Endangered whooping cranes have successfully hatched five new chicks in southwest Louisiana. Connor Ferrill has the story.
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After a month on the lamb, a 20 year old Preston Cason of Ville Platte is now in the clink, charged with theft and arson. Cason had several outstanding warrants from various parishes, but it was the July 15th theft of a pickup truck, and subsequent torching of the vehicle that put him on the radar of the State Fire Marshal. Spokesperson for the agency, Ashley Rodrigue says Cason made time during his run to let law enforcement know his intentions of not being located.
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The Iraqi government has agreed to purchase 15,000 tons of American rice in a deal that should relieve some pressure on Louisiana rice growers who are feeling the burn from an escalating trade war with China, and other nations. The Bayou State is one of the top US rice producers at about 1.35 million tons. North Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham says it’s a good step for a massive industry.
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The woman accusing LSU Junior Wide Receiver Drake Davis of months of abuse is changing her statement to authorities. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says t
Davis is suspended indefinitely from the team as a result of his arrest last week. Moore says the victim has not recanted her statement, just things have changed and he says the investigation pushes forwards.
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