Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and Coach Sean Payton responded to the president’s comments regarding players who do not stand during the national anthem. Michelle Southern reports…:

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St. Francisville Representative Kenny Havard wants to cut state funding to the New Orleans Saints after multiple players did not kneel during the national anthem. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Following the Panthers game, Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and Coach Sean Payton each responded to President Donald Trump’s comments regarding players who do not stand during the national anthem. The President said owners should, “get that son of a b” off the field, and fire those who protest racial inequality in that way. Payton is disappointed in Mr. Trump’s position…:

Cut 3 (08) “that’s how I feel”

Payton applauded members of his team for standing up for what they believed in, as a handful decided to sit during the national anthem Sunday. This is upsetting some fans who are now calling for a boycott of the team. Brees says he disagrees with what the president said…:

Cut 4  (09) “disappointed a lot of people”

Some fans are posting pictures on social media of black and gold memorabilia on fire, and others changing their profile picture to the Saints and NFL logos upside down, or crossed out. Brees agrees there is plenty of inequality in this country…

Cut 5  (09)  “for our country”

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A Louisiana lawmaker would like to cut state tax dollars for the New Orleans Saints after multiple players didn’t stand during the national anthem during yesterday’s game. St. Francisville Rep. Kenny Havard says Louisiana has made dramatic cuts to departments across the board and now is the perfect time to redistribute the money given to an organization that is not grateful.

Cut 6 (09)  “appreciated “

Havard says he supports the first amendment fully and believes these players do have a right to protest, but they should not do it during the anthem.

Cut 7 (10)  “for that”

According to a story by Forbes Magazine in 2015, the Saints will receive 392 million dollars in state subsidies through 2025. Havard says they have looked at cutting funding to the Saints in the past. He says the state also rents office space in Benson Tower for an extremely expensive price…

Cut 8 (08) “the state”

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State Police say a 7-year-old was killed Sunday in a single vehicle crash in St. Charles Parish. Trooper Melissa Matey says they believe the driver, 32-year-old Islam Ezzo of Hahnville was impaired when he ran off the road…:

Cut 9 (08)  “later died”

Ezzo is charged with Vehicular Homicide, Vehicular Negligent Injuring and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle. Additional charges may be forthcoming. Matey says the child was not properly restrained…:

Cut 10 (10) “height and weight”

7 year old Alina Ezzo of Luling was transported to St. Charles Hospital and pronounced deceased. Islam Ezzo was transported to University Medical Center with serious injuries. Matey says this is a very tragic crash…:

Cut 11 (11) “made a poor choice”

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Lake Charles Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night that left a 10-year-old dead and a 17-year-old injured. Deputy Chief Mark Kraus says police are actively searching for a suspect or suspects. He says authorities discovered a grim scene when they responded to the call.

Cut 12 (10) “what happened” 

The 10-year-old has been identified as Jaylyn Citizen of Lake Charles. Kraus says the 17-year-old underwent surgery at a local hospital. He says this isn’t a case where two children were playing with a gun and it accidentally went off, this was an intentional shooting.

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Six Winnfield Senior High School students were recognized on the House floor by Congressman Ralph Abraham after serving as pallbearers for a World War II veteran. 93-year-old Thomas Hunter had no close family so the football players stepped up after learning about the situation. Abraham says this is an inspiring story about a community rallying to honor a hero.

Cut 14 (10) “so deserved”

Hunter outlived all of his siblings and was never married or had children. Abraham says it’s a privilege to represent this rural North-Central Louisiana community.

Cut 15 (09) “great nation”

Abraham hopes other people in the country learn from the example set by these young men. He says their actions speak volumes of what is truly important in our community.

Cut 16  (10)  “without question”

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is visiting Germany and the United Kingdom along with 17 tourism partners, to promote Louisiana and the direct flights into New Orleans. Jeff Palermo reports…:

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People who suffer from ALS or similar disease have the chance to bank their voice before losing it for good. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A hearing is set for today on a motion to change the venue of Norris Greenhouse Jr.’s trial in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis in Avoyelles Parish. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is visiting Germany and the United Kingdom, leading a mission along with 17 tourism partners, to promote Louisiana and the direct flights into New Orleans. Nungesser says so far the international flights have been extremely popular…:

Cut 4  (09) “the interest”

Nungesser says Germans are required to take 24 days of paid vacation every year, and he wants them to come to Louisiana. During the mission, Nungesser will be a guest on several radio shows in Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Hannover. He plans to talk about the music, the food and other great things to see here in Louisiana…:

Cut 5  (09)  “anywhere else”

The group will host several events to promote Louisiana’s authentic experience to travel agents, media partners, and tour operators of several high-profile German travel and tourism companies. Nungesser says we have a ton of tourist-friendly, major events on the horizon, like the Tri-centennial of New Orleans, and the 150th anniversary of Tabasco…:

Cut 6 (07) “opportunities”

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The US Supreme Court is expected today decide today whether to accept a petition
by a New Orleans man who was convicted on a 10-2 vote of murder in 2015.
Louisiana is one of two states where a unanimous decision is not necessary for a
felony. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says for years the nation’s high court
has allowed non-unanimous verdicts in Louisiana and Oregon…:

Cut 7 (10)  “strong argument”

Dale Lambert, who received a mandatory life prison sentence, wants the high
court to hear his challenge of the Louisiana law that allows felony convictions
by a vote of less than 12 jurors. Ciolino says some have argued that the jury
laws here were put in place long ago to diminish the voting power of black
jurors. But he says in present day, DA’s strongly favor the 10-2 verdicts…:

Cut 8 (11) “retrials”

Ciolino says the best argument these petitioners can make is that 10-2 is not
constitutionally sufficient…:

Cut 9 (10)  “well over 200 years ago”

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LSU’s Speech Language Hearing Clinic has a program that allows people with a medical condition like ALS to bank their voice. Speech Language Pathologist Sara Green Mele (me-lee) says individuals with a degenerative disease come to the clinic and record their voice in a sound proof booth using a third party recording software…

Cut 10 (07)  “placements”

LSU has used this technology for two years. Mele says by using head or eye control, people are unable to talk can communicate with their friends and family. She says one might think they could download the software on their computer and bank their voice from home but that’s not the case.

Cut 11 (09) “successful”

WAFB news anchor Donna Britt was recently diagnosed with ALS and has banked her voice. The process takes about six to eight hours. Mele says with ALS, even with the loss of voice, a patient’s cognition remains strong. She says all hope isn’t lost if someone has already lost their voice.

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A hearing is set for today on a motion to change the venue of Norris Greenhouse Jr.’s trial. He and Derrick Stafford, former Marksville City Marshals, are accused in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis. Stafford was already convicted for attempted manslaughter and manslaughter in Avoyelles Parish. Legal Analyst Tim Meche believes there’s a good chance Greenhouse’s trial will be moved…:

Cut 13 (09) “adjudicated guilty”

Greenhouse is facing charges of attempted second degree murder in the injuring of the father, Christopher Few, and second degree murder for the death of Mardis. Meche says change of venue decisions are strictly up to the judge, and a recent trend in Louisiana is to bring in a jury from another Parish…:

Cut 14 (10) “move it”

Meche says Greenhouse’s lawyer has a good case, because there was been a TON of publicity about this case, on a local, state and national level. He also points to the fact that the victim’s family has been extensively interviewed by electronic and print media…:

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So does LSU have a quarterback controversy? Starter Danny Etling was 10-of-17 for 188 yards and two touchdowns, but freshman Myles Brennan entered the game in the third and led the Tigers on a touchdown drive, but he also threw an interception. Head Coach Ed Orgeron on why he put Brennan in the game…

Cut 16  (16)  “on the line”

The two quarterbacks did enough good things to help the Tigers beat Syracuse 35-26, as LSU improved to 3-1. Orgeron says it was a good win after losing by 30 points the week before….

Cut 17 (16)  “for us” 

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The Saints put together one of their better performances in a long time as they defeated NFC South rival Carolina 34-13. Quarterback Drew Brees threw three touchdown passes and the defense forced three turnovers and held a struggling Panthers offense to 288 total yards. Coach Sean Payton says the Black and Gold had a good week of practice and it showed in their performance on Sunday….

Cut 18 (13) “get a win” 

Carolina came into the game ranked number one in the NFL in total defense. But the Saints were able to sustain a balanced attack with the run and the pass throughout the game. Payton says it was nice to see…

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Sunday marks the 12-year anniversary of Hurricane Rita, the last major hurricane to hit Louisiana. Don Molino has more…:

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Governor John Bel Edwards is requesting a review of campus policies regarding hazing and alcohol. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A Breaux Bridge Police Officer is under arrest amid allegations he was engaging in sexual relations with a 16-year-old juvenile. State Police is investigating and Master Trooper Brooks David says Breaux Bridge Police Chief Rollie Cantu contacted LSP detectives about the claims against 29-year-old Craig David…:

Cut 3 (10) “this juvenile”

Officer David was charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile, computer aided solicitation of a minor and malfeasance in office. Master Trooper David says it’s a shame when LSP has to arrest someone sworn to protect the public:

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State Police is investigating a fiery crash in St. Landry Parish Thursday night which claimed the lives of two people. Master Trooper Brooks David says officers attempted to stop a vehicle for traveling the wrong way on a one-way road. He says the driver did not stop and he feld from police, later failing to negotiate a curve…:

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Sunday marks the 12-year anniversary of Hurricane Rita making landfall near the Texas-Louisiana boarder. State Climatologist Barry Keim says nationwide it’s a forgotten storm, because of the destruction left behind by Hurricane Katrina, but Rita had higher maximum sustained winds and

Cut 6 (10)  18,7 feet”

Keim says Rita even re-flooded parts of New Orleans. But he says the hardest hit areas were low-lying communities in southwest Louisiana….

Cut 7 (11)  “once were”

Rita is the last major hurricane to hit Louisiana. It still ranks number four all-time for lowest atmospheric pressure and seventh for highest maximum sustained winds, which was 180-miles per hour. Keim says Rita was also relatively a quick moving storm

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East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore sent an email to local school administrators alerting them police have seen an increase in possession of alcohol and intoxication among high school students at LSU home games. Moore says law enforcement agencies that provide security on LSU game days will increase their presence

Cut 9 (12)  “his future”

The letter comes ad the campus is reeling from the death of an 18-year-old fraternity pledge. Hospital tests show Maxwell Gruver had a high level of alcohol in his system. There was also the arrest of an 18-year-old, who was caught on video knocking out an LSU student on the Parade Grounds.  Moore says he wants LSU tailgaiting to remain a safe atmosphere…

Cut 10 (08) “out here”

Meanwhile Governor John Bel Edwards is requesting university officials to review their hazing, drug and alchol abuse policies. Edwards does not want to see another student die as a result of a possible hazing incident

Cut 11 (11) “redouble our efforts”

Edwards says it’s up to the state to ensure students who attend a Louisiana university are safe from harm….

Cut 12 (10) “what happened” 

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Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is celebrating by hosting four events to get people outdoors. L-D-W-F spokesperson Joel Courtney says if you don’t have opportunities to fish or hunt, then come to one of these celebrations…

Cut 13 (08)       hunter educators”

Courtney says the events are at rifle ranges in West Monroe, Woodworth and Haughton, plus the Waddill Willdlife Refuge in Baton Rouge….

Cut 14 (11) “we’re doing”

Hunters for the Hungry is hosting their annual “Clean out your Freezer Day” to benefit food banks throughout Louisiana. On Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, hunters with leftover meat are encouraged to donate before they stock up this hunting season. H-F-H Executive Director Jimmy Anthony says the donations will be directly distributed to nearly 400 agencies across the state:

Cut 15 (11) “bounty of nature”

Even frozen items that are non-hunting related are acceptable donations. The program started nearly 25 years ago when a group of hunters thought it was a shame to waste all of last year’s frozen game. Anthony says they keep growing and growing every year…:

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To find a collection site in your area visit hunters-the-number-4-hungry-Louisiana-dot-org (hunters4hungrylouisiana.org).

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