A brutal murder in Baton Rouge has one man behind bars today. Jim Shannon reports
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A 2 year old Shih tzu was found lying in a flower bed in St. Charles Parish suffering from chemical burns to his body. PETA spokesperson Kearney Whelan Robinson says they are offering a 5,000-dollar reward for information that leads to an arrest…
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A bill requiring the motto “In God We Trust” to be displayed in public schools passed the Senate Education Committee. The legislation by Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow mirrors efforts in several other southern states to have the motto displayed prominently in gathering spaces at public schools. Barrow says young people are suffering from a lack of proper values.
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The bill also says students should be instructed on what “In God Trust” means.

96-year-old Margie Jenkins of Amite will be inducted into the Louisiana Agricutlure Hall of Distinction tonight. Jenkins is recognized nationwide as one of the most knowledgeable experts on the cultivation of rare, unusual and native landscaping plants. Governor Edwards says it’s a long overdue honor for Ms Margie….
cut 8 (09) “…over the years”