A Denham Springs teen has died after being hit by a vehicle on his way to school. Police Chief Shannon Womack says they received a call reporting the incident a little after 7 a.m…:
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The family has released the name of the teen. Bryce Edling lost his life on his way to Denham Springs Freshman high.

Governor John Bel Edwards says reducing minimum mandatory sentences for some nonviolent offense will be part of his criminal justice reform package in the regular session. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Louisiana native Paul Rainwater is one of two candidates to become the new FEMA director, according to sources. US Senator John Kennedy says this would be a perfect choice as Rainwater has vast experience in dealing with disasters in Louisiana.
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A final decision on who Trump will nominate to direct FEMA may not be made until April or May.

A Baton Rouge man has been arrested for the murder of his son. Sgt. Don Coppola with Baton Rouge Police says 23-year-old Tyrone Isaac got into a physical altercation with his father, Rico Wilbert..:
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Wilbert is booked with second degree murder.

The Calcaiseu Parish Sheriff’s Office says two people are under arrest for allegedly leaving their 2 year old child in a vehicle alone while they went into a casino and gambled. 23-year-old Maureen Cheto and 30-year-old Armstrong Otieno, both of Leesville, were booked with child desertion.