The Louisiana sports world is mourning the passing of legendary pro and college football analyst Mike Detillier of WWL Radio. Detillier was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer less than two weeks ago and had planned to tell listeners today, on what would have been his 66th birthday. Yesterday on “The Second Guess,” his co-host, former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert, talked about when he got his first indication that Detillier was experiencing health issues.

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Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts was released from jail yesterday. It comes as Roberts completed her 90-day jail sentence for having sex with a then-16-year-old boy at a house party. Roberts was fined five-thousand dollars and given two five-year suspended sentences.

As the start of construction of the Hyundai Steel plant in Ascension Parish draws nearer, the group Louisiana Progress is raising concerns about the plant. Angelle Bradford with Louisiana Progress says one big issue is the people living near the site – not only those choosing to stay in their homes who now have this steel mill close by, but also for those being forced to move.

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In honor of 9-8-8 Day, there will be a rally on the steps of the State Capitol to raise awareness about the Louisiana 9-8-8 helpline. Sherrard Crespo is a social worker for VIA LINK, one of the nonprofits that answers 9-8-8 calls in Louisiana.

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While 9-8-8 is a national number, local crisis workers answer the calls.