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with Kelly P. Kissel | Metro editor

Fans of a Girl Scout camp in Tangipahoa Parish say longleaf pines that have stood over the site of a a popular gathering place could be at risk if the Scouts sell the property. James Finn explores what's going on at Camp Whispering Pines, and why the Girl Scouts say it's best for them to sell the land.

Access to additional witnesses led Baton Rouge prosecutors to drop a murder charge against a man who initially had been convicted of killing his roommate. David Bueso had spent time behind bars, but a Supreme Court decision against non-unanimous juries led to the possibility of a new trial. The second time around, a grand jury declined to indict. Joe Gyan explains what was different.

And in case you missed it, check out our story about how a mother set up a vaccination clinic at a memorial service for her son, who died from COVID after rejecting her requests that he be inoculated. Elyse Carmosino has the details.

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A Louisiana Girl Scout camp could soon be sold; conservationists fear for a forest's future

INDEPENDENCE — Plans to sell a beloved Girl Scout camp in the piney woods of eastern Tangipahoa Parish have ignited worries among environme… Read more

Man spends 4 years in prison, then murder charge dropped in 2017 Gardere bludgeoning death

In hindsight, David Gerardo Bueso wishes he had testified in his own defense after the 2017 bludgeoning death of his best friend and former… Read more

Son's death from COVID leads mother to promote vaccinations at his memorial service

Brandon Haynes suffered from health issues for more than half his life, and over his 46 years had spent many a day in the hospital. Read more

 
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'Focus on the long term:' Pushback over proposal to divert $5M+ from libraries, other agencies

Metro Council members are again trying to stopgap East Baton Rouge revenue shortfalls by diverting money from other taxing agencies.  Read more

Baton Rouge retirement system faces changes after report warns it breaks IRS rules

Changes to the East Baton Rouge Parish employee retirement system are on the way after a report identified practices that run afoul of Inte… Read more

Columbia Sportswear plans state's first store at Mall of Louisiana

Columbia Sportswear has filed a permit to open its first Louisiana store in the Mall of Louisiana. Read more

 
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Legal battle over right to life of Lafayette man in vegetative state gains national attention

A legal case involving the potential euthanasia of a Lafayette man in a vegetative state is gaining national attention. Read more

Woman's Hospital updates visitation policy, joins other area hospitals as COVID cases rise

The changes are effective as of Tuesday at 5 a.m. Read more

Rabalais: Harkening back to 2018, familiar questions await LSU football in 2021

If you are longing for college football to return to the look and feel of its pre-pandemic days, the LSU Tigers are the team for you. Name,… Read more