The New Orleans City Council has unanimously approved a controversial ordinance that prohibits smoking in bars and casinos. This is a big victory for those in support of the ban who say it’s a public health issue for workers and patrons in these establishments. There was plenty of opposition from folks who say businesses should be allowed to set their own policies. The measure passed 7-0.

The woman who has assisted law enforcement locally and nationally in identifying human remains, Mary Manhein, announces she is retiring from the LSU FACES Laboratory after more than 30 years. The Bone Lady says some of the most rewarding work she’s done was in the aftermaths of Hurricanes Katrina and Issac in which they were able to assist cemeteries who were having problems with graves…:
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Her last day is April 30th.

Governor Bobby Jindal appears on Fox News to defend his “No go Zones” comments. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The state Department of Corrections confirms convicted child killer Philip Deselle was released from the David Wade Correctional Center in Homer overnight. Deselle left the prison sometime in the early hours Thursday morning. He has 48 hours to report to his parole officer in Ville Platte. Deselle killed 11-year-old Averie Evans of Natchitoches 25-years-old and the Evageline Parish community is outraged at his release.