330PM LRN News

Two of the students involved in the alleged hazing death of Max Gruver have pleaded no contest, and a third has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in a move that narrows the scope of the trial. 20-year-old Matthew Naquin still faces negligent homicide charges. Legal analyst Tim Meche says the development is a blow to Naquin’s defense, but could be used by a skillful defense lawyer.

Cut 6 (11) “…my client.”

There are many negative effects that come from the lack of the recommended amount of sleep, which is seven to eight hours nightly.  A recent study by Mattress Clarity indicates one out of five workers in Louisiana are sleeping for only five hours or less each night.  LSU Health New Orleans Associate Professor Dr. Benjamin Springgate says things that happen on the job can be part of the issue.

Cut 11 (11) “…stress can carry over.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says their enforcement agents issued 39 citations to 29 subjects over the Labor Day weekend for alleged dove baiting. L-D-W-F spokesperson Adam Einck says dove baiting is illegal for a reason

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Citations were issued to hunters in Franklin, Rapides, St. Helena, West Feliciana, Avoyelles and Evangeline Parishes.

LSU fans can expect a new layer of security when attending games at Tiger Stadium as select gates will now be equipped with metal detectors.  LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette says  upon completion of a bag inspection, fans will then go through the additional screening.

Cut 4 (10) “…watches or anything.”

Bonnette says this is a pilot program leading up to an SEC mandate that all events have metal detectors by 2020.