Governor Bobby Jindal is traveling the country again and today he gave a speech calling for increased funding for the US military. Jindal spoke at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. He says we need to go back to the 2011 budget proposed by former defense Secretary Robert Gates…:
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The Louisiana Democratic Party is criticizing Jindal for being more concerned about issues that don’t affect taxpayers here.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says they’ve put a woman behind bars for allegedly trying to put puppies in a gas station dumpster. They say the puppies were rescued and returned to their owner and 31-year-old Christine Lasyone charged with three counts of cruelty to animals, resisting arrest and battery of an officer.

There’s another survey out by CBS News and the New York Times showing Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy leading incumbent US Senator Mary Landrieu by six percentage points…:
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Covington Police have arrested two 14-year-old’s for allegedly calling 9-1-1 to falsely report someone was shooting up the school and requesting fried chicken and kool-aid be brought to William Pitcher Junior High. The alleged incident took place on the school bus and investigators traced the call to the teens. The charges include terrorizing, misuse of 911 and telephone harassment.

In a speech given to the American Enterprise Institute in Washington today, Governor Bobby Jindal did not hold back his feelings about the US Military budget…

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Jindal believes the feds should spend 4 percent of the Gross Domestic Product on the military.

A statewide survey conducted by CBS and the New York Times shows Republican US Representative Bill Cassidy leading Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu 47-to-41 percent in a head-to-head match-up.

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That’s ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley, who says the survey shows 12 percent of Louisiana voters are undecided.
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The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the body of a Houma man has been found after a boating accident in St. Mary Parish. Spokesman Adam Einck says a father and son were traveling in the Intracoastal Waterway Sunday morning…

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Sixty-four year-old Wallace Bailey Sr. survived, while 38 year-old Wallace Bailey Jr. did not.

An argument over a cell phone has one Southeast Louisiana man shot and the other in jail for his death. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says 18 year-old James Mills apporached and asked for the cell phone belonging to 24 year-old Hancy Sanchez last night. When Sanchez refused, Mills allegedly shot him…

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The latest poll from CBS News and the New York Times shows a 47 to 41 percent lead for Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy over incumbent Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu. But, ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley points out that 12 percent of voters are undecided, and he thinks he knows why…

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The primary is November 4th.

An early morning single-vehicle crash in St. Helena Parish this morning has claimed the life of a Zachary man. State Police say that twenty-nine year-old Cody Damico lost control of his vehicle on Highway 37 near Highway 449. Damico was not wearing a seatbelt.

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A father-son boating trip in St. Mary Parish turned to tragedy Sunday on the Intracostal Waterway. LDWF officials say 64 year-old Wallace Bailey Sr and 38 year-old Wallace Bailey Jr. both were ejected following a water wake that hit the boat. The father survived, but the son did not…

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That’s LDWF spokesman Adam Einck.

Governor Bobby Jindal is in Washington today laying out his plan to strengthen the US military.

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He says the budget cuts by the Obama administration needs to return to the proposed 2011 budget by former Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

Governor Jindal laid out his plans for rebuilding US military strength today in Washington, D.C. Eric Gill has more…

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A Houma man is dead after a boating accident Sunday in st. Mary Parish on the Intracoastal Waterway involving a father and son…

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That’s LDWF spokesman Adam Einck who ways 64 year-old Wallace Bailey Sr. survived, but the body of his son; 38 year-old Wallace Bailey Jr. was recovered this morning.

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The latest Louisiana Senate race poll from CBS News at the New York Times shows a 47 to 41 percent lead for Repbublican Congessman Bill Cassidy over Senator Mary Landrieu. However, ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says he fully expects poll numbers to adjust right AFTER the primary…

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At this time there are about 12 percent of voters who are undecided.

A Baton Rouge man is in jail on murder charges for allegedly killing someone over a cell phone. When the victim – 24-year-old Hancy Sanchez – tried to get his cell phone back…

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That’s East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks, who says 18 year-old James Milles was booked on several charges; incling first-degree murder.

A statewide survey conducted by CBS News and the New York Times shows Republican US Representative Bill Cassidy with a six percentage point lead over Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu in the US Senate race. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A TV station in Baton Rouge is reporting a horse fell on top of West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Austin Daniel at the Angola Prison rodeo on Sunday. They say as a result the sheriff suffered four broken ribs, a punctured lunch and a broken collarbone. A family member told the station Daniel is expected to make a full recovery, but it will take a long time.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office says an 18-year-old is in jail on murder charges for allegedly killing someone over a cell phone. Spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks says they received a call last night where the victim, 24-year-old Hancy Sanchez, is reported to have been approached by a man who asked to use his cell phone…:
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That’s when the witness reported 18-year-old James Mills shot Sanchez in the head. The suspect is charged with first degree murder.

LSU head coach Les Miles held his weekly press conference today with reporters and said the spot for starting QB is once again between Brandon Harris and Anthony Jennings but they won’t decide until later in the week who will hit the field first in Florida Saturday. Harris left the Auburn game with a boot on his foot but Miles says Brandon will practice today.

Governor Bobby Jindal outlined his ideas for rebuilding US military strength today in a speech at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington D.c. He thinks we should return to the 2011 budget proposed by former Defense Secretary Robert Gates…:
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He says a bolstered military will lessen the threats by groups around the world, like ISIS.

Shreveport Police says they are investigating a fatal hit and run that was reported around 5am this morning on North Market Street just north of the Highway 1 split. They say a female victim was found lying on the side of the road after witnesses said she was hit by a car. The woman is not being identified at this time.

A statewide survey conducted by CBS News and the New York Times shows Republican US Representative Bill Cassidy leading Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu 47-to-41 percent in a head-to-head match-up. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says we are seeing more and more Senate race polls that have Cassidy with a slight lead..:

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He says it’s not a surprise that 12 percent of those surveyed aren’t sure who they will vote for yet because while from different parties, Cassidy and Landrieu agree on a lot of issues.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the body of a Houma man has been found after a boating accident in St. Mary Parish yesterday. Spokesman Adam Einck says a father and son were traveling in the Intracoastal Waterway 9AM Sunday…:
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He says 64-year-old Wallace Bailey Sr. was pulled from the water by witnesses but his 38-year-old son, Bailey Jr., never resurfaced. His body was recovered this morning.

Today is the last day to register to vote in the November 4th election which Secretary of State Tom Schedler says is one of the biggest we’ve ever had in Louisiana…:
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You can register online a geauxvote.com.

The Shreveport Police Department says they are investigating a two-vehicle crash which claimed the life of a 35-year-old man on I-49. They say Elton Anderson was traveling south when his car hit a pickup and lost control. The victim was not restrained and was ejected and thrown over the interstate barrier falling about 30 feet. Anderson was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The Department of Health and Hospitals made a flier for Louisiana schools with information about the Ebola virus. Scott Carwile reports:
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