2:30 LRN Newscast Jan 16

LSU’s spring semester began on a somber note as a student was killed in a traffic accident near the campus early Sunday morning. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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In Redding, California 32-year-old Andrew Williams and 32-year-old Chantel Knox both of Baton Rouge face several drug charges after police found more than 200 pounds of marijuana in their car last night. They also seized two handguns from the pair.

Among the bills filed for the upcoming legislative session in April is one requiring every public school classroom and even postsecondary institutions, to display the national motto “In God We Trust.” Haughton Representative Dodie Horton who wrote the bill says it does not require public funds to purchase the displays.

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The regular session begins April 10th.

 

A statue of LSU legend Seimone Augustus shooting a basketball was unveiled in front of a large crowd outside of the P-MAC Sunday The legend of Augustus grew before she arrived at LSU, after standout seasons at Capitol High School in Baton Rouge. Associate Head Coach Bob Starkey was on LSU’s staff when Augustus signed…

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Augustus is the first female athlete with a statue on LSU’s campus