The mother of a six-month old child burned to death in Natchitoches last week has been charged with one count of principal to first degree murder. Twenty-two-year-old Hannah Baker told investigators two people broke into her home, sprayed her with mace and kidnapped the toddler. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says that’s not what happened and it appears the people involved wanted to end the child’s life…
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Earlier this week, Felicia Smith was charged with first-degree murder.

Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry has criticized Governor John Bel Edwards for not doing more to make sure death penalty sentences are carried out. Landry and Republican Senator John Kennedy wonder if the governor even supports capital punishment…
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The Edwards administration has said Landry’s suggestions on restrating executions are not doable under Louisiana law.

Louisiana has been awarded for having the best workforce training program in the nation. Matt Doyle has the story.
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The Saints first training camp practice for 2018 is today and the first practice that’s open to the public is Saturday. In order to watch, you need to get your free tickets at the Saints website. Chief Operating Officer Ben Hales says the players enjoy the fans support during these hot practices…
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