Some redemption today for the parents of Max Gruver as they testified in front of a House committee looking to put more teeth in the state’s hazing law. Jim Shannon has more from the capitol.
Meanwhile, LSU has banned Phi Delta Theta through 2032. Six students who were arrested for hazing Gruver last September in the Phi Delta Theta house were still currently enrolled at LSU as of last month. Three were indicted in the death of Gruver and a fourth, Matthew Naquin is accused of negligent homicide, which is punishable up to five years in jail.
It’s Kick Butts Day, an event in which youth from across America team together in calling on officials to help bring up a tobacco free generation. Spokesman Carlos Vela says tobacco companies are using E-Cigarettes or electronic cigarettes to promote youth smoking…
12 percent of youth smoke in Louisiana.
A site has been selected for the residents of Isle de Jean Charles to relocate. The tiny island is sinking which makes it a risk of being crushed by a major hurricane. HUD has awarded the community a 48.3 million dollar resettlement package. Louisiana Office of Community Development Executive Director Pat Forbes says it’s been a slow motion disaster.