A grand jury has declined to bring charges against Lafayette Police officers who fatally shot Trayford Pellerin, a 31-year-old black man, who died from gunshot wounds he received while trying to enter a Circle K store. Body camera video shows Pellerin holding what appeared to be a knife. Family Attorney Ronald Haley…
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A person would no longer face jail time if convicted of possessing 14 grams or less of marijuana as a result of a bill approved by the Louisiana House. Shreveport Representative Cedric Glover says the possession of a small amount of marijuana should no longer result in two things…
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The proposal heads to the Senate for more discussion.

A CDC advisory committee is expected to give emergency use authorization today for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15-years-old. Senator Bill Cassidy says most children do not suffer severe effects from COVID-19, but that’s not a reason to have your child immunized.
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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services announces another round of Pandemic EBT benefits will be available for children who did not go to school because classes were virtual and they normally receive free or reduced-price lunches. DCFS Assistant Secretary Shavanna Howard expects the first P-EBT cards will be mailed next month…
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Howard says no need to apply, schools will report to DCFS who is eligible.