Baton Rouge Police say the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson was caused by repeated punches to his chest while he was pledging Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Chief Thomas Morse says Caleb McCray who turned himself in is charged with criminal hazing and manslaughter. More arrests are expected. Southern University President Dennis Shields says the Baton Rouge campus chapter of Omega Psi Phi is ordered to cease all activities, and other fraternities on campus are also affected.
Cut 7 (10) “…the academic year.”
Crawfish harvesters are working diligently to prevent thieves from making off with their hauls. Paul Zaunbrecher, a crawfish farmer in Acadia Parish, says the best way to stop crawfish theft is not to leave their sacks unattended.
Cut 9 (09) “…they’re put down.”
A Doyline couple was arrested for aggravated animal cruelty after authorities say they abandoned 12 dogs on a rural road. Sheriff Jason Parker says Alan and Kimberly Crowley were arrested at their mobile home, where authorities found approximately 60 more dogs living in inhumane conditions.
The abandoned dogs were captured and taken to a veterinarian before being placed with a rescue group.
LSU football has hired a familiar name to be their new defensive line coach. Former All-American defensive tackle for the Tigers Kyle Williams will replace Bo Davis, who left last week to be a part of the new coaching staff with the Saints. Williams college teammate, Marlon Favorite, is excited about the hire…
Cut 12 (07) “…Kyle Williams..easy.”
LSU begins spring football on Saturday.