It’s believed 83-year-old Marvin Stephens of Prairieville who confessed to shooting and killing his 75-year-old wife Wednesday may have dementia. The shooting reportedly happened shortly after the couple’s part-time sitter left their residence. Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Donovan Jackson says the motive for the shooting is still unknown and it is a tragic situation for all involved.

Cut 5 (10) “…for them.”

Stephens has been released from the Ascension Parish Jail on an $85,000 bond.

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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a death row inmate challenging the constitutionality of Louisiana’s execution methods; a win for Attorney General Jeff Landry. In 2018, Landry drafted proposed legislation that would expand the methods of execution and confidentiality protections. He says he’s willing to discuss these proposals again with state lawmakers so the carrying out of death sentences can resume.

Cut 8 (09) “…deserve justice.”

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LSU’s Kim Mulkey collected her third Associated Press Coach of the Year honor on Thursday, after leading the Tigers to a 26-6 record, second place in the SEC, and earning LSU’s first NCAA tournament win in eight years. Mulkey said the award means a little extra because of where she earned it, back in her native Louisiana. Mulkey grew up in Tickfaw before starring at Louisiana Tech in the early 80s.

Cut 10 (12)  “…do something positive.”

Mulkey trails only UConn’s Geno Auriemma and Notre Dame’s Muffet McGraw for the most Coach of the Year awards all time. McGraw’s four is certainly within reach, but it’ll take some work to match Auriemma’s record of nine.

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The National Weather Service has confirmed that a massive tornado tore through Madison Parish on Wednesday. Moving at 115 miles per hour and at an estimated 300 feet wide, NWS meteorologist Alan Campbell says the south side of Tallulah took most of the damage.

Cut 12 (12) “…shingle loss.”