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Authorities shed light into hazing death investigation. More arrests expected.

BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer​ ​ ​

Baton Rouge police expect at least two more arrests in connection with last week's hazing death of 20-year-old Southern University student Caleb Wilson. One person has turned himself in to police and faces counts of manslaughter and hazing.

Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr. said at a news conference Friday that Wilson's death was the "direct result" of being punched during a Omega Psi Phi. fraternity hazing ritual for pledges. Dennis Shields, president of Southern University, said the fraternity was ordered to "cease all activities" at the university.

East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards joined law enforcement officials at the news conference and encouraged young people to "make better decisions," adding "we've got to do better, Baton Rouge."

Read more about Friday's developments.


Authorities have been searching for Letheel White since he became a suspect in a 2016 shooting in East Baton Rouge Parish that left one woman dead and another severely wounded. Now, the U.S. Marshals Office believes he may be dead, and information confirming his demise could earn you a $25,000 reward.

Read more about the search for White.


Stargazers in Louisiana will be able to view a total lunar eclipse this month, although they will have be stay up late to do it, as it will begin at 1:25 a.m. and end at 2:32 a.m. March 14, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Read about why this eclipse will look a little different.

Jessie Hoffman, set to be executed in March, challenges Louisiana's use of nitrogen gas

Jessie Hoffman Jr., who is scheduled to become the first person Louisiana puts to death using nitrogen gas, testified in federal court on Friday to ask that the state find another way. Read more

'Enormous issue': Baton Rouge mayor tackling city's homeless, mental health challenges

'The people that are on the street that don't have that family unit, the treatment options are not there,' Mayor-President Sid Edwards said. Read more

 
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Today's Obituaries

Chapman, Lemener Matthews

Lemener "Coot" Matthews Chapman, 94, a resident of Zachary and former resident of Jackson, La., passed from this world on Sunday,... Read more

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Barbara Ann Yent Cox, age 81, of Brusly, passed away peacefully at BR General-Bluebonnet and was called to the Church Triumphant... Read more

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