A local TV news investigation revealed that Christopher Tape, who ran unopposed for the coroner position, was indicted on sexual assault charges in New Mexico in 2002.
A Lacombe woman who died in the St. Tammany Parish Jail early Tuesday has been identified as Cathy Lange, 48, the St. Tammany Parish Coroner s Office said.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Voters in Louisiana mostly approved extending dozens of taxes to pay for school and local government operations on Saturday, but voters in low-turnout elections in New Orleans, Alexandria and some other jurisdictions rejected levies.