We are waiting to hear the autopsy results on 19-year-old Emily Rodgers. Her body was found in a wooded area in Maurepas yesterday and three men are facing charges in connection with her death. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says they learned Rodgers, who is originally from Ponchatoula, was missing on February 9th….
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A motive has not been established. Ard says Rodgers knew the three suspects, but they were not linked romantically.

New Orleans Police will provide an update this afternoon on the three separate shootings that left three people dead and five people wounded on Fat Tuesday. One of the fatal shootings occurred along a parade route after a fight had broken out. A suspect in that shooting has been identified as Eddie Dingle and a warrant for his arrest has been issued. Two people were killed in a separate shooting in the Lower Ninth ward.

Fishermen are kicking into high gear to satisfy the big desire for seafood in the Lenten season. Matt Doyle has more.
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A nice dinner out is considered a traditional Valentine’s Day date, but Lake Charles-based Waitr CEO Chris Meaux says they were very busy last year and they expect more of the same today….
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Livingston Parish deputies have arrested three men in connection with the death of a 19-year-old female. The body of Emily Rodgers was found Tuesday in a wooded area off Catfish Landing Road in Maurepas. Sheriff Jason Ard says they’ve arrested Justin Scivique, Derek Williford and John Cowart….
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Ard says they are still awaiting autopsy results to determine how Rodgers died. The sheriff says all they know at this point is that Rodgers knew the three suspects, but they were not linked romantically.

The LSU Vet School is helping an injured goose who was pierced with an arrow. The goose was found near the LSU Lakes. The goose was finally captured by Wildlife and Fisheries crews. The goose’s wing is pierced, but school spokesperson Julie Thomas says the goose doesn’t appear to have any other injuries…
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Following an initial checkup, Thomas says veterinarians feel the goose shouldn’t be grounded too long.

Business optimism is high in Louisiana. But the proposal from Governor John Bel Edwards to raise taxes on service related businesses may squash it. Kelley Ray has more.
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The Mardi Gras party in New Orleans will soon end. Based on the amount of grills along the St. Charles parade route everyone was fed well…
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In New Roads, nine people went to the hospital after a float in a parade crashed into a telephone pole. Officials say the pole crashed down on the roof of the float, causing it to collapse. Some of the riders were thrown off. One report says a person suffered a head injury, while another injured a leg.

The investigation continues into a fire that destroyed much of the Baldwin Police Department in St. Mary Parish. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says his deputies are still trying to determine how the blaze started….
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Browning says a prisoner in a holding cell suffered severe injuries from burns. There have been reports an inmate set himself on fire, but Browning can’t confirm that.

Chronic wasting disease in deer has been detected in Mississippi and Louisiana wildlife officials are concerned the fatal disease will end up in the Bayou State. A four-year-old buck was found dead of C-W-D near the Louisiana border. State Wildlife Veterinarian, Doctor Jim LaCour says East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parish landowners should curtail supplemental feeding of deer…
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C-W-D is similar to mad cow disease and deer infected with it can spread the disease even before symptoms develop.

Don’t forget tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Offers-dot-com spokesperson Sarah Hollenbeck says based on their survey, many Louisiana couples do not have big plans tomorrow night…
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A deer buck that died from Chronic Wasting Disease in Mississippi has Louisiana wildlife officials concerned. State Wildlife Veterinarian, Doctor Jim LaCour says C-W-D is similar to mad cow disease and although there’s no evidence it affects humans, there are concerns about eating deer meat with the disease.

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LaCour says a case of C-W-D has never been documented in Louisiana… but cautions that landowners in East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parish should curtail supplemental feeding of deer.

A survey by offers-dot-com finds the average consumer will spend 55-dollars on Valentine’s Day this year. Spokesperson Sarah Hollenbeck says 27-percent of Louisiana shoppers admitted they wait until the week of Valentine’s Day to buy their gifts. She says many will get their sweetheart something for their sweet tooth…

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A quick reminder that Valentine’s Day is tomorrow if you need to find a gift for someone.

The Baldwin Police Department is damaged and one inmate is injured following a fire. Jim Shannon has more.

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Global sports entertainment leader Top-Golf has a 10 million dollar venue planned in Baton Rouge and it’s set to open later this year. Spokesperson Caroline Jerome says the Baton Rouge location will be a first of a kind in Louisiana…

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The Baton Rouge operation is projected to create 325 full time and part time jobs.

Chronic Wasting Disease has been found in a Mississippi deer near East Carroll and Madison parishes. State Wildlife Veterniarian Dr Jim LaCour says, C-W-D has never been documented in Louisiana, but infected deer can spread the disease even before symptoms develop and its something they don’t want in the Bayou State…
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L-D-W-F is working with Mississippi wildlife officials on sampling and containment.

There’s a big party in New Orleans this afternoon as the Mardi Gras celebration is reaching its peak. And when you are spending time outside all day with family, catching throws, you also need plenty of food. But the parade goers on St. Charles Avenue are prepared
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So far the rain has held off too.

The investigation continues into the fire that destroyed a good portion of the Baldwin Police Department in St. Mary Parish. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says his deputies are still trying to determine the exact location of where the fire started….
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Browning says a prisoner in a holding cell suffered severe injuries from burns. There have been reports an inmate set himself on fire, but Browning can’t confirm that.

Louisiana is getting a Topgolf. Ground has been broken to build one off of I-10 near Seigan Lane in Baton Rouge. Spokesperson Caroline Jerome…
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It’s basically a bowling alley for golfers and those who just want to swing a club for fun.

New Orleans isn’t the only place getting down for Mardi Gras. Matt Doyle takes a look at two other long running Louisiana Fat Tuesday traditions.
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is in Washington D-C to promote the state’s tourism slogan, Feed Your Soul.” Nungesser is handing out king cake and there’s also Louisiana-wrapped food trucks doing the same in Houston. Dallas and Atlanta. Those are three cities Louisiana gets many of its visitors.

Chronic wasting disease in deer has been detected in Mississippi and Louisiana wildlife officials are concerned the fatal disease will end up in the Bayou State. A four-year-old buck was found dead of C-W-D near the Louisiana border. State Wildlife Veterinarian, Doctor Jim LaCour says East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parish landowners should curtail supplemental feeding of deer…
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C-W-D is similar to mad cow disease and deer infected with it can spread the disease even before symptoms develop.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s department is trying to find the owner of what appears to be a very friendly goat. Authorities picked up “Rowdy” after he was found wandering on Dianne Street in Shreveport. Spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says it appears to be someone’s pet…
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Rowdy’s story is generating a lot of interest, even media from New York are calling about him.