CenturyLink in Monroe has announced plans for company wide layoffs. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A woman from Church Point is fighting to keep her pet spider monkey after he was seized by the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries under a law that bans residents from owning exotic animals. Justine Quinn says they own the animal legally and had him before the law passed. She is presenting her case in court today, according to KATC.

The ACLU of Louisiana says they are getting reports about students being punished for sitting during the Pledge of Allegiance. Executive Director Marjorie Esman says they sent a letter to the superintendents of all Louisiana public school districts reminding them about the First Amendment:
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She hopes this won’t be an issue moving forward.

LSU coach Les Miles confirmed today that quarterback Danny Etling will take the first snaps in the Mississippi State game tomorrow in Tiger stadium. The Mad Hatter added in a video posted to the school’s website that he has the right to change his mind. Etling came in for a struggling Brandon Harris last weekend and lead LSU to three straight touchdown drives.