14:30 Newscast, July 17th, 2017

Governor John Bel Edwards took time today to remember the fallen Baton Rouge officers who were killed in an ambush attack one year ago..:
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Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Cyber Crime Unit has arrested a man on over 100 counts of child pornography. They say 27-year-old Cameron Fairley of Sulphur was booked on 80 counts of sexual abuse images and/or videos of children and 29 additional counts of sexual abuse images and/or videos of children under the age of 13.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for a man they say fatally shot and killed his ex-girlfriend. Sgt. Don Coppola says 52-year-old Robert Antoine is accused of opening fire on two individuals early Saturday morning, including his ex-girlfriend 41-year-old Monique Maxie who later died. He says Antoine should be considered dangerous…:
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Antoine is wanted on counts of second-degree murder, aggravated battery and illegal use of a weapon.

A Kinder man has been arrested after he was caught dumping a load of kittens off on the side of the road. Deputy Christopher Ivey with the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office says deputies first believed 63-year-old Morris Williams was either dumping garbage or trespassing. He says the officer was able to retrieve the kittens from the ditch..:
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Williams is charged with 5 counts of animal cruelty.

 

PM Newscall, July 17th, 2017

One year after an ambush attack on Baton Rouge police officers, Deputy Nick Tullier continues to make miraculous strides. Michelle Southern has more…

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Governor John Bel Edwards took time today to remember the fallen Baton Rouge officers who were killed in an ambush attack one year ago today. Emelie Gunn has more…

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One year later, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier continues to defy the odds. Nick has made tremendous strides in his recovery after being shot three times by a gunman who ambushed Baton Rouge police officers. Nick’s father, James Tullier, says his son underwent major abdominal surgery last week because he’s been struggling with infection since the shooting.

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Tullier says the doctors and therapists at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston have been awesome in their commitment to Nick and all their patients. He says Nick is able to move his arms and legs, and about a month ago he even said the word hello out loud, which are strides Nick was never supposed to make.

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Tullier says a year ago, doctors told them Nick would never survive, and even if he did, he would never walk or communicate again. But that couldn’t be further from the truth today. He says Nick is very much aware of what is going on around him, and they always let him know about messages of support and updates from the doctors.

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East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says the Baton Rouge police ambush a year ago today was a turning point for our community. Gautreaux says he was in Lake Charles when he received a phone call telling him his officers were shot. He says he raced back to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital where he learned three officers had lost their lives.

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Gautreaux says he remains in touch with the family of the fallen officers, Deputy Brad Garafola and the Baton Rouge city officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, as well as the injured officers including Sgt. Bruce Simmons who is expected to make a full recovery. He says this tragedy has put the officers on high alert…

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Gautreaux says they will never forget these brave men and will continue to view them as heroes not only in their death but in how they lived. He says the men and women in the Sheriff’s Office have come together to stay strong.

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The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for a man they say fatally shot and killed his ex-girlfriend. Sgt. Don Coppola says 52-year-old Robert Antoine is accused of opening fire on two individuals early Saturday morning, striking one whom police believe was his ex-girlfriend:

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Antoine is wanted on counts of second-degree murder, aggravated battery and illegal use of a weapon. He says the victim, 41-year-old Monique Maxie of Baton Rouge, was getting out of a vehicle with another person..:

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Anyone with information on this man’s whereabouts is urged to contact authorities. Copolla says Antoine should be considered dangerous…:

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A Kinder man has been arrested after he was caught dumping a load of kittens off on the side of the road. Deputy Christopher Ivey with the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office says deputies patrolling the area noticed a vehicle stopped on the side of the road which then turned down a private road. He says they then pulled over 63-year-old Morris Williams…

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Ivey says deputies first believed Williams was either dumping garbage or trespassing. He says the officer was able to retrieve the kittens from the ditch.

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Ivey says Williams is charged with 5 counts of animal cruelty. He says this is something they take very seriously and it’s a shame animal abandonment happens so frequently.

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13:30 Newscast, July 17th, 2017

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says the fatal Baton Rouge police ambush a year ago today was a turning point for our community. He says the men and women in the Sheriff’s Office have come together to stay strong…:
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Injured Deputy Nick Tullier continues to defy the odds at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston. His father, James, says Nick is very much aware of what is going on around him, and they always let him know about messages of support and updates from the doctors…:
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The officers who died on this day a year ago are being remembered: Deputy Brad Garafola, Officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson.

State Officials are ramping up efforts to get more flood victims to apply for federal aid…:
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A Kinder man has been arrested after he was caught dumping a load of kittens off on the side of the road. Deputy Christopher Ivey with the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office says deputies pulled over 63-year-old Morris Williams..:
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He says all of the kittens were saved and all were adopted.

 

12:30 Newscast, July 17th, 2017

One year later, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier continues to defy the odds. Nick has made tremendous strides in his recovery after being shot three times by a gunman who ambushed Baton Rouge police officers on July 17th, 2016. Nick’s father, James Tullier, says his son underwent major abdominal surgery last week because he’s been struggling with infection since the shooting…:
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Tullier says the doctors and therapists at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston have been awesome in their commitment to Nick and all their patients.

A St. Helena Parish grand jury has indicted a woman on a murder charge in the death of her sister, whose body was found in a shallow grave. 38-year-old Deborah Palmer of Amite, will face one count of second-degree murder in the death of her sister, 36-year-old Rebecca Blades of Greensburg.

Baton Rouge Police are seeking a murder suspect after police say he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend. 52-year-old Robert Antoine is accused of killing 41-year-old Monique Maxie over the weekend. Sgt. Don Coppola says the victim was getting out of a vehicle with another person..:
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Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Antoine is urged to contact authorities.

Monroe chef Cory Bahr got to cook against Bobby Flay on Week 7 of the competition Food Network Star, and he was the only contestant who won. This means he remains on the show, and the Flying Tiger Brewery in Monroe is holding a watch party from 6 -10 p.m. every Sunday night as long as Bahr’s competing.

 

11:30 Newscast, July 17th, 2017

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says the Baton Rouge police ambush a year ago today was a turning point for our community. Gautreaux says he was in Lake Charles when he received a phone call telling him his officers were shot. He says he raced back to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital where he learned three officers had lost their lives…:
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And one year later, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier continues to defy the odds. His father, James, says Nick is able to move his arms and legs, and about a month ago he even said the word hello out loud, which are strides he was never supposed to make…:
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Those who died in the ambush are Deputy Brad Garafola, Officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for a man they say fatally shot and killed his ex-girlfriend. Sgt. Don Coppola says 52-year-old Robert Antoine is accused of opening fire on two individuals early Saturday morning, striking one whom police believe was his ex-girlfriend:
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Copolla says Antoine was wanted for two counts of attempted second degree and his charges will be upgraded. Anyone with information on this man’s whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.

State officials are ramping up efforts to boost participation in the flood recovery survey. Pat Forbes with the Office of Community Development says they’re bring the forms to the ground level and going door to door…:
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He says this is the first step for flood victims to get the aid they need. The survey can be found online at restore.la.gov.

 

10:30 Newscast July 17

One year ago, three Baton Rouge law enforcement officers were killed and three injured in a police ambush in Baton Rouge. Michelle Southern looks back with BRPD Chief Carl Dabadie…

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Baton Rouge Police are seeking a murder suspect after police say he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend. 52-year-old Robert Antione is accused of killing 41-year-old Monique Maxie over the weekend. The victim was taken to an area hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

State officials are going door to door to tell flood victims about the state’s flood recovery survey and the homeowner assistance program. Pat Forbes with the Office of Community Development says many people don’t think they will qualify for assistance, but that’s not the case.

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The survey is online at restore.la.gov.

Beginning this month, children with incarcerated parents can get backpacks full of school supplies through the Louisiana Corrections Association’s Kits for Kidz program. Vice President Angela Whittaker says these kids are thrilled when they get their backpack full of goodies.

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$15-thousand worth of supplies will be handed out this year.

 

09:30 Newscast, July 17th, 2017

It’s hard to believe it’s already been one year since that tragic day. On July 17th, 2016, a gunman ambushed police officers in Baton Rouge and killed Deputy Brad Garafola, Officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, and injured three others including Deputy Nick Tullier who is still hospitalized. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says throughout this catastrophic event, the community has come together in unimaginable ways to support BRPD. He says the department has been working extremely hard to improve relations with the public…:
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The shooting happened less than a mile from the Baton Rouge Police Headquarters.

A man has been arrested for attempted second degree murder after another man was found in the bathroom of LSU Digital Media Center with symptoms of a heroin overdose. Police have in custody 33-year-old Joshua Brian of Greenwell Springs who they believe gave the man the heroin.

Participation in the state’s flood recovery survey is lagging, and state officials are hoping upping their efforts will get more flood victims to apply for federal aid…:
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Louisiana Correctional Association’s Kits for Kidz is underway where school supplies are distributed to children of the state’s incarcerated population. Vice President Angela Whittaker says parents feel a sense of joy knowing that even behind bars their kids are excited about school:
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08:30 Newscast, July 17th, 2017

It was one year ago this morning that three unsuspecting officers lost their lives, and three others were injured, one critically, in an ambush on Baton Rouge cops. BRPD Chief Carl Dabadie has a message for the families whose lives forever changed 12 months ago…:
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The officers leave behind three wives, and eight children among them.

State officials will be going door-to-door in flooded neighborhoods today to visit those who have not filled out the Restore Louisiana survey. Pat Forbes with the Office of Community Development says the survey is the first step for flood victims to receive federal flood recovery dollars:
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The survey can be found online at restore.la.gov.

Kits for Kidz is now underway as the Louisiana Correctional Association distributes school supplies to children with incarcerated parents…:
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Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser is in Canada promoting Louisiana’s French heritage and reaffirming its partnership with Quebec and the Council on Development of French in Louisiana, or CODOFIL..:
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07:30 Newscast, July 17th, 2017

It’s hard to believe it’s already been one year since that tragic day. On July 17th, 2016, a gunman ambushed police officers in Baton Rouge and killed Deputy Brad Garafola, Officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, and injured three others including Deputy Nick Tullier who is still hospitalized. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says he’s in awe of the tremendous bravery shown by the wives of the fallen officers:
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Dabadie thanks the community for their unimaginable support to BRPD since the catastrophic event.

Deputy Tullier responded to a call of an active shooter on that day a year ago, and was shot three times, including once in the head. Doctors say Tullier will never fully recover from his brain injury, but also say short term progress looks promising.

Louisiana Correctional Association’s Kits for Kidz is underway where school supplies are distributed to children of the state’s incarcerated population. Vice President Angela Whittaker says encouraging education contributes to putting these children on the path to success…:
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To donate, visit www.lacorrectional.org.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is meeting with Canadian officials today to renew the Quebec-Louisiana partnership with the Council on Development of French in Louisiana, or CODOFIL. Nungesser says the partnership helps prepare French teachers for the classroom…:
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Nungesser and other tourism officials made the trip to Quebec on Sunday.

 

06:45 Sportscast, July 17th, 2017

Media outlets are reporting that point guard Rajon Rondo and the Pelicans have come to an agreement on a one-year deal. Rondo met with Alvin Gentry and Dell Demps on Thursday, and again Saturday in Atlanta before committing, according to reports. Rondo played in 69 games with the Chicago Bulls last season and averaged 7.8 points, 6.7 assists and 5.1 rebounds. He played with DeMarcus Cousins on the Sacramento Kings during the 2015-16 season.

LSU junior defensive back Donte Jackson has been named to the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List, which honors 45 of the nation’s best defensive backs. Jackson played in all 12 games and started in 11 of those at cornerback. He totaled 39 tackles for the Tigers, including a career-high seven against Alabama. Patrick Peterson and Tyrann Mathieu won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2010 and 2011.

Seven members of the LSU football team combined to earn eight spots on the 2017 Preseason All-Southeastern Conference teams. Derrius Guice leads the way at running back and all-purpose. Linebacker Arden Key was also named to the All-SEC first team on the defensive side. Offensive lineman K.J. Malone, defensive lineman Christian LaCouture and defensive back Donte Jackson were selected as second team members. Center Will Clapp and defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence rounded out the group of the Tigers on the third team.

After going unchosen in last month’s NBA draft, a former Tiger has now found a home with the Bulls. Antonio Blakeney, who led LSU basketball in scoring last season, signed a two-way contract with Chicago. Blakeney has averaged 16.8 points and 5 rebounds per game so far with the Bulls’ Summer League team.

The Tulane football contingent of head coach Willie Fritz and seniors Ade Aruna, Sherman Badie, Dontrell Hilliard and Parry Nickerson are set to participate in the 2017 American Athletic Conference Summer Kickoff and Media Days beginning today.