Natchitoches Central High Principal Bill Gordy says it was a random act of violence that led to the death of 18-year-old Johnquaries Smith. Smith died yesterday from the head injury he sustained during a fight with another student at school. He said two students had no interaction prior to their altercation…:
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Sixteen year-old Timothy Ray Robinson will tried as an adult on the charge of manslaughter.

The investigation continues in the police car suicide of a New Iberia man, who was handcuffed in the back seat. Victor White III shot himself in the chest. U-L Lafayette Anthropology Professor Marand Kles says he could have been under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs…
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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office and State Police are not releasing too many details at this time.

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Following second arrest of the star of the “Sons of Guns” show, the Discovery Channel, has decided to pull the plug on the series. In this latest charge, Will Hayden is accused of repeatedly raping an 11 year old for almost a year and a half. Hayden’s bond is set for $250 thousand dollars.

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says they have some serious problems with a swamp tour operation out of Hammond. Michelle Southern reports.

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