In response to last week’s death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver, the LSU fraternity pledge, who died in a suspected hazing incident involving alcohol, Governor John Bel Edwards is requesting that universities review their hazing policies. Edwards does not want to see another student die as a result of hazing….
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Edwards says it’s up to the state to ensure students who attend a Louisiana university are safe from harm.

Arizona Senator John McCain has announced he opposes the health care bill that’s co-authored by Louisiana’s senior senator Bill Cassidy. In a statement, McCain says we could do better working together, Republicans and Democrats. D-C observers say McCain’s opposition is a significant setback in Cassidy’s efforts to get the legislation passed this month.

A Breaux Bridge police officer is facing allegations of sexual misconduct with a juvenile. Twenty-nine-year-old Craig David has been charged with carnal knowledge of juvenile, computer aided solicitation of a minor and malfeasance. Master State Trooper Brooks David says it’s a shame when LSP has to arrest someone sworn to protect the public…
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David was booked into the St. Martin Parish Detention Center.

Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is celebrating by hosting four events to get people outdoors. L-D-W-F spokesperson Joel Courtney says if you don’t have opportunities to fish or hunt, then come to one of these celebrations…
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Courtney says the events are at rifle ranges in West Monroe, Woodworth and Haughton, plus the Waddill Willdlife Refuge in Baton Rouge.