Lafayette’s recently fired police chief called in on the mayor’s weekly radio show asking for an explanation that’s yet to be given for his termination. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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Amid some talk that Shreveport Mardi Gras krewes might move their parades to Bossier City next year, the Mayor of Bossier has come forward with official word on that, and the word is “no”.  Mayor Tommy Chandler says taking on the parades is “not in the best interest of the citizens of Bossier City.”

Authorities are searching for 19-year-old Jatavious Carroll of Delhi as he’s the suspect in the fatal shooting that occurred on Grambling State’s campus early Wednesday morning. State Police Master Trooper Michael Reichardt says Carroll also known as “Rabbit” shot two teenagers at an unsanctioned party…:

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The man fatally shot has been identified as 19-year-old Demarius Murphy of Rayville.

At last word, StubHub’s Adam Budelli says there were thousands of tickets still available for tomorrow morning’s kickoff for the LSU-Florida game in Tiger Stadium….:

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The 11 a.m. kickoff and the Tigers’ three-and-three record appear to be a good part of the reason. Experts predict a Tigers loss to the Gators could mean the end of the road for Coach Ed Orgeron at LSU.