Tragedy in Cameron Parish, as a young woman and her two small daughters drowned Sunday, while swimming in the Gulf. The victims’ names have not been released, but Cameron Sheriff Ron Johnson says rescuers managed to pull one of the kids – a 9 year-old boy – out of the water. Johnson says the water was rough Sunday and rocky conditions made swimming even more dangerous…:

CUT 13(12)      “…the help them.”

Johnson says, sadly, this kind of thing happens too often.

Now officially a candidate for governor, former LABI head Stephen Waguespack says he wants to make changes so more residents will choose to stay and thrive in Louisiana, versus outmigration…:

CUT 03(10)      “…why I’m running.”

49-year-old Waguespack also served as a top aide for former Governor Bobby Jindal. He says his knowledge of how government AND business work gives him an advantage.

A 24-year-old Marksville woman was arrested in Metairie after stealing a state trooper’s vehicle over the weekend. Louisiana State Police and Jefferson Parish deputies pursued and apprehended Bethany Holmes and charged her with a list of stuff. LSP’s Trooper Kate Stegall says the trooper was otherwise distracted…:

CUT 06(06)      “…parking lot.”

Holmes crashed into several vehicles during the chase, but no one was seriously hurt.

Fired by LSU just a year ago, Will Wade is now the new basketball coach at McNeese State. Wade takes over a program that went 11-and-23 this past season. The 23 losses were the most ever for a McNeese basketball team. Wade is predicting at least 23 wins next season…:

CUT 10(10)      “…ready to roll.”

McNeese State A.D. Heath Schroyer believes Wade is the best man to fix Cowboys basketball.