17-year-olds accused of nonviolent crimes in Louisiana will now go through the juvenile justice system, instead of being charged as an adult. The change went into effect March 1st and it is the result of legislation passed in 2016. Office of Juvenile Justice Deputy Secretary Doctor James Bueche says the change should lead to better results for these troubled teens…
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About 80-percent of juveniles jailed in Louisiana are accused of nonviolent crimes.

Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain has given GB Sciences permission to move into a permanent facility to grow medical marijuana for use by Lousiaina patients. But Strain says certain conditions that’s part of the regulatory process still have to be met…
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Unknown if LSU and GB Sciences have agreed to the terms of the deal.

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Northeast Louisiana tonight into tomorrow morning. CenLa parishes are under a freeze watch as low temperatures are expected to reach the mid 20s for the much of the state. Temperatures could also get below freeezing just above I-10. State Climatologist Barry Keim says prepare for a cold Fat Tuesday…
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High temperatures will not get back into the 60s until Thursday.

Many Louisiana residents took in a parade this past weekend. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the final weekend of the Carnival season brings a little bit of everything…
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Disappointing weekend for the number one ranked LSU baseball team. The Tigers were swept in Austin by Texas. The Longhorns scored three runs in the ninth inning yesterday to win seven to six.