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BRFD shooter ID'd

with Jennifer Wadsworth | Assistant metro editor

Good morning. Let's get you caught up on our top stories today. 


BRFD shooter ID'd

A Baton Rouge fire investigator who shot at a naked man he said was trying to break into his work truck was identified as a pretty high-ranking official in the department. Elyse Carmosino has the latest.


St. George lawsuit moves forward

The legal fight over the creation of a new city of St. George is headed to trial, which is expected to take place sometime this spring, as Paul Cobler reports. 


NOLA Jazz Fest

The Who, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters and Erykah Badu are set to headline the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Click here for details. 


A Tiger in sequins and feathers

Our new features editor caught up with LSU's women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey to talk about her glitzy courtside fashion, from those sequined jackets to her penchant for heels and sartorial inspiration. Here's a fun little Q&A distilled from their conversation.


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