A Lafayette attorney has claimed the $191 million dollar Powerball prize on behalf of a three-member family partnership from the winning ticket in the October 25th drawing sold in Eunice. Louisiana Lottery spokeswoman Kimberly Chopin says the group opted for the cash prize…:
CUT 12 (05) “119.4 million dollars”
She says the family wants to remain anonymous but released a statement saying they are obviously elated.

There’s buzz about the possibility of Congressman Ralph Abraham of Richland Parish running for governor in 2019. He says it’s an option he’s considering, but will run for re-election in the 5th Congressional District next year…:
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He says he’d run for governor because he’d like to see less government oversight on a state level.

Renew LSU wants to change the names of two prominent buildings on campus, including the Parker Coliseum. Spokesperson Savanah Dickinson says former governor John Parker lynched 11 Sicilian immigrants who were allegedly involved in the murder of a New Orleans Police Chief; and did not apologize. She says changing these names is the right thing to do…:
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She says Parker and Murphy J. Foster are not worthy of such high profile recognition on the LSU campus.

There’s a new website to help combat the high rate of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections in the state. It’s called Geaux Talk and Kriste Bardell, with the Louisiana Public Health Institute, says if parents are not happy with the sex education their child is getting, she urges them to discuss it further with school administrators…
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For more information go to geaux talk-dot-org.

A coalition of student groups called Renew LSU is pushing for university leaders to rename two prominent buildings on campus, Murphy J. Foster Hall and the John M. Parker Agriculture Coliseum. The group’s spokesperson Savanah Dickinson says former Governor Foster created voter registration requirements that disenfranchised a majority of the Bayou State in the 1890s.

Cut 3 (10) “lynch mob.”

A Saints season ticket holder is asking for a refund due to the National Anthem protests.  Lee Dragna of Morgan City is seeking a refund for the tickets and attorney fees.  He says he and his family are not able to enjoy the games due to players not standing for the National Anthem.  He claims the rowdy, angry reaction of the people around his seats during the protests have made the tickets unusable.

There’s buzz about Congressman Ralph Abraham of Richland Parish running for governor in 2019. He would join other potential GOP candidates going up against Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards such as US Senator John Kennedy, AG Jeff Landry and Congressman Garret Graves. Abraham says he’s considering the option…:

Cut 9 (07)  “look at it closely”

If he decides not to run for the state’s highest position, he still plans to run for re-election in the 5th congressional district next year.

An Lafayette attorney has claimed the $191 million dollar Powerball that was won in Eunice in October. Lottery spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says the winning family wishes to remain anonymous, but obviously they are elated…:

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The payout represents the largest single prize ever won in the Louisiana Lottery’s 26-year history.

A Lafayette attorney has claimed the 190-million dollar Powerball jackpot on behalf of the winners of the lottery ticket sold in Eunice in October. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin…
cut 14 (09) “…good on”
The family partnership opted for the 119-million dollar lump payment. They plan to travel, may even upgrade, but prefer not to be treated as celebrities.

A group called Renew LSU wants two buildings on campus to have their name changed, Parker Colisuem and Foster Hall. Renew LSU spokesperson Savanah Dickinson says both buildings are named after former governors, one helped disenfranchise minority voters and the other refused to apologize for taking part in the lynching of Sicilian immigrants. Dickinson says they hope to rename Foster Hall in honor of Dr Pinkie Gordon Lane…
cut 4 (09) “…poet laureate”

Is Congressman Ralph Abraham planning to run for governor in 2019? Michelle Southern spoke with the Richland Parish physician…:
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The Louisiana Public Health Institute launches a website called “Geaux Talk” which provides tips for parents on how to talk to their children about sex education. Kristie Bardell says there’s a real need for this in Lousiaina….
cut 7 (09) “…teen pregnancy”
The website again is Geaux-talk-dot-org.

An attorney from Lafayette has claimed the $191.1 million dollar Powerball prize on behalf of a three-member family partnership from the winning ticket in the October 25th drawing sold in Eunice. Louisiana Lottery spokeswoman Kimberly Chopin says the group opted for the cash prize…:
CUT 12 (05) “119.4 million dollars”
She says the family wants to remain anonymous but released a statement saying they are obviously elated.

There’s been some buzz of late about the possibility of Congressman Ralph Abraham of Richland Parish running for governor in 2019. He says it’s an option they’re considering, but he still plans to run for re-election in the 5th Congressinoal District next year…:
Cut 11 (08) “of that”
He says he’d run for governor because he’d like to see less government oversight on a state level the way they are working towards in Washington.

A coalition of student groups at LSU wants to change the names on two of the more prominent buildings on campus, including Parker Coliseum. Renew LSU spokesperson Savanah Dickinson says former governor John M. Parker lynched 11 Sicilian immigrants who were allegedly involved in the murder of a New Orleans Police Chief; and he did not apologize. She says changing these names is the right thing to do…:
Cut 5 (09) “it stops”
She says Parker and Murphy J. Foster are not worthy of such high profile recognition on the LSU campus.

A bi-partisan group of 12 governors, including Governor John Bel Edwards, is urging Congress to reauthorize funding for a popular children’s health insurance program as soon as possible. Fresh funding for the $14 billion CHIP program ran out Octover 1st. In a letter the governor’s say resources are nearly exhausted and some states already have begun to inform families that their children’s coverage may end on January 31.

A coalition of student groups called Renew LSU is urging university officials to change the names of two prominent buildings on campus…:
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Congressman Ralph Abraham responds to reports about him running for governor in 2019 and says he’s considering the option. He says he would love to bring to the state level what they are working towards on Capitol Hill which is less government oversight, and more money and more authority to citizens…:
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In order to address the state’s high rates for teen pregnancy and STDs, the Louisiana Public Health Institute has started a new campaign to promote comprehensive sex ed in public schools and at home. Associate Director Kristie Bardell says parents, students, teachers and legislators can log on to geaux-talk-dot-org to receive tips on how to have informed conversations about the value of sexual health. She says this is important…:
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She says a recent study shows 84 percent of Louisiana parents and caregivers believe sex ed is an important part of their students’ curriculum.

There’s been some buzz of late about the possibility of Congressman Ralph Abraham of Richland Parish running for governor in 2019. He would join other potential GOP candidates going up against Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards such as US Senator John Kennedy, AG Jeff Landry and Congressman Garret Graves. Abraham says they are considering the option…:
CUT 9 (07) “look at it closely”

A coalition of student groups called Renew LSU is pushing for university leaders to rename two prominent buildings on campus, Murphy J. Foster Hall and the John M. Parker Coliseum. The group’s spokesperson Savanah Dickinson with says former Governor Murphy Foster created voter registration requirements that disenfranchised a majority of Louisiana in the 1890s…:
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It’s expected Renew LSU will hear LSU’s thoughts in the spring.

A 32-year-old Louisiana man faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to using President Donald Trump’s social security number to try and obtain a copy of the president’s federal tax information. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says Jordan Hamlett of Lafayette will likely get probation or very little time….:
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Hamlett made six separate attempts to obtain the federal tax information from IRS servers, but he was unsuccessful.

Two time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks is coming to Baton Rouge early next year to star in a World War Two era film entitled “Greyhound.” Louisiana Economic Development’s Don Pierson says it will employ over 250 persons in Baton Rouge…:
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Former Governor Kathleen Blanco is feeling better after getting her first treatment for liver cancer.  The family released a statement that says quote, ”She is beginning to feel stronger after recovering from her first treatment in Philadelphia. She believes the extraordinary out pouring of prayer has much to do with her progress.”

A 32-year-old Lafayette man faces five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to using President Trump’s social security number to try and access his tax returns. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Democrat Justin Dewitt of Baton Rouge has announced he plans to run against Republican Congressman Garret Graves next year. As a victim on last year’s historic flood, he says he plans to seriously address flood control. Dewitt says he’s only accepting individual contributions for his campaign.

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Dewitt was born in Sulphur and moved to Zachary, where he graduated from Zachary High School.

An anonymous donor gave one-million-dollars to the University of Louisiana at Monroe to support the School of Education.  ULM President Dr. Nick Bruno says it’s amazing that someone in their community would want to invest so much into young persons and their futures…

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Democrat Justin Dewitt of Baton Rouge has announced he plans to run against Republican Congressman Garret Graves next year. Dewitt, who is openly gay, says he’s running because he feels Graves does not represent the interests of the 6th Congressional District…:
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He says he’s not running for office on the platform that he’s a gay candidate.

Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco is beginning to feel stronger after recovering from her first cancer treatment in Philadelphia, according to her family. Blanco’s alma mater, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, announced Monday the former governor will be the guest speaker at Friday’s Fall 2017 Commencement ceremony. On Sunday, Blanco announced the return of a rare form of eye cancer she faced six years ago, had invaded her liver.

A 32-year-old Louisiana man pleads guilty to using President Donald Trump’s social security number to try and obtain tax returns. Jordan Hamlett of Lafayette faces up to five years in prison. Legal Analyst Tim Meche feels if this case were taken to trial the jury would’ve taken sympathy on Hamlett.
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Meche says Hamlett will likely get probation or very little time.

A Bossier Parish teacher has been arrested after allegedly stealing prescription drugs from a fellow teacher. Lt. Bill Davis with the Sheriff’s Office says the accusations against 39-year-old Robyn Edmonds of Princeton Elementary School are a shame…:
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Edmonds is charged with simple theft and possession of a Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance.