Investigators are looking into the death of an eight-month-old child left in a car for several hours. Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says the guardian never dropped off the child to a day care center and when they returned to pick up the toddler, it was discovered the infant was still in the vehicle…
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Panepinto says the District Attorney’s office is investigating the tragedy and the guardian is cooperating with police

A 36-year-old plumber from Clinton is behind bars today, accused of killing three men and injuring a fourth in a string of shootings that started in July. One of the men killed is 66-year-old Carroll Breeden of Pride and his daughter, Marcy Breeden Slotte says she’s still having trouble coming to grips with what happened….
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A motive on why Ryan Sharpe killed these men is still unknown.

With Louisiana’s bear population gaining in strength the chance for more interactions between people and bears increases. Black bear expert with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says there’s a new website called bear-wise-dot-org, which provides tips on bear conflict resolution and there’s also information on bear proofing your homes and camps….
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That website again is bear-wise-dot-org.

Several parishes in north Louisiana have issued burn bans as a result of dry weather. Caddo, DeSoto, Webster and West Carroll are asking their residents not to start outdoor fires. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the Department of Agriculture does a good job in monitoring areas where wild underbrush could cause dangerous fires…
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A Clinton man police allege killed three and injured one in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes is in custody. One of the victims was 66-year-old Carroll Breeden and his daughter, Marcy Breeden Slotte, wants to know why this happened…:
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Police believe 36-year-old Ryan Sharpe also shot and killed 62-year-old Thomas Bass and Brad DeFranceshi.

There is a lot of concern circling the nation about dry conditions due to the destruction happening in California from wildfires. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says most of Louisiana is usually under a moderate danger for wildfires most of the time. He warns if you have to burn, do so only if necessary…:
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Caddo, Desoto, Webster and West Carroll Parishes are currently under burn bans.

The ten students who were arrested in connection with the death of LSU fraternity pledge Maxwell Gruver have bonded out. All ten have been charged with hazing, while one individual, Matthew Naquin has also been charged with negligent homicide.

LDWF is reminding residents to co-exist with black bears as the mammals are making a comeback in the Bayou State. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Authorities arrest a plumber involved in a string of south Louisiana murders. Kelley Ray has the details…:
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As black bears have made a big comeback in the Bayou State, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries encourages Louisianans to visit bearwise.org. Black bear expert for LDWF Maria Davidson says there is now more interaction between black bears and the public…:
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With all the destruction due to numerous fires in California, people can become concerned in Louisiana about the threat for wildfires. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says Caddo, Desoto, Webster and West Carroll Parishes are currently under burn bans..:
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He warns if you have to burn, do so only if necessary.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an 8-month-old baby boy who was left in a car for hours Wednesday. A preliminary investigation determined the child was unintentionally left inside the vehicle from about 8am until he was discovered around 4:30pm.

A 36-year-old plumber from Clinton is behind bars today, accused of killing three men and injuring a fourth in a string of shootings that started in July. One of the men killed is 66-year-old Carroll Breeden of Pride and his daughter, Marcy Breeden Slotte says she’s still having trouble coming to grips with what happened….
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A motive on why Ryan Sharpe killed these men is still unknown.

A majority of House members are in Baton Rouge today to discuss how the state will address the loss of over a billion dollars in temporary taxes, which will create a massive budget deficit for the fiscal year that begins in July. Alexandria Representative Lance Harris is not ready to say what is the best solution, but the goal is to stablize the budget….
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A special session could be needed.

The state department of transportation has received 61-million dollars from the federal government that will go towards bridge repair, improving the surface of roads and alleviating congestion in some areas. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says the money will be put to good use….
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Seven bridges in several different parishes will be replaced as a result of this money.

The 2007 LSU National championship football team will be back in Tiger Stadium on Saturday and they’ll be recognized at halftime. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says former Head Coach Les Miles will also be there….
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LSU plays Auburn this Saturday, in 2007 the Tigers defeated Auburn on a last second touchdown pass from Matt Flynn to Demetrius Byrd.

A majority of Louisiana House members are in Baton Rouge today to discuss the state’s looming massive budget deficit when over a billion dollars in temporary taxes expire in June. Alexandria Representative and leader of the House GOP delegation, Lance Harris, says the meeting is to educate fellow legislators….
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A special session will be needed to address the so-called “fiscal cliff.”

Thirty-six-year-old Ryan Sharpe of Clinton has been arrested and charged in the shootings of four people since July, three of the victims died. One of the victim’s daughters, Marcy Breeden Slotte, says there’s some comfort that an arrest was made, but there are many questions…
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Authorities have not provided a possible motive.

The ten students who were arrested in connection with the death of LSU fraternity pledge Maxwell Gruver have bonded out. All ten have been charged with hazing, while one individual, Matthew Naquin has also been charged with negligent homicide.

Meanwhile, Four UL Lafayette fraternities have been suspended in the wake of Gruver’s death. Emelie Gunn has more…
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And in Tangipahoa Parish, deputies are investigating the death of 8-month-old boy who was unintentionally left in a car in Hammond for more than eight hours.

Four fraternities at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette have been suspended in the wake of LSU Phi Delta Theta fraternity pledge Maxwell Gruver’s death. ULL Dean of Students Margarita Perez says more people are coming forward to report hazing and she hopes these students can find other ways to bond with the fraternity…:
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In Gruver’s case, police reports indicate witnesses told authorities that the pledge, who had a .495 blood alcohol level at the time of death, was forced to drink more than other pledges because he kept messing up the Greek alphabet.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of an 8-month-old baby boy after being left in a car for a long period of time. A preliminary investigation determined that the child was unintentionally left inside the vehicle most of the day Wednesday.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation has received an additional 60-million-dollars from the federal government for highway projects. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says as long as projects are ready to start, they get the matching funds…:
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He says some of the money will be used to repair several bridges.

Former LSU head coach Les Miles will be on the field in Death Valley during The Bayou Bengals game against Auburn Saturday, along with members of the 2007 championship team. They’ll be celebrated at halftime for a 10-year anniversary reunion and LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says this group has certainly deserves it…:
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Kickoff is at 2:30.

East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parish officials announce an arrest has been made in a string of recent drive by shootings which claimed the lives of 3 men and injured another. They say significant evidence was developed by a task force against 36-year-old Ryan Sharpe, and when in custody, the man confessed. Sharpe is charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.

Louisiana House Lawmakers are off to a retreat today to figure out how to fix a one-billion-dollar budget shortfall. Kelley Ray has more…:
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UL-Lafayette has suspended four fraternities in the wake of an LSU pledge’s death in a suspected hazing incident. 10 students were arrested Wednesday in connection to the fatal alcohol poisoning and alleged hazing of 18-year-old Max Gruver. UL-Lafayette Margarita Perez says more students are coming forward to report hazing there which they encourage…:
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Perez says the four Greek organizations will remain on a pause and will not be allowed to conduct social activities or interactions until an investigation is complete.

The 2007 LSU championship team will be honored at halftime this Saturday in Death Valley during the game between the Tigers and Auburn. Members of the ’07 squad and former Coach Les Miles are all slated to attend the reunion on the field. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette expects The Mad Hatter will get a giant ovation from LSU fans…:
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Four fraternities at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette have been suspended in the wake of LSU Phi Delta Theta fraternity pledge Maxwell Gruver’s death. Dean of Students Margarita Perez says after the 18-year-old died, more people started reporting hazing…:
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No word on what occurred to cause the suspensions.

Additional information about the death of Gruver came out later Wednesday. Ten current and former LSU students all turned themselves in on charges in connection with the suspected hazing incident. Police reports indicate witnesses told authorities that Gruver, who had a .495 blood alcohol level at the time of death, was forced to drink more than other pledges because he kept messing up the Greek alphabet. The one student additionally charged with negligent homicide, Matthew Naquin, also reportedly targeted Gruver because the pledge was often late to events.

DOTD has received an additional 60-million-dollars from the federal government for highway projects. Each year, the Federal Highway Administration allocates road repair funds not used by other states or national programs. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson:
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The 2007 LSU championship team, and former coach Les Miles will be honored halftime Saturday inside Death Valley. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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