###Changes have been made to the story out of Natchitoches Central High. We now

know the identity of the suspect.####

More details are coming out about the death of a Natchitoches Central High student, who passed away from injuries he sustained during a fight at school. Jeff Palermo has the story…

CUT 1 (30) “reporting”

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The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says they have some serious problems with a swamp tour operation out of Hammond. Michelle Southern reports.

CUT 2 (30) “reporting”

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Natchitoches Central High Principal Bill Gordy says it was a random act of violence that led to the death of 18-year-old Johnquaries Smith. Smith died yesterday from the head injury he sustained during a fight with another student at school. Gordy says the two students had no interaction prior to their altercation…:

CUT 3 (07) “hit him”

The 16-year-old who punched Smith has been charged with manslaughter. He’s been identified as Timothy Ray Robinson and prosecutors reportedly plan to try him as an adult. Gordy says they don’t know much about him, because he just started at N-C-H-S…

CUT 4 (03)  “much background”

Gordy describes Smith as a nice young man, who he spoke to frequently….

CUT 5 (09) “Johnquaries”

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There are many questions surrounding the case of the handcuffed New Iberia man who is said to have fatally shot himself  in the back of a police car. The Iberia Parish Coroner ruled Victor White III shot himself in the chest. UL-Lafayette Anthropology Professor Maranda Kles is a former Florida homicide investigator. She says, while rare, a handcuffed suicide is possible…:

CUT 6 (09)  “very twisted around”

Other experts have speculated cops missed the gun during a search of White which is why it was in the car with the man in custody. Kles says coroners rule deaths like this as suicides when there was clear intention a person wanted to end their life on purpose…:

CUT 7 (08) “rule this way”

The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office and State Police have not released many other details during the ongoing investigation into White’s death. Kles says we do know White was intoxicated at the time of his arrest and tested positive for marijuana:

CUT 8 (07) “thought process”

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The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says they have some serious problems with a swamp tour operation in Hammond. PETA’s Brittany Peet says they received complaints from a visitor to Harvey Kliebert’s Turtle & Alligator Farm & Tours. She says the animals there are living in deplorable conditions…:

CUT 9 (10)  “and for space”

Peet says reptiles are rarely seen suffering in the wild but when they are held in captivity it can take years for them to die from stress, malnutrition and infection. She also says they have a problem with Kliebert putting their employees at risk…:

(Kliebert’s has yet to respond to our request for comment. )

CUT 10 (12) “for these tours”

Peet says they’ve filed a complaint with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration to investigate reports of employees being required to taunt the animals. She says they’ve also filed a complaint with Child Protective Services regarding the manager’s 6-year-old son who is allowed to wrangle alligators…:

CUT 11 (12) “reckless conduct“

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Governor Jindal has filed a lawsuit against the federal government alleging  the Obama administration violated the Constitution by using federal grant money to force states to adopt the Common Core education standards. Jindal says Common Core is the latest effort by the feds to have Washington D-C in control of everything

CUT 12 (04) “our schools”

The audio is from a recent PSA from the governor, calling for the public’s help in his effort to stop Common Core. Jindal says the Constitution and federal laws leave it up to the states to control education content, but through Common Core the federal government can dictate curriculum….

CUT 13 (07) “health care”

Jindal, a one-time supporter of Common Core, has taken steps this year to keep the new math and english standards out of Louisiana. US Education Secretary Arne Duncan has said Jindal’s actions are about politics, not education. Jindal says Common Core has turned into a scheme by the federal government to nationalize curriculum

cut 14 (02) “….our schools”

More details are coming out about the death of a Natchitoches Central High student, who passed away from injuries he sustained during a fight at school. Jeff Palermo has the story…

CUT 1 (30) “reporting”

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The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says they have some serious problems with a swamp tour operation out of Hammond. Michelle Southern reports.

CUT 2 (30) “reporting”

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Natchitoches Central High Principal Bill Gordy says it was a random act of violence that led to the death of 18-year-old Johnquaries Smith. Smith died yesterday from the head injury he sustained during a fight with another student at school. Gordy says the two students had no interaction prior to their altercation…:

CUT 3 (07) “hit him”

The 16-year-old who punched Smith has been charged with manslaughter. His name will not be released, because he is a juvenile and Gordy says they don’t know much about him, because he just started at N-C-H-S…

CUT 4 (10) “or an adult”

Gordy describes Smith as a nice young man, who he spoke to frequently….

CUT 5 (09) “Johnquaries”

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There are many questions surrounding the case of the handcuffed New Iberia man who is said to have fatally shot himself  in the back of a police car. The Iberia Parish Coroner ruled Victor White III shot himself in the chest. UL-Lafayette Anthropology Professor Maranda Kles is a former Florida homicide investigator. She says, while rare, a handcuffed suicide is possible…:

CUT 6 (09)  “very twisted around”

Other experts have speculated cops missed the gun during a search of White which is why it was in the car with the man in custody. Kles says coroners rule deaths like this as suicides when there was clear intention a person wanted to end their life on purpose…:

CUT 7 (08) “rule this way”

The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office and State Police have not released many other details during the ongoing investigation into White’s death. Kles says we do know White was intoxicated at the time of his arrest and tested positive for marijuana:

CUT 8 (07) “thought process”

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The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says they have some serious problems with a swamp tour operation in Hammond. PETA’s Brittany Peet says they received complaints from a visitor to Harvey Kliebert’s Turtle & Alligator Farm & Tours. She says the animals there are living in deplorable conditions…:

CUT 9 (10)  “and for space”

Peet says reptiles are rarely seen suffering in the wild but when they are held in captivity it can take years for them to die from stress, malnutrition and infection. She also says they have a problem with Kliebert putting their employees at risk…:

(Kliebert’s has yet to respond to our request for comment. )

CUT 10 (12) “for these tours”

Peet says they’ve filed a complaint with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration to investigate reports of employees being required to taunt the animals. She says they’ve also filed a complaint with Child Protective Services regarding the manager’s 6-year-old son who is allowed to wrangle alligators…:

CUT 11 (12) “reckless conduct”

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Governor Jindal has filed a lawsuit against the federal government alleging  the Obama administration violated the Constitution by using federal grant money to force states to adopt the Common Core education standards. Jindal says Common Core is the latest effort by the feds to have Washington D-C in control of everything

CUT 12 (04) “our schools”

The audio is from a recent PSA from the governor, calling for the public’s help in his effort to stop Common Core. Jindal says the Constitution and federal laws leave it up to the states to control education content, but through Common Core the federal government can dictate curriculum….

CUT 13 (07) “health care”

Jindal, a one-time supporter of Common Core, has taken steps this year to keep the new math and english standards out of Louisiana. US Education Secretary Arne Duncan has said Jindal’s actions are about politics, not education. Jindal says Common Core has turned into a scheme by the federal government to nationalize curriculum

cut 14 (02) “….our schools”

According to the personal finance magazine Kiplinger, Louisiana is the third most tax friendly state in the nation. Michelle Southern has that…:

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The Slidell Police Department says a man who was desperate to pay his probation fees allegedly robbed a woman and baby of a diaper bag. Michelle Southern has that…:

CUT 2 (30) “reporting”

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According to the personal finance magazine Kiplinger, Louisiana is the third most tax friendly state in the nation. Senior Associate Editor Sandy Block says their rankings were based on rates for income, sales and gas taxes. She says a big boost for Louisiana is the fact that we have the lowest property taxes in the nation…:

CUT 3 (08) “in Louisiana”

Block says property in Louisiana is assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. She also says our gas tax is well below average at 20 cents a gallon. Block says as a result, Louisiana is a very tax friendly place for retirees…:

CUT 4 (09) “those counts too”

Block says the most tax friendly state is Delaware followed by Wyoming, then Mississippi and Alabama are ranked just below Louisiana. She says they have a tax map tool on their website, kiplinger.com, to help people make the most financially sound decision when considering a move to another state…:

CUT 5 (06) “and local taxes”

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The Houma Police Department is the latest law enforcement agency in Louisiana that will use body cameras. Chief Todd Duplantis says the Terrebonne Parish Council has purchased 84 cameras that will be equipped to an officers’ uniform. He says it should be a great benefit to their department

CUT 6 (11)  “from officers”

Duplantis says with the body cameras, any interaction between a police officer and the public will be videoed, which should lead to a reduction in citizen and use of force complaints

CUT 7 (08) “what happened”

Duplantis says the video will also help prosecutors when a criminal case goes before a judge or jury

CUT 8 (10) “..what happened”

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A disorganized area of thunderstorms in the northern Gulf of Mexico has the attention of the National Hurricane Center. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says the weak cluster of thunderstorm activity is associated with a weak frontal boundary

CUT 9 (11)  “minimal”

Jones says there’s a low chance this disturbed area will grow into a tropical storm, but it will produce showers and thunderstorms for areas in south Louisiana…

CUT 10 (06) “for the weekend”

Jones says it’s unlikely we’ll see a tropical storm develop from this area of thunderstorms

CUT 11 (03) “five days“

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Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is the father of a new baby girl. Brees says his wife Brittany gave birth their fourth child and their first girl last night. He says mom and child are doing just fine…

CUT 12 (10) “for ever”

The family’s first girl will be little sister to brothers Baylen, Bowen, and Callen. Brees says the entire family is excited…

CUT 13 (13) “got their wish”

Brees is holding off on announcing the girl’s name until its on the birth certificate. And he believes this will be the last addition to their immediate family

cut 14 (10) “(laughter)”

The Cajun spice “Slap Ya Mama” has been told by the NFL they can’t have virtual on-field ads during game telecasts anymore citing the fact it may send the wrong message. Michelle Southern has that…:

CUT 1 (34) “reporting”

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The Iberia Parish Coroner says the Iberia Parish man who died while he was in handcuffs was not killed by police. Michelle Southern has that…:

CUT 2 (30) “reporting”

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The Lafayette Police Department says a man is dead after he allegedly broke into a home. Spokeswoman Nicole Benoit says they were called by the shooter himself around 11 last night…:

CUT 3 (06) “of the residence”

Benoit says when officers arrived, they located the shooter who made the 9-1-1 call and said he saw an unknown person entering his home from across the street…:

CUT 4 (09) “two shots at him”

Benoit says the alleged burglar then exited the home and then the homeowner fired two more shots…:(Benoit says anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact authorities.)

CUT 5 (12) “at this time”

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The popular Louisiana spice “Slap Ya Mama” has been told by the NFL they can’t have virtual on-field ads during game telecasts anymore citing the fact it may send the wrong message. Cox Media sent a message to the Cajun spice company and said the matter was over domestic violence issues the NFL is facing. Jack Walker’s mother owns “Slap Ya Mama”…:

CUT 6 (13)  “and enjoying life”

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a release that ALL virtual ads on the field will not be allowed during game telecasts saying some of the products and messages aren’t consistent with league standards. Walker says this would have been the third year they’ve run the same ad with Cox during Saints games…:

CUT 7 (09) “pull that spot”

Walker says they have never had a problem with anyone associating the name of their brand with any type of domestic violence…:

CUT 8 (06) “in the south”

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The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s office says they’ve arrested a 21-year-old Jennings man on many charges for allegedly breaking in to a family member’s home and assaulting her in front of her two young kids. Spokesman Chris Ivey says the victim identified the suspect as 21-year-old Sebastion Hanks…:

CUT 9 (08)  “her two children)”

Ivey says Hanks allegedly kicked in the door of the victim and began beating her up in the presence of her children who were home at the time. He says Hanks was booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish jail..:

CUT 10 (10) “of a witness”

Ivey says Hanks was related to the victim…:

CUT 11 (09) “between the two“

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A new panel called the Transportation Funding Task Force plans to meet next month and discuss ways the state can put more towards a better road and bridge system in Louisiana. Ken Perret is the president of the Louisiana Good Roads Association and he says this group will come up with ideas that can be voted on by the state legislature next year

CUT 12 (10) “short term”

Perret hopes state leaders will be willing to do something, because the public outcry about road conditions keeps getting louder

CUT 13 (07) “additional funding”

There’s a reported 12-billion dollar backlog of road and bridge needs. Motorists currently pay 38-cents per gallon of gasoline in taxes, with most of that money going towards road improvements. But Perret says the state needs another revenue source

cut 14 (11) “in their vehicle”