The Pegasus Equine Guardian Association is raising concerns about Fort Polk’s efforts to re-home more than 700 horses that roam on the Army grounds. PEGA President Amy Hanchey says there is plenty of room for the horses on the 600-thousand acres surrounding Ft. Polk…:
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Athey says removing the horses is for the safety of the soldiers and the horses, the integrity of the JRTC, and the prevention of damage to equipment.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for the ex-husband of a woman who was found shot and killed outside a home in Hammond. They say the murder was reported by a witness who says they saw the suspect, Jerry Williams, leaving the scene in a red Mustang. 50-year-old Linda Williams had a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Jerry Williams is wanted for second degree murder. Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact Crimestoppers.

LSU is offering a new scholarship for Louisiana residents who are the children of graduates of the state’s Flagship University. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The state fire marshal’s office is investigating a fatal Vermilion Parish blaze that claimed the lives of two children and one adult. They say crews arrived to the Kaplan home early Sunday morning, and located the bodies of a three year old, a 1 year old and a 22-year-old. Three of six occupants were able to escape. Investigators say no working smoke alarms in the home at the time of the fire.