Police say a Houma mother and her live-in boyfriend are facing charges relative to first degree murder after a two-year-old child was found dead in a trash can. Maya Jones told detectives Ezekiel Harry was abducted, but her story eventually fell apart and Ezekiel’s body was found a block away from the police department. Jones and 37-year-old Jeremaine Robinson are in custody.

Baton Rouge police are investigating an apparent vandalism that took place at the pro-life facility called Women’s New Life Clinic. Several messages were spray painted on the facility, including abortion is a right and Jane’s Revenge. Louisiana Right to Life spokesperson Sarah Zagorski….
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Meanwhile a Baton Rouge judge has suspended the state’s trigger laws that ban abortion allowing clinics to re-open. A hearing on the issue is set for Monday.

A new report shows small business owners hold little hope for the economy – and their businesses – to improve anytime soon.
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The housing market is cooling off. Capital region real estate agent Kristin Courville says recent hikes in interest rates—coupled with high costs for gasoline and groceries– are giving many potential buyers cold feet…
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Courville says buyers can always refinance to a lower rate when the economy improves.