In October, two young sisters were killed in a house fire in Shreveport – and now, two people, including their grandmother, have been arrested. 50-year-old Rita Montgomery and 45-year-old Alonza Cooksey are arrested in connection with the fire that killed eight-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese Jr. says Montgomery is facing a slew of charges.
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Blake Miguez ends his run for U.S. Senate and is instead running for U.S. House in the fifth district – the seat being vacated by Julia Letlow. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says after President Trump endorsed Letlow last month, Miguez saw the writing on the wall.
In its annual State of Tobacco Control report card, the American Lung Association gives Louisiana grades that would get it sent to its room with no dinner. Director of Advocacy Eric Weinzettle says for instance, the state needs to do a better job in getting the word out that low dose CT lung cancer screening tests are covered by insurance for those considered to be high-risk for lung cancer.
LDWF plans to complete the stocking of adult-size Rainbow Trout at 17 community ponds across the state this week. Fisheries Outreach Biologist Jonathan Porter says anglers are encouraged to keep their catch, as the trout are meant to be harvested before temperatures begin to rise.