Doctors in Houston say East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s deputy Nick Tullier is making progress and is now fully conscious. Tullier, who was severely injured last July in a police ambush, is also able to give nonverbal signals and can respond to commands. Physical therapist Julie Welch says Tullier spends several hours a day in therapy….
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It’s still unclear how much of a recovery Tullier will make.

We are trying to get more information on why FBI agents were combing through the offices today at the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s office and Hammond Police Department. According to the Baton Rouge Advocate, the FBI probe has to do with an investigation into possible wrongdoing involving a drug task force.

John Kennedy says his resignation as a state Treasurer will become effective on January 3rd when he’s sworn in as U.S. Senator.

A West Carroll Parish woman has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of her husband. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says 44-year-old April Sollars was booked into jail and the investigation is ongoing….
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The victim Larry Carroll was fatally shot a day after his 43rd birthday.

Alexandria Police has arrested two people in the stabbing death of another person. Corpoal Wade Bourgeois says their investigation led them to 54-year-old Daniel Mikkelson and 35-year-old Natarsha Meredit, who were taken into custody after questioning…
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The victim’s name has not been released.

Mississippi four-star quarterback Myles Brennan has reaffirmed his commitment to LSU and plans to sign with the Tigers next year.