24-year-old Zachary Brooks of Slidell has been arrested in connection with the drowning death of his four-year-old son Timothy Brooks. Police responded to a call on March 5th from the father, who found the boy non-responsive in his pool. Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal says when officers arrived, they found a house in disarray.
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Zachary Brooks been charged with negligent homicide and second-degree cruelty to a juvenile.

Legislation has been filed to be discussed in the ongoing session to prohibit smoking in bars and casinos statewide. Smoke Free Louisiana Campaign spokesperson Raegan Carter says this legislation will improve the well-being of all…
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The House Governmenal Affairs Committee has voted for legislation designed to make it easier to recall an elected official. Under Covington Representative Paul Hollis’ bill, the percentage of needed signatures in larger cities and parishes would drop from 33-percent to 20-percent, medium sized communities to 25-percent and towns with less than 25-thousand voters would remain at 33-percent. Hollis says his measure also requires the recall organizer to state a reason for the petition…
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The measure received unanimous support in committee and heads to the House floor for more discussion.