35-year-old Earl Johnson, Jr. of Baton Rouge is charged with first-degree murder for the stabbing death of 34-year-old Janice David that was broadcast on Facebook Live. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser’s home in Plaquemines Parish was burglarized and set on fire. Nungesser told WWL-TV in New Orleans that burglars took a bunch of sports memorabilia. He says he’s in the process of moving.

The House Health and Welfare Committee approves legislation that would transfer regulatory authority from the state department of agriculture to the Louisiana Department of Health. Houma Representative Tanner Magee’s bill also allows medical marijuana licensed pharmacy owners to open multiple locations…
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The bill heads to the House floor for more discussion.

After 18 years and 17 games, the final Wally Pontiff Jr. Classic will be played tonight at LSU’s Alex Box Stadium. The All-SEC third baseman passed away in 2002 at the age of 21. Pontiff’s father, Wally Sr., says the games may be ending, but the mission continues.
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The Tigers and Cajuns will meet tonight with proceeds benefiting the Wally Pontiff Junior foundation.