Some more endorsements for US Senator David Vitter in his run for governor; this time from fellow Republicans Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany and Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel. It’s sort of a slap in the face for Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, as these endorsements came from his home region. It’s also not helpful for Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne…
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That’s UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross.

Former Governor Edwards is now all about location, location and location, as he is now a licensed real estate agent. His wife Trina also received her real license, and Edwards says he will concentrate on commercial properties while she will focus on residential properties…
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For the third year in a row, Louisiana has increased the number of tourists and set another record for the industry.
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A Shriever woman could be facing in life in prison for the shooting of her husband, as a grand jury upgraded the original manslaughter charge to 2nd-degree murder. Thirty-two year-old Crystal Welch is accused of the August 2013 fatal shooting of 35 year-old Chade Welch. Her defense attorney says the upgrade in charges will not affect his plan to claim self-defense.

In the state’s governor’s race — US Senator David Vitter has picked up a couple of significant endorsements in Republican Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany and three-term Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durrel. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross…:
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Cross says this is kind of a slap in the face for gubernatorial candidate Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle as these endorsements come from his home region.

An escaped inmate charged with murder has been captured and a guard at a mental facility in East Feliciana Parish has been arrested in connection with the prisoner’s escape. State Police trooper Melissa Matey says now-former guard 37-year-old Antonio Webb was arrested for Malfeasance in office. She says the investigation into the escape of Lorenza Conner is ongoing…:
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She says they believe Webb helped Conner escape somehow.

Louisiana has once again set a record for tourism. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says there were a more than a million more people visiting The Bayou State in 2014 than in the previous year. He says this is great news for Louisiana and also means a lot of spending around the state at restaurants, bars, attractions, hotels and more…:
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Dardenne says there was $11.2 billion dollars in total visitor spending in 2014.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office says a 19-year-old man from Sulpher died when his motorcycle crashed into a tractor that was turning into a driveway. They say David Guidry was likely speeding when he tried to pass the tractor but ended up slamming into it. Guidry was pronounced dead at the scene.

For the third year in a row, Louisiana has increased the number of tourists and set another record for the industry. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says there were 27.7 million people who visited Louisiana in 2014 which is a 5 percent increase over the year before…:
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He says the revenue generated through visitors represents a more than 38-1 return on investment of state funding.

Former four-term governor Edwin Edwards is now a licensed real estate agent. Edwards says he got his broker’s licence last week and he’s excited at the prospect of getting back to work. He says that just because his political career has ended, he’s not completely retired…:
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Edwards says that while he wants to focus on commercial properties, he’s just getting started and all options are open.

US Senator David Vitter has picked up the endorsement of fellow Republican Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany in this year’s governor’s race. Eric Gill has more…:
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If you’re traveling for the Easter Holiday the price at the pump will be much nicer than this time last year when we were paying $3.33 a gallon on average statewide. The current price is $2.20 and falling.

US Senator David Vitter has picked up the endorsement of fellow Republican Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany in this year’s governor’s race. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says being endorsed by a sitting congressman is a good thing…:
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Vitter is one of three Republicans eyeing the state’s highest elected office.

State Police say they’ve arrested a guard at a mental facility in East Feliciana Parish on charges related to the escape of an inmate who was being held on murder charges and remains at large. Spokeswoman Melissa Matey says they interviewed several employees at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Hospital where prisoner Lorenza Conner was being held..:
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Webb is charged with Malfeasance in Office. Matey says Conner got out of a DHH transport vehicle in Orleans Parish and there is currently a $3500 reward being offered for his capture.

Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory wants Louisiana residents to vote on whether an unborn child should have legal rights at the moment of conception. Scott Carwile has the story…:
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The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s office says they’ve arrested a man on domestic violence charges after his wife reported she was headbutted by her husband. They say the victim told cops Jason Edward Banks of West Monroe was drunk when he got mad at her over money then shoved her down, pulled her up by the air and headbutted her. He was arrested without incident.

The legislative session starts Monday after next and Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory plans to bring up a constitutional amendment which he says would give unborn children the same legal rights as all other people..:
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Guillory says it would also make abortions automatically illegal if Row vs. Wade is ever overturned.

The Louisiana SPCA is encouraging people to think before you buy bunnies and chicks as Easter presents. Spokeswoman Destinie Hammond they are cute when they are babies…:
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Hammond says rabbits can live 10-15 years and require as much care as a dog or a cat.

The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Avoyelles Parish corrections officer in connection with the escape of a female inmate last week. Eric Gill reports…:
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State Police say they’ve arrested a guard at a mental facility in East Feliciana Parish on charges related to the escape of an inmate who was reportedly being held on murder charges and remains at large. They say the guard, 37-year-old Antonio Webb is booked with Malfeasance in Office. Cops are still looking for Lorenza Conner who should be considered armed and dangerous.

Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory files a constitutional amendment that would let voters decide if life begins at conception. The legislation is referred to as “personhood” and although similar proposals have failed to pass in other states, Guillory likes his chances in Louisiana….

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Guillory’s proposed change to the constitution would give unborn children the same legal rights that all other people enjoy.

An Alexandria man is behind bars on felony stalking charges after allegedly continuously harassing a female victim. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Tommy Carnline says because 47-year-old Christopher Charles Lammons’ charges are domestic in nature, a new law that went into affect last year mandates that he stay in jail without bond under “Gwen’s Law”…:

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Baton Rouge Police say a pregnant woman is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle during a domestic dispute. Authorities say the suspect was involved in an argument with her ex-boyfriend and his pregnant girlfriend. At some point, they say the suspect returned to her vehicle and ran over the pregnant woman. The victim was rushed to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The condition of the baby is unknown. No arrests have been made at this time.

The Louisiana SPCA is encouraging people to celebrate Easter responsibly and think before you buy live bunnies and chicks as pets. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory wants Louisiana residents to vote on whether an unborn child should have legal rights at the moment of conception. Scott Carwile has the story…

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The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office has taken an 18-year-old man into custody on drug charges. When officers responded to a call of a suspicious person at a convenience store, they found Caleb Williams of Bentley. Williams was found to have a bag of crystal methamphetamine on his person along with a hand written note that listed 11 steps for selling drugs. Williams is charged with possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Avoyelles Parish Correctional Center officer in connection with the escape of a female inmate last week. Sheriff’s office spokesman Robert Martin says 47-year-old Michelle George reported that Felicia Daigle escaped during transport, but George actually let Daigle exit the vehicle to buy drugs. Martin says it’s shocking that a corrections officer would do this, but hopefully some good will come out of it…

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George faces multiple charges including assisting escape.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says 47-year-old Christopher Charles Lammons of Alexandria is behind bars on felony stalking charges after allegedly continuously harassing a female victim. Lt. Tommy Carnline says a warrant was obtained for Lammons’ arrest as well as a search warrant for his residence for additional evidence…

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Carnline says “Gwen’s Law” mandates that Lammons stay in jail without bond.

An Avoyelles Parish Correctional Center officer has been arrested in connection with the escape of a female inmate last week in Assumption parish. Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Robert Martin says 47-year-old Michelle George allowed Felicia Daigle to exit the vehicle so she could go and buy drugs. When Daigle didn’t return, he says George then met a third party at a gas station and came up with the story that Daigle escaped…

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George is charged with assisting escape, obstruction of justice, and malfeasance in office.

A constitutional amendment filed by Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory would let voters decide if life begins at conception. Guillory says this constitutional amendment would not make abortions illegal in Louisiana, but it lets the world know that Louisiana is a pro life state

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Guillory says the constitutional amendment will also make abortions automatically illegal, if Roe versus Wade is overturned.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says a man is behind bars on felony stalking charges after allegedly continuously harassing a female victim. Lt. Tommy Carnline says the woman told cops that 47-year-old Christopher Charles Lammons of Alexandria would not leave her alone…

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Carnline says because Lammons’ charges are domestic in nature, a new law that went into affect last year mandates that he stay in jail without bond under “Gwen’s Law”.

The Louisiana SPCA is asking people to be responsible this Easter and think before you buy live bunnies and chicks as pets. Spokeswoman Destinie Hammond says while rabbits can make great companion animals, they encourage people to thoroughly research the care of these creatures before making a casual decision to bring one home…

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She says hundreds of rabbits are turned in to local shelters or released into the wild shortly after the Easter holiday.