Ronald Gasser, the man who shot and killed former NFL player Joe McKnight in a Jefferson Parish 2016 road rage incident, has been found guilty of manslaughter. Assistant District Attorney Seth Shute said they are very pleased with the verdict and felt that a similar 2006 road-rage incident in which Gasser was involved helped prove their case…:
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Gasser faces up to 40 years in prison and will be sentenced in March.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for South Louisiana through this evening. The National Weather Service says rain could fall at a rate of 1 to two inches per hour at times today, which could cause flash flooding in low lying areas and along streams and bayous.

New Orleans Pelicans star Demarcus Cousins went down after a thrilling win over the Rockets last night in the Smoothie King Center. He reportedly tore an Achilles and will be out for the season.

The Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office says a suspect wanted for allegedly holding a woman hostage for two days was shot by deputies when he came out of his home armed with a rifle. They say 41-year-old Steve Hulion is reportedly in critical condition. Two deputies have been placed on paid leave pending an investigation by State Police.

It’s been a year of repairs, replacement and testing for the St. Joseph water system, but it appears it is about ready for public use again. A public health emergency was declared in late 2016 after high amounts of lead was discovered. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says there has been a complete overhaul since then…
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It cost 9.5 million dollars to repair the St. Joseph system.