Senator Bill Cassidy is downplaying the growing controversy over a group chat plotting military action against Yemen. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Board of Regents has approved a proposal to move the University of New Orleans from the University of Louisiana system to the LSU system. UNO is struggling with finances and its enrollment has declined. The state Legislature must approve the move.

The Landry administration has announced a 39-million-dollar investment in the Renaissance Juvenile Facility in Alexandria. The money will increase the number of beds from 12 to more than 50. State Senator Heather Cloud says by expanding the number of beds, more juvenile offenders from central Louisiana can be rehabilitated in Alexandria…

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Monroe Police has arrested a sixth person for their role in a gang shooting at Hibbett Sports at Pecanland mall last month. 27-year-old Christopher Winfield of Monroe was the latest suspect arrested. Police Chief Victor Zordan says anyone with information is urged to contact Monroe P-D or Crimestoppers…

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Two people were shot and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.