Juveniles tried and convicted as adults must be given a shot at parole, the US Supreme Court ruled today on a case out of Baton Rouge….:
CUT 1 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Although the state faces a $750 million dollar budget deficit, state employees in four departments are getting raises that former Governor Bobby Jindal okayed just before leaving office. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says these pay hikes really add up…:
CUT 12 (05) “pay raises”

A young West Monroe family is clinging to life after sustaining critical injuries from a house fire, according to the State Fire Marshal’s office. The victims are a 26-year-old man, his 24 year old pregnant wife, and their 5 year old and 7 month old children. Deputy Chief Brant Thompson says they believe faulty wiring in the attic sparked the blaze and the family couldn’t get out…:
CUT 10 (07) “bedroom unit”
The investigation into the fire is ongoing.

Bossier Police have identified 34-year-old Technical Sergeant Zechariah Casagranda as the Barksdale Air Force Base airman who was killed over the weekend following an argument at a night club. Police spokesman Mark Natale says they believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the fight which led to the victim’s stabbing…:
CUT 4 (07) “a homicide”
21-year-old Benjamin William Shaw of Killeen, Texas has been arrested in connection with Casagranda’s death.