Louisiana State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting yesterday in Crowley that has left one man dead. Eric Gill has more…:
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Police have identified the New Orleans Westin hotel shooter who allegedly shot his 24-year-old friend before turning the gun himself Sunday morning. They say 20-year-old Bajkanwar Aulakh is the one they believe pointed the gun at officers before a three hour long standoff ended with the man fatally killing himself. Aulakh reportedly was set to appear in a Lafayette courtroom the next day on charges of felony cyberstalking.

The dispute over Common Core heads to court today. This is the lawsuit filed by parents who think Governor Jindal didn’t have the authority to block the test associated with the education standards. As a result there is currently no test in place. Council for A better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says they hope Judge Todd Hernandez provides some clarity with an initial ruling..:
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Another Common Core hearing is scheduled for Friday in Tim Kelley’s courtroom.

The Houma man who is accused of driving drunk into a house in a crash that claimed the life of a 2-year-old baby pleaded not guilty to multiple felonies in court Monday. 22-year-old Tony Milligan faces charges of vehicular homicide, first degree vehicular negligent injury, two counts of careless operation, hit and run and no seat belt. He remains in the Terrebonne Parish Jail on a $300,000 bond.

A hearing is set to be heard by a judge today over a lawsuit filed by parents and educators who accuse Governor Jindal of overstepping his authority when he blocked tests associated with Common Core. Council For a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says hopefully the judicial system can end this stalemate:

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Jindal is reportedly asking Judge Todd Hernandez to dismiss much of the lawsuit and his lawyer requesting the judge to forbid depositions of the Governor.

How about an LSU Jell-O mold for your tailgate this season. Well it’s happening as the Jiggler kit is in stores now that includes lemon and grape Jell-O and molds that say LSU and Tigers. Jell-O brand manager Emilie Fitch says they are working toward marketing to the young family…:
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They’re going fast so if sold out in stores you can also buy them online at Amazon.

Louisiana State Police say they busted a man driving through Louisiana on I-12 during a traffic stop with about 300 lbs of suspected marijuana. They say it happened around 9am Sunday morning following a traffic stop close to the I-12, I-55 junction. Troopers arrested the driver 26-year-old Carlos Davis of Greenwood, Mississippi after making the discovery when a positive alert was made by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office K-9. The drugs they say are worth about $250,000.

Louisiana State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting yesterday in Crowley that has left one man dead. Master Trooper Brooks David says Crowley Police officers were responding to a disturbance call when a male subject began to shoot at the officers…:
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The investigation is ongoing.

The first legal hearing in the dispute over Common Core occurs today in a Baton Rouge courtroom. Matthew Doyle has more…:
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A new state law banning drivers from using their cell phone in a school zone was supposed to go into effect on August 1st, but the bill in its final form from this last legislation session requires signs be posted warning people of the ban. So far various cities and parishes are working to get those signs out and once that happens it will be illegal to use your hand held cell phone while driving through a posted school zone.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a series of public meetings across the state to provide an update on black bear research. Large Carnivore Program Manager, Maria Davidson, says the project pulls together population estimates of three different sub-populations of black bears…:
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Meetings are scheduled in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Ferriday, and Tallulah.

Louisiana State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting in Crowley that has left an unidentified suspect dead. Master Trooper Brooks David says Crowley Police officers were responding to a disturbance call when a male subject began to shoot at the officers…

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The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting at a hotel on Canal Street Sunday that left one man dead and another injured. Officer Frank Robertson III says officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Westin around 6:30 am…:

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It appears 20-year-old Bajkanwar Aulakh shot his 24-year-old friend in the chest before fatally shooting himself. Aulakh was to appear at the Lafayette Parish Courthouse today on various charges.

5th District Congressman Vance McAllister has only 233 dollars in available campaign funds according to the last report he filed with the Federal Elections Commission on August 2nd. It’s expected the Congressman will self-finance much of his campaign. But ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says it sends a signal that McAllister may not have much support from voters…

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McAllister’s three Republican challengers have each raised over 200-thousand dollars.

According to Bankrate-dot-com, Louisiana is the second most expensive state for motorists. Spokesman Chrish Kahn says Louisiana drivers pay about $2,555 a year dealing with their car…

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He says they found that Louisiana motorists pay an average of $1277 a year on insurance.

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office says a man from New Iberia is under arrest for allegedly shooting at a car he was trying to pass on Highway 182. Spokesperson Major Ginny Higgins says they got a call from a motorist that he was being tailgated by another vehicle…:
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The suspect is 30 year-old Jeroswaskie Collette. Fortunately, the other driver was not hurt.

An elderly driver from Grayson is dead following a crash with a charter bus on U.S. Highway 165 just south of Columbia. Eighty-six year-old Ted Coleman was attempting to enter the road from his driveway when he was struck by the bus. Coleman died later at a local hospital. His two passengers suffered moderate injuries. None of them were wearing seatbelts.

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At the New Orleans Westin Hotel in the French Quarter yesterday, two men are shot inside a guest room…:
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That’s NOPD spokesman Frank Robertson the Third who says twenty-year old Bajkanwar Aulakh shot himself. He was to appear in the Lafayette Parish Courthouse today on various charges. He died at the scene.

According to the finance firm Bankrate.com, Louisiana is the second-most expensive state for motorists. Michelle Southern has that…:
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The New Orleans Police Department says they’re trying to figure out what led up to a shooting at an upscale hotel on Canal Street that left one man dead and another injured. Officer Frank Robertson III says officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Westin around 6:30 am yesterday morning…:
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That’s when they retreated, called for back-up, and negotiated their way inside. The investigation continues.

Almost a quarter of a million dollars worth of marijuana has been seized after a traffic stop on I-12 near I-55 in Hammond yesterday morning. Twenty-six year-old Carlos Davis of Greenwood, Mississippi was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Authorities say there could be other arrests connected to this one in Mississippi.

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The lead character in the Baton Rouge based reality show “Sons of Guns” was arrested this weekend on child molestation charges. Michelle Southern has that.

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Recent polls taken on the upcoming fifth congressional district election, showed some support for the embattled kissing Congressman Vance McAllister. But total campaign dollars he’s raised a grand total of $233.
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That’s ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley.

A case of road rage has a New Iberia man is under arrest for allegedly shooting at a car he was trying to pass on Highway 182. St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Major Ginny Higgins says they got a call from a motorist that he was being tailgated by another vehicle…:
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The suspect is identified as Jeroswaskie Collett, and he was charged with assault in a drive-by shooting.

Two home invasions in Terrebonne Parish over the weekend has the sheriff’s office on the hunt for two masked men for forced entry of an apartment early Sunday morning, and another one in a trailer Sunday night. In both cases, residents held the victims at gun point, while they stole items from the homes. The search continues.

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The support for 5th District Congresman Vance McAllister seems to be dropping. The Federal Elections Commission reports McAllister only has 233 dollars for his re-election bid, while three other challengers have raised over $200 hundred thousand.
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That’s ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley.

A Baton Rouge star on the Discovery Channel’s “Sons of Guns” reality show has been arrested on child molestation charges. Forty-nine year-old William Hayden was released on a $150 thousand dollar bond Saturday after his arrest on Friday. Sheriff Sid Gautreau had no comment n the case, while Hayden reportely told TMZ the report was a retailiation for a break up with a girlfriend.

5th District Congressman Vance McAllister has only 233 dollars in available campaign dollars for his re-election bid. That’s based on the last report McAllister filed with the Federal Elections Commission, August 2nd. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says that’s a disappointing grand total…

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McAllisters three Republican challengers have each raised over 200-thousand dollars.

Bankrate-dot-com reports Louisiana as the second-most expensive state for motorists. Spokesman Chris Kahn says Louisiana drivers pay the highest insurance rates in the nation. He says one thing you can do to reduce insurance rates is to have a good credit score. Kahn says many don’t realize insurance companies pull your credit report when setting your premium…

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He says Louisiana motorists pay an average of $1277 a year on insurance.

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Westin Hotel on Canal Street Sunday that left one man dead and another injured. Officer Frank Robertson III says, after calling for backup, the SWAT team moved in and officers were able to make contact with someone inside the room…

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It appears the 20-year-old deceased individual shot his 24-year-old friend in the chest before turning the gun on himself.

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office says a man from New Iberia is under arrest for allegedly shooting at a car he was trying to pass while traveling on a roadway. Spokeswoman Major Ginny Higgins says the suspect is identified as a 30-year-old Jeroswaskie Collette. She says he was allegely driving erratically when he just opened fire on the other vehicle…

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Collette is charged with assault by drive by shooting.

The New Orleans Police Department says they’re investigating a shooting at a hotel on Canal Street Sunday that left one man dead and another injured. Officer Frank Robertson III says officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Westin around 6:30AM and once they encountered the armed man they retreated and called for back up. He says after hours of negotiation they finally got into the room…:

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It appears the 20-year-old deceased individual shot his 24-year-old friend in the chest before turning the gun on himself.

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office says a man from New Iberia is under arrest for allegedly shooting at a car he was trying to pass while traveling on a roadway. Spokeswoman Major Ginny Higgins says they got a call from a motorist that he was being tailgated by another vehicle on Highway 182…:

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Higgins says the suspect, 30-year-old Jeroswaskie Collette, is charged with assault by drive by shooting.

According to the finance firm Bankrate.com, Louisiana is the second-most expensive state for motorists. Spokesman Chris Kahn says Louisiana motorists pay an average of $1277 a year on insurance which is the highest in the nation. He says that’s the cost that really hurts our ranking in this report…:

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The report found that drivers in Louisiana pay about $2,555 a year just on things dealing with their car.

A Baton Rouge gun dealer who stars in the Discovery Channel show “Sons of Guns” has been booked on charges of molestation of a juvenile and aggravated crimes against nature. 49-year-old William Hayden was released on bond Saturday. Hayden told TMZ the allegations come from an ex-girlfriend as retaliation for their break-up.

The New Orleans Police Department says they’re trying to figure out what lead up to a shooting at a hotel on Canal Street Sunday that left one man dead and another injured. Officer Frank Robertson III says officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Westin around 6:30 am…:

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The room was occupied by four men reportedly from the Lafayette area. Apparently the 20-year-old deceased individual shot his 24-year-old friend in the chest before turning the gun on himself.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating two home invasions that occurred over the weekend in Houma. The first happened early Sunday morning at an apartment complex on Monarch Drive. The second occurred Sunday evening on Star Court. Both incidents involved two masked men forcing entry into the homes, holding the victims at gunpoint, and stealing items from the homes. It is unknown if the incidents are related.

A crop duster crash in Iberia Parish has claimed the life 60-year-old Kenneth Squires of Jeanerette. Lieutenant Jeremy Kelly, with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, says a Bell 47 helicopter crashed near a cane field north of US 90 Sunday morning. Kelly says Squires was an experienced pilot…

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The FAA is investigating the crash.

According to the finance firm Bankrate.com, Louisiana is the second-most expensive state for motorists. Spokesman Chris Kahn compiled the research for the study and found that drivers in Louisiana pay about $2,555 a year just on things dealing with their car…:

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Kahn says they found that Louisiana motorists pay an average of $1277 a year on insurance which is the highest in the nation.