A Kaplan man faces mandatory life in prison following his conviction in a murder-for-hire plot in Terrebonne Parish. Beaux Cormier (korm-ee-AY) was found guilty of multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in connection with the 2021 murder-for-hire deaths of his sister and her neighbor. Terrebonne Parish Assistant District Attorney Dennis Elfert says they decided not to seek the death penalty.

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Several gang members are under arrest and several more are still on the loose in connection with fights at Pecanland Mall and Hibbett Sports in Monroe. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan says it’s strong in their gang-culture to post videos to social media, and police have the technology to monitor those outlets.

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A new trial was granted in a sexual battery case in Calcasieu Parish after the verdict was thrown out after an incident involving a CPSO captain. Sean Richardson has more.

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Carnival parades are ramping up this weekend with Mardi Gras now just days away, and it looks like the weather is going to cooperate. Temperatures statewide will be in the low to mid-70s tomorrow and in the 60s on Sunday. There is, however, a chance for thunderstorms late in the day on Fat Tuesday.