Agricultural field burning in Louisiana may be substituted by innovative resolutions in the near future. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Former Minden Congressman John Fleming tosses his hat in the ring to be the next State Treasurer…:
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Baton Rouge Police do not suspect foul play in the death of missing Georgia man, Nathan Millard who was found Monday after vanishing almost two weeks ago. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Field burnings in rural parts of Louisiana may become a thing of the past if a resolution to finding substitutes is passed in the upcoming legislative session. Low visibility causing automobile fatalities and health issues are major factors in creating a proposed group to offer alternatives to agricultural practice. Houma Representative Beryl Amedee says appointing a task force to identify alternatives could be a positive move.
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Louisiana State University Ag Center Research and Extension data shows burning saves farmers about $120 million per year. Amedee says burning alternatives would be a positive impact on Louisianans with health issues.
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The objective is to find alternatives and implement solutions that will be beneficial for everyone.
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The task force would include people in the farming, fire safety, medical and scientific industries.
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A crash in Grant Parish killed two juveniles Monday evening. Master Trooper Casey Wallace says it happened when five juveniles attempted to tow a disabled Go-Cart with a tractor. Wallace says another vehicle came over a hill and struck the tractor on Louisiana Highway 1240 near Brumley Road which also impacted teens on the Go-Cart.
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(A 16 and 9 year-old died in the crash)
Wallace says the accident was unavoidable and the driver of the Chevy Equinox, 50-year-old Wendy Ballard of Montgomery, who was not restrained received minor injuries in the crash.
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Wallace worries similar accidents will happen now that the spring weather has arrived, and more teens are driving, Go-Carts, three-wheelers, etc. that have been in storage all winter and they aren’t necessarily operating order. He says the accident remains under investigation.
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Routine toxicology samples were also obtained for analysis.
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Former District 4 Louisiana Congressman and Minden resident Dr. John Fleming says he will run for State Treasurer this fall. Fleming – a Republican – is a medical doctor and has launched and owned several companies. He says he is well-qualified for the job for that reason, and for his recent years working in the Donald Trump White House on the financial policy team…:
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Fleming’s announcement makes three declared candidates so far. They are Republican Baton Rouge state Representative Scott McKnight and Democrat financial planner Dustin Granger, of Lake Charles. Fleming says, as Treasurer, he would make better investments of taxpayer dollars than opponents…:
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Fleming says Green Energy investments are rarely profitable. Fleming says, if elected, he’d invest state money in the still-vital oil & gas industry, which he calls a proven profit maker…:
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Fleming says his fiscal experience makes him best suited to head the State Treasury and the State Bond Commission. Qualifying for elections starts August 9th. The primary election is on October 14th.
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Baton Rouge authorities release a preliminary autopsy report on Nathan Millard, the Georgia businessman who went missing two weeks ago, and body was found Monday wrapped in plastic and carpet in a blighted part of town. BRPD Captain Kevin Heinz says at this time it doesn’t appear Millard had any external or internal injuries.
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Final autopsy results are pending a toxicology report.
Police were limited as to what details they could disclose because it’s an active investigation. They believe Millard died elsewhere and Heinz says efforts are underway to locate the person or persons who moved Millard’s body to the 2900 block of Scenic Highway.
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After leaving a downtown bar, detectives have traced Millard’s steps from camera footage and witness accounts. Heinz says Millard spoke with a security guard at the Greyhound bus station and she offered him a ride.
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Heinz says the last camera footage they have of Millard is from 4:30 AM on February 23rd. They are asking anyone who has any information about the case to call them or Crimestoppers.
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The LSU Tigers will face the Georgia Bulldogs in the opening round of the SEC Men’s basketball tournament tonight in Nashville. These two teams met on Valentine’s Day in Athens and it was Georgia who won by two points. Tigers Coach Matt McMahon says taking care of the basketball will be a key tonight…
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The Tigers went two and 16 in the SEC in the regular season and they have the 14 and last seed in the SEC Tournament. McMahon says tonight is the start of a new season…
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The LSU baseball team goes after its seventh straight win tonight as they host Lamar at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers are 11-and-1, while the Cardinals are ten and two. Coach Jay Johnson has a quick scouting report on the visitors from Beaumont, Texas…
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LSU is getting great contributions from their freshman class. Paxton Kling is hitting .391 and is hit his first collegiate home run on Monday. Johnson says the 2022 High School Player of the Year in Pennsylvania decommitted from the Tigers after Paul Mainieri retired…
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Kling started in right field on Monday and went 3-for-3 at the plate.
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