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.

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 Robinson received the maximum sentence…

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

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

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

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

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It has been a wild weather week in Louisiana and sadly we’re only going to get a couple of days of sunshine before it starts raining again. It’s nice but cold today and tomorrow and Andy Tingler with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says much of the state can expect gray skies and light rain for much of the week starting Sunday evening…:
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He also says temps next week will remain a little below average.

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.

A man who played football for LSU including on the 2003 national championship team has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of attempted second-degree murder. In September 2011 prosecutors say 32-year-old Demetri Robinson shot a cashier and fired a two other employees when he was asked to leave a Port Allen truck stop. The 50-year sentence was handed down on Thursday.

The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education rejects a proposal to waive penalties against schools who have students that opt out from taking the Common Core exam on a 7-to-4 vote. Superintendent of Education John White says let’s wait and see what happens March 16th to the 20th when students take the standardized test…:
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Before the vote, BESE members heard from frustrated parents and educators who oppose Common Core and say their child will opt-out.

After waking up to cold temperatures 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 New Orleans and Shreveport. Andy Tingler, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says the weekend will start with sunny skies and warmer temps…:
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He says some areas of the state could pick up two to three inches of rainfall next week.

The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education rejects a proposal to waive penalties against schools who have students that opt out from taking the Common Core exam. In a 7-to-4 vote, BESE agreed with Superintendent of Education John White, who says let’s wait and see how many opt outs there are first…
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A zero score will be given for each student who doesn’t take the test, which critics say is not fair to the school.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reports a man is charged with the illegal killing of a Black Bear while he was hog hunting in St. Mary Parish. They say 52-year-old Richard Picard Jr was hunting with a group of friends when he fired a 350 pound Louisiana Black Bear with a 12 gauge shotgun. The crime brings a $900 to a $950 find and up to 120 days in jail.

“Marsh Madness” gets ramped up today in Lake Charles as three girls’ state championship basketball teams will be crowned tonight. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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BESE votes against a proposal that would have waived penalties against schools who have students that opt out from taking Common Core exams. Scott Carwile has more…

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State Police say an early morning single vehicle crash in St. Tammany Parish has left a Folsom man dead. They say for unknown reasons, 27-year old Lloyd Giddens lost control of his vehicle, exited the roadway, and struck two large trees. Giddens received life threatening injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. Speed and impairment are suspected factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s office says they are pleased to announce that after 34 years “Bossier Doe” has been identified as 17-year-old Carol Ann Cole of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Sgt. Dave Faulk says someone recognized the composite on “Bossier Doe’s” Facebook page as looking familiar to a picture of a woman missing from Michigan on a Craigslist ad..

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Faulk says Cole was stabbed to death and this is now an open homicide investigation.

Yesterday was brutally cold, but as things warm up today there’s hope that spring is just around the corner. Fred Zeigler with the National Weather Service in Slidell says, looking at the long range forecast, we can expect temperatures in the 50s and 60s the next couple of days, but get ready for some gloomy rain to return on Sunday…

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Zeigler says today it’s still cool, but it is dry and nice outside.