The Lafayette man convicted in the 2013 death of 15-year-old Austin Rivault is scheduled to be sentenced this morning. 21-year-old Seth Fontenot was found guilty of one count of manslaughter and faces up to 40-years, but legal analyst Tim Meche doesn’t think Fontenot will get the maximum…:
CUT 4 (07) “to the judge”
Fontenot contends he thought the victims were robbing him and was trying to shoot at a truck to scare them off.

A former Iberville Parish teacher has been indicted on 37 criminal counts as a result of accusations he had sex with his former students. Keavin Keith, who recently was named teacher of the year at MSA-West Academy in Plaquemine, is free on bond. A teacher, who wishes to stay anonymous, that formerly worked with Keith commented to LRN on his indictment….
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There’s a lot of attention on the fall statewide elections, but there’s also plenty of political activity involving legislative races. On the Senate side, nine seats open, seven because of term limits. And on the House side, there’s at least 19 open seats, 14 are the result of term limits. Political analyst and pollster John Courville says the jockeying for these open seats is well underway, even though qualifying for these races are two months away…:
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Courville says many candidates use this time to speak one-on-one with residents and fundraise.

The University of Louisiana System has authorized area colleges to raise their tuition and fees by an average of 10 percent in the upcoming school year. The increases are permitted under the GRAD Act. All campuses will receive at least some increase according to ULS leaders.

The New Orleans Police officer who originally arrested the man accused of killing Officer Daryle Holloway last month has has been arrested…:
CUT 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

U.S. Senator David Vitter has sent a letter to President Obama requesting a federal disaster declaration as a result of heavy flooding along the Red River. That historic flooding caused $17 million of estimated damage. The individual parish requests are for Caddo, Bossier, Grant, Natchitoches, and Red River parishes.
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Several state lawmakers who voted for the tax increases in this past session are up for re-election this fall or they’re running for another office. The Louisiana Chapter for Americans for Prosperity is running a radio ad to let voters know how they voted. Director Phillip Joffrion…
CUT 4 (10) “these situations”

The mother of a two year old child, who died after falling out of the window of a moving vehicle in Acadia Parish, was arrested this morning. State Police Trooper Brooks David says 32-year-old Amber Watson of Church Point was booked on charges of child desertion and no child restraint.
CUT 9 (07) “to that”
Watson’s bond was seet at 25-hundred dollars.

An anti-tax organization is airing a radio ad that shines the spotlight on state lawmakers who voted to increase taxes and fees 700-million dollars in the last legislative session. Director Phillip Joffrion (JOE free ahn) of The Louisiana Chapter for Americans for Prosperity says it’s designed to educate voters, and…
CUT 3 (06) “across the state”
He says louisiana-scorecard-dot-com will have the actual voting numbers.

The mother of a two year old child, who died after falling out of the window of a moving vehicle in Acadia Parish, has been arrested on charges of child desertion and no child restraint. State Police Trooper Brooks David says it’s important for parents to always be watching and pull over if necessary…
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New Orleans Police have made another arrest in connection with the shooting death of Officer Daryle Holloway last month, and this time, it’s another cop. Travis Boys was initially arrested by Officer Wardell Johnson before the suspect is alleged to have shot and killed Holloway in a squad car while handcuffed. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison:
CUT 6 (07) “as evidence”
Johnson is charged with obstruction, malfeasance and theft and is on emergency suspension.

Even though the state’s national ranking for auto theft went from 18th in 2007 to 24th in 2013, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it is still a big problem, particularly in the months of July and August. Those are the months where youth offenders are more active…
CUT 13 (11) Q: “vehicles”

The anti-tax organization, Americans for Prosperity, is running a radio ad to let listeners know where they can go to find out of if their legislator voted to increase taxes in this past session…
CUT 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

An Iberville Parish grand jury formally charged a teacher at MSA-West Academy in Plaquemine on sex charges against students. Thirty year-old Keavin Keith had lab results showing he fathered a child with one of the victims.
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New Orleans Police have arrested one of their own in connection with the shooting death of Officer Daryle Holloway last month. Travis Boys was initially arrested by Officer Wardell Johnson before the suspect allegedly shot Holloway in a squad car. Johnson reportedly removed bullets from the scene, and intended to cover up his actions. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison is not happy…
CUT 7 (08) Q: “share that sentiment”

The months of July and August are the biggest months for auto thefts in the state, and Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says its a good idea to be vigilent and aware; by keeping the windows rolled up; remove your keys, and park in well-lit areas…
CUT 14 (09) Q: ‘auto theft.’

The New Orleans Police Department has made another arrest in connection with the shooting death of Officer Daryle Holloway last month, and this time, it’s another cop. Travis Boys was initially arrested by Officer Wardell Johnson before the suspect was able to shoot and kill Holloway in a squad car while handcuffed. Chief Michael Harrison…:
CUT 6 (12) “accused of using”
Harrison says then Johnson tried to cover it up. He’s charged with obstruction, malfeasance and theft. Harrison says they still have no idea how Boys ended up with guns in the cop car then escape.

The National Right to Life convention this week in New Orleans will also feature a Republican presidential candidate debate on Friday but Governor Bobby Jindal won’t be there. His office says there is a scheduling conflict but that the Governor would be there as keynote speaker Thursday night on opening day.

The Louisiana chapter for Americans for Prosperity, an anti-tax organization, is starting a radio campaign which calls out lawmakers who voted to increase taxes and fees in the last legislative session. Director Phillip Joffrion says instead of solving budget problems, these legislators turned to short-term fixes…:
CUT 4 (10) “these situations”
Several of these lawmakers are up for re-election in the fall.

The LSU Center for Energy Studies says if an agreement is made between the US and Iran over a nuclear program, it could mean a drop in oil prices due to increased supply and lower pump prices. But Executive Director David Dismukes could also cost Louisiana oil field jobs…:
CUT 12 (11) “bit lower”
Oil prices fell eight-percent yesterday.

An anti-tax organization is airing a radio ad that shines the spotlight on state lawmakers who voted to increase taxes and fees 700-million dollars in the last legislative session. The Louisiana chapter for Americans for Prosperity paid for the 30-second spot and its director Phillip Joffrion says it’s designed to educate voters…:
CUT 3 (06) “across the state”
Several lawmakers who voted for the tax increases on businesses and individuals are up for re-election this fall or running for another public office.

New Orleans Police have made another arrest as part of the investigation into the murder of Officer Daryle Holloway and it’s another cop. Officer Wardell Johnson is booked with malfeasance and obstruction in the initial arrest of suspected cop-killer Travis Boys. Investigators say Johnson lied twice about bullets taken from Boys’ home. New Orleans police Superintendent Michael Harrison says he’s disgusted by Johnson’s sloppy police work including a pat down of Boys which was not thourough.

Governor Bobby Jindal signs into law a bill that allows firearm safety to be taught in public elementary schools. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office says they responded to a residence last night after a 911 call came in from a man saying he’d just shot his girlfriend and his girlfriend’s dad but it turned out to be a lie. Deputies got to the house and learned there was no shooting incident that had taken place. Detectives believe the caller misused 911 to purposely have cops go to that home. They do have a person of interest.

An agreement between the United States and Iran over their nuclear program will likely lead to another downturn in oil prices. David Dismukes, LSU Center for Energy Studies Executive Director, says motorists will notice a big drop at the gas pump..:
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He says a nuclear deal will result in Iran putting billions of barrels of its oil on the market.

Public elementary students could be taught gun safety when school starts in fall under a bill passed in the last session and signed into law by Governor Bobby Jindal. Erath Representative Blake Miguez sponsored the measure and he says the purpose is to reduce accidental gun deaths in Louisiana…:
CUT 8 (08) “bill does”
He says the material essentially gives children who might not have any firearm knowledge learn that they should never touch or play with weapons.

The National Journal reports that Republican US Representative Charles Boustany has told donors he will run for US Senate next year, if Senator David Vitter is elected governor this year. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says if that happens, Vitter will appoint a person to complete his term and have an advantage when the election takes place for a full six year term next year
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Republican Congressman John Fleming of Minden and GOP state treasurer John Kennedy could also run for US Senate next year.

The Town Talk reports that Army cuts are expected to be coming Thursday and they could significantly affect Fort Polk and the surrounding communities. Army officials have to cut at least 40,000 troops and personnel and some of that could fall on Fort Polk.

The first step in the legal dispensing of medical marijuana in Louisiana lies with the Department of Agriculture to establish the regulations. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says their is currently a question about the development of the seeds for growing the medical marijuana…:
CUT 5 (06) “capacity have?”
He says along with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, they are working to get a better idea of when medical marijuana can be put in the hands of patients.

Us Representative Charles Boustany says if David Vitter wins the governor’s race, the Lafayette Republican plans to run for US Senate. Republican Congressman John Fleming of Minden and GOP state treasurer John Kennedy could also run for US Senate next year. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross..:
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A deal between the U.S. and Iran over a nuclear program could result in another downfall for oil prices. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The New Orleans Police officer who originally arrested accused cop killer Travis Boys has himself been arrested for actions which took place during the suspect’s initial incident last month. Investigators believe Officer Wardell Johnson tried to cover up evidence at the scene. He is charged with obstruction, malfeasance and theft and is on emergency suspension. Boys faces a possible death penalty in the shooting death of Officer Daryle Holloway.

An agreement between the US and Iran over their nuclear program will likely lead to another downturn in oil prices. David Dismukes, Executive Director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies, says a nuclear deal will result in Iran putting billions of barrels of its oil on the market…:
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Dismukes says the market is already reacting to a possible deal as oil prices fell eight-percent yesterday.

Governor Bobby Jindal signed into law a bill that allows gun safety education to be taught in elementary public schools. Author of the legislation, Erath Rep. Blake Miguez, says it will be similar to “stop, drop and roll” fire instruction…:
CUT 7 (06) “a firearm”
The age appropriate classroom instruction regarding firearm accident prevention and safety can start being taught in the fall.

The National Journal reports Republican Congressman Charles Boustany of Lafayette says he plans to run for US Senate next year, if David Vitter is elected Governor. Scott Carwile has more…:
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New information is out on a man found dead in his trailer in the East Baton Rouge Parish town of Zachary over the weekend. 47-year-old Robert Noce was murdered just two weeks after he began serving probation for a sex crime involving a young child. Noche pleaded no contest to carnal knowledge of a juvenile on June 22nd. He was found strangled and stabbed to death on Saturday at his residence and there are no suspects at this time according to cops.