Swimmers at beaches along the Gulf Coast have been developing rashes on their skin from sea lice. Michelle Southern explains what’s going on…
voicer 1 (28) “….I’m Michelle Southern”

A 38-year-old Mermentau man is behind bars after he allegedly stabbed his 17-year-old neighbor multiple times. The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office has not released a motive.

The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s office has found a decomposed body in a pond in Logansport. Authorities there have been looking for a 21-year-old woman who was last seen Monday, but it’s too soon to know if there’s a connection.
An assistant principal at a middle school in Baton Rouge is in police custody as authorities search for a missing 40-year-old pregnant teacher. The two work at Brookstown Middle and Baton Rouge Police Corporal L’Jean McKneely says they believe 39-year-old Robert Marks has something to do with Lyntell Washington…
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Marks was arrested after they found the woman’s three-year-old child wandering alone and Marks was the last one to have contact with the little girl.

A Luling man has been arrested after he allegedly shot his neighbor’s cat with a bow and arrow. Sheriff Greg Champagne says 33-year-old Cody Dupre was charged with felony cruetly to animals and his bond was set at 30-thousand dolllars…
cut 13 (06) “…somebody’s pet”
Champagne says Dupre fortunately the arrow did not hit any of the cat’s vital organs and the feline is expected to make a full recovery. Dupre has bonded out of jail.

You can fish without a license this weekend. Jeff Palermo spoke with the Louisiana Department Wildlife and Fisheries about this annual event…:
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A St. Charles parish man has been arrested after he allegedly shot his neighbor’s cat with a bow and arrow. Sheriff Greg Champagne says the cat apparently wandered onto 33-year-old Cody Dupre’s property…:
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The cat is going to be okay. Dupre’s bail was set at $30,000.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is still searching for a pregnant woman whose 3-year-old daughter was found wandering alone Thursday morning. Cpl. L’Jean McKneely says 39-year-old Robert Marks is arrested for child desertion, and they do suspect foul play in the disappearance of 40-year-old Lyntell Washington on the night of June 8th…:
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Arrest records indicate the child told detectives that her mother was in the lake. McNeely says they are looking in the Baton Rouge, Baker, Zachary, and St. Francisville areas.  Marks is an assistant principal in East Baton Rouge Parish, and Washington is also employed within the system as a teacher.

The father of the 8 month old girl who died after being left inside a hot car Wednesday will likely not be prosecuted, according to East Baton Rouge Parish DA Hillar Moore. He says they are still reviewing final reports before anything is official. 31-year-old Marvin Mercer was arrested and charged with negligent homicide in the death of his daughter Raylee Mercer. Her death was ruled accidental.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is still searching for a pregnant woman whose 3-year-old daughter was found wandering alone Thursday morning — and an arrest has been made in connection with the desertion of the child. Cpl. L’Jean McKneely says 39-year-old Robert Marks was with the daughter of 40-year-old Lyntell Washington on the night of June 8th….:
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McKneely says they know Marks was in a romantic relationship with Washington. He is charged with kidnapping and child desertion. They are searching for the missing woman in the Baton Rouge/Baker/Zachary/St. Francisville areas.

The DA in the case of the father who was charged with negligent homicide in the death of his baby daughter who was mistakenly left alone in a hot vehicle for hours, says it appears as though this was a tragic accident. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner ruled the 8 month old’s death as accidental hypothermia. 31-year-old Marvin Mercer was arrested a posted $10,000 bail.

Sea lice have been posing a problem for swimmers at Gulf Coast beaches this summer. Texas A&M biology professor Dr. Kim Withers says the pesky little creatures are actually jelly fish larvae. She says they get under clothes, so people may be better off skinny dipping…:
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Withers says the jellyfish larvae should clear out in a couple of weeks.

Former LSU basketball star Shaquille O’ Neal says he would like his son to play college basketball for Kentucky, not LSU. Shareef O’ Neal is a four-star prospect out of California and he’s six-foot-nine at the age of 16.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is holding free recreational fishing days on Saturday and Sunday. This means both Louisiana residents and non-residents can fish without a license in public waters. LDWF biologist Meghan Macmenamin says the goal is to get new anglers out on the water.

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Today is former-governor Bobby Jindal’s birthday and he’s turning 45 this year. He finished his second-term as the state’s highest elected official with low approval numbers. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says it’s unlikely Jindal run for office again in this state.

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But Cross says Jindal’s political career is probably far from over.

A job fair is underway in Terrebonne Parish that aims to help those in the oil and gas industry find jobs. The fair will be held at Fletcher Community College in Schriever from 9am to 1pm. President of the South Louisiana Economic Council, Vic LaFonte, says although the bayou region is seeing job losses, there are employment opportunities in other parts of the state.

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More than 30 companies will be present at the job fair.

A graduation ceremony will be held for the valedictorian who was not allowed to participate in his graduation at Amite High School because of his facial hair. Pastor Roosevelt Wright says Andrew Jones overcame many challenges and earned the right to lead his class that day.

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A job fair is currently underway in Terrebonne parish for people seeking jobs in the oil and gas industry. President and CEO of the South Louisiana Economic Council, Vic LaFonte says people can register and get more information at BayouOpportunity.com. He says they’ll be doing whatever they can to find new jobs for people at this event.

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LaFonte says walk-ins are also welcome at the job fair.

A graduation ceremony will be held for the valedictorian who was not allowed to participate in his graduation at Amite High School because of his facial hair. Pastor Roosevelt Wright says any grads who want to attend wearing their gown are welcome to turn their tassels one more time with Andrew Jones. Wright says Jones has also gotten the attention of several universities and state legislators.

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The ceremony will be held June 17 at the African-American Heritage Museum in Hammond.

Former-governor Bobby Jindal turns 45 today. The former-presidential candidate has kept a low profile since he left the Governor’s Office in January. But UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Jindal’s political career is probably far from over.

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At one-time the former governor was considered a rising star in the Republican Party.

A 15-year-old from Tangipahoa parish is facing two murder charges for his participation in the double homicide in Natalbany last week. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says this case may also be related to the death of an 18-year-old, whose body was discovered a day after the double homicide.

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Panepinto says it was likely a robbery gone wrong.

A special graduation ceremony will be held this month for Andrew Jones, the Amite High grad who was not allowed to walk the stage because he had facial hair. Halen Doughty has more…:
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A job fair for out of work oil and gas industry workers is underway this morning in Terrebonne Parish. President and CEO of the South Louisiana Economic Council, Vic LaFonte…:
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More information can be found at BayouOpportunity.com.

Former-governor Bobby Jindal turns 45 today. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says the former-governor and Congressman has already accomplished so much at a young age that it’s hard to say what exactly he will do next. He says Jindal will probably seek a high-ranking post in the federal government…:
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Baton Rouge Police are looking for a woman whose three year old daughter was found wondering alone near the vehicle of the missing person Thursday. Cops say foul play is not being ruled out in the disappearance of 40-year-old Lyntell Washington. The child was not harmed. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Washington is urged to contact authorities.

Lake Charles Police arrest a 16-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of a 79-year-old man who was located in a crashed vehicle. Cops say the crime appears to be a random act. Robert Colston Jr is distraught over his father’s senseless killing…:
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The teen is charged with second degree murder.

A job fair is taking place in Terrebonne Parish today for oil and gas industry workers, as unemployment in that sector continues to rise. President and CEO of the South Louisiana Economic Council, Vic LaFonte, says although the bayou region is seeing job losses, there are employment opportunities in other parts of the state…:
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The fair will be held at Fletcher Community College in Schriever from 9am to 1pm.

A 33-year-old man from Luling is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly shooting his neighbor’s 9-month-old cat named Max with a bow and arrow. The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office says Cody Dupre was arrested and bail was set at $30,000. They say thankfully vets were able to remove the arrow and it did not hit any of Max’s vital organs.

Bobby Jindal turns 45 today. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross looks at what could be next for the former governor….:
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A 15-year-old boy is under arrest in connection with one of two homicide investigations in Natalbany. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says two men were located dead on June 2nd, then another man was found killed the following day. Spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says it appears to be related to a robbery gone wrong…:
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People seeking jobs in the oil and gas industry can attend a job fair in Terrebonne Parish today from 9am to 1pm. Don Molino has more…:
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Former Governor Bobby Jindal is turning 45 years old today. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross believes Jindal is just cooling his heals right now, but the former presidential candidate’s political career is far from over. That said Cross doesn’t think Jindal will run for office in Louisiana…:
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Lake Charles Police announced in a press conference that they have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of 79-year-old Robert Colston. Police Chief Don Dixon says on Sunday they responded to a vehicle that hit a tree and officers discovered Colston behind the wheel suffering from a gunshot wound. He says the crime appears to be completely random…:
Cut 13 (11) “absolutely senseless”
He says they’ve charged the teen with second-degree murder, and the Calcasieu Parish DA’s office will seek to prosecute him as an adult.

A graduation ceremony will be held for the valedictorian who was not allowed to participate in his graduation at Amite High School because of his facial hair. Co-organizer Pastor Roosevelt Wright says the accomplishments that Andrew Jones made should be more important than his beard…:
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The ceremony will be held June 17.