5:30 PM Newscast

21-year-old Kentrell Baham is facing second degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of a Walmart employee last night in the Gentilly based store. New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson says the incident was ended by an officer working a detail…

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A second victim was hit in the foot.

Ricky Lincoln Sr. and Jr., a father-son duo out of Terrytown, were arrested for allegedly robbing and murdering an 82-year-old Gretna man outside the bar he worked at New Years Eve. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says the two were taken into custody and are now at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center.

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Robert James was the victim.

Those wanting to be at the Superdome Monday night to cheer on the LSU Tigers in the CFP National Championship game will need to shell out some serious coin.  Stubhub spokesperson Adam Budelli says even the cheapest priced ticket to get into the game is currently $840. Budelli says compared to other years, this game is on pace to be one of the biggest selling National Championship games On StubHub.
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Roughly 4000 tickets are currently up for grabs on Stubhub.

A federal law is now in effect banning the sale of tobacco and e-cig products to those under 21, but state law still allows those 18 and up to purchase, a situation that’s creating some confusion. Louisiana ATC Commissioner Juana Marine-Lombard says if you’re a retailer that is contemplating selling those products to someone 18-21, here’s the deal…

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She adds there are now federal agencies actively enforcing that law.