The police officer who shot and killed Alton Sterling during a struggle has appealed his firing. Attorney John McLindon filed the appeal o a local civil service board on behalf of Blane Salamoni who shot Sterling nearly two years ago.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul said two weeks ago that Salamoni was fired because he violated policies on use of force and command of temper. By getting the termination thrown out, it opens up the opportunity for Salamoni to become a police officer again in another jurisdiction.  McLindon says he’s heard from police officers around the country that Salamoni’s firing was unjust

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News release of a confirmed fatality of a young girl early Saturday morning when a large tree fell on the RV in which she was sleeping.  Bossier deputies and other first responders working numerous downed trees in the parish.

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Shreveport Police have a man in custody following Thursday’s domestic situation in which the victim, 27-year-old Rannita Williams, was shot and killed on Facebook live. The video shows the shadow of 36-year-old Johnathan Robinson pacing back and forth holding a gun in the video. Police Chief Alan Crump says it was a very tense situation…Crump has been criticized about the amount of officers that responded. He said the dangerous situation made it necessary to show up in force…

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One officer, Cpl. Robert Entrekin sustained non-life threatening injuries to his wrist.

The House Judiciary Committee failed to advance a bill that would have created an oversight committee for the state’s 41 district attorneys. Sarah Mojoula testified on behalf of the Southern Poverty Law Center expressed support for the legislation, because it would make sure there wouldn’t be any misconduct.

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The bill is done for this session.

There is strong support from the public for two of Governor Edwards main policy issues. Kelley Ray has more…

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The state has activated its Crisis Action Team, because of the threat of severe weather today and tomorrow. Northwest Louisiana is under a tornado watch until 10 PM tonight. GOHSEP spokesman Mike Steele says the eastern portion of the state could see as much as 6 inches between now and tomorrow night…

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Shreveport Police have a man in custody following Thursday’s domestic situation in which the victim, 27-year-old Rannita Williams, was shot and killed on Facebook live. The video shows the shadow of 36-year-old Johnathan Robinson pacing back and forth holding a gun in the video. Police Chief Alan Crump says Robinson is facing second-degree-murder and felon in possession of a firearm charges. After Robinson was put in custody at the Shreveport city jail, Crump says he became violent again, breaking a water pipe, flooding his  jail cell…

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The police officer who shot and killed Alton Sterling during a struggle has appealed his firing. Attorney John McLindon filed the appeal a local civil service board on behalf of Blane Salamoni who shot Sterling nearly two years ago

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul said two weeks ago that Salamoni was fired because he violated policies on use of force and command of temper. McLindon anticipates a hearing on the appeal this summer

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Louisiana is bracing for the threat of severe weather today. Don Molino has more from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness…

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The House Judiciary Committee failed to advance a bill that would have created an oversight committee for the state’s 41 district attorneys. Nearly every one of the state’s D.A.’s were in attendance this morning as the panel debated the issue for two hours. Heated arguments between lawmakers and those in favor of the bill. Ruston Representative Rob Shadoin.

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Shreveport Police have a man in custody following Thursday’s domestic situation in which the victim, 27-year-old Rannita Williams, was shot and killed on Facebook live. The video shows the shadow of 36-year-old Johnathan Robinson pacing back and forth holding a gun in the video. Police Chief Alan Crump says it was a very tense situation…

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News release of a confirmed fatality of a young girl early Saturday morning when a large tree fell on the RV in which she was sleeping.  Bossier deputies and other first responders working numerous downed trees in the parish.

The police officer who shot and killed Alton Sterling during a struggle has appealed his firing. Attorney John McLindon filed the appeal o a local civil service board on behalf of Blane Salamoni who shot Sterling nearly two years ago. McLindon says Salamoni wants to clear his name

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The LSU Tigers took advantage of good hitting conditions at Alex Box Stadium last night with the wind blowing out as the Bayou Bengals banged out four home runs in a 9-3 win over Tennessee. Jake Slaughter hit two home runs, Hunter Feduccia and Beau Jordan also hit balls that left the yard. Austin Bain had four hits and drove in three runs. Zach Hess allowed one run over seven innings for the victory.

The Ragin Cajuns fell behind 3-0 in the first inning but came back for a four to three win over Appalachian State. Daniel Lahare drove in two runs as UL Lafayette has won three straight.

ULM and Little Rock were postponed until today, so were Louisiana Tech and Charlotte and Northwestern State versus Southeastern Louisiana.

Nicholls and Incarnate Word were suspended in the 12^th inning with the game tied at six, while McNeese edged UNO three to two. In the 8^th inning, Carson Maxwell doubled home a run and then scored the go-ahead run by stealing home.

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The Pelicans and Trail Blazers begin their NBA playoff series tonight in Portland. The series features two of the best players in the league, New Orleans Anthony Davis and the Trail Blazers Damian Lillard. Pels head coach Alvin Gentry says his guys will need to play well on the defensive end…

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Tip off is at 9:30.

New Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith spoke with reporters in New Orleans for the first time since signing a two year deal with the Black and Gold. Meredith says he believes he’ll fit in well with the Saints offense…

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Meredith expects to be ready when training camp starts in late July after missing all of last season with a knee injury.

The House Judiciary Committee failed to advance a bill that would have created an oversight committee for the state’s 41 district attorneys. Nearly every one of the state’s D.A.’s were in attendance this morning as the panel debated the issue for two hours. Heated arguments between lawmakers and those in favor of the bill. Ruston Representative Rob Shadoin.

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The police officer who shot and killed Alton Sterling during a struggle has appealed his firing. Attorney John McLindon filed the appeal to a local civil service board on behalf of Blane Salamoni. McLindon says he’s heard from police officers around the country that Salamoni’s firing was unjust

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36-year-old Jonhathan Robinson is facing second-degree-murder and felon in possession of a firearm charges after allegedly killing 27-year-old Rannita Williams while she was on Facebook Live. After Robinson was put in custody at the Shreveport city jail, Crump says he became violent again, breaking a water pipe, flooding his jail cell…

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The AP says House Speaker Paul Ryan has endorsed his top lieutenant, California Rep. Kevin McCarthy, to be his successor. Early converations included the possibility that Congressman Steve Scalise would be tapped for the top job in the House. Ryan announced he was stepping down from being Speaker of the House earlier this week.

The police officer who shot and killed Alton Sterling during a struggle has appealed his firing. Attorney John McLindon filed the appeal o a local civil service board on behalf of Blane Salamoni who shot Sterling nearly two years ago. McLindon says Salamoni wants to clear his name…

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If the termination is thrown out, Salamoni could become a police officer in another jurisdiction.

Shreveport Police have 36-year-old Johnathan Robinson in custody following Thursday’s domestic situation in which the victim, 27-year-old Rannita Williams, was shot and killed on Facebook live. Police Chief Alan Crump says it was a very tense situation…

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The House Judiciary committee failed to advance a bill that would have created an oversight committee for the state’s 41 District Attorneys. Jim Shannon has more.

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The state has activated its Crisis Action Team, because of the threat of severe weather through tomorrow. Northwest Louisiana is under a tornado watch until 10 PM tonight. GOHSEP spokesman Mike Steele says torrential downpours could result in flooded roadways. Steele says if the water is high on the roadway, turn around…

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Former Baton Rouge cop Blane Salamoni has filed an appeal to his firing. B-R-P-D Police Chief Murphy Paul terminated Salamoni from the force for violating policies and procedures during the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling. Salamoni’s attorney John McLindon says he anticipates a hearing on the appeal this summmer…
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McLindon says the goal is to clear Salamoni’s name of any wrong doing.

Shreveport Police Chief Alvin Crump said today the man seen in the background of a Facebook Live video that showed the fatal shooting of a woman is the man responsible for the victim’s death. Crump says the suspect 36-year-old Johnathan Robinson also shot one of their officers in the wrist, which led to the heavy police presence yesterday…
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Louisiana is bracing for the threat of severe weather today and tomorrow. Don Molino has more from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness…
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At the state capitol today a bill was defeated that sought to set up an oversight panel for district attorneys. Sarah Mojula from the Southern Povery Law Center expressed support for the legislation, because it would make sure there wouldn’t be any misconduct…
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The bill is dead for the session.

Shreveport Police confirmed the man shown firing fatal gun shots at Rannita Williams while on Facebook Live is 36-year-old Johnathan Robinson. Police Chief Alvin Crump says when they brought Robinson to jail, he became violent again…
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Crump says Robinson broke a water pipe and flooeded his cell. Authorities also say Robinson and the victim had a romantic history.

Former Baton Rouge Police officer Blane Salamoni has appealed his firing with a local civil service board. Police Chief Murphy Paul says Salamoni did not follow policies and procedures when he fatally shot Alton Sterling in 2016. Salamoni’s attorney John McLindon says he’s heard from officers nationwide that the firing was unjust….
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A hearing on the appeal is expected this summer.

The state has activated its Crisis Action Team, because of the threat of severe weather today and tomorrow. Northwest Louisiana is under a tornado watch until 10 PM tonight. GOHSEP spokesman Mike Steele says the eastern portion of the state could see as much as 6 inches between now and tomorrow night…
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Several schools in northwest Louisiana had early dismissal because of the severe weather threat.

Legislation that would have created an oversight commission for district attorneys to watch for misconduct failed in a House committee this morning. Pete Adams represents district attorneys at the capitol and told the panel the bill is flawed….
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The proposal is dead for the session.

The police officer who shot and killed Alton Sterling during a struggle has appealed his firing. Attorney John McLindon filed the appeal to a local civil service board on behalf of Blane Salamoni who shot Sterling nearly two years ago. McLindon says Salamoni wants to clear his name…
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Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul fired Salamoni because he said the officer violated policies on use of force and command of temper.

Louisiana is gearing up for the potential of severe weather as strong line of thunderstorms will begin moving through the state later today. Mike Steele is with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Prepardness…
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The House Judiciary committee failed to advance a bill that would have created an oversight committee for the state’s 41 District Attorneys. Jim Shannon has more.
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Did you know that switchblade knives are illegal in Louisiana? The state legislature is taking steps to get that ban off the books. It’s been against the law to own or posses a switchblade knife, except for law enforcement officers, since the 1950s. A bill to repeal the ban was approved unanimously by the House today and heads to the Senate for more discussion.