The governor’s office says the state’s unemployment rate is at its lowest percentage in recorded history. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The Bastrop Police Department says an anonymous call has led to a dog fighting ring. They said during the investigation at a residence, authorities discovered approximately 20 pit bulls chained in the back yard covered with numerous scars in various stages of healing. 39-year-old Justin Johnson was arrested on 20 Counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and warrants are issued for two others.

Kim Mulkey, Terry Bradshaw, Karl Malone and other notable Louisiana Tech alums will have their statues unveiled today outside Joe Aillet Stadium. Senior Associate Athletic Director Colton Primm…:
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The free event is open to the public and begins at 6 o’clock.

50 years ago today, legendary singer Jim Croce and five other people were killed in a plane crash after performing at Northwestern State in Natchitoches. Dan McDonald, who was a student reporter for the student newspaper, says there were details about the concert that stand out:
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An event was held at the university on Monday to commemorate Croce’s death.