After a huge win over Clemson Saturday night, LSU is moving on up. The Tigers have jumped up five notches to number four in the Coaches Poll, which was released earlier today, garnering one first place vote. Ohio State, Penn State and Georgia occupy the top three slots. The AP writers poll will be released at the top of the hour, and LSU, which like in the Coaches Poll opened at number nine, is expected to make a similar jump there as well.
A teen is shot and killed in Eunice over the holiday weekend. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef says a group of teens wearing masks and hoodies were seen walking around, with some carrying guns. A short time later, police got a call, saying that someone had been shot. The victim was identified as 18-year-old Frederick Stevens Jr.
It’s unclear what led up to the shooting. So far, no arrests have been made.
The Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund launches a statewide campaign inviting you to “Put The Phone Down.” Executive Director Ursula Anderson says adults can set a good example by not being on their cell phones around children.
Cut 4 (12) “…workplaces and communities.”
Anderson says excessive cell phone use has proven to have adverse effects on children, leading to increased anxiety, depression and behavioral problems. Furthermore, she says excessive cell phone use has been shown to have adverse effects on the mental health of adults as well.