District Attorneys across the state have a serious problem with some of the Governor’s proposals to reduce Louisiana’s incarceration rate. That’s according to East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore who says what began as a reform for nonviolent offenders has creeped into letting violent offenders serve less time. He doesn’t believe DA’s are over prosecuting, but that other things are leading to an increased crime rate…:
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The task force that put the recommendations together says the ideas would put Louisiana where it needs to be in terms of prison population.

Forecasters are urging residents in Louisiana to be ready for the possibility of severe weather as a cold front approaches the area. Storms moving in tonight could bring downpours, damaging winds and even an isolated tornado. Most of the action is expected to clear out by Saturday afternoon and Sunday will be dry and warm.

The 32nd annual World Championship Crawish Etoufee Cook-Off takes place Sunday in Eunice. Teams will compete to see who can make the best smothered crawfish in amateur, professional and club categories. Francine Hughes, Director of the Eunice Chamber of Commerce, says a huge festival takes place surrounding the contest…:
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A cook-off dance will begin the celebrations tomorrow night.

Big Mike’s in Denham Springs was rescued following the August floods by Spike TVs Bar Rescue, and the episode highlighting the popular Livingston Parish watering hold airs Sunday. Big Mike O’Neal says the entire ordeal was surreal…:
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Big Mike’s episode of “Bar Rescue” airs Sunday night at 9 on Spike.