A Breaux Bridge Catholic priest has been arrested on child porn charges after investigators allegedly found 500 images of child pornography on a computer that he uses. Trooper Brooks David says 50-year-old Felix David Broussard could spend a long time in jail, if convicted…
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The Diocese of Lafayette says Broussard was placed on administrative leave.

The ALS Association says the millions of dollars raised during the 2014 “Ice Bucket Challenge” helped scientists identify a gene that contributes to the disease. Kelly Viator, director of the Louisiana chapter of the ALS Association, says it shows small donations can make a big difference…
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Now that this gene has been connected to ALS, researchers can develop targeted therapy to treat it.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand says one of his deputies is lucky to be alive after fatally shooting a burglary suspect. Halen Doughty has more…
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Natchitoches Police say no charges will be filed at this time regarding the shooting death of a 15-year-old. The teenager was shot several times in a parking lot on Sunday afternoon. Police say he was in possession of an AK-47 style weapon at the time of the shooting and the shooter, a 21-year-old man, told authorities he fired his weapon when he was approached by the 15 year-old who is now dead. The District Attorney’s office is reviewing the case.