Man arrested in Louisiana after wife’s burned body found buried behind Fayette County home

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August 22, 2024

Man arrested in Louisiana after wife’s burned body found buried behind Fayette County home

A Fayette County man has been charged with his wife’s murder after her body was found in their home.

Channel 2′s Michael Doudna was at a news conference on Thursday afternoon as Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb announced the arrest.

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They say Kenneth Hardin Jr., 39, confessed to family members on Wednesday that he killed his wife, Carrie Hardin, in self-defense the day before, burned her body and was leaving town.

His father then called 911 and sheriff’s deputies went to the couple’s home on Merlin Court where they found evidence that matched his statements.

Sheriff Babb said it appears that Carrie Hardin died from gunshot wounds.

Kenneth Hardin told investigators that alcohol was involved in the argument that led up to the shooting.

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Kenneth Hardin’s car was tracked to a motel in Covington, Louisiana where a SWAT team arrested him.

Investigators in Fayette County found a shallow grave in the woods behind the couple’s house where they found Carrie Hardin’s burned remains.

The couple share two children.

Sheriff Babb says that Kenneth Hardin is fully cooperating with investigators in answering their questions and has admitted to killing his wife.

Kenneth Hardin is currently being held in the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center in Louisiana without bond on a fugitive charge. He will be extradited to Fayette County.

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Louisiana proposal looks to avoid critter clashes over rescued wildlife

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May 7, 2026

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Louisiana proposal looks to avoid critter clashes over rescued wildlife

Wildlife agents might soon have official legal rules to follow when seizing wild animals raised as pets or rescued injured animals that are against Louisiana law to keep. The goal would be to release more of them back into the wild and, when it’s been a last resort, put fewer to death.

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Supreme Court denies motion on Louisiana congressional map ruling

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May 6, 2026

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Supreme Court denies motion on Louisiana congressional map ruling

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WAFB) – The U.S. Supreme Court denied a motion to recall its decision on Louisiana’s congressional map, making its ruling final.

The high court is sticking to its decision from last week to throw out the state’s current voting map. The ruling struck down a map that featured two majority-Black districts.

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Gov. Jeff Landry canceled the congressional race due to the court’s decision, despite mail-in ballots and early voting. Several lawsuits have been filed to reverse the governor’s executive order. As of May 5, more than 128,000 votes have been cast early, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

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The state Senate is expected to start discussing a new map on Friday.

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Louisiana Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for May 5, 2026

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May 6, 2026

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The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at May 5, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 5 drawing

12-22-50-51-55, Mega Ball: 10

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 5 drawing

6-2-4

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 5 drawing

3-1-9-4

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Winning Pick 5 numbers from May 5 drawing

7-7-0-4-2

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.

By mail, follow these instructions:

Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.

Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:

Louisiana Lottery Headquarters

555 Laurel Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:

555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.

When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.

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