A man wanted for a killing in Ruston last night was arrested in Texas following a police chase that started on I-20 near Bossier City. Dylan Castaneda with Ruston Police says 31-year-old Virgil Mack of Dubach fatally shot 35-year-old Ontario Spivey of Ruston at the USA Travel Plaza convenience store. Castaneda says they were able to identify Mack thanks to the help of a local police officer…
Cut 10 (10) “…guy identified.”
COVID cases are on the rise in Louisiana. Dr. Joseph Bocchini (buh-KEEN-ee), a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Willis-Knighton in Shreveport, says so far, this year’s spike isn’t as severe as those in years past, but time will ultimately tell.
This weekend is the annual 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday in Louisiana. Byron Henderson with the Louisiana Department of Revenue says between now and Sunday, firearms, ammunition, certain types of knives and hunting apparel are tax-free. Other items, though, are ineligible for the tax break.
Cut 4 (09) “…such as airboats.”
LSU and Louisiana Tech will play each other for the 21st time on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. Coach Brian Kelly has great respect for the Bulldogs and their head coach Sonny Cumbie…
LSU is expected to win big, as the third ranked Tigers are favored by 37.5 points.