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Lehigh County Man Who Fled to Mexico with Teen and Is Now Facing Rape Charges Arrested in West Virginia After Police Pursuits, DA Says

Jennings, Louisiana · Jennings

Lehigh County Man Who Fled to Mexico with Teen and Is Now Facing Rape Charges Arrested in West Virginia After Police Pursuits, DA Says

90% Center coverage: 10 sources

A Lehigh County man who made national headlines for fleeing the country with a Lehigh Valley teen in 2018 and is now facing charges of raping a girl was arrested Wednesday in West Virginia after two police pursuits, according to authorities. Kevin Esterly, 52, was arrested Wednesday morning in West Virginia after two police pursuits, according to a news release from Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan. Esterly faces charges alleging he…See the Story

Jeff Davis Parish law student gains courtroom experience through DA internship

Jennings, Louisiana · Jennings

Jeff Davis Parish law student gains courtroom experience through DA internship

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Katie Meno, a Louisiana State University Law Center student and Jennings High School graduate, gained hands-on courtroom experience during her summer internship with the 31st Judicial District Attorneys Office in Jefferson Davis Parish.Under the guidance of District Attorney Lauren Heinen and with support from Judge Steve Gunnell, Meno sounded the docket in misdemeanor and juvenile courts, immersing herself in real-world legal proceedings.This p…Read Article

New Aldi and Starbucks to be built on empty land in Welsh town

New Aldi and Starbucks to be built on empty land in Welsh town

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

It is hoped the project will contribute to creating a more viable ‘destination’ for shoppers See the Story

‘ginormous’: meaning and origin

impressively or shockingly big—a blend of ‘gigantic’ and ‘enormous’—apparently coined by Welsh novelist Berta Ruck in Wedding March (1938)Welsh · Welsh Read Article

Woman Allegedly Strangled Granddaughter After Accusing Her Of Stealing Her Meth In Jennings, Louisiana

A 62-year-old woman from Jennings, Louisiana, Margo Lynn Pattum, has been accused of strangling her granddaughter during an altercation. Allegedly, Pattum attacked the juvenile after accusing her of “stealing her methamphetamine.” According to the Jennings Police Department, the incident occurred on Thursday, June 12, at a Bryan Street residence. At around 4:33 p.m., police responded to a report of a disturbance. The caller, identified as Pattum…Methamphetamine · Jennings Read Article

Jennings grandmother arrested after stolen gun, drugs found during investigation into alleged strangulation

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

JENNINGS, La. (NEWS 15) — A Jennings woman was arrested on drug and gun charges after her granddaughter called police, claiming the woman had strangled her after the woman accused the granddaughter of stealing her meth, the Jennings Police Department…Jennings, Louisiana · Jennings Read Article

MARINA: PRINCESS OF POWER

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The Welsh pop singer’s sixth album returns to established themes of feminist empowerment and disco-pop maximalism. It often feels like treading water.Welsh · Welsh Read Article

Explosion in Welsh town sees pub and chippy shut and people left without power

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

People reported a 'big bang' and smoke was seen risingBig Bang · Welsh Read Article

Welsh farmers and city singles wanted for new dating show by people behind The Apprentice

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The series aims to 'shine a spotlight on British farmers and rural life' and provide single UK farmers the chance to find 'real romance'Welsh · Welsh Read Article

Where's Al? 'Moon Over Buffalo' play at Strand Theatre in Jennings

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JENNINGS, La. (NEWS 15) — Looking for a fun date night idea? Head to Jennings for a new local theater production, "Moon Over Buffalo," debuting this weekend. Amy Leger from the A Block Off Broadway Community Theatre said the production,…Jennings, Louisiana · Jennings Read Article

Jennings Man Wanted for Child Rape Arrested, Held without Bond

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JENNINGS, La. (KLFY) -- A Jennings man wanted for child rape has been arrested, authorities said. LJ Dietz, 31, of Jennings, was arrested by Jennings Police Tuesday evening. He is charged with three counts of first-degree rape of a victim under 13 years old and 12 counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile. He also had an outstanding warrant for contempt of court. Dietz is being held without bond in the Jeff Davis Parish jail, according to the jai…Swindon, United Kingdom · Swindon See the Story