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Marquette Co. Sheriff's Office Identifies Pedestrian Who Died Friday in Packwaukee

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Marquette Co. Sheriff's Office Identifies Pedestrian Who Died Friday in Packwaukee

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PACKWAUKEE, Wis. -- The Marquette County Sheriff's Office has identified the pedestrian who died Friday morning after a crash.See the Story

Pedestrian Killed in Kelowna Crash Mourned by Family, Friends

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Pedestrian Killed in Kelowna Crash Mourned by Family, Friends

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The family of an Okanagan woman who was fatally struck by a vehicle while waiting to cross the road at a busy Kelowna intersection has been identified.See the Story

Jennings man sentenced to 45 years for abducting ex-girlfriend at knifepoint

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Jennings man sentenced to 45 years for abducting ex-girlfriend at knifepoint

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JENNINGS, La. (KLFY) -- A man convicted of an armed robbery in March 2024 will spend the next four decades behind bars. Charles Lee Woods Jr., of Jennings was sentenced to 45 years at hard labor in the 31st Judicial District Court on Wednesday. Prosecutors said Woods was attempting to take his ex-girlfriend and her vehicle while armed with a large knife on March 2, 2024. The victim was able to escape by jumping out of the moving vehicle, then ra…See the Story

Westlake Marine laid to rest 81 years after he died in World War II

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JENNINGS Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton J. Meginley, Col (Ret), USAF joined Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery Director Susan Daggett and staff for the interment of Private First Class Harry LeBert today who was Killed in Action during World War II.The family of PFC LeBert was originally notified that he was Missing in Action, but due to the efforts of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, LeBerts remains were id…World War II · Jennings Read Article

Jennings police chief determined to tackle cold cases

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JENNINGS, La (KLFY)-- When it comes to unsolved cases, it can take decades to close them. One city that is no stranger to cold cases is Jennings. News 10 spoke with the city's police chief about how he and his department handle cold cases. What some consider cold cases, the Jennings Police Department calls them unsolved active cases. Jennings Police Chief Denny Semmes said that although his department is experiencing a shortage, it's not stoppin…Jennings, Louisiana · Jennings Read Article

Eight Women Dead, No Justice: The Chilling Story of the Jennings 8

Eight women were killed in small-town Louisiana. Two decades later, no convictions — but mounting evidence points to law enforcement’s dark secrets. Continue reading…Jennings, Louisiana · Jennings Read Article

Woman Allegedly Strangled Granddaughter After Accusing Her Of Stealing Her Meth In Jennings, Louisiana

A 62-year-old woman from Jennings, Louisiana, Margo Lynn Pattum, has been accused of strangling her granddaughter during an altercation. Allegedly, Pattum attacked the juvenile after accusing her of “stealing her methamphetamine.” According to the Jennings Police Department, the incident occurred on Thursday, June 12, at a Bryan Street residence. At around 4:33 p.m., police responded to a report of a disturbance. The caller, identified as Pattum…Methamphetamine · Jennings Read Article

Jeff Davis Parish law student gains courtroom experience through DA internship

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Katie Meno, a Louisiana State University Law Center student and Jennings High School graduate, gained hands-on courtroom experience during her summer internship with the 31st Judicial District Attorneys Office in Jefferson Davis Parish.Under the guidance of District Attorney Lauren Heinen and with support from Judge Steve Gunnell, Meno sounded the docket in misdemeanor and juvenile courts, immersing herself in real-world legal proceedings.This p…Jennings, Louisiana · Jennings Read Article

Jennings grandmother arrested after stolen gun, drugs found during investigation into alleged strangulation

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JENNINGS, La. (NEWS 15) — A Jennings woman was arrested on drug and gun charges after her granddaughter called police, claiming the woman had strangled her after the woman accused the granddaughter of stealing her meth, the Jennings Police Department…Jennings, Louisiana · Jennings Read Article

Lehigh County Man Who Fled to Mexico with Teen and Is Now Facing Rape Charges Arrested in West Virginia After Police Pursuits, DA Says

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A Lehigh County man who made national headlines for fleeing the country with a Lehigh Valley teen in 2018 and is now facing charges of raping a girl was arrested Wednesday in West Virginia after two police pursuits, according to authorities. Kevin Esterly, 52, was arrested Wednesday morning in West Virginia after two police pursuits, according to a news release from Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan. Esterly faces charges alleging he…Jennings, Louisiana · Jennings See the Story

Where's Al? 'Moon Over Buffalo' play at Strand Theatre in Jennings

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JENNINGS, La. (NEWS 15) — Looking for a fun date night idea? Head to Jennings for a new local theater production, "Moon Over Buffalo," debuting this weekend. Amy Leger from the A Block Off Broadway Community Theatre said the production,…Jennings, Louisiana · Jennings Read Article