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Bottlenose dolphin found shot to death in southwest Louisiana

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2 years ago

April 24, 2024

Bottlenose dolphin found shot to death in southwest Louisiana

Up to $20,000 is being offered for information leading to a criminal conviction or civil penalty involving a dolphin that was found shot to death in southwest Louisiana.

MORE THAN 100 DOLPHINS, THOUSANDS OF FISH FOUND DEAD AS BRAZILIAN GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY

Federal wildlife officials, in a news release Monday, said a juvenile bottlenose dolphin was found shot to death March 13 along the coast of Cameron Parish. It was found on West Mae’s Beach, and the stranding was reported to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which said a necropsy showed multiple bullets lodged in the dolphin’s brain, spinal cord and heart.

Up to $20,000 is being offered for information leading to a criminal conviction or civil penalty involving a dolphin that was found shot to death in southwest Louisiana. (Fox News)

Harming or killing wild dolphins is prohibited under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, according to NOAA. Violations can be prosecuted civilly or criminally and are punishable by up to $100,000 in fines and up to a year in jail.

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NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is investigating the killing. Anyone with information should call the NOAA Enforcement Hotline at 800-853-1964. Tips can be left anonymously, but to be eligible for the reward, the caller must include a name and contact information.

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Miami, FL

Three Kings Festival brings business, big crowds to Little Havana

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4 minutes ago

January 11, 2026

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Three Kings Festival brings business, big crowds to Little Havana

Miami’s Three Kings Festival, centered around the annual Three Kings Parade in Little Havana, celebrates the Epiphany with a vibrant parade down Calle Ocho, featuring floats, music, and cultural performances, typically held the Sunday after Three Kings Day.

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Atlanta, GA

City of Atlanta, DeKalb County activate warming centers as temperatures drop

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39 minutes ago

January 11, 2026

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City of Atlanta, DeKalb County activate warming centers as temperatures drop

CBS News Atlanta Digital Team

Updated on: January 11, 2026 / 5:13 PM EST
/ CBS Atlanta

As freezing temperatures settle across metro Atlanta tonight, the City of Atlanta and DeKalb County have activated multiple warming centers Sunday evening to provide shelter and safety for residents in need.

City facilities will operate overnight beginning 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, through 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, while DeKalb County centers will open starting 6:30 p.m. the same night.

Transportation is available at select locations.

City of Atlanta warming centers

The City of Atlanta has opened two primary locations offering heated indoor space, rest areas, and transportation from the Gateway Center.

Open from 8 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Monday:

Central Park Recreation Center
400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Selena S. Butler Park & Recreation Center
98 William Holmes Borders Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Transportation:

A shuttle will depart nightly at 8 p.m. from the Gateway Center at 275 Pryor St SW, taking individuals to the designated warming facilities.

DeKalb County warming centers

DeKalb County is also opening several warming centers beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, with multiple locations across the county.

Transportation is available from Frontline Response Headquarters.

Locations include:

Exchange Park Intergenerational Center
2771 Columbia Dr., Decatur
Frontline Response International
2585 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta
St. Vincent de Paul
2050-C Chamblee Tucker Rd., Chamblee
Mason Mill Recreation Center
1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur
Golden Door Warming Center (women and children only)
2944 Ember Dr., Decatur

24-hour sheltering resources

Several shelters remain open around the clock for individuals seeking longer-term support:

For real-time availability, residents are encouraged to contact the Gateway Center at (404) 215-6600.

How to get help

Officials urge anyone needing warmth, safety, or transportation to head to pickup locations early. Families with children and individuals experiencing homelessness are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the centers.

Residents can find updates on:

City of Atlanta website
DeKalb County website
Gateway Center hotline: (404) 215-6600

Officials encourage early arrival

City and county leaders are urging anyone needing warmth or shelter to arrive early, especially as transportation shuttles may fill quickly. Families with children and individuals without access to heat are encouraged to use the warming centers overnight.

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Augusta, GA

Another name joins Augusta mayor race

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1 hour ago

January 11, 2026

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta mayor race now has three candidates as another person has announced their candidacy.

Eric Gaines, who’s on the charter review committee and is a local real estate investor, announced on Sunday that he is running for mayor on Sunday.

He said in a Facebook post that his campaign is built on a simple idea: People before politics.

Transparent leadership you do not have to decode.
Accessible government that listens instead of lectures.
Decisions based on what actually improves lives not what protects careers.

“I’m not running because someone tapped me on the shoulder. I’m not running because a political machine told me it was my turn. And I’m definitely not running because I raised a mountain of cash behind closed doors,” he said.

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