Not many are giving Governor Bobby Jindal much of a chance to win the Republican presidential nomination. Emelie Gunn speaks with a political analyst who thinks Jindal can prove doubters wrong…

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The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office believes a man is dead after apparently drowning while tubing on the Bogue Chitto River. They say 32-year-old Edmond Adams, a Prairieville native living in New Orleans, was tubing with a group of friends when he lost control of his tube and disappeared under the water. Adams never resurfaced. Search crews were unable to find Adams’ body yesterday. The search continues today.

Governor Jindal is meeting with voters in New Hampshire today after kicking off his presidential campaign yesterday in Kenner. The governor says if he gets to the White House, he plans on making big changes…

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Jindal is the 13th announced candidate for the Republican presidential nomination.

The National Weather Service says, due to rains from Tropical Storm Bill, northwest Louisiana should expect the Red River to crest again next week. Marty Mayeaux with the NWS in Shreveport says the Red will crest at 32 and a half feet on July 1st. Mayeaux says flooding will mostly affect low lying areas and some farm land…

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Officials say if your property flooded this month in Caddo and Bossier parishes, you should take necessary precautions.

Governor Bobby Jindal is officially a candidate for president. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office says a teenager is dead after his tractor rolled off a bridge and landed on top of him. They say 17-year-old Zachary Henry of Amite was driving over a narrow wooden bridge when the tractor veered too close to the side of the bridge and broke the planks. The tractor rolled off the bridge and landed on top of Henry in a ditch. Henry was pronounced dead at the scene.

Because of rains from Tropical Storm Bill, the National Weather Service says northwest Louisiana should be aware that the Red River will crest again next week. Marty Mayeaux with the NWS in Shreveport says the Red will crest at 32 and a half feet on July 1st which is about 4 and a half feet lower than the June 9th crest…

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Officials say if your property flooded this month in Caddo/Bossier parish, you should take the necessary precautions.

A study by Fidelity Investments finds a disconnect between couples on finances and retirement planning issues. Their 2015 Couples Retirement Study shows nearly half of respondents don’t know how much their partner makes or how much they need to save for retirement. Tulane University Business Professor, Dr. Mark Rosa, says people should take more interest in their finances because, after all, it is your own money…

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He says there are free online tools that will show you if you’re on the right course for retirement.

Governor Bobby Jindal is campaigning today in New Hampshire after throwing his hat in the ring for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. Jindal says his top priorities will be to grow the private sector economy, rebuild America’s defenses and push forward a better health care policy…

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The governor kicked off his campaign in Kenner yesterday.

The National Weather Service says, due to rains from Tropical Storm Bill, northwest Louisiana should be aware that the Red River will crest again next week. But Marty Mayeaux with the NWS in Shreveport says it won’t be as bad as the flooding we saw earlier this month…

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Mayeaux says the Red will crest at 32 and a half feet on July 1st which is about 4 and a half feet lower than the June 9th crest.

Although considered a long shot to win the Republican Presidental nomination, ULM Political Science Professor John Sutherlin says Governor Bobby Jindal can still emerge as one of the favorites. A recent poll showed that Jindal is less popular in Louisiana than Democratic President Barack Obama. But Sutherlin says that will not matter on the Presidential campaign trail…

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Sutherlin says if Jindal is competitive in the Iowa caucus and in the New Hampshire primary that could lead to a really good showing in South Carolina.

Fidelity Investments’ 2015 Couples Retirement Study shows a disconnect between couples on finances and retirement planning issues. The survey shows that 48-percent of respondents have no idea how much money they need for retirement. Tulane University Business Professor, Dr. Mark Rosa, says there are free online tools that will show you if you’re on the right course…

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Governor Bobby Jindal is on the campaign trail today meeting with voters in New Hampshire as he’s joined a long list of candidates seeking the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. The governor kicked off his campaign in Kenner yesterday, by touting his accomplishments as governor and portraying himself as a man who gets things done

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Jindal enters the race as a long-shot in receiving the Republican nomination.

And though many people do not think Governor Jindal has much of a chance to win the GOP nomination, ULM Political Science Professor John Sutherlin says Jindal can emerge as one of the favorites. He says Jindal can distinguish himself by telling American voters that as Governor he didn’t raise taxes, he reduced the size of the budget and reformed ethic laws.

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Jindal is the 13th announced Republican candidate for president.

Fidelity Investments’ 2015 Couples Retirement Study finds a disconnect between couples on finances and retirement planning issues. The study shows that 43-percent of respondents don’t know how much their partner makes. Tulane University Business Professor, Dr. Mark Rosa, says that doesn’t surprise him. He says when you talk about pay, it can get complicated rather quickly…

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The survey also shows that 48-percent of respondents have no idea how much money they need to save to maintain their current lifestyle in retirement. Rosa says people should take more interest in their finances because, after all, it is your own money.

Governor Bobby Jindal has made it official, as he announced on Twitter that he is running for President. On his campaign website, BobbyJindal.com, the governor posted a video of him telling his three children about the decision.
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After his appearance announcement in Kenner this afternoon, tomorrow, Jindal has national cable TV interviews scheduled, including Fox News and CNN, along with some New Hampshire speeches.

The ousted heirs New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson have filed an appeal in the interdiction for control of the 87 year-old’s billion-dollar empire, claiming Benson remains in a quote- “foggy state.” Wednesday’s appeal comes after Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Kern Reese denied the heirs’ petition last week.
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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office says three people are dead, after a fatal domestic situation. Spokeswoman Ginny Higgins says they received a call from one of the victims, 72-year-old Leola Blanchard, who advised that she’d been shot by her husband, 58-year-old Clifford Blanchard…:
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Higgins says Clifford Blanchard apparently also shot and killed his 3-year-old granddaughter, before being fatally shot by his son, Scott.

State Attorney General Buddy Caldwell announces the arrest of 36 suspected child predators as a result of a multi-agency effort to protect children. “Operation Broken Heart” was a two month initiative between the AG’s Cyber Crime Unit and other law enforcement across the state. Caldwell says he’s pleased with the results of 36 arrests…
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Governor Bobby Jindal has made it official–he will be running for President-as he made in the announcement via Twitter and on BobbyJindal-dot-com. Jindal becomes the 13th announced Republican candidate for the nomination. Tomorrow, he has national interviews scheduled with Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, and CNBC, along with New Hampshire speeches.

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office says three people are dead, including a 3-year-old little girl, after a fatal domestic situation…:
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State Attorney General Buddy Caldwell announces the arrest of 36 suspected child predators in “Operation Broken Heart.” This was a two month initiative between the Attorney General’s Cyber Crime Unit and other law enforcement agencies. Caldwell adds that 20 of 36 arrests came from the Cyber Crime Unit…
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A Plaquemine man wanted for stealing his father’s identification has turned himself in to authorities. Baton Rouge Police Cpl. Don Cappola says the father of 29 year-old Gabadiah McClay alerted authorities after he noticed accounts had been opened in his name…
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He says McClay took out loans totalling about 69 thousand dollars, and now he’s charged with Forgery and Identity Theft.

It is now official-Governor Bobby Jindal announced on Twitter and on BobbyJindal-dot-com that he is running a video. He posted a video of him telling his three children of his decision, creating some excitement and revealing their wish for a new puppy if he wins…
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Thirty-six arrests have been made in Operation Broken Heart, part of nationwide effort to apprehend those involved with child sex exploitation. That state number is double the national average, and Attorney General Buddy Caldwell says he was pleased that 20 of those arrests came from the AG’s Cyber Crime Unitm with a total of 704 offenses…
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In St. Martin Parish, 3 people from one family-including a 3 year-old-are dead resulting from a bad domestic situation. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Ginny Higgins says they got a frantic 9-1-1 call from 72 year-old Leola Blanchard, saying she had been shot by her husband-58 year old Clifford Blanchard. He reportedly also killed his 3 year-old granddaughter Ashlyn, and shot and injured his 32 year-old son, Scott Blanchard…
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The motive for the shootings is unclear.

A Baton Rouge rapper is dead, following a double homicide in Bogalusa. Shannon Hudson-also known as Young Ready -was one of the victims. As for the the identification of the other, Bogalusa Assistant Police Chief Gene Crosby says…
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He says things like this don’t usually happen in Bogalusa.

Governor Bobby Jindal has officially announced that he’s running for president. Jindal made the announcement on social media today with videos of him breaking the news to his children. The announcement ceremony is today at 4pm in Kenner.

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office is investigating a fatal domestic situation in which a man shot his wife, son and 3-year-old granddaughter before being shot and killed by his son. Spokeswoman Ginny Higgins says says it appears that 58-year-old Clifford Blanchard fatally shot his wife Leola and also shot and injured his son, 32-year-old Scott Blanchard..:
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The son, Scott Blanchard, remains hospitalized. A motive for the shootings is unclear. The investigation is ongoing.

State Attorney General Buddy Caldwell announces the arrest of 36 suspected child predators. Eric Gill has more…:
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A man wanted for allegedly stealing his father’s identity has turned himself into Baton Rouge authorities. BRPD Cpl. Don Coppola says 29-year-old Gabadiah McClay of Plaquemine was booked on charges of Forgery and Identity Theft:
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The fraudulently obtained loan amounts totaled $69,000.