A Baton Rouge man is charged with murder, after stabbing a woman to death while it was sent out live on Facebook. Brooke Thorington reports on the arrest of Earl Johnson, Jr…:
CUT 01 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”
Now that a federal judge has struck down a federal mask mandate, travelers are urged to check with their airport and/or airline to see what their individual policy may be for COVID safety. Many air carriers have made masks voluntary, but there are still some airports requiring them. If you’re flying soon, you may want to check out where you’ll be expected to have a mask handy.
A Bastrop man is under arrest for allegedly setting two arson fires in Morehouse Parish. An abandoned funeral home and an unoccupied nearby house were both torched within an hour of each other on April 3rd. State Fire Marshal’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says 28-year-old Jamie Wall has been charged with aggravated arson for one fire, simple arson for the other and with criminal trespass. Rodrigue credits the Morehouse Sheriff’s Office and Bastrop firefighters, and the public for helping with a speedy arrest…:
CUT 14(11) “…without even asking.”
Legislation to expand the state’s medical marijuana program moves past a House committee. The bill moves oversight to the Department of Health and away from Ag & Forestry. Bill sponsor Tanner McGee of Houma says many were critical the Ag Department was hindering distribution intentionally…:
CUT 06(100 “…program overall”
The bill moves to the House floor for debate.