A New Orleans police officer is dead following a shooting early this morning.  Reports indicate the officer was 29-year-old Marcus McNeil died after he was transported from the scene in the eastern side of the city.  NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison says four officers were patrolling the area. They are still investigating what exactly happened…

(CUT 3) (:12) “a result.”

The suspect is in custody at University hospital to be treated for gunshot wounds he received in the incident.

The Humane Society of Louisiana is offering a $1,200 reward for information about the person who hung a cat alongside a Baton Rouge building. Animal Control retrieved the cat after witnesses made the report, and vets later determined that the animal was alive prior to its asphyxiation. Anyone with information on this disturbing incident is urged to contact authorities.

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The Monroe children’s television star known as Mr. Wonder will have his day in court in February. Frank John Selas the Third, is facing child molestation charges from allegations that stem from a Rapides Parish camping trip in 1979. Selas’ Attorney Mike Small says his client remains in good spirits despite being in jail for nearly two years…

CUT 11 (08) “allowing visitation.”

A pretrial conference is set for December 18.

Tomorrow is Election Day and Secretary of State Tom Scheduler says the Public Service Commissioner electon is a big one in the southern portion of the state.  He hopes for more than a 15-percent turnout…

(CUT 6) (11) “next cycle”.