Authorities in Lafayette say we now know the identity of the shooter in last night’s deadly shooting inside a Lafayette movie theatre…

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Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft says Houser took his own life as officers approached. Authorities are not sure why he came to Lafayette. They say Houser is estranged from his family and had been staying in a local hotel since early July. Poice are seeking the public’s help in trying to find out more about Houser. Governor Bobby Jindal is confident that Lafayette will pull through this tragedy

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The two deceased victims have been identified as 21-year-old Mayci Breaux of Franklin and 33-year-old Jillian Johnson of Lafayette.

The gubernatorial primary election is just three months from today and UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross is surprised things have been relatively quiet on the campaign front. He says, at this point in the race, Republican US Senator David Vitter and Democratic State Representative John Bel Edwards seem poised to make the runoff…

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Cross says much of the work the campaigns are performing right now center around fundraising, social media, and e-mail blasts.

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne has sent a letter to Governor Bobby Jindal requesting that he reimburse taxpayers for the cost of having State Police provide security for him during his out-of-state campaign travels. LSU Political Science professor Robert Hogan Jindal has received a lot of flack for his traveling and Dardenne is trying to capitalize…

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A spokesperson for the governor says the safety of Jindal shouldn’t be used as a political issue.

A shooting inside The Grand movie theater in Lafayette has left three people dead and nine others injured. Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft identifies the shooter as 59-year-old John Russel Houser of Phenix City, AL. He says Houser has been in Lafayette since early July. The two deceased victims have been identified as 21-year-old Mayci Breaux and 33-year old Jillian Johnson. Craft says they are working to determine the motive of the shooter…

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He says the nine people’s injuries range from non-life threatening to critical. Governor Bobby Jindal arrived shortly after the shooting and says this incident is something that angers and saddens all of Louisiana…

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Craft says authorities have found no evidence that the shooter knew any of the victims.

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne has sent a letter to Governor Bobby Jindal asking that he reimburse taxpayers for the cost of having State Police provide security for him during his out-of-state campaign travels. LSU Political Science professor Robert Hogan…

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It’s unlikely Jindal will follow through with Dardenne’s request.

Emergency crews from throughout the state say they’ve responded to hundreds of calls about children locked in cars this summer. Curt Monte with the Baton Rouge Fire Department says the heat index has reached triple digits in recent weeks and leaving your kid in a car comes with potentially deadly consequences…

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Monte says most of the calls stem from minor incidents, but they want to remind parents to remain vigilant.

Three people are dead and nine others injured after a patron inside a movie theater in Lafayette opened fire on other customers during a showing of the newly released film “Trainwreck.” Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft says one of the deceased victims is the shooter, who he described as a white male in his 50s…

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The police chief described the weapon used in the attack as a handgun. Craft says nine people were wounded. He describes their injuries as ranging from non-life threatening to critical. Governor Bobby Jindal arrived shortly after the shooting and asked for Louisiana residents to pray for the victims.

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The Police chief says they do know the identity of the shooter, but are not releasing it, as they try to find out more about him.

Louisiana’s gubernatorial primary election is three months from today and things have been relatively quiet on the campaign front. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says although the campaigns are definitely working behind the scenes, he’s surprised by the lack of visible activity…

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Cross says much of the work the campaigns are performing right now center around fundraising, social media, and e-mail blasts. He expects see a little more activity in this race beginning next month.

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne has sent a letter to Governor Bobby Jindal asking that he reimburse taxpayers for the cost of having State Police provide security for him during his out-of-state campaign travels. It’s unlikely Jindal will follow through with Dardenne’s request. A spokesperson for the governor says the safety of the governor shouldn’t be used as a political issue.
The State Department of Health and Hospitals has once again confirmed the presence of a brain eating ameba in the St. Bernard Parish Water System. Spokeswoman Olivia Hwang (WONG) says the water is safe to drink, but they urge residents to avoid getting water in their noses. She says getting an infection is extremely rare…:
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DHH is requesting a 60-day chlorine burn to eliminate amoebas from the system.
A report from the transportation research group TRIP, says Louisiana motorists pay about 514-dollars extra per year for car upkeep due to poor road conditions. Associate director of research, Carolyn Kelly, hopes this study serves as a wake-up call so the public and elected officials can make transportation funding a top priority…
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State Police arrest three jockeys at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, who were involved in an alleged race fixing scheme. Forty-six year-old Joseph Patin Jr. and his brother, 51-year-old Billy, as well as, 24-year-old LeSean Conyers allegedly used questionable riding tactics during a race on June 19th…
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That’s Master Trooper Brooks David (dah-VEED). Chairman Bob Wright of the Louisiana Racing Commission says any deviations from honest and truly compeitive horseracing cannot be condoned.

Three jockeys at Evangeline Downs have been arrested for taking part in a race fixing scheme. Forty-six year-old Joseph Patin Jr. and his brother, 51-year-old Billy; as well as 24-year-old LeSean Conyers allegedly engaged in questionable riding tactics in a race June 19th, and the two brothers face charges for using an illegal shocking device during two races on July 4th…
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That’s Master Trooper Brooks David (dah VEED)

A single-vehicle crash in Richland Parish has claimed the life of a 96-year-old Delhi man. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says James Coleman was driving his truck south of Delhi when he lost control of the vehicle…
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He was not wearing a seatbelt.
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A study from the transportation research group TRIP shows Louisianians pay about $514 extra per year for car repairs because of bad road conditions.…
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The man accused of shooting a freshman student in Lafayette has been re-sentenced today. Seth Fontenot was originally charged with first degree murder in the death of 15 year-old Austin Rivault, but the jury returned verdicts for a lesser charge. Today, the judge reduced Fontenot’s previous 3 year sentence to 13 months at hard labor instead.

DHH has confirmed the presence of a brain eating amoeba in the St. Bernard Parish Water System, after some tests from the state’s new drinking water surveillance program. Spokeswoman Olivia Hwang (WONG) says the water is safe to drink, but they are conducting a 60-day chlorine burn to be cautious…:
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There’s a birthday boy on the LSU campus, and his name is Mike The Tiger. He’s turning 10 today, and even though Mike the Sixth is not very active in pre-game activities in Tiger Stadium as much as the other Mikes in the past, Ginger Guttner from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicines says, fans can still get a good look in his habitat….
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A race fixing scheme at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas has three jockeys arrested by State Police. Forty-six year-old Joseph Patin Jr. and his brother, 51-year-old Billy, as well as, 24-year-old LeSean Conyers allegedly used questionable riding tactics in certain races at the track…:
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That’s Master Trooper Brooks David (dah-VEED)

An unrestrained elderly man is dead following a single vehicle crash in Richland Parish. Ninety-six year-old James Coleman of Delhi lost control of his truck, ran off the road, and flipped his vehicle. Trooper Michael Reichhardt says just about everyone in the area knew James…
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Three jockeys at Evangeline Downs Race Track in Opelousas have been arrested for taking part in a race fixing scheme. State Police arrested 46-year-old Joseph Patin Jr. and his brother, 51-year-old Billy Patin, as well as, 24-year-old LeSean Conyers…
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That’s Master Trooper Brooks David (dah-VEED).

A birthday cake made of meat, boiled eggs and hardened goat’s milk may not be your first choice for a birthday cake, but if your name is Mike The Tiger, it’s a great choice. Mike the Sixth is ten today, and Ginger Guttner from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicines reports he’s still in good shape and in the prime of his life…
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Happy birthday, Mike.
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The State Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed the presence of a brain eating amoeba in the St. Bernard Parish Water System. Spokeswoman Olivia Hwang (WONG) says the water is safe to drink, but she urges people to avoid getting water in their noses…:
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And they’re not wasting any time, conducting a 60-day chlorine burn.

According to a study from the transportation research group TRIP, Louisianians pay about $514 extra per year for car repairs due to poor road conditions. Associate Director of Research, Carolyn Kelly, says -besides wear and tear- additional costs come in the form of accelerated vehicle depreciation, tire wear, and fuel consumption…:
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Three Louisiana jockeys have been arrested in an alleged horse race fixing scheme…:
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Today is LSU Mike the Tiger’s 10th birthday. Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School says Mike VI got a birthday cake made of meat, wrapped in bacon, topped with boiled eggs and hardened goats milk to create the number 10…:
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Guttner says LSU will release a statement about having Mike involved in football games.

Louisianians pay on average more than $500 a month extra per year on our cars because of poor road conditions according to the transportation research group TRIP. The report shows 36-percent of roads in Shreveport are considered in poor condition, 38-percent in Baton Rouge, and 42-percent in New Orleans. TRIP spokeswoman Carolyn Kelly, says the costs to maintain your vehicle in these cities are considerably higher than the state average…:
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The study ranks New Orleans 11th nationally for having the worst roads.

The State Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed the presence of a brain eating ameba in the St. Bernard Parish Water System. Spokeswoman Olivia Hwang (WONG) says the water is safe to drink, but the Department urges residents to avoid getting water in their noses. She says getting an infection is extremely rare…:
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Three jockeys at Evangeline Downs Race Track in Opelousas have been arrested for allegedly taking part in a race fixing scheme on June 19th. State Police booked 46-year-old Joseph Patin Jr. and his brother, 51-year-old Bill Patin, and 24-year-old LeSean Conyers. Master Trooper Brooks David says the three allegedly engaged in questionable riding tactics in the June race and the Patin brothers are also accused of shocking horses:

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The complaint came in from the Louisiana Racing Commission.

Judge Edward Rubin has sentenced Seth Fontenot of Lafayette to a 13 month sentence for the death of 15-year-old Austin Rivault and the injury of two other teens. Earlier in July, Judge Rubin sentenced Fontenot to three years behind bars, but suspended all but 13 months of the sentence for time served. Both lawyers pointed out that a new sentencing date would have to happen as state law does not allow a judge to suspend a sentence in which violence has happened during the crime.

A study from the transportation research group TRIP shows Louisianians pay about $514 extra per year for car upkeep due to poor road conditions. Eric Gill has more…:
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Gas prices dipped again from the day before. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular in Louisiana is $2.48.

Three jockeys at Evangeline Downs Race Track in Opelousas have been arrested for allegedly taking part in a race fixing scheme on June 19th. State Police booked 46-year-old Joseph Patin Jr. and his brother, 51-year-old Bill Patin, and 24-year-old LeSean Conyers. Master Trooper Brooks David says the three allegedly engaged in questionable riding tactics in the June race and the Patin brothers are also accused of shocking horses:

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The complaint came in from the Louisiana Racing Commission.

Judge Edward Rubin has sentenced Seth Fontenot of Lafayette to a 13 month sentence for the death of 15-year-old Austin Rivault and the injury of two other teens. Earlier in July, Judge Rubin sentenced Fontenot to three years behind bars, but suspended all but 13 months of the sentence for time served. Both lawyers pointed out that a new sentencing date would have to happen as state law does not allow a judge to suspend a sentence in which violence has happened during the crime.

A study from the transportation research group TRIP shows Louisianians pay about $514 extra per year for car upkeep due to poor road conditions. Eric Gill has more…:
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Gas prices dipped again from the day before. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular in Louisiana is $2.48.