Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Shooting 11440 Bard
On 8/18/09, at approximately 0510 hours, officers were dispatched to 11440 Bard Ave. relative to a shooting. Victim was shot in parking lot at 11440 Bard Ave. as an unknown suspect demanded money from victim. No known description of suspect at this time.Currently under investigation by Armed Robbery Detectives # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #Louisiana Drunk Driving Laws, Penalties & FinesThe DUI CalculatorThe Bankruptcy FAQLouisiana Teen Driving Laws & Insurance [more...]
Date: 2009-08-18 19:14:33
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OBAMA’S CZARS
As of mid-August 2009, Obama had appointed at least 32 so-called “czars” to manage various governmental responsibilities. These czars have been described as “super aides” that work across agency lines to push the President’s agenda . CBS News says they “report directly to Mr. Obama and have the power to shape national policy on their subject area.” The lines defining the boundaries of the czars’ power are unclear, however, even to many in Congress. [more...]
Date: 2009-08-24 04:52:30
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - ID’s Released in Shooting
The officer involved in Sunday night’s shooting at the Canterbury House Apartments, 2001 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., is OFFICER TERRANCE NOLAN, 31, a four-year veteran assigned to patrol.Preliminary information indicates that Nolan was in plainclothes working an off-duty detail as a security officer for the apartments and was questioning three males in the complex when the shooting occurred.One of the men, 19-year old DEVIN MARTIN, 11585 N. HARRELL’S FERRY, was shot once in the lower leg by Nolan. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-09 15:25:29
INTERMEX FINANCIAL (2009-08-24 09:06)
The Welfare State and the Promise of Protection Mises Daily by Robert Higgs "Anxiety," Edvard Munch (1863–1944) Our predecessors dealt with their worries by relying on religious faith. For tangible assistance, they turned to kinfolk, neighbors, friends, coreligionists, and comrades in lodges, mutual-benefit societies, ethnic associations, labor unions, and a vast assortment of other voluntary groups. [more...]
Date: 2009-08-24 16:06:00
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Autopsy Results Inconclusive
The results of an autopsy performed today on Tarhonda Rhymes, 30, were inconclusive. Her cause of death remains undetermined and the manner of her death is unclassified pending further test results.Rhymes was found dead in the driveway of her home at 1220 N. 28th around 5:55am today. The 26-year old man detained for questioning earlier is not being charged with any crimes relating to Rhymes’ death at this time.The investigation is ongoing.Baton Rouge Police Department Office of Media Relations [more...]
Date: 2009-08-22 14:50:23
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Man Arrested in Shooting
CHARLES CURTIS, 32, 2747 HURON, was arrested and charged with Attempted Armed Robbery, Attempted 2nd Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Curtis is accused of trying to rob four men of their purses and shooting one victim when he resisted.It happened around 3:30am in the 2700 block of Huron Street. Curtis was standing around talking with the men, with whom he is acquainted, when he left and then returned a few minutes later armed with a gun. He then demanded the men’s purses. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-03 14:37:11
Louisiana - Catahoula Parish Fatal Crash
Yesterday afternoon, a single vehicle crash claimed the life of a young man.Troopers responded to the crash around 3:15 pm, which occurred on LA Hwy 124 at Brooks Road. The crash involved a 2008 Honda FXS motorcycle, driven by Casey E. Butler (W/M 20 yrs) of Jonesville, LA. The Honda was south bound on LA Hwy 124 when Butler lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the Honda traveled down an embankment before impacting a tree.Butler was wearing a helmet, [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 21:36:10
Louisiana - Pedestrian Killed In Hit And Run Crash
September 23, 2009Louisiana State Police – Troop I is investigating a Hit and Run fatal crash on LA 339 near Fortune Road.Investigators believe the crash may have occurred sometime late yesterday evening, as the pedestrian was walking south on LA 339. An unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and the vehicle then fled the scene. A motorist observed the victims body on the side of the roadway this morning and notified authorities.The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld until next of kin [more...]
Date: 2009-09-23 21:33:20
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Unrestrained Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
BATON ROUGE – A single-vehicle crash in East Baton Rouge Parish claimed the life of a Natchez man overnight on US 61 near Pride/Port Hudson Road. The crash occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. Charles Buchannan (B/M, age 38) of Natchez, MS was driving a 2009 Dodge Charger south on US 61 at a very high rate of speed when he veered right and exited the roadway. The vehicle struck a private driveway, became airborne, and then overturned several times. [more...]
Date: 2009-08-28 15:46:27
Louisiana - LaSalle Parish Fatal Crash
September 5, 2009Early this morning, a single vehicle crash killed one person and injured another.Troopers responded to the crash around 5:15 am, which occurred on Hatcher Road near LA Hwy 127. The crash involved a 1999 Lincoln Town Car, driven by Clyde A. Bowens (B/M 41 yrs) of Jena, LA. The Lincoln was east bound on Hatcher Road when Bowens lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a large tree.Bowens was not wearing his seatbelt [more...]
Date: 2009-09-06 12:38:45
Louisiana - Driver Killed Traveling Wrong Way on Interstate 12 in St. Tammany Parish
Today, shortly before 3:00 AM this morning, Louisiana State Police Troop L investigated a two-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 12, 2.5 miles east of LA 59 in St. Tammany Parish.A 2006 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Tabatha L. Price (W/F/age 21) of Covington, LA, for an unknown reason was traveling westbound upon the eastbound left lane of Interstate 12. A 2006 Kenworth 18 wheeler, driven by Melissa K. Sullivan (W/F/age 32) of Gouse Creek, SC, was traveling eastbound upon the left lane of Interstate 12. [more...]
Date: 2009-08-19 19:44:23
Louisiana - Driver and Passenger Killed in Fatal Crash on LA 60 in Washington Parish
Today, at 12:40 AM, Louisiana State Police Troop L investigated a one-vehicle fatal crash on LA 60 at milepost 2.5 in Washington Parish.A 2006 KIA four door, driven by Bernard W. Magee Jr. (B/M/age 52) of Bogalusa, LA, was traveling eastbound on LA 60. Magee failed to negotiate a curve on the roadway to the left. The KIA traveled off the roadway to the right and entered into the marsh. The vehicle then impacted a utility pole and began to overturn several times, coming to rest upside down. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 00:58:10
Louisiana - Fatal Crash in Vermilion Parish Claims Kaplan Man
Vehicle 1 was eastbound on LA 697 at the stop sign at the intersection with LA 343. Vehicle 2 was southbound on LA 343 approaching the intersection. For reasons still under investigation, vehicle 1 moved forward into the path of vehicle 2 and was struck by vehicle 2 at the driver’s door. After the crash, both vehicles traveled off the roadway and vehicle 1 struck a house near the intersection. There was minor damage to the house and no one inside was injured.Victim: Darrol Simon Location: LA [more...]
Date: 2009-08-29 10:45:28
Pollock, Louisiana - Officer Involved Shooting
Earlier today, the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office was involved in a shooting.The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office arrived at the location of 216 Joiner Loop Road in Pollock, LA at approximately 7:10 am to serve Richard Herrick (W/M 51 yrs) with an arrest warrant. As the uniformed deputies approached the residence, they made visual contact with Herrick standing outside of his residence. Upon seeing the deputies, Herrick entered his residence, released two large dogs on the deputies, and closed the [more...]
Date: 2009-09-28 00:10:30
Louisiana - Impairment Suspected in Two Separate Fatal Crashes
September 5, 2009Troop F Troopers investigated two separate fatal crashes and suspect impairment as a factor in both.The first crash occurred last night at about 11:33 pm in Richland Parish. A 2002 Ford Focus was traveling west on LA 856 when the driver lost control of the vehicle and ran off the south side of the road. The car entered a ditch and struck a concrete culvert where it became airborne. The driver, identified as 24-year-old Cody J. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-05 18:08:03
Louisiana - Rapides Parish Fatal Crash
Yesterday afternoon, a crash involving two vehicles claimed one life and injured three.Troopers responded to the crash around 4:00 pm, which occurred on US Hwy 71 south of LA Hwy 3170. The crash involved a 1999 GMC pickup, driven by Christine Johnson (B/F 19 yrs) of Natchitoches, LA and a 1988 Ford Bronco, driven by George E. Winn (B/M 64 yrs) of Bunkie, LA. Both vehicles were north bound on US Hwy 71 traveling in the outside lane when the GMC collided with the Ford. The impact was to the rear of the Ford. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-24 19:48:20
Louisiana - Arrest Made After Results of Blood Returns From Crime Lab
On August 12, 2009, Cindy States drove her vehicle across the center line and struck another vehicle head-on killing Stacy Domangue and injuring others. Blood was taken from Cindy States and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. The blood results have returned with the following results: Cindy States’ blood alcohol level was .30g%. This is almost four times the legal limit.A warrant was obtained for Cindy States and on August 18, 2009 at 7:00 PM, she turned herself in to troopers. [more...]
Date: 2009-08-19 19:44:58
Louisiana State Police Investigate Shooting in St. Martin Parish
September 27, 2009“Louisiana State Police – West District Detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting in St. Martin Parish. The shooting took place on September 25, 2009 at 914 Alva Street in Breaux Bridge.Suspect John Lathan was fatally shot while authorities attempted to arrest him. Lathan was wanted by the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office for first-degree murder and aggravated rape. He was also wanted by the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office for attempted first-degree murder.On [more...]
Date: 2009-09-28 12:36:02
Louisiana - Two Baton Rouge Men Dead After Fatal Crash
BATON ROUGE- At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2009, Louisiana State Police Troop A investigated a fatal crash involving one vehicle on US Hwy 190 westbound near the base of the Old Mississippi River Bridge.A 2007 Ford Mustang, driven by Ricky E. Andrews (B/M, 44 years old from Baton Rouge), was traveling westbound on US 190 approaching the Old Mississippi River Bridge. Andrews lost control of his vehicle on the approach to the bridge and ran off the roadway to the right due [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 17:43:47
Louisiana - **UPDATE**Traffic Crash Shuts Down US Hwy 165
September 22, 2009**Both north bound lanes and the outside south bound lane of US Hwy 165 were reopened at approximately 3:00 am. The inside south bound lane will continue to be closed to allow for the remainder of diesel to be cleaned. See below for information regarding the original news release.Earlier today, a crash involving one vehicle occurred which has caused US Hwy 165 to be closed to motorists.Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 3:50 pm, which occurred on US Hwy 165, [more...]
Date: 2009-09-22 13:14:31
Uncivil War
Detroit Blames the SouthDaily Article by Karen De Coster | “Some of the old guard still hold on to pipe dreams of an all-conquering Union ... Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia and, in particular, Alabama — where certain bone-headed senators seem ... dinosaur’ and said bankruptcy was a better solution to the problems facing U.S. carmakers. The state’ [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 14:03:26
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana - Driver Flees Fatal Crash on Greenwell Springs Road
GREENWELL SPRINGS– This morning at 5:20 am, Louisiana State Police Troop A investigated a fatal crash on La Hwy 37 involving one vehicle that left a 26-year-old Denham Springs woman dead.A 1989 Chevrolet S-10 truck, driven by Dallas A. Howard (W/M, 24 years old from Denham Springs) was traveling northbound on La Hwy 37 at a high rate of speed. Howard’s truck entered a curve just north of Liberty Road where he ran off the right side of the roadway. [more...]
Date: 2009-08-24 14:01:38
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Hit and Run Suspect Caught, Facing Multiple Charges
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a Hit and Run fatal crash last night in Ascension Parish just after 6:30 pm. The crash occurred on US 61 at the intersection with LA 621. A 2004 Dodge Pickup was traveling north on US 61, attempting to make a left turn onto LA 621, when it turned into the oncoming path of a 1999 Chevrolet Van. The van struck the pickup in intersection of LA 621 and the southbound lane of US 61. [more...]
Date: 2009-08-31 19:18:09
Louisiana - Single Vehicle Crash Claims a Texas Man’s Life in Terrebonne Parish
Schriever- A single vehicle crash in Terrebonne Parish claimed the life of a Texas man early this morning.The crash occurred on LA 24 North at Old Hwy 659 approximately ten minutes after midnight this morning. A 1997 Chevrolet pick up truck was northbound on LA 24N in a left curve at a high rate of speed. The vehicle ran off the roadway to the right, crossed over Old Hwy 659, and struck several signs as it went down an embankment. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 00:59:40
Louisiana - Gibson Woman Dies After Head-On Crash in Terrebonne
Gibson, LA- A head-on crash in western Terrebonne Parish claimed the life of a Gibson woman and injured a Gibson teen.The crash occurred on LA 182 near 5001 Bayou Black Drive just west of the Greenwood Middle School in Gibson, LA. Cantrelle Shelvin (B/F, 31, of Gibson, LA) was driving her 1996 Buick Century westbound in a right-hand curve and crossed the centerline into the path of an eastbound 2001 Ford Mustang, driven by Ciara Leboeuf (W/F, 18, of Gibson, LA). [more...]
Date: 2009-09-01 14:38:49
Thibodaux, Louisiana - North Lafourche Crash Claims Life of Labadieville Man
September 12, 2009Thibodaux- A two vehicle crash on LA 308 in northern Lafourche Parish claimed the life of one man and moderately injured another.A 2005 Cadillac CTS, driven by Titus Meads (B/M, 24, of Labadieville) was southbound on La 308 near Greenwood Road in north Thibodaux. A 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Clyde Collinson (W/M, 70, of Schriever) was northbound. The Cadillac began to rotate counter clockwise as it crossed the centerline entering the northbound lane. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-12 23:39:38
Louisiana - Slidell’s Second Homicide is Solved
Chief Freddy Drennan has announced that on Monday, August 31, 2009 Zachariah Dan Johnson, age 26 of 536 Beechwood Drive, Slidell, LA has been booked with the shooting death of Archie Reed.Johnson is accused of shooting and killing Archie J. Reed on August 26th, 2009 in the 500 block of Beechwood Drive. Reed and two other men were playing “Dice” between two houses in the 500 block of Beechwood Drive. When Johnson rounded the corner of the house he started shooting at the three men, the men fled [more...]
Date: 2009-09-01 14:37:22
What Do They Have to Do to Lose Your Vote? The Trail of Broken Promises
Independent vice-presidential candidate Matt Gonzalez. Photos by Luke Thomas By Matt Gonzalez November 2, 2008 Watching the Democrats in the final weeks of the presidential election has been a lesson in revisionist history. While they lament the terrible crimes perpetrated against the American people by George Bush and vow to keep [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 18:40:24
America Need Struggle No longer for the Best Affiliate Program
by Elizabeth Clark Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln displayed Godlike qualities from their historical biographies ... . The Bible was also the basis of our bankruptcy laws. There were almost a million and a half bankruptcies filed in 2006. A few less were filed in 2007. Yet based on the biblical historical bankruptcy laws [more...]
Date: 2008-06-22 20:38:14
Blinded by Obama, Uninspired by Harper
With two elections looming on the horizon, it’s no surprise that the Canadian media is filling its cup with the glitz of the Democratic Convention rather than the uninspiring theatrics offered by our own home-grown leaders yesterday. Senator Barack Obama exemplified the American dream Thursday evening in his acceptance speech at Denver’s [more...]
Date: 2008-08-29 14:54:02
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Traffic Fatality on Hyacinth
Update-9/6/09Shay Michale Bush, 17, 2162 General Lee and Kenneth Williams, 16, 1138 Roundhill Dr were both killed in a traffic crash yesterday in the 9900 block of Hyacinth.Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this crash. This crash is still under investigation.Original-9/5/09Baton Rouge Police are investigating a one vehicle traffic crash that occurred in the 9900 block of Hyacinth around 12:30pm. The driver and the passenger of the car were both killed in the crash. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-08 15:42:19
The Looming Global Debt Crisis
The answer is you attempt to fight off higher interest rates and see if you can dodge the inflation bubble that follows. The commitment for this current fiasco to save the world’s Illuminist banks has already caused an official debt responsibility for the US of more than $23 trillion or about 40% of world GDP. That is staggering and it is official. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-17 16:52:10
Debt Rattle, October 3 2008: Permanent Emergency
America October 15, 1910. Walter Wellman's hydrogen dirigible America just before being abandoned by its crew near Bermuda, 1,370 miles into an attempt to cross the Atlantic from New Jersey. Its engines having failed, the America drifted out of sight, never to be seen again Ilargi: It’s time for a stiff drink: [more...]
Date: 2008-10-03 22:30:49
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Fordoche Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
August 28, 2009BATON ROUGE – A single-vehicle crash on LA 77 south of LA 10 in Pointe Coupee Parish claimed the life of a Fordoche woman today shortly before 3:00 pm. Josie M. Taylor (W/F, age 80) of Fordoche was driving a 1999 Plymouth Neon north on LA 77 when she entered a left-hand curve. The vehicle ran off the road to the right, re-entered the roadway, began rotating counter-clockwise, and ran off the road to the left. [more...]
Date: 2009-08-29 10:45:03
Treasuries Fall To Japanese Levels: 0.02%
September 17, 2008 Elaine Meinel Supkis The Federal Reserve went bankrupt today. Now, Treasuries are the last place left where the money people can park their loot. And Treasury bills collapsed in value. Lower than any time since the damn Great Depression. It is now at Japanese levels! Namely, below 0.05%. This is INSANITY [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 02:26:24
The Corporate Elite & Uncle Sam at their WORST!
-------------10/26/2008"Jonathan Melle", who lives in the bottom 10% of America's income & wealth set, via the U.S. Government, which has over $10 trillion (nominal) and counting higher in federal government national debt, now owns shares in my nation's corporate elite financial institutions, including, but not limited to, [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 19:56:00
Depression Can Lead To Change and The Trunkless!
The implications of influence buying on legislation that alters the way our nation functions is something about which all should be concerned. Furthermore, the problems we face give the incoming president enormous power to bring about change but will the change better us or cause more harm down the road? [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 16:35:00
Media & Politics (one section only today)
Media & Politics (one section only today) 08-Oct-08 Permanent link to MTA daily media news From the debate: A ‘look’ at the candidates’ words (On Politics, USA Today) Courtesy of Janet Harris at Upstream Analysis, here are tag clouds that take the words used by the candidates at last night’s debate in Nashville and “show” which ones they [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 18:31:27
7 Best Travel Destinations For New Years Eve
It’s time to put the doom and gloom of 2008 behind us, even it’s only for one night. What better way to do so than with a one-of-a kind New Years Eve celebration that will help you step into 2009 with renewed vigor? So maybe it’ll be more like a stumble into 2009 with a massive a hangover, but either way, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 03:08:25
PAY BACK TIME
Richard Kelly Hoskins Posted Dec. 14, 2008 Background Britain is part of the International Trade Cartel; the royal family figure heads - hired help. My own family’s dealings with the cartel and their hired help has been anything but happy. The first Hoskins immigrant, Bartholomew, came to Jamestown in 1615 at the age of 15 [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 08:31:39
That Sinking Feeling
Around the Club, there has been little talk of The Crunch. Because of the Club ethos, no-one will admit to personal loss from market speculation. But last week, HM the Queen, until the previous week the wealthiest woman in Europe, set tongues a-wagging by asking, How could this happen? [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 00:45:00
US House committee approves impeachment probe of district judge
US House committee approves impeachment probe of district judge Joe Shaulis at 9:06 AM ET ... investigation of US District Judge Thomas Porteous official profile of the Eastern District of Louisiana ... had signed false financial disclosure forms, falsified statements in a personal bankruptcy proceeding [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 19:52:12
Advertising Space Pt.2
Advertising Space Pt.2 - Information for protecting families and strengthening the quality of life in communities ... of Consumer Protection, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Lists selected consumer laws ... services for bankruptcy, business, employment, family law, insurance and personal injury matters.Law [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 08:11:47
The Trail of Broken Promises
The Trail of Broken Promises By MATT GONZALEZ Watching the Democrats in the final weeks of the presidential election has been a lesson in revisionist history. While they lament the terrible crimes perpetrated against the American people by George Bush and vow to keep fighting for our rights, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 20:17:58
The Worst of 2008 Redux
Part 1 of this 2 part Worst of 2008 dealt with police and the military style tactics they are using while the courts, governments, ... business decision, its closing time... might even be bankruptcy time if the shit really hit the fan ... ... this is local government at its worst. California, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Maine state governments [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 05:19:14
Matt Gonzalez asks the big question
Tuesday is election day and Matt Gonzalez, Ralph Nader's running mate, weighs in with an explosive essay entitled at Nader - Gonzalez '08. "What Do They Have to Do to Lose Your Vote?" Watching the Democrats in the final weeks of the presidential election has been a lesson in revisionist history [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 02:19:56
The Trail of Broken Promises
By MATT GONZALEZ Watching the Democrats in the final weeks of the presidential election has been a lesson in revisionist history. While they lament the terrible crimes perpetrated against the American people by George Bush and vow to keep fighting for our rights, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 09:42:52
Repudiate the National Debt
by Murray N. Rothbard In the spring of 1981, conservative Republicans in the House of Representatives cried. They cried because, in the first flush of the Reagan Revolution that was supposed to bring drastic cuts in taxes and government spending, as well as a balanced budget, [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 15:54:41
Another Southerner invokes the Civil War
But it’s ok, because he’s a liberal. Michael Lind in his recent article argues that the South is rising up again, this time in an economic civil war against the North. My first reaction was to think, “Well, at least he didn’t call us Nazi’s”. That’s progress [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 06:24:54
FTC Targets 33 credit repair companies.
I thought this was good information about credit repair companies selling something that they cannot deliver. Like I have wrote before credit repair companies prey on the desperate and with our current economic situation there are lots of desperate people. Dont let somone steal your money [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 00:24:15
