Louisiana News

By: Grant MitchellKids Beat Three-Year-Old Girl to Death While their Mothers Were at the Casino
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from one of the children around 3:45 p.m. on February 12 that the victim, Blessing Buckles, was unconscious. They arrived to find eight children, ranging from 11 months to 12 years old, were home with no adult supervision.

By: Grant MitchellMattress Mack Places $1 Million Bet at Horseshoe Lake Charles Opening
The Horseshoe chain of casinos is owned by Caesars Entertainment Inc., a favorite of Mattress Mack’s. His bet—at eight-to-one odds—was on the No. 5 Houston Cougars to win the NCAA Tournament in spring 2023.