Governor Jeff Landry announces his father, Al Landry, has passed away. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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St. Martinville Police arrest two men in connection with the death of 16-year-old Iris Davis. Authorities have charged 43-year-old Desmond Flugence and 33-year-old Darren Francis with carnal knowledge of juvenile. The two men lived on the same street and more charges could be forthcoming. Davis’s body was found dead in a field near her home last week.
Today is the last day you can possess or sell kratom as the herbal supplement will be illegal to have in Louisiana starting tomorrow. West Monroe Senator Jay Morris says gas stations and convenience stores can no longer have kratom on their shelves…
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Some use kratom to treat pain, anxiety or drug dependence and argue it has beneficial qualities. But Morris says many people can become addicted to kratom, which can cause psychosis at high doses and that could lead to suicide.
Another new law going into effect tomorrow is that window tinting can now be done a little darker. Marksville Republican Representative Daryl Deshotel says of all the bills he got passed in this session, this one was the most popular.