The first woman will be inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction as 96-year-old Margie Jenkins will receive that honor tonight in a ceremony hosted by the Louisiana Radio Network. Governor John Bel Edwards says the Jenkins Farm and Nursery in Amite has been a staple in Tangipahoa Parish since the 60’s….
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Sugarcane farmer Pete Lanaux from Edgard will be inducted posthumously.

Baton Rouge Police have charged a 49-year-old man with first-degree murder for allegedly beating to death his 76-year-old girlfriend. Sergeant L’ Jean Mckneely says Eric Augustus admitted to detectives he was told to kill his elderly friend after smoking mojo…
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Augustus is being held without a bond.

One New Orleans Democrat wants to make sure a lucky streak doesn’t get you tossed out of a casino. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Senate Education approved a bill that requires public schools to display “In God We Trust” and instruct students what the slogan means. Baton Rouge Democrat Regina Barrow says her measure was inspired by a meeting with the governor, where they discussed how to best prepare children for the adult world…
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