SUMMARY: Elijah Jyquarius Nehemiah Williams, a 23-year-old from Amite, was found guilty of second-degree murder, aggravated burglary, and three counts of theft of a firearm related to a fatal shooting in Franklinton in August 2021. The jury reached its verdict after 50 minutes of deliberation. Kenneth Barker, 27, was discovered with eight gunshot wounds at the shooting scene. Investigators linked firearms found in a truck associated with Williams to the murder. His sentencing is scheduled for January 15, 2025, with second-degree murder carrying a mandatory sentence of life in prison.

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SUMMARY: Adam Brown, a worker for Cox Communications, was shot and killed in New Orleans East while working at a home. Witnesses say an unknown vehicle approached him, demanding wires and money. The situation escalated, and Brown was shot in the back. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire and found Brown lying on the ground. He was transported to the hospital but later died. Cox Communications confirmed his death and is cooperating with NOPD to investigate the incident. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 822-1111.

Cox worker killed in shooting in New Orleans East identified

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SUMMARY: In December, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released county-level GDP data, showing Lafayette Parish’s economy grew faster than both the U.S. and Louisiana averages, with a 3.3% growth compared to the national 2.9%. Since 2019, Lafayette’s GDP grew by 7.5%, though still 5.2% lower than its 2014 oil boom peak. Despite these positive trends, Lafayette lags behind national growth, with a 29.1% increase since 2001, compared to the U.S. at 59.3%. Economic health relies on more than GDP, but Lafayette must not be complacent, leveraging opportunities to grow beyond oil and gas dependence for a more stable future.

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