Winn Parish District Attorney Chris Nevils has dropped the manslaughter charge against Andrew Camp who is accused of fatally shooting his father Chad Camp in 2023. Sean Richardson has more.
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A bill that supporters said would lower prescription drug prices caused quite a stir during the final couple days of the legislative session. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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A state judge has dismissed a manslaughter charge against Andrew Camp who was accused of fatally shooting his 51-year-old father Chad Camp at their home in 2023. Andrew Camp was 17-years-old at the time of the shooting. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says Winn Parish District Attorney Chris Nevils cited the ethical obligation not to prosecute cases lacking evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.…
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Borghardt says charges remain against Jessica Shea, arrested for obstruction of justice and contributing to juvenile delinquency. Shea allegedly gave Andrew alcohol that night, with toxicology reports showing he was nearly unconscious from intoxication.
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Borghardt says it’s a very complicated case involving child endangerment by Shea, but charges against Andrew have been dropped.
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a cease-and-desist letter to CVS over text messages the drug-store chain company sent to customers about House Bill 358, which would ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in the state. Murrill says people didn’t sign up for this…
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CVS Health, a major PBM, warned in the texts that the bill could force over 100 CVS locations in Louisiana to close, potentially increasing medication costs and causing job losses. Murrill accused CVS of sending unsolicited, politically motivated messages using sensitive personal data, calling the texts deceptive and inaccurate.
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Murrill argued the company violated Louisiana law by misusing customer information for lobbying. The House passed HB 358 on Wednesday, sparking controversy.
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LSU fans are gearing up for Saturday night’s big matchup between LSU and Arkansas in the opening round of the College World Series. The winner will have an excellent shot at making the championship series. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says LSU beating Arkansas and getting to the championship series…
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ESPN college baseball analyst Kyle Peterson says LSU is one of the favorites because they have two of the best starting pitches in the C-W-S and they have quality relievers coming out of the bullpen…
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LSU has scored 61 runs in six NCAA Tournament games. Shortstop Stevan Milam has driven in 11 runs over the last four games and Horne says Milam needs to keep swinging a hot bat…
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LSU-Arkansas game starts at 6 PM.
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The 2025 legislative session ended with drama over a pharmacy benefits managers bill and Governor Landry threatening a special session. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says PBMs are the middlemen who manage pharmacy benefits…
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The bill prohibits companies from owning both pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacies. It died in the Senate after it was approved by the House on Wednesday. Landry says the legislation will lower prescription drugs and plans to call a special session so the bill can be approved this year. Pinsonat doesn’t see a special session happening…
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Despite a social media push from Governor Landry and President Trump, Senate President Cameron Henry says the Senate didn’t feel the need to act on the pharmacy benefits manager bill, because it would not take effect until 2027. Landry is talking about a special session this year, but Pinsonat says lawmakers are ready for a break from the state capitol…
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