12:30 PM Newscast April 16

Classes at Jennings High School had to be cancelled Monday after a bizarre break-in at the school, before classes began, police say 37-year-old Dillion Champagne stole two vehicles, followed a custodian in the school, and held two employees at gunpoint, fortunately, no one was hurt. Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes says After a 12-hour multi-law enforcement manhunt, Champagne was located thanks to a tip that he was seen on Highway 97 about a mile from the school.

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The House Commerce Committee approves legislation that eliminates the requirement to have a license to be a florist. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham says Louisiana is the only state that requires a florist to take a written exam to sell floral arrangements…

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LSU star player Angel Reese is heading to Chicago to play for the Sky. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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This week, the Louisiana Department of Transportation is observing National Work Zone Awareness Week. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallet as part of the effort to increase awareness, on Wednesday, April 17th, Louisiana DOTD is participating in Go Orange Day…

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