The Department of Children and Family Services says they’ve collected over $2 million dollars in casino winnings from deadbeat parents. Deputy Assistant Secretary Lisa Andry says each collection made, whether large or small, is proof that the Casino Intercept Program an essential tool for collecting what is owed to Louisiana’s children…:
CUT 8 (06) “very long time”
She says the 2 million was taken from 1,526 non-custodial parents who owed back child support.

Sad story out of Natchitoches Central High. One of the two students who got into an altercation on campus Monday died yesterday morning from injuries sustained. The victim is Johnquaries (john-kware-e-us) Smith and the suspect is 16-years-old. Natchitoches Police Captain Brad Walker…:
CUT 14 (07) “of course, was not”
Now it’s a homicide and the 16-year-old will be charge with manslaughter.

The American Heart Association has released a statement saying the use of electronic cigarettes may help some people quit smoking. Eric Gill reports…:
CUT 1 (32) “reporting”

A Marrerro woman has been arrested on charges related to child trafficking for sexual purposes, and other serious sex crimes. Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell says the woman is 38 year-old Candice Caulfield, and with all of the charges against her, she faces a combined total of more than 200 years in prison.