2:30 PM Newscast

In his hometown of Thibodaux, there is morning as Kyren Lacy is remembered. Authorities in the Houston area say Lacy took his own life on Saturday night during a police chase. He became an All-SEC performer at LSU and Lacy’s former high school football coach at Thibodaux High, Chris Dugas (Doo-gah) says Lacy played football and basketball and helped Thibodaux win a state championship in boys basketball in 2019…

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A Casino employee and patron have been arrested and both have been charged with one count each of Theft between $5,000 and $25,000.  Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division says 49-year-old Margaret Lake allegedly helped 23-year-old Ahmond Junius place several late wagers while she was working as a Roulette Dealer at Caesars in New Orleans. The case remains active. The two are accused of stealing more than $10,000.

The tax deadline is approaching fast, and here is some tips for those who haven’t filed their returns yet.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Violence interrupted weekend festivals. Two people were shot Saturday at the Strawberry Festival in Ponchatoula and Four people were shot last night near the closing of French Quarter Fest in New Orleans. NOPD Captain Samuel Palumbo says there was plenty of law enforcement in the area…

Cut 4 (12) “…chooses to do this” 

Victims in both shooting were transported to hospitals and fortunately, all are expected to be okay.