Tag Archives: Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A bill allowing Louisiana residents, 18 and older, to carry a concealed handgun without a permit received final approval from lawmakers Wednesday. After years of GOP-led efforts for permitless concealed carry, the bill is poised to become law with Gov. Jeff Landry signaling that he plans to sign the legislation. Upon the Republican’s signature, Louisiana …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. SE Louisiana Lions (11-13, 6-5 Southland) at Texas A&M-Commerce Lions (9-15, 3-8 Southland) Commerce, Texas; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas A&M-Commerce hosts the SE Louisiana Lions …

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana sheriff’s deputy was arrested Monday and fired on accusations of sneaking contraband into a jail. Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre said Andrew Wheeler faces one count of introduction of contraband into a penal facility and malfeasance in office, news outlets reported. Information on whether Wheeler had an attorney to speak on his behalf did …