The Lake Charles woman arrested in connection with the death of her 4-year-old son and abandonment of her 1-year-old son appeared in court Monday morning.

Church Point Police Chief Dale Thibodeaux is warning parents about a new trend involving a type of toy gun. They’re called “Splat Guns” and shoot soft gel pellets.

A federal judge dismissed former Lafayette Police Chief Thomas Glover’s lawsuit against the city-parish.

Members of the local community are coming together to help refurbish Jimbo’s house, Jimbo is a local resident that happens to dress in costumses for parades and other events in the area. For ways to