A family of 8 from Texas headed to Disney World got into an accident on I-20 last night in Ouachita Parish and 5 of them died including a 4 year old, seven year old, 15 year old and two adults. State Police trooper Michael Reichardt says they were able to talk to the 16-year-old who was driving…:
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Reichardt says as far as they know the driver was the only one wearing a seat belt and 6 of the 8 occupants were ejected.

In the 6th Congressional District race a new poll shows Former Democratic Governor Edwin Edwards trails Republican Garret Graves by more than 25% of the vote. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says Edwards support has continued to hover the 35 percent mark…:
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In this poll Graves got 59 percent.

A new report from the Us Geological Survey says it’s unlikley Louisiana black bears will go extinct. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A Baton Rouge woman is in big trouble after being indicted by a grand jury for allegedly stealing over $465,000 from her employer. Apparently 46-year-old Lori Fry was diverting more than 100 customer engineering payments to her personal bank account. She was indicted on nine counts of wire fraud.

A new poll on the 6th Congressional District runoff shows Republican Garret Graves with a significant lead over Democratic former governor Edwin Edwards. The JMC Analytics survey shows Graves with 59 percent of the vote and Edwards with 34 percent. Pollster John Couvillon says Republicans have really gotten behind Graves as the GOP nominee…:
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With early voting for the December 6th election coming this weekend, the Edwards campaign says they plan to air his first television add in 22 years next week.

State Police report an extremely tragic accident out of Ouachita Parish last night which claimed the lives of 5 people, including young children, headed to Disney World for family vacation. They say the 16-year-old licensed driver from Texas likely fell asleep when the Tahoe crashed on I-20 and 6 out of the eight occupants, all unrestrained, were ejected. The children who died were 4, 7 and 15.

A new study from the US Geological Survey finds there’s less than a one-percent chance of the Louisiana black bear population becoming extinct in the next 100 years. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist, Maria Davidson, says this report could result in the Louisiana Black Bear’s removal from the Endangered Species List:
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The study found that more than half of the Black Bears now alive, are in the northeastern part of the state in the Tensas River Basin.

A lawyer for the Obama administration asked a judge today to dismiss Governor Bobby Jindal’s anti-Common Core lawsuit. A ruling on the matter is expected in December.

State Police say five family members, on their way to Walt Disney World in Florida, were killed in a single vehicle accident on I-20 in Ouachita Parish last night. Eric Gill has the story…:
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More trouble with Grambling. The faculty Senate says they have given a “no confidence” vote for their interim president Cynthia Warrick and they want her out. They say she’s made several questionable actions including hiring people at 6 figure salaries when Grambling has an almost 4 million dollar deficit.

The Lafayette Police Department says they are looking for the suspect involved in a shooting on Happiness Street. Corporal Paul Mouton says the 31-year-old male victim was approaching a residence around 12:30am this morning…:
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Mouton says the suspect then shot the victim three times in the legs and back then ran down Happiness Street. The injured man is recovering in a hospital. The suspect remains at large.

The Louisiana Cannabis Industry Association has endorsed Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy over democratic incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu. Louisiana Cannabis spokesperson Jesse McCormick says in a debate last month Bill Cassidy said he supports the legal use of medical marijuana, while Landrieu opposes it…:
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McCormick is hoping for new action regarding the legalization of medical marijuana now with Republicans in control of Congress.

State Police say five family members from Texas, who were heading to Walt Disney World in Florida, were killed in a single-vehicle accident on I-20 in Ouachita Parish last night. Three of the victims were juveniles. Trooper Michael Reichardt says a 16-year-old was driving the Chevy Tahoe…:
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He says the three remaining passengers were severely injured in the crash. The deceased juvenile victims were four, seven, and fifteen.

Governor Bobby Jindal’s lawsuit against the federal government over Common Core will be heard in a Baton Rouge federal court today. Jindal claims the Obama administration over reached their authority in trying to implement the controversial education standards in Louisiana. Many education experts have said the lawsuit has very little chance of succeeding.

Grambling State’s faculty senate is calling for interim president Cynthia Warrick’s immediate dismissal. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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If you’re hitting the road for the Holidays, you won’t need to dig deep for gas money this year. The American Automobile Association says the price for a gallon of regular dropped another two cents last night to $2.67. That’s down 10 cents from just last week.

Governor Bobby Jindal’s lawsuit against the federal government over Common Core will be heard in a Baton Rouge federal court today. Scott Carwile reports…

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The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office says a Zachary man is dead after his motorcycle crashed into the rear of a UPS truck. Authorities say 34-year-old John McCurley was traveling at a high rate of speed and passing other motorists before he crashed into the back of the delivery truck, ejecting him from his motorcycle. McCurley was pronounced dead at the scene.

Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy has been endorsed by the Louisiana Cannabis Industry Association in the US Senate runoff. Spokesperson Jesse McCormick says the LCIA hopes there might be some new action regarding legalizing medical marijuana now that the Republicans control both the House and Senate..

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In a debate last month Cassidy said he supports the legal use of medical marijuana, while Senator Mary Landrieu opposes it.

The faculty senate at Grambling State University has given a “no confidence” vote and are seeking the immediate dismissal of interim president Cynthia Warrick. A committee has been set up to find a permanent president by April. But G-S-U faculty Senate President, Doctor Herbert Simmons Jr, told University of Louisiana System President Doctor Sandra Woodley a change needs to happen now…

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Woodley says they continue to support Warrick.

Today a federal court in Baton Rouge will hear Governor Bobby Jindal’s lawsuit against the federal government over Common Core. Jindal claims the federal government used education grant money and waivers to force Louisiana and other states to adopt Common Core. But Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the federal government has used the commerce and spending clauses of the Constitution to broadly expand its powers…

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Many education experts have said Jindal’s Common Core lawsuit has very little chance of succeeding.

The faculty senate at Grambling State University has given a “no confidence” vote and are seeking the immediate dismissal of interim president Cynthia Warrick. G-S-U faculty Senate President, Doctor Herbert Simmons Jr, says Warrick has made significant decisions regarding pay and teacher work loads, without consulting faculty…

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Calls to Grambling’s administration seeking comment were not returned.

Louisiana State Police say an early morning wreck on I-20 in Ouachita Parish has left five people dead, three juveniles. It’s reported the driver of the vehicle, a 16-year-old, told police he may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Police say it appears that the family was traveling from Texas on their way to Florida for a vacation.

Today is the Great American Smoke out and The Smoking Cessation Trust wants you to quit smoking altogether. Michelle Southern reports…

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Governor Bobby Jindal’s federal lawsuit over Common Core will be heard in a Baton Rouge federal court today. Jindal claims the federal government used education grant money and waivers to force Louisiana and other states to adopt Common Core. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the governor definitely has an uphill battle because the federal government has the authority to oversee matters in many areas including education…

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The governor claims the Obama administration over reached their authority in trying to implement the controversial education standards in Louisiana.

Today is the Great American Smoke out and the Smoking Cessation Trust is urging smokers in Louisiana to take advantage of all the free products and services available to help them quit. SCT CEO Mike Rogers says since their program started in 2012, over 22,000 citizens have received their benefit card…

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For more informatin log on to www-dot-smokefreela-dot-org.

The faculty senate at Grambling State University has given a “no confidence” vote for interim president Cynthia Warrick and are seeking her immediate dismissal. G-S-U faculty Senate President, Doctor Herbert Simmons Jr, says they are disappointed Warrick hired several administrators at a six-figure salary, when the university faces a three-point-seven million dollar deficit….

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UL System President Sandra Woodley says they continue to support Warrick, as they search for the best possible person for the long-term leadership of Grambling.

The Louisiana Cannabis Industry Association has endorsed Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy over democratic incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu. Spokesperson Jesse McCormick says says because Cassidy is a doctor, he understands why there’s a need for marijuana to be legal for medicinal purposes

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He says in a debate last month Bill Cassidy said he supports the legal use of medical marijuana, while Landrieu opposes it.

Governor Bobby Jindal’s lawsuit against the federal government over Common Core will be heard in a Baton Rouge federal court today. The governor claims the Obama administration over reached their authority in trying to implement the controversial education standards in Louisiana. But Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the federal government has a wide reach under the US Constitution…

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Many education experts have said Jindal’s Common Core lawsuit has very little chance of succeeding.

The Louisiana Cannabis Industry Association has endorsed Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy in the US Senate runoff. Louisiana Cannabis spokesperson Jesse McCormick says in a debate last month Bill Cassidy said he supports the legal use of medical marijuana, while Senator Mary Landrieu opposes it…

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McCormick says because Cassidy is a doctor, he understands why there’s a need for marijuana to be legal for medicinal purposes.

November 20th is the Great American Smoke out and the Smoking Cessation Trust, or SCT, is urging smokers in Louisiana to take advantage of all the free products and services available to help them quit — TODAY. SCT CEO Mike Rogers says qualified applicants are entitled to certain “stop smoking” benefits which tobacco companies fund…:

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Rogers says in order to qualify for the free benefits you’d need to have started smoking cigarettes before September 1, 1988 and live in Louisiana. For more information go online to www-dot-smokefreela-dot-org.