State lawmakers begin a two-and-a-half-week session today that will address crime. Emotional debate is expected on legislation that will give the state more options to carry out a death sentence, such as the electric chair and nitrogen gas. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says different groups have differing opinions…
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Another major topic is how to handle 17-year-olds who commit crimes. Legislation approved in 2017 resulted in many 17-year-old offenders going through the juvenile justice system instead of being charged as adults, but Vernon Parish Republican Mike Reese says 17-year-olds have caused problems at the state’s juvenile justice facilities…
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The session begins at 1 PM and must conclude on March 6th.

The first of three Antiques Roadshow episodes filmed in Louisiana last spring airs tonight on LPB. You’ll see an array of family heirlooms and even sports memorabilia…
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The West Monroe Police Department is investigating a shooting at Lazarre Park on Sunday. Two people were critically injured. Authorities say the investigation is in the early stages and there is no suspect information at this time.