A St. Tammany Parish deputy was shot in the back early this morning, and Brooke Thorington reports the suspect is just 13 years old…:

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Sportsmen rejoice!! A bill that would legally allow “noodling” in Louisiana has reached final passage at the capitol and is on its way to the Governor’s desk. If you DON’T know, “noodling” is the art of catching a catfish with your bare hands; often by sticking your hand in its mouth.

Multiple bills aimed at reducing criminal penalties for marijuana possession have advanced to the full Senate. One would allow expungement of a marijuana convictions sooner. Another lessens penalties for possessing paraphernalia. Shonda Broome, a medical professional who had her career negatively impacted by a positive test for marijuana during pre-employment screening, spoke on behalf of HB 774. She says that one result has followed her from job to job and that the stigma impacts more than just those with criminal convictions…:

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They all move to the full Senate for what could be final passage.

A Baton Rouge man is in jail for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old girl and recording it on his cellphone. 51-year-old Ronald Thibodeaux is behind bars. No bail has been set.