Louisiana’s Republican delegation approves of President Donald Trump’s message to Congress last night but Democrats are still skeptical. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A Baton Rouge man convicted of killing his 5-year-old son in 2014 was sentenced today. Vernell Day Jr. was found guilty of second-degree murder last month, and District Attorney Hillar Moore says the sentencing was pretty cut and dry.

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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is under fire after saying historically black colleges and universities are pioneers in school choice, when in fact many were established because they were the only option for black students. Grambling State University President Rick Gallot says he understands DeVos is committed to school choice, but perhaps her comments were misguided.

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Gallot just returned from a meeting with President Trump to discuss making HBCU’s a priority.

An escaped work release inmate has been captured after a high speed chase ended with the vehicle going airborne and landing in a parking lot in Webster Parish. Sheriff Gary Sexton says even after the crash, 18-year-old Kevonte Austin wasn’t giving up without a fight.

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Sexton says it’s a miracle no one was hurt.