A major drug bust in Ruston. Authorities announce the indictments of 14 people who they say took part in a plot to distribute methamphetamine. The acting U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, Alexander Van Hook, says while the drug trafficking took place mainly in Ruston, the methamphetamine came from out of state.

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Two of the three people charged with first-degree murder in the death of St. Tammany Parish Sergeant Grant Candies are now also charged with kidnapping. Investigators say 17-year-old Adrian Waughtal, who was the driver, and 17-year-old Mason Fischer were holding two girls in the car against their will during the pursuit. 17-year-old Michael Lanier is the third suspect, but Lieutenant Suzanne Carboni says he’s not being charged with kidnapping.

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AccuWeather is predicting an active 2025 Hurricane Season. Sean Richardson has more.

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Speaking of weather – bad weather forecast for this weekend is forcing changes to certain events. In Baton Rouge, the Kite Fest is being moved from Saturday to Sunday, and it will run from noon to four. And in New Orleans, the Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day parade, which was postponed earlier this month due to inclement weather, has now been cancelled.