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Ernest 'Tweety Bird' Penn

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Ernest 'Tweety Bird' Penn

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Ernest “Tweety Bird” Penn was born on May 7, 1961, in Independence, LA to Ernest Cyprian and Marrvie E. Richardson-Penn, and was the youngest of his mother’s six children. He obtained his G.E.D. while living in Detroit, MI and later…Read Article

Suspect in fatal domestic violence incident arrested

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Suspect in fatal domestic violence incident arrested

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INDEPENDENCE —Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations continued its investigation into the May 9, 2025, deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Labruzza Lane near Louisiana Highway 40 in Independence.Read Article

Man arrested for murder after allegedly stabbing woman, being shot by deputy while barricaded

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Man arrested for murder after allegedly stabbing woman, being shot by deputy while barricaded

INDEPENDENCE - Louisiana State Police investigators arrested a man who allegedly stabbed a woman to death and was shot by a Tangipahoa Parish deputy after deputies responded to a domestic violence stabbing incident.Cornelius King Sr., 43, was booked for second-degree murder after Elaine Davis, 48, died as a result of her injuries. King barricaded himself in a residence occupied by him and Davis and was shot by a deputy.The investigation is ongoi…Read Article

Readers React: Literacy, numeracy tutoring have proven results; school vouchers do not • Louisiana Illuminator

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Getty ImagesI am a certified teacher and also a tutor for the Steve Carter Literacy Program. I work tirelessly to teach in the classroom and then tutor after school. Supplementing my teacher pay is helpful but my main reason for tutoring is to help struggling students to success. This starts with being able to read. I am troubled by the governor’s intention to cut the tutoring program for literacy and numeracy tutoring in favor of providing pri…Independence · Independence Read Article

Deputy involved shooting Titelist Court

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INDEPENDENCE, La. (WGNO) — Detectives with the Louisiana State Police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Independence on Thursday, May 8. The LSP reported that one suspect was shot on Labruzza Lane near Highway 40 and taken to a hospital for treatment around 8:20 p.m. Man dies in Lafourche Parish four-vehicle crash following suspended chase: LSP LSP officials said no deputies were injured. The shooting is being investigated by…Independence · Independence See the Story

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