17:30 Newscast Dec 22

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office is part of a multi-agency investigation to bust criminals targeting flood victims. Spokesperson Lori Steele says so far, 12 people have been arrested by various law enforcement agencies. She says it’s incredible to see so many agencies cooperating to get these victims some answers and sentimental items recovered.

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Steele says the investigation is ongoing and more arrests could be made.

Fans are criticizing LSU running back Leonard Fournette for deciding not to play in the Citrus Bowl. Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron came to Fournette’s defense today, saying he would still be with the team, if his ankle was not injured.

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Fournette missed four games this season because of an ankle injury.

An employee of the Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau accidentally uploaded a nude video to the bureau’s Instagram account. Webster CVB Chairman Jerry Madden says the adult video was posted by the CVB’s Executive Director, 61-year-old Lynn Dorsey.

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Madden says Dorsey was staying in a Baton Rouge hotel room when the video went live Monday night.

The West Monroe High School Rebel Band has been selected to play at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Band Director Robert Freeman says West Monroe was the only high school in Louisiana chosen to perform in the parade. He says it’s exciting for these students to have this once in a lifetime experience.

Cut 5 (12) “experience once”