Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Donovan Jackson says Patricia Stephens of Prairieville died Wednesday night due to injuries from a gunshot wound at the hands of her husband Marvin, who confessed to the shooting.

Cut 4 (08) “…Parish jail.”

The shooting reportedly happened that afternoon, shortly after their part-time sitter left their residence. Stephens has been released from the Ascension Parish Jail on an $85,000 bond and is under examination by doctors to see if the 83-year old suffers from dementia.

—

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a death row inmate challenging the constitutionality of Louisiana’s execution methods; a win for Attorney General Jeff Landry. In 2018, Landry drafted proposed legislation that would expand the methods of execution and confidentiality protections for those who supply the means of execution. He says he’s willing to discuss these proposals again with state lawmakers so the carrying out of death sentences can resume.

Cut 8 (09) “…deserve justice.”

—

LSU’s Kim Mulkey collected her third Associated Press Coach of the Year honor on Thursday, after leading the Tigers to a 26-6 record, second place in the SEC, and earning LSU’s first NCAA tournament win in eight years. The spotlight has followed Mulkey throughout her career. That happens when you’ve got three national championships and 658 wins. But, she made sure to share her shining moment with the people who helped make it possible.

Cut 11 (11) “…without players.”

—

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a massive tornado tore through Madison Parish on Wednesday, causing tremendous damage in Tallulah along the way. NWS meteorologist Alan Campbell says the danger may not be over, with another system moving into the area next week, and advises every one to continue to monitor the situation throughout the weekend.

Cut 14 (11) “…some severe weather.”

—