The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that three people have been arrested in connection with the overdose death of 26-year-old Lance Gordon. Lt. Clay Higgins says Gordon became extremely ill after allegedly being injected with a drug cocktail prepared by 29-year-old Jessica Stelly. He says then, instead of calling 9-1-1, Stelly called a couple of associates…:
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He says Stelly faces charges of second degree murder and obstruction of justice. The other two are charged with negligent homicide and obstruction.

A former Thibodaux High School teacher has been sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor counts of prohibited sexual contact between an educator and a student. 25-year-old Celeste Bergeron of Thibodaux was accused of having sex with a student who was 17-years-old at the time. She will not be required to register as a sex offender since she pleaded guilty to misdemeanors.

The full Senate has approved a measure that would require public school systems to promote the online homework assistance service which is offered through state and local libraries. The bill is by Napoleonville Senator Troy Brown who says parents have been having a hard time helping out with homework because the new standards have made it so challenging. He says many people don’t know there is help available…:
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The website is HomeworkLA.org. The bill now moves to the House for consideration.

The Saints had two picks in last night’s first round. With the number 13 pick, the Black & Gold selected offensive lineman Andrus Peat from Stanford. Peat was an A.P. second team All-American selection last season, as well as an Outland Trophy finalist. The Saints also picked up inside line backer Stephone Anthony from Clemson. Anthony was a first team All-ACC selection last year.

A legal analyst says former LSU football player La’el Collins is making the right decision in not rushing to speak to cops about a murder of a pregnant woman. Eric Gill reports…:
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The situation raised enough concern among teams that Collins was not selected in last night’s first round of the NFL Draft.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s office issued a release indicating they’ve fired a deputy who was arrested yesterday afternoon. Shreveport Police is handling the case of now former Deputy Larry Harrell of Haughton who is charged with solicitation of prostitution.

The Senate Education committee approves a bill that would prohibit the suspension or expulsion of a student between Kindergarten and third grade, unless the child posed a threat to the safety of the school. But Debra Schum, Executive Director of the Louisiana Association of Principals, says they can’t allow a single student to disrupt the education of others…:
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Senator Sharon Weston Broome, the bill’s author, says kids so young should not be pulled out of class and miss out on education. The legislation heads to the full Senate.

In response to the LSU higher ed cut protest rally yesterday at the Capitol, Senate finance Committee Chairman Jack Donahue says they are working towards a solution…:
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Students say they are very concerned about the future of LSU.

The Senate Education committee approves a bill to prohibit the suspension or expulsion of a student between Kindergarten and third grade, unless the child posed a threat to the safety of the school. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Saints picked up two players in last night’s first round of the NFL Draft. First, the Black & Gold selected offensive lineman Andrus Peat from Stanford. Peat was an A.P. second team All-American selection as well as an Outland Trophy finalist. They then picked up inside line backer Stephone Anthony from Clemson. Anthony was a first team All-ACC selection last year.

Hundreds of LSU students showed up on the steps of the state capitol yesterday to speak up about the proposed reduction in higher education funding. An 80-percent cut to higher education is possible because of a one-point-six billion dollar budget shortfall. Geaux-Vote President Valencia Richardson asks how can lawmakers gut the state’s colleges and universities…

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Students carried signs that said “No Funds No Future” and “Jindal cuts like a knife.”

A Ouachita Parish Grand Jury has handed down an indictment of first degree murder to Robert Nelson in the killing of West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman’s 85-year-old sister, Shirley Cagle. Assistant DA Neal Johnson says 1st degree isn’t something you see often in Ouachita Parish…

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Monroe Police say Nelson confessed to the murder of Cagle who was found in her burning home — but exact cause of death has not been released.

About five-hundred LSU students marched onto the steps of the state capitol urging lawmakers not to make significant cuts to higher education. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A former Thibodaux High School teacher has been sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor counts of prohibited sexual contact between an educator and a student. 25-year-old Celeste Bergeron of Thibodaux was accused of having sex with a student who was 17-years-old at the time. She will not be required to register as a sex offender since she pleaded guilty to misdemeanors.

Legal analyst Tim Meche says former LSU football player La’el Collins is making the right choice in not rushing to speak to police about the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Brittney Mills. Baton Rouge Police say Collins, who is not considered a suspect, will be interviewed sometime after the NFL Draft. Meche says the public should let the facts of the case surface before jumping to any conclusions…

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Police have yet to identify a suspect in this case.

Robert Nelson, the man accused of killing West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffmann’s 85-year-old sister, has been indicted on one count of first degree murder. Police believe Nelson was robbing the home of Shirley Cagle in a desperate attempt to support his drug habit, when the murder took place. Assistant DA Neal Johnson says the indictment for 1st degree murder carries the possibility of the death penalty…:

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Representative Hoffman released a statement regarding the tragic death saying his sister is in a wonderful place now.

Legal analyst Tim Meche says former LSU football player La’el Collins is making the right decision in not hurrying to speak to police about the murder of 29-year-old Brittney Mills. Authorities say Collins is not considered a suspect in this case but think he may have useful information since the two had a previous relationship. Meche says if Collins does not voluntarily speak to police, it’s his Constitutional right…

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The situation raised enough concern that Collins was not selected last night in the NFL Draft.

Hundreds of LSU students rallied on the steps of the state capitol yesterday to speak against the proposed reduction in higher education funding. Student Justin Dicharia made the point that Jindal wasn’t even in Baton Rouge to hear from the students…

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After the rally, some of the students went inside the capitol to talk with lawmakers.

The Senate Education committee approves legislation that would prevent the suspension or expulsion of a student between Kindergarten and third grade, unless the child posed a threat to the safety of the school. Author, Baton Rouge Senator Sharon Weston Broome, says when you send a child that young home, they aren’t getting an opportunity to learn. Louisiana School Boards Association Executive Director Scott Richard says they understand the concern, but don’t want to put such a restriction on principals…

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The measure will now be debated on the Senate floor.

The man accused of killing West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffmann’s 85-year-old sister has been indicted on one count of first degree murder. A Ouachita Parish Grand Jury returned the indictment against Robert Nelson on the homicide of Shirley Cagle. Assistant DA Neal Johnson…

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Monroe Police say Nelson confessed to the murder of Cagle who was found in her burning home — but exact cause of death has not been released.

The Senate Education committee approves a bill that would prohibit the suspension or expulsion of a student between Kindergarten and third grade, unless the child posed a threat to the safety of the school. The author of the measure, Baton Rouge Senator Sharon Weston Broome, says children who are taken out of school so young don’t get to live up to their potential…

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The legislation now heads to the Senate Floor.

A legal analyst says former LSU football player La’el Collins is making the right decision in not rushing to speak to cops about a murder of a pregnant woman. In fact, Tim Meche says he’d be surprised if Collins ever talks to police…

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Baton Rouge Police want to interview Collins about the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Brittney Mills.

With LSU facing big budget cuts that officials say could cripple the university, hundreds of students showed up on the steps of the state capitol yesterday to speak up about the proposed reduction in higher education funding. LSU Student Government Association President Andrew Mahtook says the student body is very concerned about the school’s future…

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About five-hundred students showed up for the rally, carrying signs that said “No Funds No Future” and “Jindal cuts like a knife.” An 80-percent cut in higher education funding is possible because of a one-point-six billion dollar budget shortfall.