If you bought a Powerball ticket in Eunice for last night’s drawing, check your ticket! Brownie’s on West Maple Ave sold the jackpot winner worth 191 million dollars. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says the lucky winner has 180 days to claim their prize, but they should take their time:
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119-million dollars is the cash option.

Two homicide cases resulting in three deaths in Rapides Parish were found to be connected, and a brother and sister are charged in the crimes. Pineville Police have upgraded the charge against Matthew Sonnier to first-degree murder, and his sister, Ebony, faces the same for the stabbing death of Latish White:
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The suspects are also accused in the case of the burned bodies found in a ditch in Rapides Parish.

The 111th State Fair of Louisiana begins a 14-day run in Shreveport today, with shows, rides and livestock. Jeff Palermo has a preview…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is in Washington, DC to attend a listening session at the White House. President Donald Trump is speaking at this hour with the governor and several state health department heads. It is part of his effort to curb the country’s growing opioid addiction. The president reportedly also plans to declare the opioid crisis a national emergency.