23-year-old Jacoby Johnson of Rayville is in custody after stabbing four people on the campus of Louisiana Tech this morning. The incident happened at the Lambright Intramural Sports and Wellness Center on the school’s campus. Louisiana Tech Police Chief told Ruston Daily Leader the attack was random. One of the four victims is in critical condition. One victim is a graduate student and the other three are non-students. Johnson is a student and is being treated at a hospital for injuries received during the incident. The public is urged to avoid the area. No fatalities have been confirmed.

According to State Police, a nine-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash on LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish Saturday evening. Braelynn Washington of Port Allen was not properly restrained and was a front passenger in a Chevrolet Blazer when it was struck by a Jeep Cherokee. Trooper Christian Reed says state law requires all occupants in a vehicle to be restrained including children.

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The driver and rear passenger in the Chevrolet were not wearing seatbelts and sustained moderate injuries.

Repairs have been completed and I-55 Northbound in St. John the Baptist Parish has reopened since last month’s fatal 168 car pile-up. State Transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett reminds motorists to always buckle up, pay attention to the road, never drive impaired, avoid tailgating other vehicles, and when weather conditions change slow down…

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Southbound lanes are also open to the public.

A storm system in the Gulf has brought much-needed rain to the Bayou State today and will continue to track eastward tomorrow, and part of Wednesday. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the Bayou State is far behind the normal average for rainfall…

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A Louisiana Tech Student is in custody following a stabbing on the Ruston Campus this morning. A graduate student and 3 others were attacked this morning outside the Lambright Intramural Sports and Wellness Center. At least one of the victims were airlifted to a Shreveport hospital. The Louisiana Tech Police Department says 23 year old Jacoby Johnson of Rayville has been arrested and it appears the attacks were random Johnson had reportedly been inside the building and ran out, stabbing the victims in his path. Tech Police are not granting interviews at this time and no press conference has yet been scheduled.

I-55 Northbound in St. John the Baptist Parish reopened today after being closed for four weeks. State Transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett urges motorists to always pay attention to changing weather conditions and react accordingly.

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Yes, that’s rain falling from the sky in south Louisiana, Brooke Thorington has more.

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State Police say a two-vehicle crash on LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish claimed the life of a nine-year-old Braelynn Washington of Port Allen a front passenger in a Chevrolet Blazer, Saturday evening. The Chevrolet headed south on LA 415 attempted to make a left turn at LA 986 when the Jeep headed south hit the vehicle. The occupants in the Jeep were wearing seatbelts and were not injured. Trooper Christian Reed says says the exact cause of the accident remains under investigation

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A suspect is in custody after a stabbing at Louisiana Tech’s campus in Ruston this morning  Teiko Foxx has more…

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The inmate convicted of 1993 killing BRP Corporal  Betty Smothers, the mother of former NFL player Warrick Dunn Will remain on death row.

The Louisiana Board of Pardons refused Henri Broadway’s request for clemency Monday. Broadway was one of several inmates who sent letters to Governor John Bel Edwards earlier this year in hopes of escaping the death penalty.

State Police say a two-vehicle crash on LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish claimed the life of a minor Saturday evening. Trooper Christian Reed says nine-year-old Braelynn Washington of Port Allen was a front passenger in a Chevrolet Blazer when it was struck by a Jeep Cherokee.

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Rain is falling in south Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says any rain is welcome considering 99 percent of the state is in drought and 88 percent of Louisiana is in either extreme or exceptional drought. Since October 1^st there’s only been an average of one-point-nine inches of rain in the state.

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Louisiana Tech is on lock-down following a stabbing on the Ruston campus this morning. Teiko Foxx has more…

This is a developing story. We will keep you updated.

I-55 between Ponchatoula and LaPlace is finally open in both directions. The Northbound side had be closed since the tragic crashes on October 23^rd. State Transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett reminds motorists to always buckle up, pay attention to the road, never drive impaired, avoid tailgating other vehicles, and when weather conditions change, slow down…

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More than 160 vehicles were involved in the October 23^rd crash where seven people were killed.

Rain, something we haven’t seen much of for quite some time, is falling in south Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a storm system in the Gulf, off the Texas coast, is expected to track eastward along Louisiana’s coastline today, tomorrow, and part of Wednesday.

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Keim says any rain is welcome considering 99 percent of the state is in drought and 88 percent of Louisiana is in either extreme or exceptional drought.

In Ruston, a suspect is in custody and two people have been airlifted after a stabbing on Louisiana Tech’s campus. This is a developing story and details are limited. The incident happened this morning and police say as many as four people have been injured.

I-55 Northbound in St. John the Baptist Parish reopened today after being closed for four weeks. State Transportation spokesperson Rodeny Mallett urges motorists to always pay attention to changing weather conditions and react accordingly.

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More than 160 vehicles were involved in the October 23^rd crash and seven people were killed.

A two-vehicle crash on LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish claimed the life of a minor Saturday evening. Trooper Christian Reed says nine-year-old Braelynn Washington of Port Allen was a front passenger in a Chevrolet Blazer when it was struck by a Jeep Cherokee.

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The driver and rear passenger in the Chevrolet were not wearing seatbelts and sustained moderate injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Rain, something we haven’t seen much of for quite some time, is falling in south Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a storm system in the Gulf, off the Texas coast, is expected to track eastward along Louisiana’s coastline today, tomorrow, and part of Wednesday.

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Keim says any rain is welcome considering 99 percent of the state is in drought.

A federal appeals court orders Louisiana’s Legislature to approve a new Congressional district map with two majority-minority districts by January 15th. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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1-55 northbound in St. John the Baptist Parish has reopened. State Transportation says repairs have been completed. It reopened for motorists today that’s after being closed for four weeks that’s after a massive pile-up involving more than 160 vehicles claimed the lives of seven people.

After more than a six-month blackout, the lights are set to go back on in Hollywood South as a deal was reached between the actors union and studios. Director of Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly says it’s good news for the businesses and citizens who depend on film production in Louisiana.

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Louisiana Tech is launching Tech Online, an enhancement to its online and distance learning. Director of Online Learning Initiative, Jerona Washington is excited about the services they can offer students seeking degrees or certifications…

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Tech Online offers programs including graduate degrees up to doctorates.

State lawmakers have been tasked with re-drawing Louisiana’s congressional map by the 5th circuit court of appeals.  Governor elect Jeff Landry has said he will call one January 8th.  But Louisiana’s Constitution says the earliest a special session can start is seven days after one is called, which in this case would mean the session couldn’t Eve start until the 15th.  Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat this will be the governor-elect’s first big challenge…

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After mor than a six-month blackout, the lights are set to go back on in Hollywood South as a deal was reached between the actors union and studios. irector of Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly says the camera was rolling on four to five productions before being halted by the longest strike ever for actors. He says the true impact of the strike is unknown.

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“Born to Fly” – a documentary about the greatest pole vaulter of all time Mondo Duplantis will make its way to Lafayette on Saturday at 6:45 pm. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Interstate 55 is expected to reopen in both directions this week, barring any complications from the weather. I-55 north has been closed for nearly three week after that 168 car pile-up that left seven people dead.

Hollywood South is getting ready to get back to business now the actors strike is coming to an end. Director of Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly says production should resume within a few weeks.

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Big news when it comes to online learning at Louisiana Tech. Here’s Colleen Crain.

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In response to an order from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Governor elect Jeff Landry says he’ll call a special session on Inauguration day January 8^th. That’s so state lawmakers can re-draw a congressional district map to include two majority minority districts. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says redistricting is a difficult process and freshman lawmakers will net to get up to speed fast.

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After Documenting the rise of former LSU and world champion pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis for years, a local filmmaker’s work “Born to Fly” will debut in Lafayette this Saturday. Brennan Robideaux says he’s always asked why Mondo wears the yellow and blue colors for Sweden and not red, white, and blue.

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A federal appeals court orders Louisiana’s Legislature to approve a new Congressional district map with two majority-minority districts by January 15th. Jeff Palermo has the story

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For the fifth straight game, the Saints started slow and could not come back from a 24-3 halftime deficit as they ended up losing in Minnesota 27-19. New Orleans gave up nearly 300 yards of offense in the first half and backup quarterback Jameis Winston could not lead the Black and Gold all the way back. Coach Dennis Allen…

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Louisiana Tech is launching Tech Online, an enhancement to its online and distance learning.  Tech Online offers programs including graduate degrees up to doctorates. Director of Online Learning Initiative Jerona Washington says they even accommodate programs that require internships.

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A big development in the lawsuit against Louisiana’s current Congressional District map. The U-S Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered state lawmakers to draw a new Congressional  with two majority-minority districts by January 15th. The current map has one. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this is a difficult assignment as a new legislature is sworn in on January 8th….

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After more than a six-month blackout, the lights are set to go back on in Hollywood South as a deal was reached between the actors union and studios. Director of Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly says it’s good news for Louisiana.

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A screening for the documentary “Born to Fly” about former LSU and world champion pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis rise to fame will be held Saturday at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in Lafayette. Filmmaker Brennan Robideaux says he documented Duplantis journey for six years.

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LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels put on quite a show Saturday night.  Daniels threw for more than 350 yards and rushed for more than 200 yards in the Tigers’ 52-35 win over the Florida Gators.  Daniels says he had lots of support in making it happen.

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