12:30 LRN Newscast February 14

Livingston Parish deputies have arrested three men in connection with the death of a 19-year-old female. The body of Emily Rodgers was found Tuesday in a wooded area off Catfish Landing Road in Maurepas. Sheriff Jason Ard says they’ve arrested Justin Scivique, Derek Williford and John Cowart….
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Ard says they are still awaiting autopsy results to determine how Rodgers died. The sheriff says all they know at this point is that Rodgers knew the three suspects, but they were not linked romantically.

The LSU Vet School is helping an injured goose who was pierced with an arrow. The goose was found near the LSU Lakes. The goose was finally captured by Wildlife and Fisheries crews. The goose’s wing is pierced, but school spokesperson Julie Thomas says the goose doesn’t appear to have any other injuries…
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Following an initial checkup, Thomas says veterinarians feel the goose shouldn’t be grounded too long.

Business optimism is high in Louisiana. But the proposal from Governor John Bel Edwards to raise taxes on service related businesses may squash it. Kelley Ray has more.
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