A 3-year-old child is fighting for his life in a Lake Charles hospital following surgery for a brain injury sustained from child abuse…
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Captain Treone Larvadain has been promoted to lead Protective Services, becoming the first African-American female captain in Louisiana State Police History. Larvadain succeeds Captain Clay Chutz, who is retiring after 30 years of providing security services for six governors.

Natchitoches Police have identified the alleged shooter in a double homicide on Monday night. An arrest warrant has been issued for 21-year-old Jessie James Petite (pronounced P-T) Jr. Officer John Greely says when they arrived on the scene, officers found three gunshot victims…
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41-year-old Larry Batiste and 35-year-old Hiram Phillips, Jr. died from their injuries. A female victim is in severe condition.

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has introduced new curriculum that public school teachers can use to help celebrate Louisiana musicians. Vice President of Content Erin Greenwald says the first series focuses on the lives and legacies of nine cherished Louisiana musicians..
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One lesson plan features blues musician Kenny Neal and another one features Luther Gray and Bamboula. To find out more go to 64-parishes-dot-org.