Louisiana State Police have arrested a Lake Charles couple for stealing $165,000 worth of cars, trailers and farm equipment in Louisiana and Texas. Troopers tell the American Press 49-year-old Katherine Larocca and 51-year-old Ronnie Larocca were arrested Tuesday after a …
The head of Louisiana’s Department of Natural Resources has named 13 scientists and other experts to serve on a commission to determine the long-term stability of the area around northern Assumption Parish’s sinkhole. The 13-acre sinkhole and fears of a …
A Metairie, La., man has been arrested after an investigation into the theft of copper downspouts from homes in the Old Metairie neighborhood. The Times-Picayune reports Jefferson Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested Sean Boudreaux, 20, after his mother identified him in …
St. Bernard Parish officials say the suburban New Orleans community has $10 million in federal grants available to help residents elevate their houses and ease the danger from flooding. The Times-Picayune reports the announcement by Parish President Dave Peralta came …
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said it’s premature for the state property insurer of last resort to borrow $100 million to help close a budget gap, according to a letter released March 19. Donelon’s assessment came after the board for …
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Stephen Chustz will appoint the members of a “blue ribbon commission” by the end of this week to determine when Bayou Corne residents can safely return home. The sinkhole led to evacuation of about …
Louisiana residents should see their fire insurance rates drop as a result of an improved rating awarded to Fire Protection District 8’s improved rating, officials say. The Advocate reports the all-volunteer department protects nearly 4,000 residents in a 22-square-mile area …
Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp.’s board has voted to borrow $100 million through bonds to cover a $70 million shortfall – in direct defiance of the Jindal administration’s wishes. In an email after Thursday’s vote, The Advocate reports Division of …
A New Iberia, La., woman pleaded guilty to conspiring to defrauding the government out of thousands of dollars in false hurricane damage claims. Federal prosecutors say Jacqueline Marie Benjamin entered her plea Thursday. She faces five years in prison, a …
Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Chief Executive Officer Richard Robertson says he plans to retire June 1. Robertson told The Advocate he will return to Michigan. He had been general manager of Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association, Michigan’s state-backed insurer, …