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New Lawsuit Against Iberia Parish Sheriff A new lawsuit has been filed against Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal, former Lt. Col. Gerald Savoy, and three former deputies, Byron Lasalle, Jason Comeaux, and Wade Bergeron. Allegations are deputies severely beat and planted drugs on Rickey Roche in retaliation for a bar fight with another officer. The… Read More »Iberia Parish Sheriff Faces Lawsuit Alleging Abuse

Hurricane Preparation Season The 2018 hurricane system has begun with the first storm, named Alberto. It came early, on Memorial Day weekend. The official start of the season is June 1. Louisiana escaped this storm, for it made its way to Florida and Alabama. Everyone familiar with these storms knows how they can affect people’s lives,… Read More »Hurricane Preparation Tips

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SAFETY Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, means a long weekend and the start of summer! Whether it is at the pool, on a boat, or at a barbecue, plans are made to enjoy a time to relax with friends and family. It is also a time, though, to remember the… Read More »Memorial Day Safety

American Sheriff Instances of prison abuse are becoming more and more prevalent in the United States. The frequency of these type of occurrences are the topic of a recent investigation by correspondent John Rushing. Clay Burgess was recently interviewed for American Sheriff, an episode in the YouTube series Fault Lines. The 26-minute report details two sheriffs with a… Read More »American Sheriff | Fault Lines | Al Jazeera

NOLA Jazz & Heritage Festival Second only to Mardi Gras, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival draws people from everywhere in the U.S, and the world. Through its music, food, and handmade crafts, it provides a connection for all ages and races. Those who have experienced the celebration know that it is not to be missed!… Read More »2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

CAR ACCIDENT CAUSES Car accidents in the United States, as we know, are very common. The NHTSA reports that the largest single cause is driver error. All of the other “non-driver” causes follow this fact. DRIVER ERROR: NON-DRIVER DANGERS: Deaths in car accidents have actually been lower in 2017, reports the National Safety Council, in… Read More »Common Car Accidents Causes

CAR ACCIDENT SCENE: WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED GET? A split-second error while driving can result in an accident. It can be a “fender-bender”, or a much more serious accident if people are injured. In Louisiana, the law states that you must stop as close to the accident scene as possible. You cannot leave the… Read More »What Info Should I Gather at the Accident Scene?

CHILD CAR SEAT LAWS IN LOUISIANA What do you need to know about car seat safety for your child? Before you get into your car, you want to make sure your child is safely strapped into a car seat. No car seat is the safest or best one. It is most important to find one that fits… Read More »Louisiana’s Child Car Seat Laws

Do Dog Breeds Affect Home Owner’s Insurance? Why is it that some dogs cost more on your homeowner’s insurance? Why does it make a difference what kind of dog you own? At least 40% of American homeowners own at least one dog. If your dog is listed as a “dangerous breed”, your Insurance may cost… Read More »How Can Dog Breeds Affect Home Owner’s Insurance?