An East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy, who saved a car crash victim’s life last month, will be Senator Bill Cassidy’s guest at this year’s State of the Union speech. Will Bankston, an EBRSO Detective, was off duty and driving through Baton Rouge, when he saw the crash, stopped and pulled a male victim from under water and rendered first aid to get him breathing again. He says not long after he heard from the senator’s office..:
CUT 07(11) “…have imagined honestly”
Bankston flew to DC today and will be at the Capitol Tuesday night for the President’s address.
LSU–Alexandria announces record enrollment for the spring semester. Director of Admissions Joshua Perrodin says they have 3992 students enrolled this semester, which is the biggest spring class in LSUA history. He says it’s a great place to get a four-year degree or for a students to begin their college careers…:
CUT 13(07) “…other opportunities.”
Three suspected overdose deaths in a 24-hour period in St. Tammany Parish have authorities concerned. Brooke Thorington has more…:
CUT 01(34) “…Thorington.”
The city of Monroe announced the route and street closures for the annual Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade this Saturday night. Louisville Avenue, plus Walnut Street, Washington and North 3rd will be closed for the parade to take place. Janus has paraded in the Twin Cities since 1984.