An arrest in a triple murder in Monroe.
Cut 23 (05) “…more to come.”
Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan announces the arrest of 24-year-old Travis Payton in connection with the deaths of 27-year-old Jamal Bosley, 25-year-old Jaborris Simpson and a two-year-old girl. Chief Zordan says this was not Payton’s first offense.
Cut 24 (03) “…and three convictions.”
Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis says Payton had only served three years of a 15-year sentence for his most recent conviction.
Cut 25 (05) “…be behind bars.”
Governor Landry says disabled people, children and the elderly who rely on SNAP will continue to receive their benefits, despite the federal government shutdown. But Landry says that won’t extent to everyone who receives SNAP benefits.
Governor Landry says LSU athletic director Scott Woodward will not hire the Tigers next head football coach. Andre Champagne has the story.
Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”
Could Brian Kelly’s successor be his predecessor? On ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike yesterday, Ed Orgeron said if LSU called, he’d be in Baton Rouge in an instant.