Southern University holds a job fair today as it seeks workers for its new medical marijuana program. Brooke Thorington has the story…
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The Saints are winning without Drew Brees, but the future hall of famer tells WWL Radio he’ll practice this week to see if his surgically repaired hand can play in Sunday’s game against Arizona…
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The Saints are 5-0 with Teddy Bridgewater as their starter after beating Chicago 36-25 yesterday.

State and local officials broke ground today on the U-S Highway 165 South Lighting project. Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo says the additional lighting will improve the safety and aesthetics of a busy corridor that features several businesses, including hotels and restaurants. Governor John Bel Edwards was on hand for the groundbreaking…
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The 555-thousand dollar project calls for the installation of nearly 40 new street lighting poles on U-S Highway 165 South from Century Boulevard to Winnsboro Road.

State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened last night in Ferriday. Authorities say a Concordia Parish Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a vehicle pursuit and the deputy shot at the subject, 19-year-old Tyler Conner. Conner was transported to a Baton Rouge hospital for treatment and no deputies were injured.