10:30 AM Newscast

The details of the Jefferson Parish triple homicide that left two children and a mother dead, along with two other severely injured have come to light.  Sheriff Joe Lopinto says the suspect 33-year-old Terrance Leonard admitted to the killings and injuring the others with the use of a hammer. Lopinto says although it is not his call, he is in favor of the death penalty following the gruesome nature of the crime.

Cut 15 (06) “…okay with that”

Yahoo Sports reports the FBI intercepted a phone conversation between LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade and recruiting middleman Christian Dawkins, in which Wade is recorded discussing a “deal” about “this Smart thing,” which could be a reference to LSU freshman guard Javonte Smart. LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network, Glen Guilbeau, says LSU officials should be concerned…

Cut 4 (12) “…lot more”

It’s the first Friday of Lent for the million plus Catholics who call Louisiana home, and for many that means ditching red meat for seafood. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says we’re on track for a good season, but soft shell crab lovers, in particular, are in for a real treat this year after closures in recent years.

Cut 7 (12) “…this year.”

The outlook for regular crab isn’t so hot at the moment as a result of the recent cold spell.

Congressman Mike Johnson and a delegation of Republican House members met with President Trump yesterday for an hour and a half meeting to discuss passing additional conservative legislation in the coming session. During the meeting, Johnson says the President inquired about the upcoming elections in Louisiana…

Cut 10 (09) “…the idea.”