Deputies in Terrebonne Parish arrest two men in connection with the murder of a woman nearly a decade ago. On December 1st, 2015, 56-year-old Pamela Johnson was shot to death. This week, her husband, 70-year-old Charles Johnson, was arrested, along with 43-year-old Shannon Robinson. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet (SOIN-yay) says it was only recently when detectives got their big break.

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The lack of proper restraint may have been the difference between life and death for one Covington girl. State Police say eight-year-old Jewel Leger was riding in a Toyota Camry that veered off Highway 40 in St. Tammany Parish yesterday morning. Trooper Mark Gremillion says the driver was restrained and suffered moderate injuries, but Jewel was not as fortunate.

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LSU starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has a torso injury, but he’ll play on Saturday night against Southeastern Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Some tense moments near the State Capitol today as someone wanting to talk to agents at the attorney general’s office was reported to be carrying a firearm. Security protocols were initiated at the Livingston Building as a precaution. Agents found the man near the Capitol, he was very cooperative, and he was interviewed by the A-G’s office. As for the reported firearm, it was legally inside his vehicle.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly says Garrett Nussmeier will play Saturday night against Southeastern Louisiana despite a torso injury. It’s an injury Nussmeier suffered during preseason camp, and Kelly says Nuss is feeling better after being slowed down in practice for the past couple of weeks.

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Southeastern will have to face a struggling LSU offense that’s looking to bounce back this weekend after scoring only one offensive touchdown against Florida. Head coach Frank Scelfo says that his defense will be challenged when it faces quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.

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Tulane travels to Oxford this weekend to face number 13 ranked Ole Miss. The Green Wave will have to prepare for two quarterbacks as the Rebels played both senior Trinidad Chambliss and sophomore Austin Simmons against Arkansas. Simmons only played one drive due to an ankle sprain, but is expected to play this week. Head coach Jon Sumrall says that Simmons possesses rare talent.

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Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin had high praise for Sumrall during the SEC teleconference and Kiffin said that he expects Sumrall to land an elite SEC coaching job this offseason.

The SEC announced that Florida running backs coach Jabbar Juluke has been suspended for three games for his involvement in a pregame altercation before Florida’s 20-10 loss to LSU. Cameras captured Juluke slapping LSU redshirt freshman safety Joel Rogers. Juluke was LSU’s running backs coach in 2016 and started his coaching career at Edna Karr High School.

There has been speculation for weeks that GOP Congresswoman Julia Letlow could run for U-S Senate and challenge Republican incumbent Bill Cassidy. But during an interview with Brian Haldane on Talk 107-3 in Baton Rouge, Letlow says she’ll seek re-election next year as a U-S Representative…

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The 44-year-old Letlow has represented Louisiana’s 5th Congressional district since 2021. Cassidy is already facing three well-known Republican challengers in an April primary, John Fleming, Blake Miguez and Eric Skrmetta.

Two south Louisiana men have been arrested for the murder of 56-year-old Pamela Johnson, who was found shot to death in her Terrebonne Parish home in 2015. District Attorney Joseph Waitz says Pamela’s husband, 70-year-old Charles Johnson and 56-year-old Shannon Robinson have been charged in her murder. Waitz says Johnson hired Robinson to kill her…

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Authorities say new evidence surfac3ed linking Johnson Charles Johnson and Robinson to the murder.

An eight-year-old Covington girl is killed in a crash, and State Police say the lack of proper restraint may have made the difference between life and death. Trooper Marc Gremillion (GREM-ee-ahn) says it happened as a car was going along Louisiana Highway 40 in St. Tammany Parish just before 8:30 yesterday morning.

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Jewell Leger was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was properly restrained and suffered moderate injuries. As far as any potential charges, Gremillion says that’s still under investigation.

Southeastern Louisiana University reports enrollment is up almost eight-percent from last year to 15-thousand-500. President Dr. William Wainwright says one reason for the strong enrollment number is the school’s commitment to offer degree programs that will be of good use to students here in Louisiana.

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It took nearly a decade, but detectives in Terrebonne Parish have arrested two men in connection with the murder of a woman. On December 1st, 2015, deputies found 56-year-old Pamela Johnson shot to death. This week, deputies arrested her husband, 70-year-old Charles Johnson, and 43-year-old Shannon Robinson. District Attorney Joseph Waitz says the Johnsons were going through a divorce at the time. 

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An eight-year-old Covington girl is killed in a crash, and State Police say the lack of proper restraint may have made the difference between life and death. Jewel Leger was riding unrestrained in the front seat of a Toyota Camry that veered off Highway 40 and hit a tree. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Trooper Mark Gremillion says the front seat of a vehicle is no place for a child.

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Southeastern Louisiana University’s enrollment tops 15-thousand-500 – its strongest enrollment in 13 years. University President Dr. William Wainwright says it’s a testament to the school’s commitment to offer degree programs that will be of good use to students here in Louisiana. He says the university will continue to keep a close eye on the industries in Louisiana where the need for talent is greatest.

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Southeastern’s football team travels 48 miles west Saturday, mostly along I-12, to take on LSU in a game that’s not expected to be close. LSU coach Brian Kelly says Garrett Nussmeier will play despite a torso injury. It’s an injury Nussmeier suffered during preseason camp, and Kelly says Nuss is feeling better.

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There’s one Republican who will NOT be challenging Bill Cassidy next year. There’s been speculation that Congresswoman Julia Letlow could add her name to the primary ballot. But during an interview with Brian Haldane on Talk 107-3 in Baton Rouge, Letlow says she’s happy where she is, and she’ll be seeking re-election to her current seat in the House.

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The lack of proper restraint may have been the difference between life and death for one Covington girl. State Police say eight-year-old Jewel Leger was riding in a Toyota Camry that, for an unknown reason, veered off Highway 40 in St. Tammany Parish yesterday morning. Trooper Mark Gremillion says the driver was restrained and suffered moderate injuries, but Jewel was not as fortunate.

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Southeastern Louisiana University is the latest school to report strong enrollment numbers. It boosted its enrollment from last year by almost eight-percent to more than 15-thousand-500. President Dr. William Wainwright says one reason for the strong enrollment number is the school’s commitment to offer degree programs that will be of good use to students here in Louisiana.

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Southeastern’s football team, meanwhile, travels 48 miles west, mostly along I-12, to take on LSU Saturday in a game that’s not expected to be close. LSU coach Brian Kelly says Garrett Nussmeier will play despite a torso injury. It’s an injury Nussmeier suffered during preseason camp, and Kelly says Nuss is feeling better.

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An eight-year-old Covington girl is killed in a crash, and State Police say the lack of proper restraint may have made the difference between life and death. Trooper Marc Gremillion (GREM-ee-ahn) says it happened as a car was going along Louisiana Highway 40 in St. Tammany Parish just before 8:30 yesterday morning.

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Jewell Leger was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was properly restrained and suffered moderate injuries. As far as any potential charges, Gremillion says that’s still under investigation.

Southeastern Louisiana University sees its strongest enrollment in 13 years. Southeastern’s enrollment now stands at more than 15-thousand. University President Dr. William Wainwright says that’s nearly an eight-percent increase over last year.

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The Washington Post is reporting that the White House is planning to deploy up to a thousand National Guard troops to various cities throughout Louisiana. Governor Landry supports the idea.

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Democratic Congressman Troy Carter, who represents New Orleans, doesn’t see it that way. He says sending in the National Guard is counterproductive.

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The Washington Post is reporting the White House has plans to send as many as one-thousand National Guard troops to various cities in Louisiana. Reaction to the possibility is mixed. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy has appointed a Baton Rouge physician to a vaccine panel that recommends vaccination policies to the C-D-C. Doctor Evelyn Griffin has expressed concerns about the Covid vaccine and questioned the need for inoculations for children.

The newly created Office of Louisiana Highway Construction is working to repair 62 bridges in rural areas across the state that are in poor condition. The legislature used 100-million dollars from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to pay for the bridge replacement program. These are relatively small bridges, no more than 150-feet long, but director of the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction Archie Chaisson says they are in poor condition, and have weight limits or closed to all traffic, which means detours…

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Chaisson says the plan is to repair these 62 bridges by the end of 2026.

Enrollment at LSU-Alexandria is just under 77-hundred students as enrollment has more than doubled since 2019. Vice chancellor for enrollment and student engagement, Abbey Bain on what’s attracting students to their campus…

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The White House may be planning to deploy up to a thousand National Guard troops to various cities throughout Louisiana. This, according to a recent report in the Washington Post. Congressman Troy Carter, whose district includes New Orleans, says Governor Landry and the Louisiana State Police have already implemented an alternative that has proven to lower crime in New Orleans by establishing Troop NOLA.

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Landry was asked for his reaction during an economic development news conference. He said reducing crime with the help of the National Guard will ultimately help attract business.

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New Orleans and Baton Rouge have been mentioned as cities where the White House may send National Guard troops.

A new Louisiana transportation agency is working on repairing dozens of rural bridges by the end of 2026. Jeff Palermo has more.

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A fifth person has died from Vibrio vulnificus. Vibrio are bacteria that naturally live in coastal waters and are found in higher numbers in the warmer months of May through October. It can cause illness when an open wound is exposed to coastal waters or when someone eats raw or undercooked seafood, particularly oysters.