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.
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.
Cut 8 (08) “…child safety seat.”
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.
Cut 5 (07) “…programs as well.”
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.