The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office says a man is behind bars accused of beating his pregnant girlfriend so badly, she lost the baby. Captain Dawn Foret says they received a complaint from a concerned citizen that there were multiple instances of abuse involving 36-year-old Tyson Cheavis of Gibson and his 27-year-old girlfriend…:
CUT 3 (08) “pregnancy recently”
Cheavis was arrested and charged with second degree feticide and two counts of second degree battery.

Legislation that would let voters decide whether or not recreational marijuana should be legal in Louisiana gets a hearing today. LSU Public Policy Polling Research Director Mike Henderson says a survey here shows there’s been a decline in opposition to pot for adult use over the past couple of years…:
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The survey found support for legalization of marijuana for personal use is at 45 percent, lagging opposition at 52 percent.

The AARP of Louisiana wants to see more funding so that seniors can live at home instead of institutional care. Eric Gill has more…:
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We found out last night on NBC’s The Voice that Koryn Hawthorne of Abbeville is going to the semifinals which means tonight’s homecoming will be featured on next week’s episodes. Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza says they expect a huge crowd for the parade & concert downtown…:
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He says they encourage fans to bring signs.