Third day of the Will Smith shooting trial is underway in a court room in Orleans Parish. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino was surprised to see that the first person to testify for the prosecution was former Saints running back Deuce McAllister…

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There was also emotional testimony from the widow of Will Smith, Racquel, who said strongly that her husband did nothing to provoke the shooting. Cardell Hayes defense team paints a different picture.

The Louisiana Republican Party has confirmed that President-elect Donald Trump will be in Baton Rouge on Friday to headline a rally to encourage people to get out to vote. Trump urging voters to cast their ballot for Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy for U.S. Senate. Many Republican elected officials will be present at the rally alongside the future President. The event starts at noon at the Baton Rouge Airport.

A report from the AAA foundation says you double the chances of getting into a wreck if you only get five to six hours of sleep. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says getting tired behind the wheel can also happen in the afternoon as it could, when driving during the overnight hours….

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Redman says nearly 21-percent of fatal crashes are the result of drowsy driving.

Louisiana broke a record for the number of adoptions in one year with 735 children adopted by 532 families. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says all of the children in the state’s care have a history of abuse or neglect. She says although it’s exciting so many kids found homes, many are still without a family.

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