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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
East Baton Rouge mayor announces EMS, fire department merger
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced the merging of the city's emergency medical services and the Baton Rouge Fire Department. The new plan would focus on reducing duplicates in administrative and operational areas, while strengthening the frontline service. It would also reflect Edwards and his administration's efforts to align resources effectively and ensure taxpayer dollars are working at their highest potential. 'This merger is a potential opportunity to create a more unified and responsive emergency services system,' said Edwards. 'While a transition like this will take time, it positions us to deliver faster, smarter, and more effective service to the people of Baton Rouge. Public safety has always been a top priority for my administration, and this strategic consolidation will help streamline operations and enhance outcomes for our residents.' As part of the transition, EMS employees will join the Fire and Police Civil Service system. 'I understand that this change may bring uncertainty, especially for EMS employees, but I'm confident in our ability to ensure a successful transition that benefits both our employees and our citizens,' said Chris Landry, interim director of Emergency Medical Services. Edwards said during a Monday press conference that no layoffs are part of this merger. 'I'm deeply grateful to every member of EMS and the fire department for their continued commitment to service. Your work saves lives, and you have the full support of my office as we take this important step together,' Edwards said. According to Baton Rouge Fire Chief Michael Kimble, service would remain the same for all areas. A tribute to history and progress: Baton Rouge celebrates Juneteenth, former mayor Kip Holden Latest News LSU Baseball champs trade cleats for Cane's combos in championship celebration Three arrested in fatal shooting of Tickfaw grandmother LSU fans are celebrating College World Series win with new merchandise Juvenile arrested, accused of stabbing man in Denham Springs Republicans report progress, but no deal on critical SALT issue Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pro-Trump New Hampshire dad is stuck in Canada after visit. Green card holder's lived in US since he was 3
A New Hampshire father and avid Trump supporter has been barred from re-entering the U.S. after a family vacation in Canada. Chris Landry, who has been a legal U.S. resident since 1981 when he was three-years-old, was stopped at the border in Holton, Maine, despite having a green card. 'They pulled me aside and started questioning me about my past convictions in New Hampshire,' he told NBC News, speaking from New Brunswick. 'They denied me re entry and said, you know, don't come back or we will detain you.' Landry, who was born in Canada, faced of marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license in 2004 and 2007. He was given a suspended sentence and paid a fine, and has had no criminal record since. 'I never expected that I wouldn't be able to go back home,' he told WMUR. 'It was scary. I felt like I was being treated like a criminal.' 'The only way for me to get back in was to see a immigration judge,' he told NBC, adding that his future is now 'uncertain' and he worries he may have to spend the rest of his life in Canada. Landry was traveling with three of his children, who are all American citizens, when he was stopped. They will reportedly return to the U.S. in the coming days. Though he was unable to vote in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Landry said he was a fan of Donald Trump. However he says his attitude towards the administration and its policies have now changed. 'I was definitely all for Make America Great Again and having a strong unified country and a bright future for my five American children, but now I feel differently,' he said. In a statement, USCBP said: 'Possessing a green card is a privilege, not a right, and under our nation's laws, our government has the authority to revoke a green card if our laws are broken and abused. 'Lawful permanent residents presenting at a U.S. port of entry with previous criminal convictions, may be subject to mandatory detention and/ or may be asked to provide additional documentation to be set up for an immigration hearing.'
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pro-Trump New Hampshire dad is stuck in Canada after visit. Green card holder's lived in US since he was 3
A New Hampshire father and avid Trump supporter has been barred from re-entering the U.S. after a family vacation in Canada. Chris Landry, who has been a legal U.S. resident since 1981 when he was three-years-old, was stopped at the border in Holton, Maine, despite having a green card. 'They pulled me aside and started questioning me about my past convictions in New Hampshire,' he told NBC News, speaking from New Brunswick. 'They denied me re entry and said, you know, don't come back or we will detain you.' Landry, who was born in Canada, faced of marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license in 2004 and 2007. He was given a suspended sentence and paid a fine, and has had no criminal record since. 'I never expected that I wouldn't be able to go back home,' he told WMUR. 'It was scary. I felt like I was being treated like a criminal.' 'The only way for me to get back in was to see a immigration judge,' he told NBC, adding that his future is now 'uncertain' and he worries he may have to spend the rest of his life in Canada. Landry was traveling with three of his children, who are all American citizens, when he was stopped. They will reportedly return to the U.S. in the coming days. Though he was unable to vote in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Landry said he was a fan of Donald Trump. However he says his attitude towards the administration and its policies have now changed. 'I was definitely all for Make America Great Again and having a strong unified country and a bright future for my five American children, but now I feel differently,' he said. In a statement, USCBP said: 'Possessing a green card is a privilege, not a right, and under our nation's laws, our government has the authority to revoke a green card if our laws are broken and abused. 'Lawful permanent residents presenting at a U.S. port of entry with previous criminal convictions, may be subject to mandatory detention and/ or may be asked to provide additional documentation to be set up for an immigration hearing.'
The Independent
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Pro-Trump New Hampshire dad is stuck in Canada after visit. Green card holder's lived in US since he was 3
A New Hampshire father and avid Trump supporter has been barred from re-entering the U.S. after a family vacation in Canada. Chris Landry, who has been a legal U.S. resident since 1981 when he was three-years-old, was stopped at the border in Holton, Maine, despite having a green card. 'They pulled me aside and started questioning me about my past convictions in New Hampshire,' he told NBC News, speaking from New Brunswick. 'They denied me re entry and said, you know, don't come back or we will detain you.' Landry, who was born in Canada, faced of marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license in 2004 and 2007. He was given a suspended sentence and paid a fine, and has had no criminal record since. 'I never expected that I wouldn't be able to go back home,' he told WMUR. 'It was scary. I felt like I was being treated like a criminal.' 'The only way for me to get back in was to see a immigration judge,' he told NBC, adding that his future is now 'uncertain' and he worries he may have to spend the rest of his life in Canada. Landry was traveling with three of his children, who are all American citizens, when he was stopped. They will reportedly return to the U.S. in the coming days. Though he was unable to vote in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Landry said he was a fan of Donald Trump. However he says his attitude towards the administration and its policies have now changed. 'I was definitely all for Make America Great Again and having a strong unified country and a bright future for my five American children, but now I feel differently,' he said. In a statement, USCBP said: 'Possessing a green card is a privilege, not a right, and under our nation's laws, our government has the authority to revoke a green card if our laws are broken and abused. 'Lawful permanent residents presenting at a U.S. port of entry with previous criminal convictions, may be subject to mandatory detention and/ or may be asked to provide additional documentation to be set up for an immigration hearing.'
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Trump supporter forbidden from returning home after visiting Canada
A Green Card holder and avid Trump supporter has been denied re-entry into the United States after visiting Canada. Chris Landry, 46, has legally lived in the U.S. since he was three years old and has built a life in Peterborough with his partner and five children. But on Sunday, as he attempted to return home from his yearly trip to his native Canada, he was stopped at the border in Maine with three of his children and barred from re-entry. 'They denied me re-entry and said, "Don't come back or we will detain you," and the only way for me to get in back was to see an immigration judge,' Landry told NBC 10. 'They pulled me aside and started questioning me about my past convictions in New Hampshire.' After three hours, he was turned away due to charges he faced of marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license in 2004 and 2007. At the time he was given a suspended sentence and paid the fines and said he has had no criminal record since. 'I never expected that I wouldn't be able to go back home,' he told WMUR. 'It was scary. I felt like I was being treated like a criminal.' His three children who were with him in Canada, and all American citizens, are set to make their way home in the coming days. Landry said he had never faced issues travelling across to Canada until now, and blamed the 'new administration and their new policies'. Though as a Green Card holder he is unable to vote, Landry avidly supported Donald Trump, but has since changed his tune. 'I was definitely all for "Make America Great Again," and having a strong, unified country, and a bright future for my five American children, but now I feel a little differently,' he said. Landry said it was the Trump administration's aggressive crackdown on immigration that stranded him up north. 'I've been torn from my family,' he continued. 'My life has been disregarded completely.' Landry has appealed to the New Hampshire congressional delegation for help and hopes they will intervene. The office of Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan said they had been in touch with the New Hampshire native, and told NBC that, 'helping constituents navigate federal agencies and processes is a core function of Senator Hassan's office.' US Customs and Border Protection told the outlet: 'Possessing a Green Card is a privilege, not a right, and under our nation's laws, our government has the authority to revoke a Green Card if our laws are broken or abused. Lawful Permanent Residents presenting at a U.S. port of entry with previous criminal convictions may be subject to mandatory detention and/or may be asked to provide additional documentation to be set up for an immigration hearing.'
