Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory files a constitutional amendment that would let voters decide if life begins at conception. Guillory’s proposed change to the constitution would give unborn children the same legal rights that all other people enjoy…

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He says this constitutional amendment would not make aboritions illegal in Louisiana.

The Louisiana SPCA is encouraging folks to celebrate Easter responsibly and think before you buy live bunnies and chicks as pets. Spokeswoman Destinie Hammond says hundreds of rabbits are turned in to local shelters or released into the wild shortly after Easter…

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Hammond says when it comes to Easter bunnies, they encourage you to go chocolate.

The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Avoyelles Parish Correctional Center officer in connection with the escape of a female inmate last week. Sheriff’s office spokesman Robert Martin says 47-year-old Michelle George reported that Felicia Daigle escaped while being transported from Assumption to Avoyelles parish. He says their investigation found that George actually stopped the vehicle in Paintcourville…

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Martin says George then met a third party at a gas station and came up with the story that Daigle escaped. George is charged with assisting escape, obstruction of justice, and malfeasance in office.

Higher education leaders are rallying behind a bill that attempts to keep the cost of the TOPS scholarship program from escalating out of control….
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The New Orleans Police Department says they’ve arrested a suspect in the killing of a Dominos pizza delivery driver. They say 24-year-old Michael Portis is believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Michael Price who was a married father of three. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu…:
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There was a $15,000 reward being offered in the case and cops say it was multiple tips to Crimestoppers which help lead detectives to Portis.

A former Elton High School teacher and basketball coach has pleaded guilty to having inappropriate sexual relationships with students. 35-year-old Justin Fruge (froo-JHAY’) pleaded guilty to one count of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney Michael Cassidy says Fruge faces up to ten years in prison…:
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Sentencing is scheduled for July 20.

Governor Bobby Jindal is sending a couple of his staffers to Iowa to possibly begin working on a presidential campaign. La-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Jindal is considered a longshot to get the republican nomination, but a run at the White House could set himself up for something else…
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The governor is expected to announce after the legislative session his intentions.

Governor Bobby Jindal takes another step toward a potential presidential run by sending two members of his staff to Iowa…
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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Donaldsonville shooting this morning , where a 9 year-old boy was shot while sleeping in his bed. Major Kevin Hanna says the house on St. Patrick Street was hit multiple times. The little boy has been released from the hospital, but they still don’t know who did this and why. If you have information, contact Crimestoppers.
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A 35 year-old former Elton High School teacher and basketball coach has pleaded guilty to having inappropriate sexual relationships with students. Justin Fruge (froo-JHAY’) was to face numerous charges of sexual misconduct, but a plea bargain deal supported by the parents of the victims will allow everyone to move forward and heal more quickly…
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That’s Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney Michael Cassidy.

New Orleans Police have made an arrest in the killing of a Dominos Pizza delivery driver, who was a married father of three. 24-year-old Michael Portis is believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Michael Price. Darlene Cusanza, president and CEO of Crimestoppers GNO says the $15,000 reward helped the case…
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Portis will likely face first-degree murder charges.

It’s another presidential campaign step, as Governor Bobby Jindal sends two members of his staff to Iowa, to work for the governor’s new political organization called the America Future Project. LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says this shows how serious Jindal is about running for president…
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The prison population in Louisiana is going down for the first time in years. Secretary of Corrections Jimmy LeBlanc told the House Appropriations Committee that from 2006-2009 the state added about 1200 new prisoners a year, and at the pace, there would have been about 44,000 inmates at the end of 2014 instead of closing the year with about 38,000…:
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As it is now, it’s a huge financial gain for the state.
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A former Elton High School teacher and basketball coach has pleaded guilty to having inappropriate sexual relationships with students. 35-year-old Justin Fruge (froo-JHAY’) will lose his teaching certificate and have to register as a sex offender. Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney Michael Cassidy says Fruge should have a felony on his record and not be allowed to teach again…
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Sentencing is July 20th.

Following some Crimstoppers tips, a man in New Orleans is expected to face first-degree murder charges following shooting death of a Domino’s Pizza delivery driver. Twenty-four year old Michael Portis allegedly shot 36 year-old Michael Price, who is a married father of 3 kids. Robert Redesco is the regional vice president for local Domino’s franchisee RPM Pizza LLC, who says they’re out to make things safe…
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Governor Bobby Jindal is moving closer towards a run for the White House, as he sends two staff members up to Iowa. The polling numbers show Jindal in the single digits, and LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says no eventual president has polled below 15-percent at this stage and been successful with the exception of Bill Clinton…
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Even though Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate in the nation, the prison population is actually going down for the first time in years. Secretary of Corrections Jimmy LeBlanc told the House Appropriations Committee the drop of almost 3 thousand inmates in 2012 indicates what they are doing to keep people from coming back to prison AFTER they leave is working…:
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New Orleans Police say they’ve arrested a suspect in the killing of a Dominos pizza delivery driver…
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In Donaldsonville, a nine year-old has been reportedly shot while sleeping in his bed this morning. Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Department says multiple rounds were fired into the house on St. Patrick Street, but the injuries to little boy do not appear to be life threatening. He’s in the hospital, and shooter is still at large. If you have information, call Crimestoppers at 225-344-STOP.

The New Orleans Police Department says they’ve arrested a suspect in the killing of a Dominos pizza delivery driver. They say 24-year-old Michael Portis is believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Michael Price who was a married father of three. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says the community is sending a strong message…:
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There was a $15,000 reward being offered in the case and cops say it was multiple tips to Crimestoppers which help lead detectives to Portis.

There are less people in prison in Louisiana and the number is dropping for the first time in years. Secretary of Corrections Jimmy LeBlanc says since 2012, Louisiana has seen a drop of almost 3000 inmates. He credits changes in sentencing laws and strong re-entry programs…:
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Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate in the nation.

Governor Bobby JIndal is sending two members of his staff to Iowa — a key presidential primary state. LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says despite the seemingly steep uphill battle in front of him, Jindal appears to be moving forward with his campaign plans. He says presidential candidates often run for the office with other aspirations in mind…:
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Taylor Teepell and Matt Parker will move to the Hawkeye State where they’ll work for the Jindal’s new political organization called the America Future Project.

Despite speculation the Saints might be looking to trade him, the team announced today they have extended Jahri Evans’ contract by one year, and also signed free agent cornerback Kyle Wilson to a one year deal. Evans’ contract extension will likely free up some needed salary cap space for the Saints.