Doctors at rehabilitation facility in Houston say wounded East Baton Rouge Deputy Nick Tullier’s condition is improving. Michelle Southern has more…
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FBI agents were seen entering and leaving the offices at the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office and the Hammond Police Department today. An FBI spokesperson says they are conducting multiple court-authorized actions. The Baton Rouge Advocate reports there’s a federal investigation looking into possible mishandling of evidence by a drug task force.

Louisiana has the fourth largest wealth gap between rich and poor according to a report compiled by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Louisiana Budget Project director Jan Moller says this large wage gap is another reason why the state’s economy has trouble growing…
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Moller says higher taxes on the rich and a higher minimum wage can help close the gap.

A Bankrate-dot-com study finds Louisiana is the fourth worst state for driving. It’s based on the state’s high insurance costs, long commute times and high rate of fatal wrecks. But data analyst Claes Bell says there are some positives, like low repair costs and….
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Doctors in Houston say East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s deputy Nick Tullier is making progress and is now fully conscious. Tullier, who was severely injured last July in a police ambush, is also able to give nonverbal signals and can respond to commands. Physical therapist Julie Welch says Tullier spends several hours a day in therapy….
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It’s still unclear how much of a recovery Tullier will make.

We are trying to get more information on why FBI agents were combing through the offices today at the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s office and Hammond Police Department. According to the Baton Rouge Advocate, the FBI probe has to do with an investigation into possible wrongdoing involving a drug task force.

John Kennedy says his resignation as a state Treasurer will become effective on January 3rd when he’s sworn in as U.S. Senator.

A West Carroll Parish woman has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of her husband. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says 44-year-old April Sollars was booked into jail and the investigation is ongoing….
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The victim Larry Carroll was fatally shot a day after his 43rd birthday.

Alexandria Police has arrested two people in the stabbing death of another person. Corpoal Wade Bourgeois says their investigation led them to 54-year-old Daniel Mikkelson and 35-year-old Natarsha Meredit, who were taken into custody after questioning…
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The victim’s name has not been released.

Mississippi four-star quarterback Myles Brennan has reaffirmed his commitment to LSU and plans to sign with the Tigers next year.

A report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities finds Louisiana has one of the biggest wage gaps between its richest and poorest residents. Director of the Louisiana Budget Project Jan Moeller says the Bayou State has the fourth highest rate of income inequality in the country…:
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He hopes the legislature will look at ways to make Louisiana’s tax system a little more fair.

The Hammond Police Department and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office were raided by the FBI this morning. The reasons have not been released, but we have this statement from Craig Betbeze (Bet-Be-Zee) who is a spokesman for the FBI…:
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We’ll have more on this as it develops.

Doctors at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston announced today that wounded East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier is fully conscious and doing well in recovery. Medical Director of the Disorders of Consciousness Program, Dr. Sunil Kothari, says they believed Tullier would be in a vegetative state when he arrived, but he was not…:
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Tullier’s father, James, celebrated the announcement with the doctors, saying Christmas has come early.

WWL-TV is reporting that New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is going to meet with President-elect Donald Trump today in New York. They say the mayor was invited under his title as vice president of the United States Conference of Mayors. The two will discuss public safety and infrastructure.

The father of the deputy that was injured in an ambush on police officers in Baton Rouge over the summer said today that Christmas has come early. The healthcare team at TIRR Memorial in Houston held a news conference to update the public on Nick Tullier’s condition. Clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Katherine O’Brien says they identified several cognitive capacities Tullier can demonstrate…:
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Tullier still has paralysis to parts of his body but is able to move his head, left arms and has some movement in his legs, doctors said. They added he is doing remarkably well and exceeding expectations.

The Baton Rouge Advocate is reporting that teams of FBI agents raided the Hammond Police Department and Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office today. This is a developing story.

A report by Bankrate.com finds Louisiana is the fourth worst state for drivers. Spokesperson Claes Bell says it’s due in part to the high number of auto fatalities here and a motorists’ average commute time..:
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He also says Louisiana ranks 49th in the nation for insurance cost.

Looks like LSU has locked up a quarterback. Myles Brennan, the 4 star QB out of Mississippi, reaffirmed his commitment to the Tigers hours after meeting with new offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Brennan threw for 3,982 yards and 48 touchdowns this season in high school.

Doctors at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston are at this hour giving an update on the progress of wounded East Baton Rouge Deputy Nick Tullier who was gunned down in an ambush that claimed the lives of three other officers. The TIRR Memorial Hermann team, along with James Tullier, Nick’s father, are sharing their discoveries during the first public update on Deputy Tullier’s journey to recovery.

A report by Bankrate.com finds Louisiana is the fourth worst state for drivers. Spokesperson Claes Bell says the survey looked at a broad range of data to determine the ranking, like Louisiana being 49th in the nation for insurance cost…:
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He says another thing attributing to the negative ranking is Louisiana’s above average commute time which is 25 minutes.

Alexandria Police announce the arrest of two people in connection with a stabbing death. Cpl. Wade Bourgeois says the victim was discovered when police received a call Tuesday….:
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Bourgeois says their investigation led them to 54-year-old Daniel Mikkelson and 35-year-old Natarsha Meredith who are both charged with robbery and first degree murder.

State Police say a West Carroll Parish woman has been arrested in the shooting death of her husband. A television report says the victim was killed a day after his birthday. Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says they responded to a call of a shooting in Epps shortly after midnight Tuesday…:
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Reichardt says Sollars has been charged with second degree murder.

Could we see lower beef prices for the holiday after US beef production for November was the highest we’ve seen since 2010. CattleFax says consumers could expect better sale prices and more limited-time offers on menu items. But CEO of Cattle Producers of Louisiana, Dave Foster, says we may have to wait until January 2017 until we see a noticeable dip in prices…
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Lake Charles Police arrest a 59-year-old man for allegedly committing a murder that occurred nearly 30 years ago. Lt. Richard Harrell says Harry James Richard killed 75-year-old Noah Breaux and then lit his home on fire…
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Harrell says new information from witnesses led to the arrest of Richard, who has always been a suspect in Breaux’s death.

Charlie Melancon is out as the Secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Governor John Bel Edwards says that he and the former Congressman have agreed the agency needs to move in a different direction. Edwards says this will be a time for transition, but he remains optimistic positive reforms can be completed to address the mismanagement conducted by the previous administration, according to a recent state audit.

FEMA says flood victims waiting for a mobile home will receive one by January 31st. Emelie Gunn has more….
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Flood victims frustrated over not having received a FEMA housing unit yet will be getting one by January 31st. Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA Tito Hernandez says he realizes there’s a hold up, but it’s been difficult to install these mobile trailers in front of someone’s flood-damage home…:
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He says they’ve done $456 million dollars worth of emergency home repair and paid $120 million in rent.

If you want to get Christmas presents sent on time, you better get to the post office today. New Orleans Postmaster Matt Connelly says after today you’ll have to select pricier options like priority and priority express. He says people can find information and shipping tips at USPS.com…:
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You have until December 20th to send Christmas cards first class.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries secretary, Charlie Melancon, has stepped down from his position. Governor John Bel Edwards released a statement saying that Melancon has been a tremendous public servant, but the two have agreed that LDWF should move in a different direction.

Increased beef production could mean consumers see lower prices, according to the National Cattleman’s Beef Association. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The headliners for the 2017 Essence Festival were announced today, and on top of the bill is none other than music icon Diana Ross.

FEMA announces any flood victims awaiting a manufactured housing unit will receive one by January 31st. Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA Tito Hernandez says a lot of work goes into installing a FEMA home, which is considered a last resort when it comes to temporary housing. He says even given the criticism, they are pleased with their performance…:
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He says 25-hundred families are currently eligible to live in a mobile home.

The National Cattleman’s Beef Association says consumers could see lower beef prices because of an increase in production. CEO of Cattle Producers of Louisiana, Dave Foster, says don’t expect lower prices for beef for the holidays, because consumers a lot of beef this time of year…:
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The US Department of Agriculture found that November 2016 was the largest beef production month since 2010.

A 59-year-old man has been arrested for murder in a Lake Charles cold case that’s nearly 30-years-old. Halen Doughty has more…:
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If you plan on mailing a gift this Christmas, you’re running out of time to ship it. New Orleans Postmaster Matt Connelly says it’s important to make sure your packages are properly labeled inside and out…:
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He says the deadline for first class mail is December 20th.