2:30 P.M. News 04/29/21

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries was forced to euthanize a black bear after it became a threat to the public in Port Allen. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (32) …I’m Brooke Thornigton”
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff deputies say a homeowner used a pair of scissors to fight back against an armed robber who got inside his home. Chief Jimmy Travis says Twenty-six-year-old Devin Mitchell of Hammond died from his injuries. Travis says the homeowner will not be charged…

Cut 11 (11) “…bodily harm”
Louisiana’s Legislative Black Caucus has asked for the removal of Chalmette Representative Ray Garofalo as House Education Chairman over a comment he made about slavery. While discussing his bill to ban “divisive concepts” Garofalo said there were some good components of slavery…

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Former LSU wide receiver Ja’marr Chase should hear his name called early in tonight’s NFL draft as he’s projected to be a top-10 pick. Chase’s high school head coach and Rummel athletic director Jay Roth thinks Chase might be the best receiver he’s coached.

Cut 8 (10) “..in the NFL.”