The Terrebonne DA says a grand jury has cleared a deputy who shot and killed a 14-year-old boy near Houma last September. They returned a ruling of “no true bill” which means there wasn’t evidence presented that indicated Deputy Preston Norman committed a crime in the death of Cameron Tillman. Carlos Lazarus is the First Assistant DA in Terrebonne…:
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Lazarus says the weapon the juvenile had was identical to a .45 caliber pistol which is what he showed the jury. The FBI is also investigating.

Duck Commander has decided they won’t sponsor this year’s Shreveport Independence Bowl. Mayor Oillie Tyler says they need to pass a hotel occupancy tax that would really help in landing a new sponsor which would be good for the entire region…:
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An 11-year-old boy has missed more than two weeks of school because his hair is too long according to Rapides Parish School Board policy. Ashton Bodiford’s hair falls past the middle of his back. Louisiana ACLU Executive Director Marjorie Esman, who is not involved in this case, says it’s time for courts to recognize that students should be able to have a greater range of appearances…:
CUT 6 (06) “with the student”
Esman says courts have ruled that schools are within their rights to have appearance policies like this.

Today is the last day for someone to claim a million dollar prize from a Powerball ticket that was sold in Minden. Louisiana Lottery officials are encouraging folks to check old tickets because you could be a millionaire.