Law Office of Laetitia Black, LLC

10/13/2026

Liz Murrill, special prosecutor spar over records in pleas to Louisiana Supreme Court bit.ly/4jiYGYy

The dueling filings mark the latest turn in a legal drama stemming from an Orleans Parish grand jury’s indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill on 16 counts of public intimidation and malfeasance in office.

10/12/2026

MAN BOOKED S*X WITH A WOMAN AND REFUSED TO PAY A $1,800 FEE. ARRESTED: A Monroe man was arrested early Sunday morning following a police investigation into an alleged human trafficking and prostitution arrangement.

According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by the Monroe Police Department, 35-year-old Devon Deshun Hall was taken into custody on October 11, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m..

He faces one count of Enticing Persons into Prostitution (Statute Number 14:86).

Monroe Police officers responded to an investigation at approximately 3:00 a.m. on October 11. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who stated she had traveled to Monroe to engage in s*xual activity with Hall in exchange for money.

The victim reported that she and Hall had connected last month through an application used to arrange commercial s*xual encounters. According to the victim, she agreed to travel to Monroe and stay with Hall from Thursday through Tuesday. The victim stated that she requested payment from Hall, but he continuously stalled and never compensated her. She advised officers that the agreed-upon amount for the arrangement was $1,800.

When questioned by police, Hall acknowledged meeting the victim through the application and stated that they had met on numerous previous occasions. Hall confirmed that he had purchased a Greyhound bus ticket for the victim to travel to Monroe on Thursday and admitted they had engaged in s*xual activity multiple times.

However, Hall denied agreeing to pay the victim $1,800. He stated he never agreed to a specific sum but intended to give her "some money," estimating that amount to be around $1,000. According to the arrest report, Hall ultimately stated that he was not giving the victim money for s*x.

10/10/2026

Recently installed Grambling SGA president arrested on third-degree r**e charge🔗⬇️

10/10/2026

Grambling State University confirms that Chief Rodney Demery and Assistant Chief of Police Joshua Feliciano resigned

10/09/2026

Avoiding the expected boilerplate prediction of victory for someone in his position, Johnson floated the idea of returning to Louisiana and perhaps leaving the political arena altogether.

10/09/2026

The 15th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, in coordination with Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG), secured a court-ordered injunction requiring the Express Inn (1314 NE Evangeline Thruway) to cease operations, following years of documented criminal activity and property-maintenance and safety concerns.

Persistent criminal activity at the Express Inn has made the property a repeated focus for local law enforcement and prosecutors. Following a court hearing Thursday afternoon, the court ordered the Express Inn to cease operations. Separately, a hearing with LCG’s Administrative Adjudication Bureau (AAB) has been set for November 4, 2026, to address documented compliance concerns.

The action is part of the my administration’s broader effort to address problematic and blighted properties that threaten public safety, repeatedly demand police, fire and other public resources, and undermine surrounding neighborhoods. The goal is not only to close a troubled property, but to address the conditions that have persisted there and ultimately create an opportunity for the site to return to commerce within our community.

When a property repeatedly demands police, fire and other public resources while creating unsafe conditions for the surrounding community, we have a responsibility to act. I’m grateful to the District Attorney’s Office for bringing another tool to the table and to every partner working with us to address the problem while helping residents through this transition. Our goal is not just to close a troubled property, but to create the opportunity for something better to take its place.

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

As Isaias barrels toward the Gulf Coast, some local festivals and events are shifting plans for this weekend: https://www.wwltv.com/article/entertainment/events/heading-to-a-festival-this-weekend-see-if-tropical-storm-isaias-will-disrupt-your-plans/289-1437aa42-2962-48a1-8d11-ab68cd9e1e9b?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WWLTV

10/08/2026

💰 Starting in 2027, eligible workers who save for retirement can get a new federal Saver’s Match deposited directly into their retirement account. The government can match up to 50% of the first $2,000 contributed to a qualifying 401(k), IRA or other eligible retirement plan, meaning some savers could receive up to $1,000 a year. The match is income-based and phases out for higher earners. Did you know about this? 👀