoods especially the profiles of the people who lived there,' Melnick said in an interview with News 10. The way the museum plans to accomplish that goal is by having residents take pictures in their neighborhoods along with written stories about their memories. 'At the end of the project, which will be the end of the year, we're going to print some of those photographs and we're going to have an art show,' said Melnick. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Melnick is also asking for assistance in labeling these special areas on a map of the city. 'We have one map that has the neighborhoods,' Melnick explained. 'Some of them may be wrong. So, we encourage people to we have a blank map with an invitation for people to come and draw in where their neighborhoods are. And even what's cool in each neighborhood.' With so much history in the city, Melnick says the people who live in it will tell the story of the city in the most genuine way possible. 'People are very proud of where they come from,' Melnick said. 'They're proud of their neighborhoods. It's a part of their identity. They have memories and a lot of associations, a lot of time that has to do with family and community. And so, it's exciting to hear those stories and to share them. And maybe it'll create a stronger sense of community between us.' For more on the Opelousas Neighborhoods Project, visit the link. Senators itching for Trump green light to move on Russia sanctions Concerns grow over river diversion project in Atchafalaya Basin Opelousas Museum launches Neighborhoods Project A Quiet Week of Weather With Near Normal Temperatures… Trump team emphasizes immigration in Boulder response Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-05-2025
- General
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Lafayette educator retires after over 50 years dedicated to inspiring students
LAFAYETTE, La. () — News 10 has an inspirational story about a local teacher who dedicated 52 and a half years to teaching. For Ms. Pearl Evans, her over five decades in the classroom represent a dream fulfilled. On Tuesday, Evans packs away her teaching tools at Lafayette's to advance into a class all her own. As the campus at Northside High falls silent for the summer, teachers return to clean up their classrooms and prepare for the upcoming school year. For Evans, her cleanup is permanent. After over 50 years teaching home economics and family and consumer science, Pearl hangs up her apron to enter retirement. 'I knew that I had a love and a passion for teaching but more so for the children,' Evans stated. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Initially, Evans intended to teach physical education, while her brother's wife majored in home economics. 'So, he told me, 'Sis, don't go into Physical Education. Go into Home Economics' and I said I don't think so. He said to try it. Once I started taking courses at Grambling State University, I decided that was my baby,' Evans explained. Speaking of babies, Evans never had any of her own. Her students became her children. 'Sometimes I would say (to students) you know Ms. Evans. You know what my beliefs are. Sometimes, I would just say no and no. The students would laugh and say you know how Ms. Evans feels about it,' she added. Pearl has a message for her students and for those students who never entered her class but hold a place in her heart. 'Think about somebody who has inspired you. Think about Ms. Evans, who has had confidence in you and believed that you can do all things through Christ, who strengthens you. Don't fall through the cracks. Don't become a statistic,' Evans said. For Evans, that's 52 and a half years, over and done. 'I'm excited yet bitterly sad. I'm really sad because it wasn't time, but it was God's time. I'm appreciative of the time that I put into the system, but I know there are bigger and better things ahead,' Evans noted. Evans devoted her entire career to the , working at Northside High and . Michigan couple wins lottery jackpot on wedding anniversary Lafayette educator retires after over 50 years dedicated to inspiring students The Big Mac was nearly called something entirely different Major crash in Iberia Parish blocks traffic; seek alternate routes Bear crashes through ceiling of Kentucky home: 'Almost fell on my mom' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Lafayette man accuses Lafayette Police Department of excessive force
LAFAYETTE, La. () — A Lafayette man is claiming police used excessive force the night he was celebrating his birthday. As a result, his hip was broken. News 10 speaks exclusively with Jaquan Green and his mother about the incident and his road to recovery. 20-year-old Jaquan Green says he and his friends were in Downtown, Lafayette celebrating his birthday the night before Mother's Day when officers with the started walking behind them. He says after a few moments, one of the officers began yelling at them and used excessive force by throwing him on the ground. Shortly after, Jaquan says he was detained for a few minutes without being told why. He says once he was released, he was left on the ground in excruciating pain. 'They didn't call no ambulance, they cuffed me, they let me out of the cuffs, and sent me about my day,' said Green. 'Aint ask me about my name, never read me my rights, nothing.' Green says police went from walking behind him and his friends to slamming him on the ground and handcuffing him all in a matter of minutes. He says he was never told why he was detained, nor did his actions warrant the response he got, but after police uncuffed him, he immediately felt something was wrong and needed his friend's help to limp to the car. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'After I got out of the car, I couldn't even lay down. Like I knew something was broke so I went to the hospital,' he explained. Jaquan said when he got home, he was in so much pain he told his mom he needed to go to the hospital right away. Rilette Scott, Jaquan's mother, says doctors told her he would need surgery because his left hip was broken. 'They did a CT scan because he couldn't do x-ray since he couldn't walk,' Scott said. 'That's when they found out his hip was broken.' Scott says since the incident, she's had to witness Jaquan deal with constant pain. 'He's suffering every day and every single day,' she said. Scott says she's furious her son was injured and contacted an attorney to seek help. Jaquan's attorney, James Word, says from the moment he was contacted and told about the incident, his goal has been to get justice for Jaquan. 'This type of police conduct cannot be ignored. All responsible parties need to be investigated,' said Word. Jaquan says he never thought this would happen to him until it did. He says it's been hard not being able to move around like he used to, but now his focus is on healing. 'I'm used to moving around. I can't move around at all. I try to motivate myself to get back right, so I can start being moved around again,' Green said. News 10 contacted LPD about the alleged incident and we were told in a statement: 'They noted that no complaint has been filed as of today's date. No statement will be made as a result of a possible complaint being filed in the near future.' As this story develops, we'll have updates here on News 10. Ohio teen battling brain cancer gets Make-A-Wish trip Meet Lafayette 1st-grader named 2025 Braille Challenge national finalist Talent agent, drummer believed to be among dead in San Diego plane crash Lafayette man accuses Lafayette Police Department of excessive force Proposed state house bill could create independent airport district in Iberia Parish Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
