A three-year-old girl is dead after being hit by a vehicle in a restaurant parking lot in Carencro. Investigators say Ka’Mya J’Nae Williams ran into the parking lot, and a driver ran her over while pulling forward to leave. They say alcohol was not a factor in the crash, and no charges are expected to be filed. Carencro Police Chief David Anderson says this incident has shaken the entire community to the core.
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The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is calling on parents who have children under the age of five to participate in their annual poll to find out about their child care arrangements. Heather Cope oversees research at LPIC and she says the input parents and guardians give is critical to understanding the needs of Louisiana families.
Just five days to go until Election Day, and we’re getting analysis on where the U.S. Senate race stands. Joe Gallinaro reports.
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We now know when the celebration of life for legendary LSU basketball coach Dale Brown will be held. It will be held on Wednesday, November 11th, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center – the same building where he coached the Tigers for 25 years, including two Final Four appearances. Brown passed away last Friday at the age of 90.