Bond was set at three-thousand dollars this morning for suspended LSU football palyer Jevonte Domond. The offensive lineman was arrested and charged with a felony count of domestic abuse battery. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says Domond’s finance is the victim and she claims Domond strangled her to the point where she almost completely blacked out…
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The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and the Sugar Bowl have put in a bid to host the College Football Playoff National Championship game in 2019 or 2020. Jay Cicero, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation President says there are other serious contenders hoping to get the games…:
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He says a decision will be made mid-October.

The LSU softball team will take on SEC rival Auburn Thursday afternoon in Oklahoma City in the opening round of the College World Series. It’s the fourth ever WCWS appearance for the LSU Softball team. Head Coach Beth Torina says since the fall her team has been on a mission to get to this point….
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The Tigers bring a 50-and-12 record into Oklahoma City.

New Louisiana Tech men’s basketball coach Eric Konkol has added another assistant coach to his staff. Matt McMahon is heading to Ruston after spending the previous four seasons as an assistant at Murray State. Last season the Racers went 29-and-6. He joins former George Mason star Tony Skinn as an assistant on Konkol’s staff.

NOAA announces the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast calls for 6-11 tropical storms, 3-6 hurricanes and 0-2 major hurricanes. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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Figures released by USA Today show that LSU athletics generated an estimated $133.7 million during the 2013-14 school year. They say that’s the 6th highest among all universities in the nation and second to Alabama in the SEC.

Legislation that allows medical marijuana to be dispensed in Louisiana moves a step closer to final legislative passage. The Senate-approved bill, received approval from a House committee today. The Louisiana Sheriff’s Association Executive Director Michael Ranatza says they removed their opposition to this bill but are not in support…:
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The legislation now heads to the House floor.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent who was shot in the back last week remains in serious condition. LDWF Secretary Robert Barham says doctors were able to remove the bullet from Sgt. Scott Bullitt, but he still can’t use his legs. The suspected shooter, Luke Hust, has been charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder in the incident. Barham says Hust has confessed to the shooting…
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NOAA announced today the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane forecast will see between 6-11 tropical storms, 3-6 hurricanes and either zero-two major strength hurricanes. NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan says driving the impact this year is the El Nino which has developed in the Pacific Ocean and has the effect of suppressing hurricane activity in the Atlantic…:
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Hurricane season officially runs June 1 through Nov. 30.

A House bill prohibiting what is known as revenge porn is close to legislative passage as it clears the Senate. The proposal would make it a crime to post a sexually explicit picture of someone online without permission for the sake of emotional harm. Baton Rouge Senator Sharon Weston Broome…:
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The bill now heads back to the House to approve Senate amendments.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham says Sgt. Scott Bullitt, who was shot last week in Ouachita Parish while on duty, remains hospitalized in serious condition in a Shreveport hospital. He says doctors removed the bullet but the agent still can not use his legs and has a long rehabilitation process ahead…:
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Doctors have yet to determined if Sgt. Bullitt has suffered any permanent spinal damage.

One of country music’s biggest stars ever is coming to New Orleans. Garth Brooks will play his first concerts in the state in nearly two decades. His world tour with wife Trisha Yearwood will stop at the Smoothie King Center Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th. Tickets go sale Friday, June 5th at 10am. There is an 8 ticket limit.

Legislation that allows medical marijuana to be dispensed in Louisiana moves a step closer to final legislative passage. The Senate-approved bill, received approval from a House committee today without objection. The Louisiana Sheriff’s Association spoke in opposition last year, but executive director Michael Ranatza says they’ve dropped their red card this year. He says he took the heart a message he received from a proponent to the legislation who recently passed away…:
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Ranataza did make it clear they don’t support the medical marijuana legislation, but they no longer oppose it. The bill heads to the House floor.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today issued its initial outlook for the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season. Just like the earlier prediction from the forecast team at Colorado State, NOAA forecasters see a below average season with 6-11 tropical storms, 3-6 of those hurricanes and 0-2 major hurricanes.

Louisiana’s unemployment rate remains above the national rate. Eric Gill has the story…:
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There’s big news in the country music world in Louisiana today as Garth Brooks announces he’ll be making a stop with Trisha Yearwood at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Friday July 10th and Saturday July 11th. Tickets go on sale next Friday June 5th but only online at ticketmaster.com — not at a box office. This will be Brooks’ first appearance in Louisiana in 18 years.

NOAA announces the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast calls for the lowest storm probability since 1998. Forecasters predict 6-11 tropical storms, 3-6 hurricanes and zero-two major hurricanes. Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, NOAA Administrator, says there’s an El Nino out there which tends to break up storms and they also predict normal sea surface temperatures…:
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A bill that would disallow hospitals to bill a rape victim for medical exams continues moving through the legislature. It’s a House bill that was approved in the Senate unanimously this week. Monroe Senator Bob Kostelka says this bill is important to preserve the dignity of rape victims…:
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There is a length debate going on right now in a House Committee on the Senate Approved medical marijuana bill. The Louisiana Sheriff’s Association were in opposition last year, but executive director, Michael Ranatza, says tight controls have been put on the bill, so they’ve dropped their opposition…:
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If medical marijuana legislation is approved, it can be prescribed for spastic quadriplegics, those suffering from glaucoma, individuals going through chemotherapy, or epilepsy.

The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and the Allstate Sugar Bowl have put in a bid to host the College Football Playoff and National Championship game in 2019 or 2020. New Orleans is already competing to host the Super Bowls in those same years. Jay Cicero, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation President says it would be their hope to get both big games in the same year…
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NOAA announces the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast calls for 6-11 tropical storms, 3-6 hurricanes and 0-2 major hurricanes. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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An FBI agent involved shooting in Bossier City has left a kidnapping suspect dead. Authorities say 9-year-old Caitlyn Williams was allegedly kidnapped in Texas by her uncle, 24-year-old Jesse Williams over the weekend. The pair were tracked to a motel room in Bossier City. When agents encountered Jesse, a struggle ensued and shots were fired. Jesse was fatally shot. An FBI agent was also shot and is expected to make a full recovery.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham says Sgt. Scott Bullitt, who was shot last week in Ouachita Parish while on duty, remains hospitalized in serious condition in a Shreveport hospital. He says neurosurgeons performed surgery on Bullitt Saturday…:
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Sgt. Bullitt currently does not have use of his legs.

The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announce that LSU play-by-play announcer Jim Hawthorne will be this year’s recipient of the NFF Chris Schenkel Award. It’s presented annually to people who have had long, distinguished careers in broadcasting college football.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announces the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane forecast which calls for 6-11 tropical storms, 3-6 hurricanes and either zero-two major strength hurricanes. Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, NOAA Administrator and Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, says these numbers are below average…:
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Sullivan emphasizes that a below average hurricane season does not mean that mother nature won’t throw a curve ball so it’s still important to be prepared.

A bill that would prohibit hospitals from billing rape victims for their medical exams is one step closer to final passage. New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno’s legislation cleared the Senate in a unanimous vote. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says this bill goes beyond merely paying for victim’s medical exams…:
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The bill now goes back to the House to consider Senate amendments.

A bill prohibiting what is known as revenge porn is close to legislative passage. Kenner Representative Julie Stokes’ measure has cleared the House and now has unanimous approval from the Senate. Baton Rouge Senator Sharon Weston Broome says the measure would make it a crime to share a nude image of someone on the internet without their permission…:
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The bill now heads back to the House to approve Senate amendments.

The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and the Allstate Sugar Bowl have put in a bid to host the College Football Playoff National Championship game in 2019 or 2020. Jay Cicero, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation President says there are other serious contenders hoping to get the games…:
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He says the decision will be made mid-October.

Parks Senator Fred Mills presents his medical marijuana bill before the House Health and Welfare Committee today. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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Authorities say a girl missing from Texas was found in Bossier City and both the suspected kidnapper and an FBI agent were shot during her recovery. The wounded agent is said to be alive and being treated for non-life threatening wounds. The man authorities are saying was holding the 9-year-old girl, 24-year-old Jesse Williams — is dead.

The National Weather Service says there is another strong line of thunderstorms moving through the state where winds in excess of 40 miles per hour are possible as well as torrential rainfall which could cause localized flooding especially in southeast Louisiana. Authorities remind motorists to never drive through flooded roadways.

An LSU football player who saw field time in just one game last season is under arrest for felony domestic abuse battery by strangulation. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks says 22-year-old Jeveonte Domond is accused of grabbing his fiance by the neck, lifting her up then dropping her. She says he claims the woman pulled a knife on him…:
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Hicks says the woman’s injuries were consistent with her story and there was also a witness who corroborated the claim against Domond who is suspended from the team according to LSU officials.