At least one suspect is charged, with more to follow, in connection with the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Police say 23-year-old Caleb McCray was among a group which repeatedly punched Wilson in the chest, killing him. Wilson was pledging to the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards implored the school – and the city – to do better.

Cut 8 (09) “…make better decisions.”

Crawfish are out in full force – and so are crawfish thieves. Thus, farmers are working diligently to protect their hauls. Paul Zaunbrecher, a crawfish farmer in Acadia Parish, says some sophisticated thieves will steal the crawfish from the traps during overnight hours. He says drastic situations call for drastic measures.

Cut 11 (07) “…running the trap.”

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A Doyline couple is facing 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after finding a dozen dogs abandoned on a rural road and many more living in rough conditions at the home.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The LSU women’s basketball team defeated Florida 101 to 87 in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament. The 101 points are the most by an LSU team in the SEC Tournament Aneesah Morrow had 36 points and 14 rebounds. LSU will play Texas in the semifinals.

At least one suspect is charged, with more to follow, in connection with the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Police say 23-year-old Caleb McCray was among a group which repeatedly punched Wilson in the chest, killing him. Wilson was pledging to the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards implored the school – and the city – to do better.

Cut 8 (09) “…make better decisions.”

Crawfish are out in full force – and so are crawfish thieves. Thus, farmers are working diligently to protect their hauls. Paul Zaunbrecher, a crawfish farmer in Acadia Parish, says some sophisticated thieves will steal the crawfish from the traps during overnight hours. He says drastic situations call for drastic measures.

Cut 11 (07) “…running the trap.”

A Doyline couple is facing 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after finding a dozen dogs abandoned on a rural road and many more living in rough conditions at the home.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

LSU football has hired a familiar name to be its new defensive line coach. Former Tigers All-American defensive tackle Kyle Williams will replace Bo Davis, who left last week to be a part of the new coaching staff with the Saints.

LSU football begins spring practice tomorrow, and former LSU All-American defensive tackle Kyle Williams is expected to be coaching the defensive line. Williams will be LSU’s sixth different defensive line coach in the last six seasons. And his former teammate, Marlon Favorite, hopes Williams can bring stability…

Cut 14 (12) “…for awhile.”

This is Williams’ first job as a college coach. But he was a successful defensive coordinator at Ruston High after a 13 year career in the NFL with the Bills.

Number one ranked LSU baseball, who is 13-and-1 on the season, will host North Alabama for a three game series tonight. It’s the final non-conference weekend series for the Tigers. Kade Anderson starts on the hill for LSU. The Lions of North Alabama are just three and eight on the season.

The Ragin Cajuns host 21^st ranked Dallas Baptist this weekend.

LSU women’s basketball plays its first game in the SEC Tournament tonight as the Lady Tigers will take on Florida. LSU is a projected two seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament and LSU radio color analyst Shaeeta Williams says the Tigers will likely need to win at least one game to remain a two-seed…

Cut 18 (13) “….three seed (3x)”

And LSU is resting FlauJae Johnson for the NCAA Tournament.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball had a disappointing game last night losing to New Mexico State 67 to 55. Coach Talvin Hester says his team needs to show more fight…

Cut 16 (09) “…really fast”

The Bulldogs conclude the regular season tomorrow when they host U-TEP at 2 PM.

Baton Rouge Police say the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson was caused by repeated punches to his chest while he was pledging Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Chief Thomas Morse says Caleb McCray who turned himself in is charged with criminal hazing and manslaughter. More arrests are expected. Southern University President Dennis Shields says the Baton Rouge campus chapter of Omega Psi Phi is ordered to cease all activities, and other fraternities on campus are also affected.

Cut 7 (10) “…the academic year.”

Crawfish harvesters are working diligently to prevent thieves from making off with their hauls. Paul Zaunbrecher, a crawfish farmer in Acadia Parish, says the best way to stop crawfish theft is not to leave their sacks unattended.

Cut 9 (09)  “…they’re put down.”

A Doyline couple was arrested for aggravated animal cruelty after authorities say they abandoned 12 dogs on a rural road. Sheriff Jason Parker says Alan and Kimberly Crowley were arrested at their mobile home, where authorities found approximately 60 more dogs living in inhumane conditions.

Cut 4 (15) “…goats, lanb”

The abandoned dogs were captured and taken to a veterinarian before being placed with a rescue group.

LSU football has hired a familiar name to be their new defensive line coach. Former All-American defensive tackle for the Tigers Kyle Williams will replace Bo Davis, who left last week to be a part of the new coaching staff with the Saints. Williams college teammate, Marlon Favorite, is excited about the hire…

Cut 12 (07) “…Kyle Williams..easy.”

LSU begins spring football on Saturday.

One suspect in the hazing-related death of a Southern University student has turned himself in, and others are expected to follow suit. 23-year-old Caleb McCray is charged with manslaughter and felony hazing. Andrew Greenstein has more.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A Doyline couple faces 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after deputies linked them to the abandonment of over 12 dogs on a rural road. 68-year-old Alan Crowley and 58-year-old Kimberly Crowley were arrested at their mobile home. Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker…

Cut 5 (09) “…new homes.”

Crawfish thieves have been active and Acadia Parish Crawfish harvester, Paul Zaunbrecher advises fellow harvesters to keep an eye on their crawfish sacks. He also recommends other strategies…

Cut 10 (14) “…behind the truck.”

Former LSU All-American defensive tackle, Kyle Williams will replace Bo Davis to become the Tigers sixth defensive line coach in the last six seasons. Former teammate Marlon Favorite hopes Williams will bring stability…

Cut 14 (12) “…for awhile.”

Williams was part of the Tigers 2003 national championship team, then played 13 seasons with the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. Williams was Ruston High’s defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2024.

Baton Rouge Police gave an update on the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Chief Thomas Morse says the 20-year-old student and Human Jukebox member died after being repeatedly punched in the chest while pledging to the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, and one suspect is under arrest.

Cut 6 (10) “…hazing and manslaughter.”

Baton Rouge campus chapter of Omega Psi Phi is ordered to cease all activities, and other fraternities on campus are also affected.

Crawfish harvesters are working diligently to prevent thieves from making off with their hauls. Paul Zaunbrecher, a crawfish farmer in Acadia Parish, says some sophisticated crawfish thieves will steal the crawfish from the traps during overnight hours. Zaunbrecher says drastic situations call for drastic measures.

Cut 11 (07) “…running the trap.”

Doyline couple was arrested on 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after dumping 72 dogs on a rural road.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

LSU football has a new defensive line coach. Former All-American defensive tackle for the Tigers Kyle Williams who was an all-American in 2005 and played on the Tigers 2003 national championship team. He went on to play 13 seasons with the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. Williams was Ruston High’s defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2024 and Williams college teammate, Marlon Favorite believes Williams can coach on the college level…

Cut 13 (10)  “…right technique.”

We’re learning new information on the death of a Southern University student. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A 19-year-old Shreveport man, Christian D. Efferson, turned himself in after allegedly stealing a car during a test drive in Slagle. He drove off from a gas station, leaving the seller behind. Another person fled in their vehicle. The stolen car was later recovered. Efferson faces a $20,000 bond.

A Doyline couple faces 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after deputies linked her to the abandonment of over 12 dogs on Dement Road. 58-year-old Kimberly Crowley and 68-year-old Alan Crowley were arrested at her mobile home.  The abandoned dogs were captured and taken to a veterinarian before being placed with a rescue group. Deputies ensured the remaining animals at Crowley’s home received food and water, with LaMa Rescue stepping in to assist. Parker says it’s a bad situation.

Cut 4 (15) “…goats, lanb”

The good news – it’s crawfish season. The bad news – it’s crawfish theft season. And crawfish harvesters are working diligently to prevent thieves from making off with their hauls. Paul Zaunbrecher, a crawfish farmer in Acadia Parish, says the best way to stop crawfish theft is not to leave their sacks unattended.

Cut 9 (09)  “…they’re put down.”

A Doyline woman faces 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after deputies linked her to the abandonment of over 12 dogs on Dement Road. 58-year-old Kimberly Crowley was arrested at her mobile home, where authorities found about 60 more dogs living in inhumane conditions. Some were confined in overcrowded cages without food or water. Webster Sheriff Jason Parker says Crowley was not licensed and selling dogs online

Cut 3 (12) “…as a breeder”

Baton Rouge Police gave an update on the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Chief Thomas Morse says investigators now have a clear picture of how the 20-year-old student and Human Jukebox member died.

Cut 6 (11) “…Psi Phi fraternity.”

LSU football has hired a familiar name to be their new defensive line coach. Former All-American defensive tackle for the Tigers Kyle Williams will replace Bo Davis, who left last week to be a part of the new coaching staff with the Saints. Williams college teammate, Marlon Favorite, is excited about the hire…

Cut 12 (07) “…Kyle Williams..easy.”

An LSU grad from Lafayette who owns an ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized as having the best Vegan Ice cream shop in the United States by Veg News. Kate Williams says they have two stores and plan on hoping more to create places for all people to visit that want to taste delicious ice cream.

Cut 12 (11) “…supposed to taste like.”

Within the last hour, Baton Rouge Police gave an update on the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Chief Thomas Morse says Caleb McCray was among members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity who repeatedly punched Wilson in the chest during a pledging ritual. McCray is charged with manslaughter and criminal hazing.

A hearing is underway in federal court in Baton Rouge aimed at halting the execution of Jessie Hoffman. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

Venture Global announces it will invest an additional 18 billion dollars to expand its liquefied natural gas facility south of New Orleans in Plaquemines Parish. The facility was approved by President Trump in 2019. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the fastest growing source of energy is natural gas, and Louisiana plays a major role…

Cut 15 (13) “…(cheering).”

An LSU grad from Lafayette who owns a vegan ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized as having the best vegan Ice cream shop in the country by Veg News. Kate Williams’ ice cream is made from coconut milk. She currently has two stores with plans to open more.

Cut 12 (11) “…supposed to taste like.”

Senators Mike Fesi of Houma and Patrick McMath of Covington will be introducing a bill this session that would ban fluoride in drinking water. McMath points to a study that found that fluoride concentration that exceeds 1.5 milligrams per liter can cause health issues.

Cut 8 (10) “…measures during childhood.”

One of the reports McMath was alluding to was one done last August by the National Toxicology Program. Felicia Rabito, a professor of epidemiology at Tulane University, says that report is problematic in its methodology.

Cut 10 (12) “…the methodologic flaws.”

Rabito says even if the report is accepted as fact, it’s irrelevant because it cites a fluoride concentration level that’s more than twice the EPA recommended level.

A hearing is happening in federal court aimed at delaying the execution of Jessie Hoffman. The Promise of Justice Initiative is trying to prove that using nitrogen hypoxia as a method of execution amounts to cruel and unusual punishment, in violation of the 8th Amendment. Hoffman is scheduled to be executed March 18th. As such, Loyola University New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino says he expects Chief Judge Shelly Dick to issue a ruling very quickly.

Cut 6 (09) “…the Fifth Circuit.”

A vegan ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon, owned by an LSU grad from Lafayette is recognized as the best vegan Ice cream shop in the United States by Veg News. Kate Williams says her ice cream is made in-house using coconut milk. The big question is how does it taste?

Cut 13 (11)  “…all that flavor.”