Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:07 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:07:17 GMT
(RNN) - They came, they wailed, they literally sang the phone book. Somewhere along the way, there was even a proposal. And when it was all over, they crowned a new Idol.More >>
They came, they wailed, they literally sang the phone book. Somewhere along the way, there was even a proposal. And when the votes were counted and it was all over, they crowned a new Idol.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:05 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:05:56 GMT
Bowie County,Texas sheriff's deputies are investigating a copper theft at an electrical substation.More >>
Bowie County,Texas sheriff's deputies are investigating a copper theft at an electrical substation.More >>
BOSSIER PARISH, LA (KSLA) -
The mother of a Bossier Parish child allegedly killed by her father and stepmother in January of 2011 has taken legal action against her daughter's accused murderers.
Wesley Lowe faces a charge of negligent homicide in his daughter's death. The stepmother, Catherine Murray Lowe, has already been indicted on 2nd degree murder charges.
But Wesley and Catherine Lowe are not the only ones Jamie Mercer is suing in the case of Anna Celeste Lowe's death.
In the suit, Jamie Mercer names the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, the Department of Child Services and the Louisiana Attorney General's office as liable.
Mercer claims the little girl's death could have been prevented if earlier signs of abuse would have been investigated. KSLA News 12 spoke to Mercer's attorney, who says though she's seeking monetary damages, that's not the true purpose of the suit.
The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office has rejected a request for comment on the suit - and a request for a copy of the December 9, 2010 police report, "Because of the upcoming court proceedings in the case and the pending lawsuit," according to Lt. Bill Davis. "Our ultimate objective for this matter is that justice prevail for young Anna Celeste, and we don't want to do anything that would jeopardize that during the adjudication process."
The Department of Child and Family Services has also declined to comment. According Communications Director Trey Williams, "State law prohibits us from speaking publicly regarding child abuse investigations and it is the policy of DCFS not to comment on pending litigation, but will wait until the appropriate time in court to relay the facts around this tragic case."
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the list of schools participating in the new statewide voucher program that will pay for private school tuition with public tax dollars.More >>
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the list of schools participating in the new statewide voucher program that will pay for private school tuition with public tax dollars.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 4:27 PM EDT2012-05-22 20:27:09 GMT
A&E has canceled its hit reality television series "Dog the Bounty Hunter." The following is an exclusive statement from Duane 'Dog' Chapman and his wife Beth to Hawaii News Now: Prior to A & E makingMore >>
A&E has canceled its hit reality television series "Dog the Bounty Hunter." Averaging two million viewers per episode, the show is one of the most popular reality shows in television history. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:06:35 GMT
(RNN) - A Cartersville, GA, man has become the third case of necrotizing fasciitis to make headlines in recent weeks, coming just weeks after a 24-year-old Georgia woman lost her foot and both handsMore >>
A Georgia man has become the third case of necrotizing fasciitis to make headlines in recent weeks, just as two women are being treated for the condition in southern hospitals.More >>
Congratulations to KSLA News 12's Tracy Clemons, who tied the knot Saturday afternoon, exchanging vows with Jessyca Davis at the Scottish Rite Temple in Shreveport.More >>
As many as 15 families were rescued from a burning apartment building early Tuesday morning. The call came in just before 3 a.m. at the Cedar Ridge Apartments on Summerhill Rd. in Texarkana, TX.More >>
As many as 15 families were rescued from a burning apartment building early Tuesday morning. The emergency call came in just before 3 a.m. at the Cedar Ridge Apartments on Summerhill Rd. in Texarkana, TX.More >>
RAW VIDEO: Usher made a rare appearance in Atlanta on Monday. The Grammy award-winning singer wasn't on stage. He was in a Fulton County courtroom. (5/21/12)More >>
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Celeste Lowe
Wesley Lowe (Courtesy: Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office)
Catherine Murray-Lowe (Courtesy: Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office)
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