It’s an ailment that is causing a serious threat to the deer population, and from January through June of this year, a feeding ban was enacted in northeast Louisiana in order to minimize the risk of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, spreading into Louisiana.  Now, Congressman Ralph Abraham is backing legislation for more in depth studies of the disease.

Cut 3 (09) “…more importantly prevent this.”

Preparations are underway as this weekend, Vernon Parish will be holding a military appreciation parade.  The parade kicks off at 10am Saturday morning.  Executive Director of the Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Ann Causey, says they will have over six hundred members of America’s armed forces.

Cut 6 (08)  “…of there mission.”

When you hear the words “court date” the first thing that comes to mind might not necessarily be the action that took place at the Rapides Parish Courthouse this week. An unusual sound was coming from the staircase. Spokesperson Lt. Tommy Carnline says that’s when one of the employees decided to scope out the situation.

Cut 10 (03) “…sex in the stairwell.”
Both were eventually found and arrested for violating obscenity laws. Carline believes that this wasn’t just a random brush with romance with love at first sight.
Cut 12 (05) “…that was planned.”

A previously marked black bear was found making its way through a Central neighborhood Wednesday night. The beast was non-aggressive but certainly unexpected in the urban setting. LDWF Spokesperson Director Trey Iles
Cut 9 (12) “…some conflict”

If the scales of justice are rockin’, don’t bother knocking… Kevin Barnhart has the hottest story in Rapides Parish.

Cut 2 (29) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

A Bankrate.com survey determined Louisiana was the fourth worst retirement destination in the country. Bankrate analyst Taylor Tepper says the creative vitality index used to calculate the score incicates that outside of pockets of activity, pickens may be slim.

Cut 5  (10)  “…there for you”

A previously marked black bear was found on the lam making it’s way through a Central neighborhood Wednesday night, and it’s not this bear’s escape from a protected area. The ursine El Chapo was non aggressive, but certainly unexpected in the urban setting. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Public Information Director Trey Iles says seeing more bears break their chains may be due to the expanding population’s footprint.

Cut 9 (12)  “…some conflict”

Visit bearwise-dot-o-r-g for more information about what to do if smokey takes a trip into your neck of the woods.

And here’s commodities.

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A new report says Louisiana is one of the worst states in the nation to retire in. Becca Dill finds out why.

Cut 1 (31)  I’m Becca Dill“

When you hear the words “court date” the first thing that comes to mind might not necessarily be the action that took place at the Rapides Parish Courthouse this week.  Spokesperson Lt. Tommy Carnline says a courthouse employee spotted two people having sex in a stairwell, but fled when spotted.

Cut 11 (04) “… left the area.”

Improvements to federal fisheries policy, an issue pushed by that Congressman Garret Graves, has advanced to the U.S. Senate as the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200 – Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.  Graves says the original legislation made in the 70s may have been okay at the time, but is now dated.

Cut 13 (07)  “…have that happen 

The bill also addresses the concerns created by the influx of imported fish.

A previously marked black bear was found making its way through a Central neighborhood Wednesday night, and it’s not this bear’s first escape from a protected area. The ursine El Chapo was non aggressive, but certainly unexpected in the urban setting. LDWF Spokesperson Trey Iles says officials eventually tranquilized and relocated Yogi Thursday morning…

Cut 7 (09)  “…known to habitat.”

The Rapides Parish Courthouse was the spot for a court date gone wrong yesterday. Employees at the house of law and order were alarmed when they heard unusual sounds echoing up from the stairwell. Rapides Parish Sheriffs Spokesperson Lt. Tommy Carnline says that’s when one of the employees decided to scope out the situation.

Cut 10 (03)   “…sex in the stairwell.”

One of the participants was discovered to be an inmate assigned to courthouse maintenance for the day. Both Miguel Glorioso and Jamie Coutee were eventually found and arrested for violating obscenity laws. Glorioso was on work release from a local prison.

A previously marked black bear was found on the lam making it’s way through a Central neighborhood Wednesday night, and it’s not this bear’s escape from a protected area. The ursine El Chapo was non aggressive, but certainly unexpected in the urban setting. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Public Information Director Trey Iles says officials eventually tranquilized and relocated the bear Thursday morning…

Cut 7 (09)  “…known to habitat.”

A new report says Louisiana is one of the worst states in the nation to retire in. Becca Dill finds out why.

Cut 1 (31)  I’m Becca Dill“

The Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act. Legislation pushed by Congressman Garret Graves, has advanced to the U.S. Senate.  Graves says the original fishing legislation made in the 70s may have been okay at the time, but now is dated.

Cut 13 (07)  “…have that happen 

If you are searching for a place to retire, Bankrate says you may not want to be looking at the Bayou State. Their survey determined Louisiana was the fourth worst retirement destination in the country, joined by surprise picks California and New York in the bottom 5. Louisianans may argue that the state offers plenty of cultural activities, But Bankrate analyst Taylor Tepper says the creative vitality index used to calculate the score indicates that outside of pockets of activity, Pickens may be slim.
Cut 5 (10) “…there for you”

When you hear the words “court date” the first thing that comes to mind might not necessarily be the action that took place at the Rapides Parish Courthouse this week. An unusual sound was coming from the staircase. Spokesperson Lt. Tommy Carnline says that’s when one of the employees decided to scope out the situation.
Cut 10 (03) “…sex in the stairwell.”
Both were eventually found and arrested for violating obscenity laws. Carline believes that this wasn’t just a random brush with romance with love at first sight.
Cut 12 (05) “…that was planned.”

Improvements to the federal fisheries policy, an issue pushed by Congressman Garret Graves, has advanced to the U.S. Senate as the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200 – Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act. Graves says the latest research implemented into the legislation provides more longevity to fishing in the state.
Cut 14 (07) “…generations to come.”

A previously marked black bear was found on the lam making its way through a Central neighborhood Wednesday night, and it’s not this bear’s escape from a protected area. The ursine El Chapo was non-aggressive but certainly unexpected in the urban setting. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Public Information Director Trey Iles:
Cut 7 (09) “…known to habitat.”

Improvements to the federal fisheries policy have advanced to the U.S. Senate as the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200 – Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act. Kevin Barnhart has more.
Cut 3 (27) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

When you hear the words “court date” the first thing that comes to mind might not necessarily be the action that took place at the Rapides Parish Courthouse this week. An unusual sound was coming from the staircase. Spokesperson Lt. Tommy Carnline says One of the participants was discovered to be an inmate assigned to courthouse maintenance for the day. Carnline says the duo took quick action upon realizing they were busted with their pants down.
Cut 11 (04) “… left the area.”

If you are searching for a place to retire, Bankrate says you may not want to be looking at the Bayou State. Their survey determined Louisiana was the fourth worst retirement destination in the country, joined by surprise picks California and New York in the bottom 5. Bankrate analyst Taylor Tepper says there are several reasons why Louisiana is at the bottom of the list.
Cut 4 (12) “…very well either”

A previously marked black bear was found on the lam making its way through a Central neighborhood Wednesday night. The ursine El Chapo was non-aggressive but certainly unexpected in the urban setting. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Public Information Director Trey Iles
Cut 9 (12) “…some conflict”

Visit bearwise-dot-o-r-g for more information about what to do if smokey takes a trip into your neck of the woods.

If the scales of justice are rocking’, don’t bother knocking… That was the case at the Rapides Parish Courthouse earlier this week. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (33) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart”

If you are searching for a place to retire, Bankrate says you may not want to be looking at the Bayou State. Their survey determined Louisiana was the fourth worst retirement destination in the country, joined by surprise picks California and New York in the bottom 5.

A previously marked black bear was found on the lam making its way through a Central neighborhood Wednesday night, and it’s not this bear’s first escape from a protected area. The ursine El Chapo was non-aggressive but certainly unexpected in the urban setting. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Public Information Director Trey Iles says this is not unusual for male bears to make excursions to the city, and if you run into one, they are usually not aggressive…

Cut 8 (07) “…go away from you.”
Improvements to the federal fisheries policy, an issue pushed by Congressman Garret Graves, has advanced to the U.S. Senate as the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200 – Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act. Graves says the original legislation made in the 70s may have been okay at the time, but now is dated.
Cut 13 (07) “…have that happen

A previously marked black bear was found on the lam making its way through a Central neighborhood Wednesday night, and it’s not this bear’s escape from a protected area. The ursine El Chapo was non-aggressive but certainly unexpected in the urban setting. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Public Information Director Trey Iles says officials eventually tranquilized and relocated the bear Thursday morning…
Cut 7 (09) “…known to habitat.”

When you hear the words “court date” the first thing that comes to mind might not necessarily be the action that took place at the Rapides Parish Courthouse this week. An unusual sound was coming from the staircase. Spokesperson Lt. Tommy Carnline says that’s when one of the employees decided to scope out the situation.
Cut 10 (03) “…sex in the stairwell.”

A new report casts a dim view on Louisiana as opposed to the rest of the country, it says Louisiana is one of the worst states in the nation to retire in. Becca Dill finds out why.
Cut 1 (31) I’m Becca Dill“

Commodities

In sports U.S. Tennis star Serena Williams is eyeing history as she enters her 10th Wimbledon women’s final today across the pond. She’s 10 month’s out from having a baby followed by serious health issues. Tonight she takes on 13th seeded Jullia Georges of Germany. If Williams wins she will face Germany’s Angelique Kerber for a rematch of the 2016 title which Williams won.

The Southland Conference has announced it’s 2018-19 pre-season all-conference players. Nicholl’s state leads the conference with 14 players selected. Leading the way is all-conference quarterback Chase Fourcade. Central Arkansas and McNeese come in second and third with 11 and 10 players each. Southeastern Louisiana had four listed. Southland conference media day kicks off Thursday in Houston.

Southwestern Conference Media day is slated for tomorrow in Birmingham Alabama. Swac Coach Dawson Odums is scheduled to talk to the media at 11:10 A.m. and will be streamed live in SWAC.org. Grambling coach Broderick Fobs starts at 11:45. Southern coach Dawson Odums says he’s excited about this year’s team even after losing four of the league’s best players. Odums says his 2018 team has as much depth as any team he’s coached in his seven years at Southern.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson will compete against each other in the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament this weekend in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The loser after three days will donate to team-affiliated autism charities in both cities.

A new report says Louisiana is one of the worst states in the nation to retire in. Becca Dill finds out why.

Cut 1 (31)  I’m Becca Dill“

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If the scales of justice are rockin’, don’t bother knocking… That was the case at the Rapides Parish Courthouse earlier this week.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (33) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

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Improvements to the federal fisheries policy has advanced to the U.S. Senate as the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200 – Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.  Kevin Barnhart has more.

Cut 3 (27) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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If you are searching for a place to retire, Bankrate says you may not want to be looking at the Bayou State. Their survey determined Louisiana was the fourth worst retirement destination in the country, joined by surprise picks California and New York in the bottom 5. Bankrate analyst Taylor Tepper says there are several reasons why Louisiana is at the bottom of the list.

Cut 4  (12) “…very well either”

Louisianans may argue that the state offers plenty of cultural activities, but Tepper says the creative vitality index used to calculate the score incicates that outside of pockets of activity, pickens may be slim.

Cut 5  (10)  “…there for you”

South Dakota is rated the number one place for retirees and Tepper explains how the baren far north might be more appealing than the sportsman’s paradise.

Cut 6 (07) “…not very good”

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A previously marked black bear was found on the lam making it’s way through a Central neighborhood Wednesday night, and it’s not this bear’s escape from a protected area. The ursine El Chapo was non aggressive, but certainly unexpected in the urban setting. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Public Information Director Trey Iles says officials eventually tranquilized and relocated the bear Thursday morning…

Cut 8 (07)  “…go away from you.”

With the Louisiana black bear population rising, Iles says seeing more bears break their chains may be due to the expanding populations footprint.

Cut 9 (12)  “…some conflict”

Visit bearwise-dot-o-r-g for more information about what to do if smokey takes a trip into your neck of the woods.

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When you hear the words “court date” the first thing that comes to mind might not necessarily be the action that took place at the Rapides Parish Courthouse this week.  An unusual sound was coming from the staircase.  Spokesperson Lt. Tommy Carnline says that’s when one of the employees decided to scope out the situation.

Cut 10 (03)   “…sex in the stairwell.”

One of the participants was discovered to be an inmate assigned to courthouse maintenance for the day.  Carnline says the duo took quick action upon realizing they were busted with their pants down.

Cut 11 (04) “… left the area.”

Both were eventually found and arrested for violating obscenity laws.  Carline believes that this wasn’t just a random brush with romance with love at first sight.

Cut 12 (05) “…that was planned.”
At this time, neither of the two lovebirds commented on why they thought this was a good idea.

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Improvements to the federal fisheries policy, an issue pushed by Congressman Garret Graves, has advanced to the U.S. Senate as the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200 – Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.  Graves says the original legislation made in the 70s may have been okay at the time, but now is dated.

Cut 13 (07)  “…have that happen 

Graves says the latest research implemented into the legislation provides more longevity to fishing in the state.

Cut 14 (07) “…generations to come.”

The bill also addresses the concerns created by the influx of imported fish.

Cut 15 (07) “…economically sustainable.”