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Yahoo
15-05-2025
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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-05-2025
- Politics
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Gov. Landry starts Operation GEAUX for immigration control in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Governor Jeff Landry has announced a new partnership with federal immigration officials called Operation GEAUX. According to the governor's office, this program allows Louisiana law enforcement to help enforce federal immigration laws. The goal is to find and remove people who are in the U.S. illegally and have committed crimes. The plan includes better screening, identifying suspects, and informing the public. 'If you're here illegally and you engage in criminal activity, you are going to be deported or sent to jail,' said Landry. 'Operation GEAUX is the kind of historic, one-of-a-kind partnership that the Trump Administration is looking for to fulfill the President's promises of restoring law and order! Making America Safe Again.' In his executive order, Landry said immigration enforcement has weakened in recent years, leading to a large increase in illegal immigration, including in Louisiana, where an estimated 97,000 undocumented immigrants lived as of 2021. He credits President Donald Trump's return and stricter immigration policies for a recent drop in border crossings. State enforcement agencies, including the Louisiana State Police, Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the State Fire Marshal, and the Louisiana National Guard, are ordered to launch a public awareness campaign on Operation GEAUX's public safety mission. Judge to weigh Louisiana AG's challenge to city jail's 'sanctuary' policy 'We are ushering in a new age in America and Louisiana. One where law and order is the expectation, not the exception. Where our communities and families are protected, and criminals are rejected. The actions taken today are a sign to the world that the days of status quo, lackadaisical immigration enforcement are over.' Read the order below. Operation-GEAUXDownload Son of singer Rick James sentenced for assaulting inmate in California prison Gov. Landry starts Operation GEAUX for immigration control in Louisiana Meet Courtney Burdette, new head of Louisiana Department Environmental Quality GOP lawmakers signal discomfort with Trump Qatar jet, Middle East diplomacy Free cancer screenings, music, food at Live Well Baton Rouge event this weekend Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-05-2025
- Politics
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Meet Courtney Burdette, new head of Louisiana Department Environmental Quality
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Courtney J. Burdette was named the new secretary of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) by Gov. Jeff Landry on May 2. Her background as a veteran attorney includes experience in environmental law and public administration, according to a news release from LDEQ. She joined the agency in 2014, serving as general counsel before serving as executive counsel from 2023. She made history at LDEQ, becoming the first Black woman to hold those positions. She earned a bachelor's degree from Howard University and a juris doctorate from LSU's Paul M. Hebert Law Center. Burdette's legal career includes working as an assistant attorney general with the Louisiana Department of Justice and judicial clerkships at the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. 'Secretary Burdette's broad experience, professionalism, and long-standing dedication to public service make her uniquely qualified to lead LDEQ into its next chapter,' Landry said. 'She understands the critical importance of protecting our environment while fostering responsible economic development. We are proud to welcome her back to the agency in this leadership role.' Louisiana joins lawsuit against US nuclear commission, argues overstepping authority Burdette, a Baton Rouge native, described it as an honor to return to LDEQ to lead the agency in its mission to provide environmental protection services and compliance programs. Her goal is to strengthen the relationship with stakeholders, the industry, and the public while ensuring transparency. 'This is a full-circle moment for me, and I'm honored to return to LDEQ as Secretary,' Burdette said. 'I know the caliber of professionals that work here and the impact this agency can have on Louisiana's environment and the communities we serve. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of integrity and innovation as we tackle some of our state's most complex environmental challenges.' Son of singer Rick James sentenced for assaulting inmate in California prison Gov. Landry starts Operation GEAUX for immigration control in Louisiana Meet Courtney Burdette, new head of Louisiana Department Environmental Quality GOP lawmakers signal discomfort with Trump Qatar jet, Middle East diplomacy Free cancer screenings, music, food at Live Well Baton Rouge event this weekend Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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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.
