A beloved crossing guard was struck and killed by an allegedly impaired driver while helping children cross the street in her Louisiana parish Thursday, authorities said in an announcement.

Katy Wells, who had served the Livingston Parish community for over 40 years, died after being struck by 64-year-old driver Darren Goudeau, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office.

She was helping children cross the street at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday when Goudeau, traveling north on Highway 16, struck and killed her, the sheriff’s office said.

“What a tragic loss. She is such a well-known person in our community. So loved, so full of energy. She loved these kids, she loved what she is doing every single day. This is just a tragic incident,” Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said in a video on Facebook.

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64-year-old Darren Goudeau’s mugshot. Goudeau was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide and second-offense DWI after he allegedly struck and killed Katy Wells, a beloved crossing guard in Louisiana’s Livingston Parish. 4/30/26. (Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office)

Ard also revealed that Goudeau was charged with vehicular homicide and first-offense DWI. The first-offense DWI was later upgraded to a second-offense DWI when authorities discovered Goudeau had also received a DWI in 2022, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office announced.

Wells was adored by her local community. Years of social media posts from the Seventh Ward Elementary School where she worked highlighted her dedication to the community and were packed with glowing comments from residents.

“Ms Katy has a heart of gold and has been so helpful to me from the first year I started teaching at Seventh Ward way back in 1990! She even subbed for me back then after doing her traffic job! Thanks for all the laughs and friendship! She truly is one of a kind!” Gayla Jopling Johnson commented on a 2019 video.

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“Katy has been one of my main anchors for many years, especially since my husband passed away. My children and I love ‘Ms. Katy,'” Kim Toothman Pickett also added.

Children with backpacks cross a street guided by a crossing guard near a yellow school bus with its stop sign extended. (Getty Images)

While many in the community mourned, some called for action.

Courtney Hatcher, who lives across the street from the school, warned that cars travel way too fast on the highway in front of the elementary school.

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“We walk to school, so I’ve seen people fly through. They’ve almost hit us before because they’re not paying attention or they’re going too fast or whatever the case may be,” Hatcher told WBRC.

She suggested the speed limit be reduced to at least 45 mph.

A crossing guard helps in crossing the street in Fountain Valley, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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“It very well could be me and my children because we do, we walk every day, and I’m so thankful that it wasn’t, but I’m so sorry for her and her family,” she told the outlet.

Goudeau is being held on a $102,000 bond, a spokesperson for Livingston Parish Detention Center told Fox News Digital.

Before Royce Keys was picking apart opponents in WWE, he was wrestling and working with future stars on the independent scene in the Bay Area.

Keys performed for West Coast Pro along with fellow WWE star Jacob Fatu before each of them took gigantic strides into becoming the superstars fans cheer for today. West Coast Pro owner Scott Bregante detailed the company’s rise and impact on the industry in an interview with Fox News Digital before its shows took place during WrestleMania week last month.

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Royce Keys looks on in the ring during WWE’s Royal Rumble at Riyadh Season Stadium at KAFD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 31, 2026. (Andrew Timms/WWE)

WWE SmackDown’s newest big man said West Coast Pro was a different experience than a lot of other places he worked on.

“A lot. Scott is one of my partners from way back. He knows everything that I’ve been through. Me and him have been through some things together,” Keys told Fox News Digital. “Definitely the West Coast has a different feel from any other place I’ve been. I’m not knocking any other place.

“The West Coast man, I think we grind harder, we get with it, we take what we want. For me, I like to say it’s in the water out here in the Bay. You drink the water out here, it’s something different.”

Fatu, who is set to challenge Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at Backlash next weekend, was a top guy at West Coast Pro as well. Keys said he had “no doubt” that Fatu would emerge as big of a star as he is now in WWE.

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Jacob Fatu enters the ring before his unsanctioned match against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

“That’s my dawg. We go back a dime and four pennies,” he said. “That’s my guy man. Me and him, driving in the car 10 hours to a show and back 10 hours in a beat-up Honda Civic and eating top ramen after practicing at KnokX Pro, grinding at APW and West Coast Pro. That’s my guy, man. We grinded out hard.

“Plenty of times he’s ate at my table, I ate at his table. Slept on his couch, he’s slept on my couch. That’s my guy. I’m very proud of him. I put all 10 toes down, I run with that dude seven days a week.”

The “grind” that Keys referred to helps shape pro wrestlers from all walks of life.

Long, and sometimes dangerous, car rides from venue to venue just to perform at a bingo hall or a high school gymnasium is a staple on the independent scene for many wrestlers.

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Keys wasn’t spared from it.

“I did a show in Reno one time and it was about six of us in the car,” he said. “No chains on the car. We drove through a blizzard. Normally it takes, from the Bay to get to Reno, about 3 1/2-4 hours depending on how you’re pushing the whip. But man, I was the one in the front seat driving maybe 3, 4, 5 mph through a snowstorm. It was like, you cannot see in front of you and when you could see, it almost felt like you were in a spaceship, like in ‘Star Wars, you know, like all the stars and all that stuff is coming at you, but it was snow.

“I remember driving from Oakland to Las Vegas – me and Jacob. Go wrestle, all right, well, we gotta get back. We got work the next day. Get back in the car, drive back 10 hours to the Bay from Vegas just to get the experience. I took something called a Mega Bus… leave on a Thursday, go train down at KnokX Pro with Rikishi, Gangrel, Black Pearl. Get on a bus, drive 7-8 hours to go train and have to come right back and do the same thing every week, every week, every week. This is a grind.”

But for Keys, there was no other option.

Royce Keys competes against Berto during SmackDown at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on April 10, 2026. (Melina Pizano/WWE)

“Me, personally, I know what I want. There’s no Plan B. You gotta stick with Plan A.”

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Now, both Keys and Fatu are featured weekly on WWE programming.

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That’s right, my buddy Matt Reigle and I had so much fun doing our last article/video series discussing the biggest snubs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we decided to make another.

This time, we discussed six bands who got even better after replacing a previous, key member.

Obviously, “better” is a subjective term, but these six bands reached new commercial and artistic heights with the changes they made.

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One caveat we decided to include is that these bands needed to already have a major label album under their belts. That means guys like Dave Mustaine (Metallica), Pete Best (Beatles) and Mark Stone (Van Halen) being replaced, among others, before the band’s first record hit the shelves don’t count.

Okay, enough with the preamble, let’s dive in.

3. Genesis adds Phil Collins

Phil Collins performs onstage at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, during the first show of Genesis’ Invisible Touch Tour on Sept. 18, 1986. (Ross Marino/Getty Images)

When you think of the band Genesis, I’m sure 98% of you picture them as this glossy pop unit with a penchant for writing catchy 80s radio-friendly tunes, but it wasn’t always that way.

Before Phil Collins stepped in to take on vocal duties, a man by the name of Peter Gabriel handled those, and he was pretty damn good in his own right.

Genesis was a prog-rock group for much of Gabriel’s run throughout the early to mid-’70s, but he chose to leave following the release of their 1974 album “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” (that title alone should tell you all you need to know about early Genesis and their musical stylings).

Collins, who was actually the band’s drummer at the time, stepped up to pull double duty as both percussionist and lead vocalist.

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While their first few albums with Collins on the mic weren’t a big departure from their earlier catalog, it was 1980s Duke that finally saw the band become the hit machines we know them as today.

With classics like “Misunderstanding,” “That’s All,” “Land of Confusion” and “Invisible Touch,” among others, Genesis became one of the bigger pop rock acts of the 80s, and I don’t think that happens without placing Collins in the lead singer spot.

This story has a mutually happy ending for the other party, too, as Gabriel went on to have a very successful solo career.

It’s always a bonus when both parties get what they want.

2. AC/DC adds Brian Johnson

Bassist Cliff Williams, rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young, lead guitarist Angus Young, drummer Simon Wright, and singer Brian Johnson of AC/DC pose backstage after a show at Joe Louis Arena during the Flick of the Switch/Monsters of Rock tour in Detroit, Mich., on Nov. 17, 1983. (Ross Marino/Getty Images)

This one might be a little unfair given that it was a death rather than a true replacement, but it’s our list and we can do what we want, dammit!

Anyway, throughout the 1970s, Australia’s AC/DC had cultivated a loyal following as a “bar band who made it big” and had a string of classic albums to their name like “T.N.T.” and “High Voltage,” but by 1979, many thought the band had reached their commercial and artistic peak with the seminal “Highway to Hell.”

Then tragedy struck, as lead singer Bon Scott choked on his own vomit after a night of binge drinking in early 1980.

Scott was the heart and soul of the band as well as the de facto leader, so the rest of the group was heartbroken but vowed to soldier on in their fallen brother’s honor.

In walked Brian Johnson, and the rest, as they say, is history.

With Johnson in the fold, AC/DC recorded and released what is, to this day, one of the best selling rock albums of all time in “Back in Black,” which has sold roughly 50 million copies at the time of writing this.

If they had just released “Back in Black” and nothing else, Johnson would have probably still made it on this list, but the band just kept going, and some of their biggest hits like “For Those About to Rock” and “Thunderstruck,” along with the hits off of “Back in Black” were released during Johnson’s tenure, cementing his legacy and contributions with the band.

Funny enough, as my colleague Matt pointed out, when Johnson had to take a break because of a vocal injury, AC/DC enlisted the services of Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose, who filled in more than admirably for Johnson.

Those AC/DC guys sure know how to pick lead singers.

1. Def Leppard adds Phil Collen

English heavy metal group Def Leppard poses for a photo circa 1985. (Tim Roney/Getty Images)

From Phil Collins to Phil Collen, we’ve got them all on this list!

This one might ruffle some feathers of early 80s metal fans, but bear with me.

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Early in their run as a band from Sheffield, England, Def Leppard was one of the flag-bearers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, with their twin-lead guitar attack of Steve Clark and Pete Willis helping define their sound.

With admittedly classic albums like “On Through the Night” and “High ‘n Dry” under their belt, Def Leppard had built a fanbase that was accustomed to loud, in-your-face, ballsy hard rock.

Willis, though, liked to drink (apparently a lot more than the other members of the band, which is saying a lot), and couldn’t be relied on during the recording sessions for their next album, so they showed him the door and brought in Phil Collen, changing the trajectory of the group entirely.

It could be argued that producer Mutt Lange’s influence on the band had a big factor in the change of their sound, but he had already produced “High ‘n Dry” before Collen joined the fold, and when the band put out “Pyromania” in 1983, it was clear this was a different Def Leppard.

With hits like “Photograph,” “Too Late For Love” and “Foolin’,” Def Leppard had established themselves as full-blown arena rock gods, and that was before they had ever unleashed their monster 1987 magnum opus “Hysteria” onto an unsuspecting public.

Collen’s uncanny penchant for melodic hooks and his superb background vocals made him the perfect ingredient to make Def Leppard the supernova that they became in the 80s and early 90s, and their jump in popularity directly coinciding with his addition to the band makes him my clear cut number one.

Now that you’ve got my side of things, here are Matt’s three choices for rock replacements:

3. Megadeth adds Marty Friedman

Guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine performs live on stage with Megadeth at Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway, on June 5, 2018.

Megadeth had already had some serious axe-slingers in its ranks before heading into the studio for the follow-up to their 1988 record “So Far, So Good… So What!”

Obviously, bandleader and frontman Dave Mustaine is a monster player, and he employed great guitarists like Chris Poland and Jeff Young on some of the early records, but Megadeth shifted into another gear when Marty Friedman joined them for 1990’s “Rust in Peace,” one of the greatest thrash metal albums ever.

Friedman wasn’t just a shred machine; he brought unique phrasing and leads inspired by Middle Eastern music that helped take songs like “Hangar 18” and “Holly Wars… The Punishment Due” to another level.

Friedman left Megadeth in 2000, but he continued to be a massive influence in the band’s sound and every other guitarist who stepped in to fill his shoes after.

2. Iron Maiden adds Bruce Dickinson

Iron Maiden band members Janick Gers, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Bruce Dickinson, Nicko McBrain, and Adrian Smith pose for a group photo on stage at Palacio Vistalegre in Spain on Nov. 2, 2023. (Mick Hutson/Redferns)

If this one comes in at No. 2 on my list, you know No. 1 will be a doozy.

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For the band’s first two albums, “Iron Maiden” and “Killers,” the man behind the mic for the soon-to-be Rock and Roll Hall of Famers was the late great Paul Di’Anno.

But as great as he was, Maiden knew they needed something to push them over the edge and to lead the New Wave of British Heavy Metal charge.

That thing was Bruce Dickinson.Bruce’s soaring, operatic, Ian Gillan-influenced vocals were the secret sauce that took Maiden’s game to another level.

Oddly enough, he upped their game twice. After leaving the band in 1993, Bruce returned for 2000’s “Brave New World,” and Maiden was suddenly back to playing larger venues and festivals.

1. Rush — Neil Peart

A replacement so good I think people forget he’s a replacement.

When Rush dropped their self-titled debut album, John Rutsey was behind the kit, laying down drums alongside Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee.

But in the next album, “Fly by Night,” they brought in Neil Peart, and the rest is prog rock history.

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Peart is regarded as one of, if not the greatest, drummers of all time, and he immediately opened up another dimension of musical possibilities for the band.

But the late drum god was far from a one-trick pony; he also wrote the band’s lyrics, and as any Rush fan knows, the lyrics aren’t just saying how much you want to rock and roll.

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No, they’re about dining on honeydew and drinking the milk paradise.

Neil Peart was one guy who raised his band’s game on multiple fronts, and that’s why I’m calling this the greatest bad member replacement of all time.

Booking a flight can feel like a guessing game. You search once, spot a decent price, come back later and suddenly it is higher. Most people shrug and assume demand changed. Now, a new lawsuit against JetBlue is challenging that idea.

The proposed class action claims the airline tracked a customer’s behavior during the booking process for the purpose of setting or adjusting ticket prices. According to the complaint, that data was collected without clear consent and may have included browsing activity and other user characteristics. The lawsuit also alleges that customers were not informed if their data was being shared or sold to third parties.

JetBlue strongly disputes the allegation. The airline says fares depend on demand and seat availability, not personal browsing behavior. Still, the case taps into a growing concern that goes far beyond one airline.

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A new lawsuit against JetBlue raises questions about how airfare prices are set. (Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto)

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What the JetBlue lawsuit claims about pricing data

The lawsuit, filed by New York resident Andrew Phillips in federal court in New York, alleges that JetBlue monitored user activity on its website using tracking tools while he searched for flights. According to the complaint, that data was used to help adjust prices in real time.

It also claims that when a user searched for a flight, left the site and later returned to complete the booking, the fare increased. The filing suggests this may have been tied to tracking technology rather than normal pricing changes.

The complaint further alleges that this data was collected without clear disclosure and that users may not have been aware of how their information was being gathered or used.

“Consumers should not have to have their privacy rights violated to participate in the digital race for airline tickets,” the lawsuit alleges.

The airline disputes these claims. In a public statement, JetBlue said it does not use personal data or browsing history to set individual prices and that all customers have access to the same fares at the same time. 

CyberGuy reached out to JetBlue for additional comment, but did not hear back before our deadline.

The bigger issue: surveillance pricing in airlines

The lawsuit centers on a concept called surveillance pricing. That refers to companies using personal data to adjust prices for different people. Surveillance pricing extends beyond airlines. It has become a broader concern as more companies rely on AI and advanced analytics.

In theory, two people could search for the same flight at the same time and see different prices based on factors like location, device type or browsing history. Companies rarely confirm this practice outright, but consumer advocates have raised concerns for years.

Airlines have long used dynamic pricing, which changes fares based on demand. The key question here is whether personal data plays a role in that calculation.

How AI is changing airline pricing behind the scenes

Many carriers now rely on artificial intelligence to analyze booking patterns, predict demand shifts and adjust fares in real time. We recently reported on this shift, showing how AI is reshaping the way travelers book flights and how prices are set across the industry. These systems can process large amounts of data at once, including route demand, seasonal trends and competitor pricing.

While airlines say this improves efficiency, it can also make pricing feel less predictable to the average traveler. That is what makes the current lawsuit stand out. It raises the question of whether AI-driven pricing could go a step further by factoring in more detailed data about how people search and book, something airlines like JetBlue say they do not use for individual pricing.

Travelers often see prices change between searches, but the reasons are not always clear. (Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

JetBlue’s viral response and why it matters

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Part of the lawsuit points to a social media exchange that quickly drew attention. A customer posted about a $230 jump in ticket price after checking a flight the day before while trying to book travel for a funeral.

In response, JetBlue suggested clearing cookies or using an incognito window. The comment was later deleted. According to the lawsuit, that response appeared to acknowledge that browsing behavior could influence pricing.

JetBlue disputes that interpretation. The airline said the reply came from a customer service employee and was a mistake. It also stated that clearing cookies or using private browsing would not change the fares available for purchase.

Even so, the exchange struck a nerve. For many travelers, it reinforced a long-standing suspicion that repeated searches or personal data might affect what they pay, even as airlines deny using that information for pricing.

Why airline ticket prices change so fast

Before assuming the worst, it helps to understand how airline pricing works today. Airlines use complex systems that adjust fares constantly. Prices can change within minutes based on demand, available seats, route popularity and competitor pricing.

If a flight starts filling up, the price usually rises. That means a price jump after you return to a search does not automatically point to tracking. It could simply reflect someone else booking a seat or increased demand.

Still, the lawsuit raises a valid concern about transparency. Travelers rarely know what factors are driving the price they see.

What this means to you

JetBlue says it does not tailor prices based on your digital footprint. According to the airline, you are not paying more because you searched twice or used a specific device. Instead, fares shift based on broader factors like seat availability, timing and demand on a route.

That said, prices can still feel unpredictable. Comparing options across platforms remains one of the best ways to avoid overpaying. Acting quickly when you find a fare you like can also make a difference, especially on popular routes.

If you are concerned about tracking, simple steps like using private browsing or switching devices may help limit how much of your activity is visible during repeated searches.

Some travelers also use a VPN to mask their location. While airlines like JetBlue say pricing does not depend on personal data like IP address or browsing history, a VPN can still add a layer of privacy by reducing how much information is shared during the booking process.

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JetBlue denies using personal data or browsing history to set individual ticket prices. (Greg Lovett/Palm Beach Post)

Kurt’s key takeaways

If you have ever felt like flight prices change in ways that do not quite make sense, you are not alone. This lawsuit taps into a bigger question about how much companies know about us and how that information gets used. Airlines like JetBlue say personal data isn’t part of pricing. Still, the way prices change can feel confusing and unpredictable. For now, the best move is to compare prices, take your time and do not assume the first fare you see is the best one.

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Rumors of war again between Iran and America have started. This is because recently Iran’s Army Headquarters Chief Mohammad Jafar Asadi has given a statement. It says that America is not honest about any agreement or deal.

According to Fars News Agency, Assad has said about American officials that their statements raise very serious questions. Apart from this, he has said that America’s statements are being given according to the media. Their aim is only to stop the fall in oil prices. Due to this, we have to get out of the situation that has arisen regarding oil.

Iran’s army fully alert, will respond to every foolishness

Apart from this, he has warned that Iran’s army is fully alert. Tehran’s army is capable of handling any situation. He has clearly said that we and our army are fully prepared to respond to any new action and foolishness of America.

Trump rejected Iran’s proposal

This statement from Iran has come at a time when the US President rejected Tehran’s proposal on Friday. Trump said in his statement that the conditions being put forward by Iran are not acceptable. Apart from this, Trump has described Iran’s leadership as scattered and divided.

Trump has said in his statement that after the ceasefire with Iran, all types of conflicts have ended. Also the War Powers Act has been declared unconstitutional. Apart from this, Trump has warned that we will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons by any means. This is a huge threat to the world.

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