1:30 PM Newscast
Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa is in the clear of bribery accusations that have been lingering over his administration for nearly two years. Matassa’s attorney, Lewis Uglesby says he has a theory behind why things escalated the way they did.
Animal activists are shocked as n Opelousas man will avoid jail time and will not be required to pay any fines after pleading guilty to Felony Cruelty to an Animal. Jermaine Doucet was accused of torturing an award winning race horse. The horse was found in June of 2017, in severe pain and malnourished. Vets on scene determined the horse needed to be put down immediately. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson called out St. Landry Judge Alonso Harris for what he says was dereliction.
The Department of Education has released an application that will allow public school teachers to enroll in college courses at the state’s expense. Department of Education spokesperson Sydni Dunn says any certified teacher in the state can apply for the program but that there is priority for particular applicants…
A Tulane geologist has been selected to join scientists from around the world who are traveling to Antarctica to research the history of glaciers at the bottom of the globe. Tulane Assistant professor Dr. Brent Goehring says this could give us a peek into potential sea rise levels in the future…