Jury selection begins today in Marksville in the trial for one of the two former city-marshalls accused in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis. Derrick Stafford is facing a charge of second-degree murder in Mardis’ death, and the attempted murder of the child’s father. The other man accused, 25-year-old Norris Greenhouse Jr., is scheduled to go on trial June 12th.

Gambling addiction has become a growing problem in Louisiana as it affects an estimated 180-thousand people statewide. Executive Director of the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling Janet Miller says gambling addictions in Louisiana were at about the 2-3% mark in 2008…:
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This is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and Miller encourages anyone affected to call the Problem Gambler’s Helpline at 1-877-770-STOP.

Community leaders around the state are teaming up with Keep Louisiana Beautiful for the fight against litter. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says high ranking officials are taking part in Leaders against Litter…:
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The litter-a-thon comes ahead of the Great American Cleanup, which takes place April 22.

The Lake Charles founded Waitr app is expanding thanks to a $10 million investment from an investor group led by Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. President and CEO of food delivery platform, Chris Meaux:
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