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Daily Mail
07-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Creep 'told postpartum mom friend he wanted to drink her breast milk, then raped her when she refused'
A father-of-two allegedly raped his longtime friend just two weeks after she gave birth when she refused to feed him her breast milk. Cecil Heath Fuller, 38, went to the woman's home in West Monroe, Louisiana, about 4.30am on Tuesday and made his disturbing request after she let him inside. Disgusted, she told him his desire was gross and went into her bedroom to get away from him - but he allegedly followed her inside. The woman, whom Fuller knew for 10 years, rejected his advances by telling him she wasn't interested because she only just gave birth. But he allegedly raped her anyway - only stopping when her newborn started crying - and choked her so hard she couldn't breathe. Police were called to Glenwood Regional Medical Center and heard the woman's horrifying story when they interviewed her. Fuller was quickly arrested and charged with second-degree rape. He was thrown into the Ouachita Correctional Center without bail. His dour mugshot was a world away from the smiling family man in dozens of photos posted to social media by his mother and siblings. Fuller broke up with his wife, the mother of his two children, and his life appeared to go off the rails. He was arrested in a major Monroe drug bust in November 2023 and charged with possession with intent to distribute narcotics. Police raided the home he was arrested in after reports of a drug overdose, and found two people overdosing on drugs Fuller allegedly gave them. A search of the house found more than 200 prescription pills, many of which were cut into quarters for sale, along with marijuana, synthetic marijuana, and meth. Fuller's alleged accomplice William Jarod French was arrested at a traffic stop close by and faced similar charges. After this incident, Fuller was not present in family photos for more than a year - including for birthday and Christmas celebrations. Earlier, in April 2018, he was arrested under similar circumstances inside a drug house in West Monroe, along with two other people. Police found him smoking meth in a back room, while five children between ages eight and fifteen were in the home. He had a gram of meth in his pocket, and a vial of testosterone, liquid diazepam, liquid meth, and several syringes in his car. Fuller was charged with possession with intent to distribute, possession in the presence of a juvenile, and other charges. The outcome of Fuller's drug cases were not immediately available.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
West Monroe Named in the 2025 AI Technical Services Landscape by Independent Research Firm
The firm views its inclusion as a reflection of its role in helping organizations operationalize AI through scalable technology infrastructure, training, and governance CHICAGO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- West Monroe, a global business and technology consulting firm, announced it has been named a Notable Vendor in Forrester's report, The AI Technical Services Landscape, Q2 2025. The report serves as a valuable resource for decision-makers seeking to scale and operationalize AI across the enterprise, offering an overview of 36 AI technical service providers. To build the list, Forrester researched providers supporting AI infrastructure, governance, and enablement across a range of industries and use cases. Forrester's report lists West Monroe among the recognized vendors with an industry focus of utilities, manufacturing/production of high-tech products, and manufacturing/production of consumer products industries. West Monroe also reported extended use cases of agentic AI lifecycle services, AI innovations, and edge AI solutions as the top three use cases for which clients select the firm. "Companies want AI solutions that deliver tangible ROI in their industry and can easily scale across the enterprise—and that's where West Monroe excels," said Erik Brown, head of emerging technologies at West Monroe. "We're proud to be included among the notable vendors by Forrester, which we believe reflects our reputation for delivering AI work at speed and with ROI." West Monroe helps companies invest in practical, responsible AI—moving from experimentation to real-world impact. The firm works hands-on with clients to build the right capabilities across teams and technologies. The firm, which has been helping clients with AI for decades, is seeing strong demand for AI technical services—especially for projects that combine AI with deep industry expertise to drive operational change. Recent examples include: An AI-powered data migration, using Intellio® Hopper, that was completed eight months ahead of schedule and saved $2.2 million for a multi-state healthcare payer An AI-driven customer support model, using advanced RAG strategies, that sped up documentation by 45% and delivered $26 million in annual savings for an infrastructure software company An AI-enabled predictive modeling strategy that could add $20M in EBITDA every year for a specialty insurance carrier by optimizing claims, onboarding profitable dealers, and identifying new market opportunities The firm's AI offerings include enterprise-wide training and enablement, governance design and activation, and accelerators to help companies prioritize and implement high-impact use cases. The firm's GenAI-powered data conversion solution reduces engineering time by up to 80% and improves analytics speed by 35%. Learn more about our AI services and solutions: Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. For more information, read about Forrester's objectivity here. About West Monroe West Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating value for our clients. We co-create solutions that accelerate results now and prepare industries to tackle what's next. We're excited by the possibilities that technology creates. We work with our clients to deliver on the possible, building on their goals, generating fresh insights and creating inspiring outcomes. We excel at the intersection of industry, strategy, people, and technology—always driving rapid impact. Our all-in approach comes from our unique employee ownership structure. Our clients' success is our success. From the beginning, our growth has come from putting people at the center. Fortune and USA Today consistently celebrate West Monroe as a top workplace, and we're recognized as a leading consultancy by Forbes. Let's find more value for your business. Share our passion at Media InquiriesChristina GaloozisDirector, Communications & Public Relationscgaloozis@ 847-302-1762 Shira CohenManager, Public Relationsscohen@ 443-841-6879 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE West Monroe Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
West Monroe Named in the 2025 AI Technical Services Landscape by Independent Research Firm
The firm views its inclusion as a reflection of its role in helping organizations operationalize AI through scalable technology infrastructure, training, and governance CHICAGO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- West Monroe, a global business and technology consulting firm, announced it has been named a Notable Vendor in Forrester's report, The AI Technical Services Landscape, Q2 2025. The report serves as a valuable resource for decision-makers seeking to scale and operationalize AI across the enterprise, offering an overview of 36 AI technical service providers. To build the list, Forrester researched providers supporting AI infrastructure, governance, and enablement across a range of industries and use cases. Forrester's report lists West Monroe among the recognized vendors with an industry focus of utilities, manufacturing/production of high-tech products, and manufacturing/production of consumer products industries. West Monroe also reported extended use cases of agentic AI lifecycle services, AI innovations, and edge AI solutions as the top three use cases for which clients select the firm. "Companies want AI solutions that deliver tangible ROI in their industry and can easily scale across the enterprise—and that's where West Monroe excels," said Erik Brown, head of emerging technologies at West Monroe. "We're proud to be included among the notable vendors by Forrester, which we believe reflects our reputation for delivering AI work at speed and with ROI." West Monroe helps companies invest in practical, responsible AI—moving from experimentation to real-world impact. The firm works hands-on with clients to build the right capabilities across teams and technologies. The firm, which has been helping clients with AI for decades, is seeing strong demand for AI technical services—especially for projects that combine AI with deep industry expertise to drive operational change. Recent examples include: An AI-powered data migration, using Intellio® Hopper, that was completed eight months ahead of schedule and saved $2.2 million for a multi-state healthcare payer An AI-driven customer support model, using advanced RAG strategies, that sped up documentation by 45% and delivered $26 million in annual savings for an infrastructure software company An AI-enabled predictive modeling strategy that could add $20M in EBITDA every year for a specialty insurance carrier by optimizing claims, onboarding profitable dealers, and identifying new market opportunities The firm's AI offerings include enterprise-wide training and enablement, governance design and activation, and accelerators to help companies prioritize and implement high-impact use cases. The firm's GenAI-powered data conversion solution reduces engineering time by up to 80% and improves analytics speed by 35%. Learn more about our AI services and solutions: Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. For more information, read about Forrester's objectivity here. About West Monroe West Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating value for our clients. We co-create solutions that accelerate results now and prepare industries to tackle what's next. We're excited by the possibilities that technology creates. We work with our clients to deliver on the possible, building on their goals, generating fresh insights and creating inspiring outcomes. We excel at the intersection of industry, strategy, people, and technology—always driving rapid impact. Our all-in approach comes from our unique employee ownership structure. Our clients' success is our success. From the beginning, our growth has come from putting people at the center. Fortune and USA Today consistently celebrate West Monroe as a top workplace, and we're recognized as a leading consultancy by Forbes. Let's find more value for your business. Share our passion at Media InquiriesChristina GaloozisDirector, Communications & Public Relationscgaloozis@ 847-302-1762 Shira CohenManager, Public Relationsscohen@ 443-841-6879 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE West Monroe Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fox News
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'Duck Dynasty' returns with Willie Robertson hunting for successor
The Robertson family is back with their revival of "Duck Dynasty." The A&E show aired its first episode on June 1, showing Willie Robertson, his wife Korie Robertson, and their children and grandchildren transitioning into the new "Duck Dynasty" chapter. Willie is currently the CEO of the Duck Commander hunting company, which Phil Robertson founded in 1972 and was a vital part of the original "Duck Dynasty" series. The television show premiered 40 years later, in 2012, before it ended in 2017. The first episode kicked off in West Monroe, Louisiana, with Willie, Silas Merritt "Si" Robertson and Jase Robertson doing what they do best – duck hunting. Si gave Willie a hard time for not hunting as much and not going into the Duck Commander headquarters for over a year, which prompted him to pay a visit and reevaluate his role in the company. Willie announced that he is "semi-retiring" as CEO of Duck Commander and is looking for someone to take his place. He took his children, John Luke, Bella, Sadie and Will, duck hunting to find out who would be the best person to replace him. His youngest son, Rowdy, was away at college and his daughter, Rebecca, was pregnant and couldn't make the hunting trip. On the trip, Sadie shared that her father never took them duck hunting when they were kids, which Willie blames on technology and cellphones as the reason they weren't outdoors in their youth. The episode concluded with a big family dinner, where everyone met the new addition to the family, Rebecca's son. She gave birth to her third child, Xander, in November. On May 25, Korie Robertson took to social media to share Phil's passing after months of health concerns. "We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord." "We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord. He reminded us often of the words of Paul, 'you do not grieve like those who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him,'" her post began. Korie Robertson added that the family will have a private service but will share details "about a public celebration of his life." "Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus," she added. "We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again." During a December episode of "Unashamed with the Robertson Family," Robertson's diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease was announced. Willie later spoke with Fox News Digital, saying that Phil was "battling a lot of different things right now." "He's got a blood disorder, and then he's got the mental issues that could be early [on-set] Alzheimer's… and probably some ministrokes because of his blood," Willie explained. "And so, it could be some stroke stuff happening, that has happened. So, we're still checking on all that." "But then he also has a back issue. He's fractured his back and that's where the pain's at. So, he's kind of battling many different things at the same time." "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" airs Sundays on A&E network at 9/8c.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"Duck Dynasty: The Revival": How to watch live, stream and what time it airs
The hit reality TV show, "Duck Dynasty," first aired on March 21, 2012 on A&E Network. The show followed the lives of the Robertson family members as they navigated life and their family business, Duck Commander, in West Monroe, Louisiana. The show also showcased their duck hunting talents and practices, as well as their strong family values. A&E Network's new series, "Duck Dynasty: The Revival," will premiere on June 1 at 9 p.m. The series will feature 20 one-hour episodes, and episodes will stream the next day after the premiere. "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" will premiere on A&E, and viewers may watch through A&E, and the A&E app, with a TV provider. The show will also be available on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Pluto TV. The "Duck Dynasty" reboot will follow Willie and Korie Robertson, and the next generation of the family, as they map out the future of Duck Commander and pass down the family legacy to their children. The show will also follow Willie and Korie's children, Sadie Robertson Huff, John Luke Robertson and Bella Robertson May, as they navigate marriage and businesses of their own. Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: How to watch "Duck Dynasty: The Revival." Time, channel, streaming
