SUMMARY: Following a mass shooting after the Franklinton Mardi Gras parade, town leaders confirmed that the Krewe of Pepe will roll again next year, as the incident was not related to the parade itself. In a packed meeting, Franklinton officials emphasized support for the Krewe and plans to enhance security for future events. One of the shooting victims, 20-year-old Cameron Hosley, survived being shot seven times and is expected to recover fully. His mother expressed gratitude and clarified that she does not blame the parade. The Krewe’s founder, Pepe Tate, vowed to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere and work closely with police for safety measures.

Franklinton Mardi Gras parade update

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SUMMARY: On a gorgeous day for sports, the Sterlington Panthers defeated the Neville Tigers 10-6 in baseball, with standout performances including a home run by Trey and stellar defense from Devon Downs and Cam Riy. West Monroe battled Family Community, winning 11-6 behind strong late-game hitting. In softball, Calvary Baptist shut out West Monroe 6-0, while OCS cruised to a 17-0 victory over St. Frederick, featuring a grand slam from Addy Clampett. College baseball saw ULM triumph over Alcorn State 11-1, and ULM’s softball team secured a 7-0 win against Grambling State, highlighted by Victoria Abrams’ six strikeouts.

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SUMMARY: In New Orleans, two sanitation contractors, Troy Henry and Alvin Richard, are seeking to regain the trash collection contract for the French Quarter after IV Waste was hired under an emergency contract in December 2024. While Henry asserts that their previous disputes have been resolved, some city council members, including Freddie King, argue that the current service level provided by IV Waste is satisfactory. Henry expressed disappointment at the reluctance to award them the contract despite being the successful bidders. The city council has decided to discuss the issue further, considering the residents’ feedback on service quality.

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