The state Health Department confirms that COVID cases are declining in Louisiana, but so too are cases of flu! More from Brooke Thorington…:
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State Police report a man stole an ambulance from St. James Parish early this morning and led troopers on a high speed chase all the way to Baton Rouge, where he crashed the vehicle into two LSP patrol units. The suspect was injured and taken to the hospital. Once stable he’ll be taken to jail.
Mobile sports betting went live at 8 this morning. Fans can use one of several apps to bet on … well almost any event. PlayUSA.com network spokesman Eric Ramsay says Louisiana could be uniquely positioned to be a major player in the mobile betting market…:
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The state will get about 10-percent of profits from the betting apps.
Juveniles who commit violent crimes in Louisiana’s 15th Judicial District can now be charged and tried as adults. D.A. Don Landry says the increase in violence committed by juveniles since July 2020 is staggering…:
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Landry says he’s telling his prosecutors to go after violent juveniles with all they have, in hopes of deterring others from going down that road.