During a forum today at the Baton Rouge Press Club, Republican gubernatorial candidate David Vitter was asked about his prostitution scandal. Democratic opponent John Bel Edwards is running an ad which addresses the matter and Vitter says he’s been forgiven. He was also asked of Vitter today if the behavior that led to the serious sin has stopped…:
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Early voting for the November 21st primary is underway.

The Lafayette movie theater shooting that was the site of the deadly July shooting will be opening back up in 10 days. Lafayette City-Parish President Mayor Joey Durel says the community will feel a collective sense of relief once The Grand on Johnston Street opens back up as it’s in a place thousands of cars go by everyday..:
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He says The Grand Theater will open its doors again on November 19th at 7pm.

Bond for the two men charged with second degree murder in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis has been set at $1 million each. Eric Gill takes a look at what happens next…:
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Once again Governor Bobby Jindal is not invited to take part in a main nationally televised Republican Presidential debate. It’s the fourth time Jindal is set, instead, to appear in the under-card forum — it’ll be tomorrow night at 6pm on the Fox Business Network. The two hour prime-time debate is set for 8pm. Jindal will share the stage with Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania.

In response to a question about his prostitution scandal, Republican Gubernatorial candidate David Vitter said he failed his family 15 years ago. But Vitter says the good news is that he asked for and received forgiveness…:
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His opponent in the race, Democrat John Bel Edwards, has a television ad that claims Vitter missed a vote in a bill in the US House that honored fallen soldiers, but took a call from a prostitute in 2001. Edwards says while Vitter has received forgiveness, we shouldn’t forget…:
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The comments were made today at a forum hosted by the Baton Rouge Press Club.

The city of Hammond says its police chief, Roddy Devall, has been removed from his position as the result of a pending disciplinary matter. A letter cited the reasons for the firing were over civil service violations in a dispute over how the police department handled an officer’s arrest.

Bond for the two men arrested in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis has been set at $1 million each. Norris Greenhouse, Jr. and Derrick Stafford are charged with second degree murder in the child’s death. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the body camera evidence will be critical in moving the case forward…:
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Lafayette City-Parish President Mayor Joey Durel says the movie theater where a man opened fire on a crowd of people in July, will open its doors for the first time since the shootings in 10 days. Eric Gill reports:
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Lafayette City-Parish President Mayor Joey Durel says the movie theater where a man opened fire on a crowd of people in July, will open its doors for the first time since the shootings in 10 days. He says The Grand Theater will be back up and running on November 19th at 7pm…:
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Durel says The Grand on Johnston Street is in a highly trafficked area that people pass by everyday, so it will be a huge sense of relief to see it open again.

The Associated Press is reporting that the lawyer for the man who was gunned down allegedly by Marksville City Marshals when his 6-year-old child was killed, had his hands up and posed no threat. The report indicates the lawyer says the body cam evidence shows it. Bond was set at one million dollars for both Derrick Stafford and Norris Greenhouse Jr. on changes of second degree murder and attempted second degree murder.

Today, State Police honored the four people who rendered aid to Trooper Steven Vincent while he was critically wounded during a traffic stop in August. Vincent was shot and killed while trying to assist a motorist with his vehicle. Master Trooper Brooks David says the actions of these men were over and above what anyone would have expected…:
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One being recognized is Robert LeDoux who subdued the alleged shooter, 54-year-old Kevin Daigle, and held him until officers arrived.

Governor Bobby Jindal once again fell short of making the main stage for Tuesday’s Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jindal will join New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum in a one hour 2nd tier debate that will air at 6pm on the Fox Business Network. This is the fourth televised debate among Republican presidential hopefuls and the fourth time Jindal has failed to qualify for the main event.

Bond for the two men charged with second degree murder in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis has been set at $1 million each. Eric Gill takes a look at what happens next…:
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The two candidates for governor are speaking at a forum in Baton Rouge at this hour. Democrat John Bel Edwards released an ad over the weekend attacking Republican David Vitter’s prostitution scandal. Today, the US Senator is out with a new 30 second commercial that shows him sitting at a kitchen table saying to the camera, “15 years ago, I failed my family but found forgiveness and love.”

Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel says the movie theater where a man opened fire on a crowd of people in July, will open its doors for the first time since the shootings in 10 days. On July 23rd, a crazed man shot and killed two women and injured several others at the Grand 16 shortly after a film had started. Durel says this is a symbolic development..:
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Durel says The Grand Theater will open on November 19th at 7pm.

LSU star running back Leonard Fournette’s used jersey that was allowed to be auctioned off following the displaced South Carolina game to benefit flood victims, went for a whopping $101,000. The high bidder’s user name on the auction website is Coach.

Bond has been set at one-million dollars for the two law enforcement officers who have been booked in the fatal shooting of a six-year-old boy in Marksville. Derrick Stafford and Norris Greenhouse each face charges of second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder, but Loyola Law professor Dane Ciolino says the severity of the charges can still change…
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It’s unclear when evidence will be presented to a grand jury.

State Police is honoring at this honor the four people who rendered aid to Trooper Steven Vincent while he was critically wounded during a traffic stop in August. Vincent was shot and killed while trying to assist a motorist with his vehicle. Master Trooper Brooks David says these four men are being honored for their bravery and selfless service…:
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Louisiana Congressmen Ralph Abraham of Alto and Cedric Richmond of New Orleans introduce a bill to Congress seeking to find out ways high school football deaths could be prevented. Abraham says the bill will require the CDC to ask for input from parents, coaches, athletic trainers and other health care professionals to discover new methods to prevent future serious injuries or death…:
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Abraham says the bill would not impose any new regulations, it only directs existing federal agencies to study the issue and offer recommendations for solutions.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards says he is going to change the prostitution attack ad on Republican opponent David Vitter, because he received a letter from a veteran’s mother saying she was offended by the image of Arlington National Cemetery in the background. Edwards campaign says they will reissue a new version of the commercial ASAP. Both Edwards and Vitter are set to appear today at the Baton Rouge Press Club.

Authorities continue to investigate the case of the City Marshals in Marksville who are accused in the case of the shooting death of a 6-year-old boy and wounding of of his father. A bail hearing is reportedly underway at this hour for 32-year-old Derrick Stafford and 23-year-old Norris Greenhouse, who each face charges of second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder. Little Jeremy Mardis is set to be laid to rest today in Mississippi, while his father, Chris Few remains hospitalized.

By now you’ve probably seen the commercial Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards is running accusing Republican opponent David Vitter of answering a prostitute’s call after skipping a vote to honor soldiers killed in the line of duty. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards is on the attack, because internal polls must be showing Vitter is gaining ground…
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The two candidates are slated to go face-to-face at noon as they are both expected to appear at the Baton Rouge press club.

Once again Governor Bobby Jindal is not invited to take part in a main nationally televised Republican Presidential debate. It’s the fourth time Jindal is set, instead, to appear in the under-card forum — it’ll be tomorrow night at 6pm on the Fox Business Network. The two hour prime-time debate is set for 8pm. Jindal will share the stage with Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, of Pennsylvania.

A devastating disease of roses caused by the rose rosette virus has been confirmed for the first time in Louisiana. Eric Gill reports…:
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The two candidates for governor will go face-to-face today as they are both expected to appear at the Baton Rouge press club. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Funeral services will be held today in Hattiesburg, Mississippi for 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis. Mardis was fatally shot last week when Marksville City Marshals fired upon the vehicle he was riding in with his father. Norris Greenhouse Jr. and Derrick Stafford are charged with second degree murder in the child’s death. Greenhouse and Stafford are scheduled to make their first court appearance today.

Louisiana Congressmen Ralph Abraham of Alto and Cedric Richmond of New Orleans introduce legislation which tries to prevent the death of high school football players. Abraham says their goal is to keep kids safe, while playing a game that is supposed to be fun…

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Abraham’s office says since July 1st, 11 high school football players have died around the country due to reasons related to football, including 16-year-old Tyrell Cameron from Franklin Parish High School.

The devastating rose rosette disease has been confirmed for the first time in Louisiana. LSU AgCenter “Plant Doctor” Raj Singh says once roses are infected with the rose rosette virus, there is no cure. Singh says while there is cause for concern, you should stay calm if you think your roses are infected…

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He says this disease is very deadly to all different kinds of roses.

Louisiana Congressmen Ralph Abraham and Cedric Richmond introduce a bill that seeks to prevent deaths of high school football players. Emelie Gunn has more….

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Two men have been arrested in the case of the 6-year-old child who was fatally shot when State Police say Marksville City Marshals fired upon the vehicle he was riding in last week. Col Mike Edmonson says Norris Greenhouse Jr. and Derrick Stafford were booked on charges of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder in the death of the child, Jeremy Mardis, and the injuring of his father, Chris Few. The police investigation is ongoing.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards has released a new TV attack ad accusing Republican opponent David Vitter of answering a prostitute’s call after skipping a vote to honor soldiers killed in the line of duty. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards is on the attack, but says there is a risk when a candidate goes negative against his opponent and we saw that play out in the primary…

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Pinsonat expects the November 21st race to be a tight one.

A devastating rose infection, rose rosette disease, has been discovered at a commercial landscape in Bossier City. LSU AgCenter “Plant Doctor” Raj Singh says this disease is very deadly to all different kinds of roses and they’re not sure if it has spread to other locations in the state…

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He says once a rose is infected, there is no cure.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards’ new TV attack ad accuses Republican opponent David Vitter of answering a prostitute’s call after skipping a vote to honor soldiers killed in the line of duty. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat expects the November 21st race to be tight and the Edwards campaign has decided to go on the offensive…

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In 2007, Vitter apologized for a “very serious sin” after his phone records were linked to a Washington DC prostitution ring.

Legislation has been introduced by Louisiana Congressmen Ralph Abraham of Alto and Cedric Richmond of New Orleans which tries to prevent the death of high school football players. Abraham says a young person shouldn’t lose their life by playing football…

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16-year-old Tyrell Cameron from Franklin Parish High School died during a football game September 4th.

The US House has passed a $325 billion dollar transportation package and has formed a conference committee so Congress can negotiate on how to fund it. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is on that committee and says they’re pushing programs for upgrades on nationally significant roadways that should be a priority, like Interstates 10, 12, and 49…

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They have until November 20th to complete a report for the President’s desk.

A devastating disease of roses caused by the rose rosette virus has been confirmed for the first time in Louisiana. Rose rosette disease was discovered at a commercial landscape in Bossier City. LSU AgCenter “Plant Doctor” Raj Singh says this disease is very deadly to all different kinds of roses…

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He says several different types of symptoms have been reported on infected roses, including “witch’s broom”, excessive thorniness, thickened new canes, and abnormal discoloration.

During the LSU-Alabama game, Democratic candidate for governor John Bel Edwards unveiled a new TV attack ad accusing Republican opponent David Vitter of answering a prostitute’s call after skipping a vote to honor soldiers killed in the line of duty. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards is on the attack, because internal polls must be showing Vitter is gaining ground…

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The polls on the governor’s race that have been made public, show Edwards with a double-digit lead over Vitter.

Louisiana Congressmen Ralph Abraham of Alto and Cedric Richmond of New Orleans introduce a bill which tries to prevent the deaths of high school football players. Abraham says the bill will require the CDC to ask for input from parents, coaches, athletic trainers and other health care professionals to discover new methods to prevent future serious injuries or death…

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Abraham’s office says since July 1st, 11 high school football players have died around the country due to reasons related to football.

The US House has passed a $325 billion dollar transportation package, and has now formed a conference committee with the Senate so that Congress can compromise on how to fund it. They have until November 20th to complete a report for the President’s desk, when highway funding is set to expire. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is on the compromise committee…

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The highway bill approved by the House calls for spending $261 billion on highways and $55 billion on transit over six years. The Senate passed similar legislation that guaranteed highway funding for three years.