4:30 PM Newscast

Former star LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy is dead at the age of 24 and for those who know him personally, today is a difficult day. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A Casino employee and a patron have been arrested, and both have been charged with one count each of Theft between $5,000 and $25,000.  The Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division says 49-year-old Margaret Lake allegedly helped 23-year-old Ahmond Junius place several late wagers while she was working as a Roulette Dealer at Caesars in New Orleans. The case remains active. The two are accused of stealing more than $10,000.

The deadline to file your federal taxes is midnight tomorrow night. If you’re among those waiting until the last minute to get your taxes done, CPA Jerry Schreiber with the accounting firm Schreiber and Schreiber says, get organized.

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David Griffin is out as the New Orleans Pelicans’ executive director of basketball operations. Griffin’s firing comes one day after the Pels wrapped up an injury-riddled 21-and-61 season. Jake Madison, the host of the Locked On Pelicans podcast, says his firing is a clear message from Pelicans’ ownership.

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