Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
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🚨 Crime
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said one person was shot at the Strawberry Festival—officials closed the event for the day.
🏛️ Government
The legislative session begins Monday as lawmakers plan to address auto insurance reform after a poll showed 76 percent of policyholders saw rate hikes of 10 percent or more + they will also tackle a tight budget and consider proposals to remove fluoride from water and ban synthetic dyes from school meals.
🏥 Health
Acadian Ambulance will honor its top EMS personnel on May 9 in Lafayette—Northshore Paramedic Meg McLeod and EMT Christian Kinsley were among 32 finalists chosen by peers from a four-state service area for their hard work and dedication.
🏈 Sports
On April 8, Hannan rallied from a two-run deficit to beat Mount Carmel 3-2 but lost to Doyle on April 9 after an early 3-1 lead turned into an 8-4 defeat.
Coach Becky Lambert said the young Hawks (16-10) will learn from the game as they prepare for a possible first-round playoff bye when seedings are released on April 16.
Northshore lineman Jayden Lang signed with Division III Aurora University on April 3 — he will study biology with a pre-med focus.
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