2:30 PM Newscast Mar 13

Early voting on four constitutional amendments begins Saturday. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says a vote for Amendment 3 would remove from the state constitution the current list of felonies for which juveniles under the age of 17 could be tried as adults and allow the legislature to decide which crimes qualify.

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A public memorial service will be held for Southern University student and Human Jukebox member Caleb Wilson tomorrow. The celebration of life will take place at five tomorrow evening at the university’s Mini Dome, immediately following a five-hour viewing and visitation. Wilson was killed last month in what police say was a hazing ritual as he was pledging to the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Three suspects are facing charges. Wilson’s funeral will be Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in his hometown of Kenner.

LSU fans can see a former coach of their men’s basketball team lead his new team in the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Defensive end Chase Young will be wearing black and gold next season. The Saints have signed Young to a three-year 51-million-dollar contract. He says the contract means a lot to him and he expressed his gratitude to General Manager Mickey Loomis for believing in him.

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Young was selected second overall in the 2020 NFL Draft and played three seasons for the franchise now known as the Washington Commanders before joining the Saints last year on a one-year deal.