A staple in the agriculture broadcasting industry, Mike Danna, has died of cancer at the age of 54. Danna was the director of public relations for the Louisiana Farm Bureau and host of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Neil Melancon says Danna extended the public relations department to not only cover ag in Louisiana, but all over the world…

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Melancon says Danna spent more than 30 years in agriculture journalism coming to work for the Farm Bureau in 1985.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says 52-year-old Richard Picard Jr. of New Iberia is charged with the illegal killing of a Louisiana Black Bear during a hog hunt in St. Mary Parish. LDWF spokesman Adam Eick says it happened while hunting on private land when their dogs starting chasing the bear…

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Picard faces 120 days in jail and fines and restitution totaling more than $10,000.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a fire at a home in Lake Providence has claimed the life of a 63-year-old woman. Officials say the body of Carrie Bell Phoenix was found in a passageway between the kitchen and dining room area. The victim lived in the home with her 45-year-old special needs daughter who escaped the blaze unharmed. She told authorities her mother stayed behind to try to extinguish the fire. Investigators say the likely cause of the fire was an electric space heater in a back bedroom.

It’s a nice start to the weekend weather-wise in Louisiana, but it is not expected to last. Michelle Southern has more…

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32-year-old Demetri Robinson, a former tight end on LSU’s 2003 national championship team, has been sentenced to five decades in prison for his involvement in a 2011 truck stop casino shooting in Port Allen. Robinson pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted second degree murder. West Baton Rouge Parish Prosecutor Tony Clayton says Robinson received the maximum sentence…

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Robinson was sentenced to 50 years in prison on each count, to be served concurrently.

It appears things will be bright as we start the weekend, but that will change tomorrow. Andy Tingler, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says rain chances will increase Sunday and not really drop off until maybe Thursday of next week, with some areas expected to accumulate two to three inches of rain. Tingler says temperatures will be a little below average for the coming week…

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He says the state can expect gray skies and light rain for much of next week.

State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials say a man is charged with the illegal killing of a Louisiana Black Bear while he was hog hunting in St. Mary Parish. LDWF spokesman Adam Eick says 52-year-old Richard Picard Jr. of New Iberia accidentally shot the animal thinking it was a feral hog…

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Picard faces 120 days in jail and more than $10,000 in fines and restitution.

Mike Danna, a staple in the agriculture broadcasting industry, has died of cancer at the age of 54. He passed away peacefully in his sleep shortly before 9am Friday morning. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Neil Melancon says Danna’s biggest passion was his career…

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Danna was the director of public relations for the Louisiana Farm Bureau and host of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture.

Mike Danna, a staple in the agriculture broadcasting industry, has died of cancer at the age of 54. Danna was the director of public relations for the Louisiana Farm Bureau — spokesman Neil Melancon reports…

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A Carencro Catholic School student will take part in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Megan Lavergne took the grand championship in the 2015 Kiwanis Regional Spelling Bee in Lafayette. Lavergne receives an all-expenses paid trip to the national competition to be held May 24th through the 29th in Washington, DC.

A former tight end on LSU’s 2003 national championship team has been sentenced to five decades in prison for his involvement in a 2011 truck stop casino shooting in Port Allen. 32-year-old Demetri Robinson pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted second degree murder. West Baton Rouge Parish Prosecutor Tony Clayton says when Robinson opened fire he missed hitting two employees in the casino…
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Robinson was sentenced to 50 years in prison on each count, but each count is set to be served concurrently.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has charged 52-year-old Richard Picard Jr. of New Iberia with the illegal killing of a Louisiana Black Bear while he was hog hunting in St. Mary Parish. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says one of the very first rules of hunter safety is to identify the target before pulling the trigger and know what you are shooting at…

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Picard faces more than $10,000 in fines and restitution and 120 days in jail.

Mike Danna, a staple in the agriculture broadcasting industry, has died of cancer at the age of 54. He was the director of public relations for the Louisiana Farm Beureau and host of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture. Neil Melancon worked for him for 19 years…:
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Danna died after a long battle with a rare form of cancer.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a man is charged with the illegal killing of a Louisiana Black Bear while he was hog hunting in St. Mary Parish. LDWF spokesman Adam Eick says 52-year-old Richard Picard Jr. accidentally shot the animal thinking it was a feral hog…:
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Picard has to pay a $10,000 civil restitution.

After some really cold weather today, it appears things will brighten up heading into the weekend. Andy Tingler, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says chances of rain will be back Sunday, and after that…
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Baton Rouge set a record low this morning of 26 degrees and record lows were tied in Shreveport and New Orleans.

A former tight end on LSU’s 2003 national championship team has been sentenced to five decades in prison for his involvement in a 2011 truck stop shooting in Port Allen. 32-year-old Demetri Robinson pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted second degree murder, one day before his trial was scheduled to begin. West Baton Rouge Prosecutor Tony Clayton says when Robinson opened fire he missed hitting two employees in the casino
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Robinson was sentenced to 50 years.

A former LSU football player – who played on the 2003 National Championship team – will be going to jail for 50 years on three counts of attempted second-degree murder for his involvement in a truck stop casino shooting in Port Allen. Thirty-two year old Demetri Robinson walked into the casino in September 2011, and when a cashier asked Robinson to leave, after he was banned earlier…
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That’s West Baton Rouge Parish Prosecutor Tony Clayton.

In Lake Charles tonight, there are three state crowns up for grabs in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s Top 28 girls basketball tournament. Tonight, it’s in Classes 3A, B and C. Tomorrow, there will be with four titles games — for 5A, 4A, 2A and 1A. All of the games will be played in the Burton Colesium this weekend.
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Louisiana will experience some moderating temperatures this weekend, and as those readings increase, so do the chances of rain for the state beginning on Sunday and lasting until perhaps thursday of next week…
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That’s Andy Tingler, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles.

Louisiana has lost a very good friend in agriculture broadcasting. Mike Danna, the long-time director of public relations for the Louisiana Farm Bureau, passed away just before 9 am this morning after a battle with cancer. Bureau spokesman Neil Melancon says Danna had a lot of passion for agriculture AND people…
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Mike Danna was 54.

There were several spots in the state with record low temperatures overnight, but now forecasters are saying things will begin to moderate for the weekend…
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That’s Andy Tingler, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, who says some areas of the state could pick up two to three inches of rain next week.

He came to work for the Louisiana Farm Bureau in 1985, and this morning, the director of Public Relations- Mike Danna – passed away peacefully just before 9 am this morning. Louisiana Farm Bureau Spokesman Neil Melancon says Danna extended the public relations department to not only cover ag in Louisiana, but all over the world…:
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Danna was 54.
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A former tight end on LSU’s 2003 national championship team has been sentenced to five decades in prison for his involvement in a 2011 truck stop casino shooting in Port Allen. Thirty-four-year-old Demetri Robinson pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted second degree murder, and District Judge Robin free handed down the maximum sentence…
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Robinson entered his plea one day before his trial was scheduled to begin.

A hunter from New Iberia has been charged with the illegal killing of a Louisiana Black Bear while he was hog hunting in St. Mary Parish. 52-year-old Richard Picard Jr. of New Iberia accidentally shot the animal thinking it was a feral (ferrell) hog…
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That’s LDWF Spokesman Adam Einck.

After some really cold weather this morning, it appears things will brighten up heading into the weekend. Baton Rouge set a record low this morning of 26 degrees and record lows were tied in Shreveport and New Orleans. Andy Tingler, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says chances of rain will be back Sunday, and after that…
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A New Iberia man is charged with the illegal killing of a Louisiana Black Bear while he was hog hunting in St. Mary Parish. LDWF spokesman Adam Eick says 52-year-old Richard Picard Jr. was out hunting with a group of friends on private land Saturday, when their dogs starting chasing the bear…:
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The fine ranges from 900 to 950 dollars and up to 120 days in jail.
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A former tight end on LSU’s 2003 national championship team has been sentenced to five decades in prison for his involvement in a 2011 truck stop shooting in Port Allen. 32-year-old Demetri Robinson pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted second degree murder, one day before his trial was scheduled to begin. West Baton Rouge Prosecutor Tony Clayton says when Robinson opened fire he missed hitting two employees in the casino…
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Mike Danna, a staple in the agriculture broadcasting industry, has died of cancer at the age of 54. He was the director of public relations for the Louisiana Farm Beureau and host of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture.
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That’s Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Neil Melancon.

A former tight end on LSU’s 2003 national championship team has been sentenced to five decades in prison for his involvement in a 2011 truck stop casino shooting in Port Allen. West Baton Rouge Parish Prosecutor Tony Clayton says 32-year-old Demetri Robinson walked into the casino in September 2011 after being banned from the establishment. He says a cashier asked Robinson to leave…:
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Robinson pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted second degree murder and was sentenced to 50 years in jail.

A league source says the New Orleans Saints have restructured the contract of wide receiver Marques Colston, keeping him in Black & Gold for the 2015 season. No details of the restructuring are available, but it’s suspected the deal will reduce Colston’s salary cap obligation for the upcoming season.

Mike Danna, a staple in the agriculture broadcasting industry, has died of cancer at the age of 54. Danna was the director of public relations for the Louisiana Farm Beureau — spokesman Neil Melancon reports…:
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The Red Cross is sending out reminders that when clocks spring forward, it’s time to check the batteries in your smoke alarm. They say be sure to make sure family members have working smoke alarms, have an escape plan for your family and make sure you have emergency numbers in your phone.