Two children are dead today and three people injured following a late night mobile home fire in Belle Chasse. State Fire Marshal spokesperson, Ashley Rodrigue says the family says smoke alarms were working in the home and it’s uncertain how the children became separated from the adults during the escape.
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The three adults injured in the fire remain hospitalized. The children, siblings, were identified as Jordan Beckham, 7, and Madison Branton, 9.
A famous LSU alumnus says the targeting penalty called on LSU linebacker Devin White is evidence there’s collusion between the Southeastern Conference and Alabama. White will be suspended for the first half of Alabama game. Professor James Carville says the botched targeting call on White benefits Alabama to the SEC’s delight and it’s unfair to LSU’s players
Outside counselors are helping Benton Elementary families discuss with children about the arrest of a teacher and coach, who have charged with rape and video voyeurism. Matt Doyle has more.
Authorities say a Fort Polk soldier was found transporting the dead body of his wife in the trunk of a vehicle. Two people have been arrested on multiple charges after Calcasieu Parish deputies conducted a traffic stop in Lake Charles after authorities received a tip of a woman driving around with a dead body in the trunk of a vehicle. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says deputies found the body when searching the car and arrested the driver, 24-year-old Sarah Parker as well as the soldier passenger.