Baton Rouge US Attorney Walt Green has resigned, following US Attorney General Jeff Sessions calling for mass resignations last week. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The Louisiana Lottery says the drawing show for the Sunday Pick 3 and Pick 4 contained incorrect numbers. A legislative auditor and lottery official verified the official drawing results which were posted on the Lottery’s website. They say for players who rely on the TV show, recheck your Pick 3 and Pick 4 tickets from the March 12th drawing.

A former Marksville City Marshal who is one of two accused in the death of a 6-year-old boy is headed to trial as jury selection is underway. Derrick Stafford and Norris Greenhouse Jr. are facing charges of second-degree murder, and attempted second-degree murder for Mardis’ father Chris Few. Legal Analyst Tim Meche on what Stafford would have to claim…:
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Greenhouse’s trail is set to begin June 12th.

Legislation has been filed for the 2017 regular session that could put students in jail for bringing a toy gun to school. Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington urged Haughton Representative Dodie Horton to file the measure because fake guns look incredibly real nowadays.:
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If signed into law, a student could be fined up to 250 dollars or spend six months in jail.

All three of Louisiana’s US Attorneys have resigned or retired after US Attorney General Jeff Sessions called for mass resignations last week. US Attorney Walt Green of Louisiana’s middle district is the latest to step down, which disappoints East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore…:
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Lafayette area US Attorney Stephanie Finley and New Orleans-based US Attorney Kenneth Polite both announced their departure Friday.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is looking for kids to participate in an obesity study to examine health behaviors. Dr. Amanda Staiano says it’s not just diet and exercise that affect a person’s health…:
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You can sign your kid up on Pennington’s website.

The trial begins today for a former Marksville City Marshal accused of fatally shooting a 6-year-old boy. 33-year-old Derrick Stafford is one of two officers who allegedly fired into the victim’s vehicle in November of 2015 killing an autistic child, Jeremy Mardis and injuring his father, Chris Few. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says the graphic body camera video will play a critical part in the case…:
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The other suspect in this case is Norris Greenhouse Jr. who is scheduled to be tried on June 12th.

The UNO men’s basketball team left today for Dayton, Ohio that’s where the Privateers will play Mount St. Mary’s on Tuesday in the first game of the NCAA Tournament. The Privateers are the only Louisiana University to get an invite.

A study out of LSU attempts to help solve the problem of childhood obesity. Dr. Amanda Staiano with Pennington Biomedical Research Center says one in two Louisiana kids struggle with their weight. She says the goal of the TIGER Kids research study is to learn how much physical activity kids are getting, what they’re eating, and what can be done to improve their health…:
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She says parents can enroll their kids at PBRC.edu/HealthierLA.

Though he said he didn’t like it, a judge in Baton Rouge ruled to uphold a law that doesn’t let felons on probation and parole vote. State District Judge Tim Kelley said he did feel the mandate was unfair, but that he can not bend the law. The plaintiffs said they plan to appeal.

The percentage of people who admit to having a gambling problem in Louisiana went from about 2% in 2008, to 8% in 2016. Emelie Gunn reports on this with March being Problem Gambling Awareness Month…:
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Cops in St. Bernard Parish say they’re investigating a case where it appears a woman fatally shot her husband and then killed herself in Chalmette early this morning. The sheriff said the woman’s young children were in the home at the time of the apparent murder suicide, but were not harmed.

A Loyola law professor believes he knows how to reduce Louisiana’s incarceration rate. Professor Bill Quigley recommends sentencing reform and classifying drugs as victimless crimes. He says changes need to be made because imprisonment ruins lives.

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Quigley hopes lawmakers implement changes in the upcoming regular session.

Gambling addiction is on the rise, affecting about 8-percent of Louisianans, up from 2-percent in 2008. Executive Director of the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling Janet Miler says asking if someone has a problem is the best way to tackle addiction.

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Jury selection begins today for the trial for Derrick Stafford, a Marksville City Marshal accused of fatally shooting a 6-year-old autistic boy during a 2015 traffic stop. Stafford faces a murder charge after police say a vehicle pursuit ended with law enforcement officers firing 18 shots into the vehicle, where 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis was sitting in the front seat. Stafford’s attorney claims he acted in self-defense after the boy’s father, Christopher Few, rammed an officer’s vehicle.

Waitr is expanding thanks to an investment from a group led by Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. Waitr CEO Chris Meaux says the smartphone app allows users to order food from local restaurants for carryout or delivery. He says they call it frictionless dining.

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Waitr will soon be available in the Monroe and Alexandria areas.

Gambling addictions have become a growing concern as a study from 2016 indicates nearly 8% of people in the state say they have a problem, up about 5% from 2008. Executive Director of the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling Janet Miller says they want to highlight this during Problem Gambling Awareness Month to let addicts know that help is available…:
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The Problem Gambler’s Helpline is 1-877-770-STOP.

Middle District U.S. Attorney Walt Green announces his resignation. He is one of many presidentially appointed US attorneys asked to step down by the Trump administration so that “a uniform transition” can take place. Legal and law enforcement leaders from across the state co-signed a letter to the White House Sunday urging them to keep Green, praising his leadership and service. Green said today the resignation was effective March 10.

A $10 million investment raised with the help of Saints Quarterback Drew Brees will go to expand the Lake Charles founded food delivery platform, Waitr. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful has launched a Leaders for Litter campaign aimed at encouraging communities to pick up trash. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is on board and says it’s important we as a state put our best foot forward so tourists leave here wanting to return…:
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The popular meal delivery app Waitr, which was founded in Lake Charles, is getting a $10 million dollar boost to help with expansion from an investment group led by Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. Waitr CEO Chris Meaux says they already have a connection with Brees…:
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Meaux says Alexandria and Monroe are next to get Waitr, and maybe Houma after that.

A former Marksville City Marshal who is one of two accused in the death of a 6-year-old boy is headed to trial as jury selection is slated to get underway this morning. Derrick Stafford is facing charges of second-degree murder, and attempted second-degree murder for Mardis’ father Chris Few. Stafford and Norris Greenhouse Jr. are accused of firing at the victims’ vehicle in late 2015 when the first grader was killed, and Few critically injured. Greenhouse Jr. is slated to be tried beginning June 12th.

Community leaders participate in statewide litter-a-thon for Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s Leaders Against Litter. Don Molino has more.:
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One of Governor John Bel Edwards’ priorities is finding ways to reduce the state’s incarceration rate, and a Loyola law professor has released a report with some ideas. Bill Quigley says sentencing reform is needed, particularly for repeat offenders..:
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He also believes nonviolent suspects shouldn’t sit in jail while they await trial.

A Loyola law professor releases a report on ways Louisiana can reduce its highest-in-the-world incarceration rate. Professor Bill Quigley says one way to solve the issue would be to let people out of jail while they’re awaiting trial…:
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Quigley says classifying drug offenses as victimless crimes is another step Louisiana could take to reduce prison populations.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore has written a letter to the White House in support of US Attorney Walt Green of the Middle District of Louisiana. Green was among many who were asked by the Trump Administration to resign. Moore said he’d put Green against all other 46 that are asked to leave, and every other DA in the district agrees. Green will have the option to reapply for the vacant seat.

The percentage of people who admit to having a gambling problem in Louisiana went from 2-3% in 2008, to 8% in 2016. Emelie Gunn reports on this with March being Problem Gambling Awareness Month…:
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has Partnered with Keep Louisiana Beautiful in the new Leaders Against Litter campaign. He says it’s important for state officials to encourage the education of young children the importance of picking up litter…:
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Jury selection begins today in Marksville in the trial for one of the two former city-marshalls accused in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis. Derrick Stafford is facing a charge of second-degree murder in Mardis’ death, and the attempted murder of the child’s father. The other man accused, 25-year-old Norris Greenhouse Jr., is scheduled to go on trial June 12th.

Gambling addiction has become a growing problem in Louisiana as it affects an estimated 180-thousand people statewide. Executive Director of the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling Janet Miller says gambling addictions in Louisiana were at about the 2-3% mark in 2008…:
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This is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and Miller encourages anyone affected to call the Problem Gambler’s Helpline at 1-877-770-STOP.

Community leaders around the state are teaming up with Keep Louisiana Beautiful for the fight against litter. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says high ranking officials are taking part in Leaders against Litter…:
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The litter-a-thon comes ahead of the Great American Cleanup, which takes place April 22.

The Lake Charles founded Waitr app is expanding thanks to a $10 million investment from an investor group led by Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. President and CEO of food delivery platform, Chris Meaux:
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