 BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer The man accused of killing BRPD Lt. Glenn Dale Hutto and Curtis Richardson will not get the death penalty. Ronnie Kato pleaded guilty to first degree murder and manslaughter, and will serve a life sentence. Here's how the closely-watched case played out, and why the district attorney says he agreed to the plea deal.
It's not every day a marching band gets nominated for a Grammy. But LSU's Golden Band from Tigerland is in the running, thanks to its collaboration with Lake Charles musician Sean Ardoin and his band Kreole Rock and Soul. Here's how the unique team-up could earn one of music's most prestigious awards.
A lawsuit against D.R. Horton, the country's biggest homebuilder, could have major implications for Louisiana. Two Youngsville homeowners say the company's houses can't withstand Louisiana's humidity; attorneys are trying to make it a class action lawsuit. But before the legal battle can begin, there has to be a legal battle over whether a court should even hear the case at all — the company argues the issue should go to arbitration instead. Here's a look at the legal tangle the lawsuit's in at the moment. | 
