Two people are dead and crews are clearing up debris, after a severe weather system moved across Louisiana. Major Ginny Higgins with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office says a mother and her 3-year-old daughter were killed when a tornado overturned their mobile home. She says her son left the home just moments before the tragedy.

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The victims are identified as 38-year-old Francine Gotch and her daughter Neveah Alexander.

LaSalle parish sustained extensive damage as the system moved from Rapides to Catahoula parish. Sheriff Scott Franklin says volunteers and parish officials are working to clear roadways and restore power.

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A suspected tornado caused much of the wreckage.

LSU is working to secure a contractor to cover the costs of growing the state’s medical marijuana. Parks Senator Fred Mills says they’re working to make sure the pharmaceutical grade product is consistently delivered, because they can’t get this wrong.

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The first medical marijuana crop could be ready by the end of the year. A measure in the Governor’s proposed criminal justice package for the regular session seeks to improve police training. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says his bill requires all officers to complete 400 hours of POST training, with an additional 20 hours annually.

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James is optimistic this training can build trust between law enforcement and the public.