Blue Bell Ice Cream announces every single one of their products is being recalled. Stores are pulling everything from the shelves today because of the threat of listeria bacteria. State Epidemiologist Dr. Raoult Ratard says if you have any Blue Bell ice cream in your fridge, throw it away and do not eat it. He says the people most at risk of getting an infection caused by listeria are those with low immune systems…:
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The Blue Bell recall includes all of its ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and other frozen treats.

The reward for information leading to the arrest of the people responsible for cutting the head off a goat with a machete and filming it is now $14,000. Louisiana SPCA spokesman Destinie Hammond says if your tip leads to the arrest of those involved, the money will be paid and you’ll be kept anonymous…:
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Hammond says they got the video from a New Orleans University police officer, but they aren’t sure where the incident actually took place.

Week number two of the legislative session is underway and so far lawmakers haven’t been able to address the budget deficit. Jeremy Alford, publisher of la-politics-dot-com, says what makes the $1.6 billion dollar shortfall challenging is Governor Bobby Jindal’s revenue neutrality policy which they have to follow…:
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Alford says, with eight weeks left in the legislative session, no one really knows what to expect.

The Union Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Downsville woman and her nephew after a fight at a family gathering. Authorities say 24-year-old Johnny Franks, Jr. accused his uncle of disrespecting him by asking him to leave a hamburger for another guest and threw several objects at him. When officers arrived, 68-year-old Gloria Cashion fought with and drove her car toward them. Franks is charged with aggravated battery. Cashion is charged with attempted assault on the deputies and resisting arrest.

Blue Bell Ice Cream has recalled every single one of its products everywhere on continued threats of a Listeria Bacteria. Authorities now believe there are 10 listeria illnesses linked to the ice cream over the last 5 years. State Epidemiologist Dr. Raoult Ratard says once the CDC put two and two together with these sicknesses, the company has to act..:
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Ratard says listeria causes infections which start with high fever and if you think Blue Bell ice cream has made you sick, seek medical attention right away.

Mourners are saying goodbye to R&B singer Percy Sledge at a church in Baker today. Sledge passed at his Baton Rouge home last week. The Women a Man Loves a Woman Singer’s son, Howell Sledge, is one of the many who are paying tribute today. The funeral service is streaming online at percysledge.org.

We’re into week two of the legislative session and nothing has emerged from lawmakers on how to address the one-point-six billion dollar budget deficit. Eric Gill reports…:
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There was a two cent jump in the price of gas last night. Today’s statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.26 according to AAA.

It’s week two of the legislative session and nothing has emerged from lawmakers on how to address the 1.6 billion dollar budget deficit. Jeremy Alford, publisher of la-politics.com, says a key bill to remove the inventory tax credit was shelved because there’s not enough votes to get it passed out of Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs…:
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Alford says an alternative bill on the inventory tax repeal could be heard in Senate Finance as soon as Wednesday.

The reward for information about those responsible for the gruesome beheading of a goat, which was recorded with a cell phone, is now $14,000. Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Destinie Hammond says their members are disgusted by the video showing a group of young men cutting off the animal’s head with a machete type sword…:
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She says if you have information that leads to an arrest and conviction please contact Crimestoppers to be paid.

Walker Police says a man accused of raping a woman at knife point at a Livingston Parish laundromat has been arrested. Captain John Sharp says the incident occurred late Sunday night. He says the victim was approached by the suspect asking if she had any spare change…
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40-year-old Lionel Myles of Walker was arrested and charged with aggravated rape, aggravated assault, battery, and armed robbery.

Mourners have gathered at a church in Baker to say their final goodbyes to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Percy Sledge who passed after a battle with cancer last week in Baton Rouge. The funeral of the When a Man Loves A Woman singer is being streamed live online at percysledge.org.

Saying that many people are “fed up”, Secretary of State Tom Schedler notes the number of Independent or No Party citizens is the fastest growing group of registered voters in Louisiana and it’s not just happening here…:
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He believes people are tired of the bickering between republicans and democrats.

State Police and a tour guide from Cajun Pride rescued a dog under I-10 near I-55 in LaPlace. Trooper Melissa Matey says Captain Brandon had to walk under the road about a half a mile in the swamp to get to the dog then troopers lowered an ice chest and hoisted the animal to safety. she says if if you witness someone dumping animals please let them know…:
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You can donate money for the care of the dog by visiting a GoFundMe link on the LSP Facebook page.

This is National Infant Immunization Week and the state Department of Health and Hospitals encourages families to get their infants immunized. Eric Gill reports…:
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State Police say a woman was run over and killed while attempting to cross Highway 165 south of Monroe shortly after 1:30am. They say 36-year-old Masaylin Green was pronounced dead on the scene — she was wearing dark clothing. The driver of the car, 22-year-old Tommy Coleman, was cited for speeding, no driver’s license and no license plate on the vehicle.

The number of independent or no party voters is growing fast in Louisiana. Scott Carwile has the story…

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The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Pineville man after he broke into a home and fell asleep. Authorities say when the homeowner arrived, they found the lock to the door broken, an axe handle lying nearby, and someone sleeping on their couch. When officers arrived they found 25-year-old Trenton Malone still alseep on the sofa with a glass pipe beside him. Malone is charged with unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling, simple damage to property, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to an LSU Public Policy Polling survey done for the state’s film industry, 80% of Louisianians agree it’s good for the economy to have movies made here. Baton Rouge’s Celtic Studios Executive Director Patrick Mulhearn says Louisiana has been nicknamed Hollywood South and he believes people like that…

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48% of those polled said they had a positive opinion of the state’s film tax credit program.

State Police has shared a heartwarming story about their rescue of an injured dog who was spotted in a swamp under I-10 near I-55 in LaPlace. Trooper Melissa Matey says Captain Brandon with Cajun Pride Swamp Tours offered to help out but realized that it wasn’t possible to get a boat to the dog’s location. She says the swamp tour guide then walked about a half a mile through the swamp to get to the animal…

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Matey says the dog is being cared for by the Jefferson SPCA.

An LSU Public Policy Polling survey done for the state’s film industry shows 80% of Louisianians think it’s good for the economy to have movies made here…

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The Union Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Downsville woman and her nephew after a fight at a family gathering. Authorities say 24-year-old Johnny Franks, Jr. accused his uncle of disrespecting him by asking him to leave a hamburger for another guest and threw several objects at him. When officers arrived, 68-year-old Gloria Cashion fought with and drove her car toward them. Franks is charged with aggravated battery. Cashion is charged with attempted assault on the deputies and resisting arrest.

According to Secretary of State Tom Schedler, the fastest growing group of registered voters in Louisiana are says Independent or “No Party” voters. Schedler believes the rise is the result of the constant bickering between the Republican and Democratic party on the national level…

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Schedler says the “No Party” trend is happening across the country.

National Infant Immunization Week is this week and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals encourages families to get their infants immunized. DHH Immunization Medical Director, Dr. Frank Welch, says everyone has an opinion about vaccinations, but in this case you really want an educated opinion…

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He says the goal is to have 90-percent of children immunized by 2020 and Louisiana currently sits at about 74-percent.

Independent or “No Party” voters is the fastest growing group of registered voters in Louisiana, according to Secretary of State Tom Schedler. Schedler says the “No Party” trend is not just happening in Louisiana…

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Schedler says “other” party registration has increased by nearly 75-hundred since last summer.

This is National Infant Immunization Week and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals urges families to get their infants immunized. DHH Immunization Medical Director, Dr. Frank Welch, says one objective of this week is to encourage parents to contact their pediatrician to not only make sure their babies are protected, but protected on time…

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He says people need vaccinations across their lifespans, but this week the focus is on babies.

An LSU Public Policy Polling survey done for the state’s film industry shows 48% of those polled said they had a positive opinion of the state’s film tax credit program. Baton Rouge’s Celtic Studios Executive Director Patrick Mulhearn says while not perfect, the tax benefits are helping put money in people’s pockets…

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The poll shows 80% of Louisianians agree it’s good for the economy to have movies made here.

State Police has shared a heartwarming story about their rescue of a dog who was spotted in a swamp under I-10 near I-55 in LaPlace. Trooper Melissa Matey says they were rendering assistance to a stranded motorist who told them there was a trapped dog that was in the swamp below the interstate…

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When they realized they couldn’t reach the dog by boat, Matey says Captain Brandon walked about a half a mile through the swamp to rescue the animal.

The Pelicans led by 11 after the first quarter, but it wasn’t enough as Golden State came back to secure a 97-87 win in game 2 of this best of seven playoff series. Klay Thompson’s 26 points and Stephen Curry’s 22 set the pace for the Warriors. Anthony Davis led the Pels with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Golden State has a two games to zero lead in the series with game three scheduled for Thursday night in New Orleans.

An already very good basketball recruiting class for LSU gets better with the addition of Mr. Louisiana Basketball, Brandon Sampson. The MVP in Class One-A this past season has signed his national letter of intent to play at LSU. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says it’s a big pick-up for Coach Johnny Jones…

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Sampson averaged nearly 16 points a game as he led Madison Prep High School to the Class One-A Championship.

LSU is ranked number one in all six college baseball polls that were released yesterday. The Tigers swept a doubleheader from Georgia on Saturday in a rain-shortened series. They host Tulane tonight and then Texas A-and-M comes to Baton Rouge for a three-game series that begins Thursday.

In other college baseball action today, Louisiana Tech is on the road to take on Stephen F. Austin. Nicholls hosts Grambling. McNeese State welcomes Houston to Cowboy Diamond. UL-Lafayette travels to Hammond to face Southeastern Louisiana. And ULM is in Hattiesburg to take on Southern Miss.

In a Top 25 college softball matchup, Number 24 Texas A&M upset Number 3 LSU 5-2 last night at Tiger Park. A three-run homer in the top of the seventh was the difference for the Aggies. This is the Tigers first home loss of the season as they fall to 41-6 on the season. LSU looks to bounce back this weekend when they travel to Missouri for a three-game conference series this weekend.