LSU System President F. King Alexander has suspended Greek events on campus after an 18-year-old student died from a possible hazing incident. Alexander says Max Gruver of Roswell, Georgia’s life was cut short and it didn’t need to happen….
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Gruver was pronounced dead at a local hospital and authorities believe alcohol led to his death.

Governor Edwards has been meeting with business leaders discussing the looming fiscal cliff, the loss of one-billion dollars in temporary taxes. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry says the governor should ask executives how the state can help their business grow, instead of what taxes they can afford…
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A spokesperson for the governor says Edwards is trying to come up with a bipartisan plan that doesn’t raise new revenue.

State Police have arrested an Alexandria Police officer for allegedly having sex with at least one woman while on-duty and distributing illegal drugs. Forty-two-year-old Kenneth Thomas of Deville was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center.

Several Louisiana high school football teams are participating in “Touchdowns Against Cancer” which will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The campaign lets fans pledge a donation for every touchdown scored over the next three weeks. Ascension Episcopal in Lafayette is participating, head coach Matthew Desormeaux hopes more schools participate next year….
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