Louisiana is once again ranked 48th in the America’s Health Rankings Report for women and children. Matt Doyle has more.
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A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by the family of Victor White against Iberia Sheriff Louis Ackal and a deputy. White was fatally shot when handcuffed inside a patrol car in 2014. The coroner ruled it a suicide, White’s family disagreed. Terms of the settlement are not known.

LSU baseball won its SEC opener last night as the Tigers defeated Missouri four to two. They go for the series victory tonight at 6 PM.
Public visitation for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson will take place Wednesday and Thursday at Notre Dame Seminary on Carrollton Avenue. A private funeral will be held Friday at St. Louis Cathedral. Saints all-time leading rusher, Duece McAllister, remembers Benson as a guy that would talk to anyone at anytime…
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It remains unclear if Benson’s estranged former heirs will challenge in court transition of ownership to Tom Benson’s wife, Gayle Benson.

A bill that would prevent businesses from requiring employees to sign agreements blocking them from going to court over sexual harassment claims is heading to the House floor. Representative Robert Johnson’s proposal is backed by Attorney Generals across the country. Johnson says businesses shouldn’t have the ability to dictate how victims respond to abuse.
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Well wishers continue to remember Saints owner Tom Benson one day after his death. Jim Shannon has more.

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Some Louisiana lottery players could get rich if they hit it big this weekend. The jackpots for the multi-state games are some of the largest seen in recent weeks. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says there will hopefully be some big winners…

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Louisiana Lottery asks that you play responsibility, it only takes one ticket to win.

After 17 years, DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle retires today. He is in his fifth term, elected back in 2000. Arbuckle says there are several personal issues he’s having to attend to and this is a good time to step aside…

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A bill that would prevent businesses from requiring employees to sign agreements blocking them from going to court over sexual harassment claims passed the House Labor Committee. The proposal by Representative Robert Johnson is part of a nationwide effort, Johnson says victims stand a better chance to reach a favorable conclusion if they seek litigation for sexual harassment claims instead of potentially more company friendly options. He says when human dignity is on the line, a judge needs to be called.

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State Representative Robert Johnson’s bill bolstering the rights of victims of sexual harassment passed committee. Matt Doyle has more.

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Some Louisiana lottery players could get rich if they hit it big this weekend. The jackpots for the multi-state games are some of the largest seen in recent weeks. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says even if you are buried deep in NCAA “March Madness”, these jackpots could make you a lot richer than your office pool bracket challenges…

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Well wishers for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson continue the day after 90-year-old New Orleans native passed. Benson bought the Saints in 1985 and was instrumental in getting local quarterback Bobby Hebert to play in his home state…

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After 17 years, DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle retires today. Arbuckle will be replaced by Chief Deputy Jayson Richardson, who has served the citizens of DeSoto Parish for the last 14 years. Arbuckle says he’s accomplished much in his tenure as sheriff. He started with only 75 employees and about a half million dollar surplus…

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Much of the state continues to mourn the death of Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson, and celebrate the bayou legend’s storied history. The Saints all-time leading rusher Deuce McAllister spoke highly of Benson.

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Gayle Benson now owner of the teams released a statement: “I am blessed to be surrounded by a wonderful leadership team and staff and we will move forward successfully together.”

A bill that would prevent businesses from requiring employees to sign agreements blocking them from going to court over sexual harassment claims passed the House Labor Committee. Representative Robert Johnson says victims must be guaranteed a chance in civil court.

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Some Louisiana lottery players could get rich if they hit it big this weekend. The jackpots for the multi-state games are some of the largest seen in recent weeks. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says there will hopefully be some astonishing winners…

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Mega Millions jackpot for tonight is 345-million dollars, Powerball is 455-million.

After 17 years, DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle retires today. He is in his fifth term, elected back in 2000. Arbuckle says there are several personal issues he’s having to attend to and this is a good time to step aside…

Cut 8 (12) “go home.”

Arbuckle will be replaced by Chief Deputy Jayson Richardson, who has served the citizens of DeSoto Parish for the last 14 years.

Visitation and funeral details for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson has been announced. A public visitation will take place Wednesday and Thursday at Notre Dame Seminary on Carrollton Avenue. A private funeral will be held Friday at St. Louis Cathedral.

Saints all-time leading rusher, Duece McAllister, remembers Benson as a guy that would talk to anyone at anytime…
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A federal appeals court rules construction can resume on the Bayou Bridge pipeline in the Atchafayala Basin. Environmental groups were successful in getting a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction. Rising water in the swamp could lead to another work stoppage.

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by the family of Victor White against Iberia Sheriff Louis Ackal and a deputy. White was fatally shot when handcuffed inside a patrol car in 2014. The coroner ruled it a suicide, White’s family disagreed. Terms of the settlement are not known.

There are bunch of bills regarding sexual harassment in the workplace in this legislative session. One of them is heading to the House floor. It prohibits businesses from requiring employees to sign an agreement blocking them from going to court over sexual harassment claims. That means an arbitrator would make a ruling. But Marksville Democrat Robert Johnson says when human dignity is on the line, a judge needs to be called…
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Today is Rodney Arbuckle’s last day as sheriff of DeSoto Parish. Arbuckle is looking forward to being around his granddaugthers and spending time outdoors…
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Arbuckle has served as sheriff for 17 years. He’ll be replaced by Chief Deputy Jayson Richardson.

The Saints have signed pass rusher Alex Okafor to a two-year, 10-million dollar contract.

Well wishers for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson continue the day after 90-year-old New Orleans native passed. Benson bought the Saints in 1985 and was instrumental in getting local quarterback Bobby Hebert to play in his home state…

Cut 5  (13) ” New Orleans saints”.

After 17 years, DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle retires today. Arbuckle will be replaced by Chief Deputy Jayson Richardson, who has served the citizens of DeSoto Parish for the last 14 years. Arbuckle says he’s accomplished much in his tenure as sheriff. He started with only 75 employees and about a half million dollar surplus…

Cut 9 (11) “dollar surplus.”

State Representative Robert Johnson’s bill bolstering the rights of victims of sexual harassment passed committee. Matt Doyle has more.

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Some Louisiana lottery players could get rich if they hit it big this weekend. The jackpots for the multi-state games are some of the largest seen in recent weeks. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says there will hopefully be some big winners…

Cut 3 (08) “Powerball jackpot.”

Well-wishers continue to remember Saints owner Tom Benson one day after his death. Jim Shannon has more.

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And the Saints have confirmed, via tweet, that the ownership situation for both teams is not “in flux”, and that both the NBA, for the Pelicans, and the NFL for the Saints, have approved Gayle Benson as the new owner of both franchises. Some have speculated ongoing litigation, initiated by Benson’s children’s, could lead to an uncertain ownership situation.

A bill that would prevent businesses from requiring employees to sign agreements blocking them from going to court over sexual harassment claims passed the House Labor Committee. Representative Robert Johnson’s proposal is backed by Attorney Generals across the country. Johnson says businesses shouldn’t have the ability to dictate how victims respond to abuse.

Cut 11 (09) “be safe.”

After 17 years, DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle retires today. He is in his fifth term, elected back in 2000. Arbuckle will be replaced by Chief Deputy Jayson Richardson, who has served the citizens of DeSoto Parish for the last 14 years. Arbuckle says he’s accomplished much in his tenure as sheriff. He started with only 75 employees and about a half million dollar surplus…

Cut 9 (11) “dollar surplus.”