Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS, LA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has affirmed the conviction of Miguel Rafael Rayos, Jr., for possessing a controlled substance with intent to distribute following the drug-related death of his roommate. Rayos challenged the denial of his motion to suppress evidence, arguing that the search warrant was not supported by probable cause. The court, in an unpublished opinion issued Sept. 5, 2025 (No. 24-10993), applied its standard two-step inquiry: first determining whether the good-faith exception to the exclusionary rule applied, and then reviewing probable cause if necessary. The panel found that the good-faith exception applied, noting that the affidavit supporting the warrant contained sufficient facts and circumstances to allow a magistrate to ...

HAMMOND, La. (Sept. 11, 2024) — In anticipation of Tropical Storm Francine’s arrival, North Oaks Health System has announced the temporary closure of several outpatient services to ensure the safety of patients and staff. North Oaks Clinic Building in Hammond, LA (Photo Courtesy of North Oaks Health System) North Oaks Urgent Cares in Hammond, Ponchatoula, and Walker closed yesterday, Sept. 10, at 5 p.m. and will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 12 p.m. All other North Oaks outpatient locations will close on Wednesday, Sept. 11, and are scheduled to resume normal operations at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. The affected locations include: All North Oaks Clinics in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes North Oaks Diagnostic Center North Oaks Infusion Therapy North Oaks-L...