Drug felons would be able allowed to receive food stamps once they get out of prison under a bill heading to Governor Edwards desk. It’s part of the governor’s criminal justice reform package, which seeks to reduce the state’s prison population. LSU School of Public Health Criminologist Doctor Peter Scharf says this bill is a step in the right direction….
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The House gave the bill final legislative passage on a 67-26 vote.

The search continues for a missing 18-year-old from Lafayette, Jacquelyn Landry, known as Daisy Lynn. An arrest has been made in connection to her May 23rd disappearance. 22-year-old Malik Davis is charged with second degree murder. Landry’s sister, Lori Sonnier, says cops aren’t releasing much more for the sake of the investigation…:
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You can join in the search by visiting the Finding Daisy Lynn Facebook page.

LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri says there is no ill will towards Mississippi State and Andy Cannizaro. Cannizaro was the Tigers hitting coach the last two seasons, but bolted for the Bulldogs head coaching job last November….
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LSU and Mississippi State begin their Super Regional Series on Saturday night at Alex Box Stadium.

A meeting takes place tonight in Lafayette regarding the increase in calls from the public who are concerned about foxes near their home. State department of wildlife and fisheries biologist Melissa Collins says it’s normal to see foxes in urban areas and it’s likely the public can expect to see an increase in the fox population….
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Collins says it’s unlikely foxes will attack humans and they tend to stay away from pets.