The U-S House needs a new Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted in a historic vote by House members. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is upset with Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz who led the effort to remove McCarthy…
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Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise announced today his candidacy to be the next Speaker of the House.

Thirty-three-year-old Ian Howard has avoided a possible death sentence by taking a plea deal for fatally shooting a Lafayette Police officer in 2017 and also wounding three others. Howard was set to stand trial in March and he earlier pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. But Assistant District Attorney Alan Haney says Howard was aware of his actions that night…
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Howard has been sentenced to life in prison.

The state is expected to gain 81-thousand jobs over the next two years. That’s according to economist Loren Scott who says much of this job growth will occur in south Louisiana as a result of an industrial boom, but Central Louisiana will also see a much needed uptick in jobs…
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Scott says he’s concerned about the Monroe area. He says Lumen Technologies is downsizing and Vantage Health Plan was purchased by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

Cleco customers can now purchase energy efficiency items at Cleco-Marketplace-dot-com. Cleco spokesperson Marianne Addy says at that site you can find savings and promotions to purchase smart thermostats, LEDs and water savers. She says LED bulbs use 80-percent less power than traditional light bulbs…
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Louisiana’s Republican House delegation is upset Kevin McCarthy has been voted out as House Speaker. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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And Representative Scalise has announced his intention to run. In a letter He asked for his colleagues’ support and says wants to be the next speaker of the house. Scalise says he is and has been committed to a conservative agenda. Scalise says he is concerned about drugs and our open borders and that every state is now a border state. Scalise.

Thirty-three-year-old Ian Howard accepts a plea deal that will spare him the death sentence in the fatal shooting Lafayette Police Corporal Michael Middlebrook in 2017who was gunned down in the line of duty. Howard also shot two store employees and another officer. Lafayette DA Don Landry says Howard received a life sentence for a killing an officer, but also gets 50 years each for shooting three others…

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Howard was set to stand trial in March.

It’s Energy Efficiency Day and Cleco is launching their newly designed online energy-savings store, ClecoMarketplace-dot-com. Marianne Addy of Cleco says energy efficiency can be hard to understand. They help simplify the process and all of their products are guaranteed by the marketplace and manufacturers.

According to Economist Dr. Loren Scott, the Bayou State is expected to add nearly 81 thousand new jobs over the next two years. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Did you just hear that Alert. That was FEMA testing he Wireless Emergency Alert and the Emergency Alert systems. You should have heard it on your cellphone, television, and radio.

Kevin McCarthy is out as House Speaker. Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida was able to get a handful of Republicans to join his effort. Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves says Gaetz is only interested in raising his status as it’s been his desire to become a celebrity Congressman…

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Louisiana Representative and Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced today that he wants to be the next Speaker of the House and will be running.

On Energy Efficiency Day, Cleco is launching their newly designed online energy-savings store, ClecoMarketplace-dot-com today which happens to be Energy Efficiency Day. Cleco’s Marianne Addy says the store offers savings with energy-efficient products.

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Thirty-three-year-old Ian Howard will spend the rest of his life in prison for fatally shooting Lafayette Police Corporal Michael Middlebrook in 2017. Howard accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death sentence, but he Lafayette District Attorney Don Landry says it was a long road to get here…

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Howard was set to stand trial in March

A former Tangipahoa Parish teacher is facing 3^rd degree rape charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a now 17 year old student. 33-year-old Morgan Freche was arrested yesterday. A police report alleges the 17 year old minor student fathered Freche’s child.

Attorney Franz Borghardt says a paternity test would confirm if the juvenile is the biological father or not.

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Borghardt says the more serious crime of Third-Degree Rape, carries a prison sentence of up to 25 years…

Louisiana death row prisoners scheduled were scheduled to begin hearings next week but that will likely not happen because of a settlement was reached between district attorneys and the Louisiana Pardon Board. A legal effort to stop those hearings was led by East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore. Moore says this settlement means only a handful of death row inmates would be eligible for a hearing…

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Economist Dr. Loren Scott predicts some big job gains for Louisiana.Scott says Lake Charles is primed for growth following Hurricanes Laura and Delta. That region could gain 7,200 jobs through 7 LNG projects.

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Not every LHSAA school was happy after a special meeting’s vote last year defined a select school. 9 schools that were considered public schools decided to file a lawsuit against the committee’s decision saying that it should be left to a proper vote of the membership. That vote happened this week with a majority of high schools approving the previous definition. Todd Black, co-host of the Louisiana Prep Scoreboard show, thinks that

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The LSU Defense continues to struggle this season as missed tackles and poor communication have the Tigers allowing teams to complete 47% of their 3rd downs. This is part of a much larger problem as LSU’s defense is giving up about 430 yards per game which will be a problem against an undefeated Missouri team whose offense is averaging 453 yards a game. The Tigers will travel to Missouri this Saturday and the game will kickoff at 11:00 AM on ESPN

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ULM is as determined as ever to bounce back from a one point loss on Saturday to Appalachian State. While the loss was devastating for the Warhawks, Head Coach Terry Bowder acknowledges the play of his quarterback Jiya Wright as a major bright spot in their offense.

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ULM will play South Alabama at 6 pm on Saturday and the game will be broadcasted on ESPN+

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The Saints red hot start has ended in a .500 winning percentage through the first 4 games. After winning their first two games against the Titans and Panthers, New Orleans lost a contested matchup against the Packers and then got upset at home against the Buccaneers. The Saints defense is 11th in total yards per game at about 304, while the offense has struggled to click, producing just 285 yards per game this season which is 23rd in the league.

Economist Dr. Loren Scott predicts the state will add nearly 81 thousand jobs over the next two years. Scott says the industrial industry will see a growth in employment due to large numbers of projects in south Louisiana…
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Those job gains are forecasted in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles regions which have $154 billion worth of industrial projects in the queue.

The U-S House needs a new Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted in a historic vote by House members. Louisiana’s Republican House members voted to keep McCarthy as Speaker, and Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is upset with Matt Gaetz who led the effort to remove McCarthy…
cut 7 (10) “…he’s the Conservative”

District attorneys and the Louisiana Pardon Board reach a settlement that will result in most death row prisoners NOT having their clemency application heard. East Baton Rouge D-A Hillar Moore says the Pardon Board can not hear most of the cases, because most death row prisoners are not eligible for a hearing…
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Governor Edwards is an opponent to the death penalty and there’s been an effort to commute death penalty sentences to life in prison.

33-year-old Morgan Freche (Fur-chay), a former Tangipahoa Parish teacher, faces third-degree rape charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a now 17-year-old student. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says even if the sexual relationship was consensual, it’s still considered rape, because a minor was involved
Cut 13 (09) “… third-degree-rape.”

The U-S House is without a speaker. Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida led a successful effort to oust Kevin McCarthy by getting a handful of Republicans to back him and every Democrat also voted for the removal. Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves calls it a bone-headed move…

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Ohio Republican Jim Jordan has announced his bid to replace McCarthy.

Clemency hearings for death row inmates scheduled to begin next week will likely not happen after a settlement was reached between district attorneys and the Pardon Board. East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore led the effort to stop the hearings.

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Lawyers representing the inmates are planning to appeal the settlement.

33-year-old Morgan Freche, a former Tangipahoa Parish teacher, faces third-degree rape charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a now 17-year-old student. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says the more serious crime of Third-Degree Rape, carries a prison sentence of up to 25 years…

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A police report alleges the student fathered Freche’s child.

The Environmental Defense Action Fund is running TV commercials in Louisiana urging gubernatorial candidates to make coastal restoration a priority if elected. Director of Federal Affairs Cathleen Berthelot says 80-percent of coastal projects are funded by BP oil spill settlement funds and that money will dry up over the next ten years…
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A settlement is reached that could prevent several death row inmates from receiving a clemency hearing. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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33-year-old Ian Howard, the man who fatally killed Lafayette Police Corporal Michael Middlebrook six years ago, accepted a plea deal and will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Howard also wounded two store employees and another officer and was charged with three counts of first-degree attempted murder. He will serve 150 years in jail.

33-year-old Morgan Freche (fur-chay), a former Tangipahoa middle school teacher, was charged with third-degree rape after she had an alleged affair with a now 17-year-old student. A police report alleges the student fathered Freche’s child.  As to the question of whether the student is the father of Freche’s child, Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says a paternity test would confirm if the juvenile is the biological father or not.

Cut 15 (04) “…the victim.”

The allegations of sexual misconduct, investigators say, date back approximately two years.

A television ad by the Environmental Defense Action Fund calls on Louisiana gubernatorial candidates to champion coastal priorities during their campaigns. Director of Federal Affairs Cathleen Berthelot says it’s critical for the state’s next governor to invest in Louisiana’s working coast and protect coastal communities.

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Clemency hearings for death row prisoners scheduled to begin next week will likely not happen after a settlement was reached between district attorneys and the Louisiana Pardon Board. East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore led a legal effort to stop the hearings, and he says this settlement means only a handful of death row inmates would be eligible…
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Attorneys representing the death row inmates are planning to appeal the settelement.

33-year-old Morgan Freche (Fur-chay), a former Tangipahoa Parish teacher, faces third-degree rape charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a now 17-year-old student. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says even if the sexual relationship was consensual, it’s still considered rape, because a minor was involved
Cut 13 (09) “… third-degree-rape.”

The Environmental Defense Action Fund is running TV commercials in Louisiana that are urge gubernatorial candidates to make sure coastal restoration is among their top priorities if they are elected into the governor’s mansion. Director of federal affairs Cathleen Berthelot says 80-percent of coastal projects are funded by BP oil spill settlement funds and that money will dry up over the next ten years…
cut 5 (12) “…the issue”

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association will keep the playoff format they used last year for football, basketball, baseball and softball after members schools voted overwhelmingly to keep the definition of a select school in place. Todd Black, is a co-host for the Louisiana Prep Scoreboard show…
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The U-S House needs a new Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted in a historic vote by House members. Louisiana’s Republican House members voted to keep McCarthy as Speaker, but New Orleans Democrat Troy Carter joined right-flank Republicans in voting to remove him. Jefferson Parish Congressman Steve Scalise is a candidate for the speaker’s post.

The playoff format for high school school athletics is not changing after a vote by high school principals. Brooke Thorington has the story…
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District attorneys and the Louisiana Pardon Board reach a settlement that will result in most death row prisoners NOT having their clemency application heard. East Baton Rouge D-A Hillar Moore says the Pardon Board can not hear most of the cases, because most death row prisoners are not eligible for a hearing…
cut 12 (10) “….was made”
Governor Edwards is an opponent to the death penalty and there’s been an effort to commute death penalty sentences to life in prison.

Be prepared for your cell phone to go off at 1:20 as FEMA will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. FEMA administrator Deanna Criswell says a message will pop up on your phone when the test occurs…
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The federal government is conducting the test to make sure it can properly warn the public about emergencies.