6:30 am Newscast

A tragic loss for Southern University as a member of the Human Jukebox died early yesterday morning, after a fraternity related event off campus.  We’re told 20 year old Caleb Wilson, became unresponsive at a local park and was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Southern has issued an order halting all membership intake activities for campus organizations until further notice.

LSU is mourning the loss of freshman pole-vaulter Dillon Ridenhauer,  who was killed in a traffic accident Wednesday night.  The 18 year old was killed when her car was hit by a motorcycle.  The driver of the bike 23 year old Bohdi Linton, also died in that crash.

A Lake Charles man’s sexual battery conviction was thrown out, the judge declaring a new trial after an incident during jury deliberations involving a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s captain.  But Sheriff Stitch Guillory tells us…

Cut 10 (10) “…uphold the conviction.”

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A man is convicted in a murder-for-hire in Terrebonne Parish. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 3 (37) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

A suspect in turned himself in to Monroe Police in connection with gang-related fights at Pecanland Mall and Hibbett Sports. 24-year-old Rayshawn Hollins was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center, charged with rioting. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan says it was due to a shoe release.

Cut 7 (11) “…fist fights.”