The LHSAA has reached a tentative agreement with referees that will prevent a work stoppage this fall. Louisiana High School Officials Association President Paul LaRosa says they knew what was a stake…
CUT 3 (09) “the meeting”
Details will be released later.

Lake Charles Police now have two officers on administrative leave after a burglary suspect shot and injured himself inside a squad car. Lt. Kevin Kirkum says 18-year-old Stacy Lamb of Lake Charles was arrested after a burglary attempt at a local business, and apparently found the gun in an equipment bag in the back seat….
CUT 13 (08) Q: “as we speak”
The officers’ names were not released
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Some very high numbers are signed up for the free quit smoking program being offered by the Smoking Cessation Trust. CEO Mike Rogers says almost 35,000 residents have signed up, much that resulting from the cigarette tax increase. To be eligible, you must be a Louisiana resident who began smoking before September 1, 1988…
Cut 8 (04) Q: “prime targets”
For more information, log on to smoke-free-LA-dot-org.

Baton Rouge Police is investigating an apparent murder/suicide which left three people dead and one injured. Corporal L’Jean McKneely says they believe 20-year-old Marquiles Whaley his girlfriend, her mother, and her boyfriend, with only the mother-36 year-old Romander Jones being the lone survivor…
CUT 11 (08) Q: “as we can”
Besides Whaley, the other victims are 18 year-old Makayla Jones and 38 year-old Shawyn Lollis.