Blue Bell Ice Cream announces every single one of their products is being recalled. Stores are pulling everything from the shelves today because of the threat of listeria bacteria. State Epidemiologist Dr. Raoult Ratard says if you have any Blue Bell ice cream in your fridge, throw it away and do not eat it. He says the people most at risk of getting an infection caused by listeria are those with low immune systems…:
CUT 13 (05) “very wrong”
The Blue Bell recall includes all of its ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and other frozen treats.

The reward for information leading to the arrest of the people responsible for cutting the head off a goat with a machete and filming it is now $14,000. Louisiana SPCA spokesman Destinie Hammond says if your tip leads to the arrest of those involved, the money will be paid and you’ll be kept anonymous…:
CUT 11 (06) “or Crimestoppers”
Hammond says they got the video from a New Orleans University police officer, but they aren’t sure where the incident actually took place.

Week number two of the legislative session is underway and so far lawmakers haven’t been able to address the budget deficit. Jeremy Alford, publisher of la-politics-dot-com, says what makes the $1.6 billion dollar shortfall challenging is Governor Bobby Jindal’s revenue neutrality policy which they have to follow…:
CUT 7 (11) “in savings”
Alford says, with eight weeks left in the legislative session, no one really knows what to expect.

The Union Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Downsville woman and her nephew after a fight at a family gathering. Authorities say 24-year-old Johnny Franks, Jr. accused his uncle of disrespecting him by asking him to leave a hamburger for another guest and threw several objects at him. When officers arrived, 68-year-old Gloria Cashion fought with and drove her car toward them. Franks is charged with aggravated battery. Cashion is charged with attempted assault on the deputies and resisting arrest.