An 18-year-old man is dead after a shooting involving two LSU football players in the Scotlandville area of Baton Rouge. The incident happened just after noon on Saturday as the two players went to meet with 18-year-old Kobe Johnson to sell him an electronic item posted for sale online. Baton Rouge Police Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says it appears one of the athletes shot 18-year-old Kobe Johnson out of self-defense.
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The two student athletes, RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire and LB Jared Small were not arrested.
The Trump Administration is proposing a food stamp rule change that would limit state’s abilities to claim economic hardship waiversnfor work requirements. Proponents claim that change would push more people into the workforce but Anti-Hunger Advocate Danny Mintz says taking food out of people’s mouths is unlikely to improve their ability to find and keep a job.
Louisiana has seen 14 months straight of year to year jobs gains. Jeff Palermo has more.
The Saints 31-28 Sunday win over the Steelers now locks the black and gold into the number one seed in the playoffs, securing a playoff bye week and home field advantage. Quarterback Drew Brees.