Today's top headlines.
with Jennifer Wadsworth | Assistant metro editorGood morning. Let's take you through some of our top headlines … DEATH PENALTY: Prosecutors will seek the execution of a man accused of killing a BRPD officer in an ambush last year. And, as courts reporter Joe Gyan Jr. writes, they also said they'd dismiss a separate first-degree murder charge because the victim's family will not cooperate with them. SEX CRIME TRIAL: As the trial of a Livingston Parish woman accused of two sex crimes began in earnest Wednesday, prosecutors and defense attorneys sought to paint sharply different pictures of her relationship with ex-sheriff's deputy and accused child sex abuser Dennis Perkins. James Finn has the story. SMILEY SAYS: In addition to dispensing advice of his own for LSU's new football coach, columnist Smiley Anders is asking readers to share words of wisdom for Brian Kelly. The best advisor could win a prize. Thanks for checking in! |
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| Prosecutors said Wednesday they will seek the execution of a man accused of killing Baton Rouge Police Lt. Glenn Dale Hutto Jr. during an a… Read more |
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| A 19-year-old man died after falling from a second-floor balcony at Pat O’Brien’s Bar in the French Quarter last week, according to New Orl… Read more |
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| As the trial of a Livingston Parish woman accused of two sex crimes began in earnest Wednesday, prosecutors and defense attorneys sought to… Read more |
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| LSU’s new football coach Brian Kelly was known for winning at Notre Dame, but he also weathered several controversies during his 12 seasons… Read more |
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| The infected person was identified as a traveler who had returned from South Africa on Nov. 22 Read more |
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| Paul Arrigo announced Wednesday he would retire as president and chief executive officer of Visit Baton Rouge after 20 years as head of the… Read more |
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| A man fell from the American Queen steamboat into the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge hours before sunrise Wednesday and, despite a full… Read more |
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| Garth Brooks is set to perform in Tiger Stadium in April 2022, according to a tweet from the country music superstar. Read more |
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| Now that Brian Kelly has assumed the role of The Most Important Person in Louisiana (LSU's head football coach), it occurs to me that reade… Read more |
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