Today, prosecutors will make their case in a Baton Rouge courtroom that the Louisiana Pardon Board can not hold clemency hearings for 20 death row inmates seeking a reduced sentence of life in prison. Brooke Thorington has more…
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Five major candidates for governor will participate tonight in a televised debate on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. The frontrunner, Republican Jeff Landry will not participate. Landry will attend a “meet and greet” in Lake Charles to raise campaign money.
The active burn ban order re-issued on August 25th which prohibits all private burning is being modified. The new modified order will allow parishes to opt out of the statewide burn ban. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says even if your parish decides to opt out of the burn ban continue to keep safety first. And for those parishes that remain under the state burn ban…
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The new modified order goes into effect Friday at 5 pm.
An all-female officiating crew will make history tonight at the Glen Oaks at Parkview Baptist football game. Baton Rouge Area Football Officials Association Assignment Secretary Louis Metevia says it’s something he’s always wanted to do in Louisiana and tonight’s the night.
Kick-off at Parkview Baptist is at 7 p.m.