AM Newscall July 29,2015

The most recent campaign finance figures for the Lt. Governor’s race shows Republican John Young leading the field.  Eric Gill reports…

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The Human Society of Louisiana has issued a heat advisory for pets. Emelie Gunn has more….

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The Department of Health and Hospitals confirmed the presence of a brain eating amoeba in a Donaldsonville water system. Emelie Gunn has more….

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The most recent campaign finance figures for the Lt. Governor’s race shows Republican John Young leading the field with over $2.2 million in cash on hand. Fellow Republican Billy Nungesser is not far behind with more than $1.6 million. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says that’s a lot of money for this race…

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Democrat Kip Holden reports $68,000 cash on hand, while Republican Elbert Guillory of Opelousas owes his campaign nearly $4,000. Dubos says, as the only Democrat in the race, Holden may have sizable support that will offset his lack of financial resources…

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Dubos feels the candidates for Lt. Governor will keep a tight grip on their cash until we get to qualifying in early September. He says this race will be definitely be one to keep your eye on this fall…

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The Humane Society of Louisiana issues a statewide heat advisory for pets after learning of a dog fatality in Franklin Parish. Director Jeff Dorson says during the hot summer months they start to receive a lot of calls from around the state regarding people not taking proper care of their pets,especially dogs and leaving them out in the heat.

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Dorson says in the case in Franklin Parish, they got a call from neighbors about a gray pit bull tired up outside without any shade or water for several days. He says the dog wrapped itself around a poll and ultimately died of heat exhaustion and the owner, who was not present when officers arrived, will be charged with cruelty to animals.

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Dorson says the key is to prevent heat stroke rather than treat it by making sure your pets are comfortable. He says dogs are social animals and want to be inside and a part of the family.

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In a recent study by WalletHub, Louisiana ranks near the bottom in the nation when it comes to the quality of its school systems. The state came in at No. 47 overall with low data rankings in School System Quality at No. 43 on the list and School Safety at 44. Baton Rouge Rep. Steve Carter is the Chairman of the state House Education Committee..:

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The study ranks Louisiana number 48th in both math and reading test scores, but Carter says there are a lot of good things happening in our schools which are turning that trend around…:

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Louisiana also ranked second to last on the study in the safest schools category which looked at the percentage of public school students who reported being threatened or injured. In the bullying incidents rate our schools came in at number 30 and Carter says this really bothers him…:

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State Health officials have found another water system in Louisiana that contains a deadly brain eating amoeba. The Department of Health and Hospitals says the presence of the amoeba was found during surveillance testing of a water system that serves 18-hundred residents near Donaldsonville in Ascension Parish. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry…

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This is the same amoeba found in St. Bernard Parish last week. Guidry says the water is safe to drink. He says it’s not a surprise that they’ve detected the presence of this amoeba in two water systems within two weeks.

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Guidry says the amoeba thrives at this type of year and the warm water dissipates the chlorine, making it hard to get rid of. He says they plan on keeping surveillance up and conducting a chlorine burn.

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Training camp begins today for the Saints who are required to report to the team’s facility in West Virginia. The team is ready to put behind last season’s disappointing 7-and-9 campaign. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the Saints spent the offseason trying to improve their offensive and defensive lines and that’s where you’ll find your big training camp battles

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Detillier says it will be interesting to see if the Saints top draft pick, offensive tackle Andrus Peat, can perform well enough to earn a starting spot. He says the team’s second-round pick, Hau’oli Kikaha (ha-OH-lee key-KAH-hah) will be asked to fill the role of the departed Junior Galette…

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The Saints defense struggled last season, but Detillier likes the additions that have been made to the defensive secondary

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LRN Newscast 17:30 July 28

The Louisiana GOP is officially endorsing Jeff Landry for Attorney General rather than the Republican incumbent, Buddy Caldwell. Party Chairman Roger Villere says they approved of Landry’s performance in Congress and feel comfortable he is right for the AG’s office..:
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In a statement released by Caldwell, the two-term A-G says the state GOP party has never endorsed him before, so it might be bad luck to get it this time.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested an 81-year-old man for allegedly raping a child in the 1980s. Authorities have charged Warren Danos of LaRose with Aggravated Rape. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Brennan Matherne says a woman claimed she was victimized by Danos as a child about 30 years ago…:
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The July campaign finance report shows that Republican David Vitter has more campaign dollars on hand than his three gubernatorial opponents combined. Eric Gill has more…
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State health officials have found another water system in Louisiana that contains a deadly brain eating amoeba. The department of health and hospitals says the presence of the amoeba was found during surveillance testing of a water system that serves 18-hundred residents near Donaldsonville in Ascension Parish. The same deadly amoeba was also located in St. Bernard Parish last week. The state says the water is safe to drink, but take precautions to keep it from going up your nose.

LRN Sportscast 16:45 July 28

The Saints have arrived at their training camp facility in West Virginia. Tomorrow is the official reporting day, but some players have already taken physicals and one guy who did not pass was defensive tackle Broderick Buckley. He’s been released because of it.

Safety Jairus Byrd, wide receiver Marques Colston and defensive lineman Glenn Foster have been declared physically unable to perform. As soon as those players are healthy, they will be able to return to the field.

Linebacker Junior Galette will not be on the field for the Saints. The team formally released Galette yesterday and Coach Sean Payton said today on Pro Football Talk Live that more was expected from Galette off the field. It’s been reported that Galette rubbed several players the wrong way and actually got into a fist fight with former Saints defensive lineman Brandon Deadrick before a preseason game last year.

LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones announced today he’s hired Brendan Suhr as an assistant coach. Suhr won a pair of NBA titles as an assistant for Chuck Daly, who guided the Pistons to world championships in 1989 and 1990. Suhr has also spent time as an assistant for the Raptors, Magic and Knicks. He’s most recently been an assistant at Central Florida and the New Jersey native has been busy with his speaking and consulting firm known as Off the Court.

The Ragin Cajuns have announced that baseball coach Tony Robichaux has signed a new five-year contract that keeps him in the UL Lafayette dugout through the 2020 season. The deal will pay Robichaux a base salary of 155-thousand dollars a year. He can also receive bonuses for winning Sun Belt championships and appearing in the NCAA Tournament.

The Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame will present Grambling football coach Broderick Fobbs with the Eddie Robinson Award next month. That award goes to a sports figure in Louisiana who demonstrates the qualities most associated with legendary coach Eddie Robinson.

LRN Newscast 16:30 07-28-15

The July campaign finance report shows that Republican David Vitter has more campaign cash on hand than his three gubernatorial opponents combined. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this clearly shows Vitter’s advantages over the rest of the field…
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It’s the first time since 1991 when the Louisiana Republican Party did not endorse a Republican standing incumbent, but that is what’s happening now as Attorney General candidate Jeff Landry gets the nod over Buddy Caldwell. Landry says he is up to the task…
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Three days, with three fatal police shootings in Louisiana, with the latest one in Houma yesterday aftenoon after a failed traffic stop. State Police Trooper Evan Harrell says a pursuit ensued, and eventually he says, officers were able to stop the suspect’s vehicle, who they recognized as a theft suspect…
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That’s when they used lethal force. That investigation continues.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries have cited two men accused of stealing over 500 alligator eggs valued at over $10,000. LDWF spokesperson Gabe Giffin says agents observed 24-year-old Christopher Trahan of Lake Charles and 47-year-old Paul Canick of Grand Chenier taking alligator eggs from the marsh…
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LRN Newscast 15:30 07-28-15

Republican David Vitter is not only leading in the polls for the governor’s race, but he also has more campaign money in the bank than the other three candidates combined; that according to the July campaign finance report. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says look for things to heat up in the race after Labor Day…
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Republican Attorney General candidate Jeff Landry has gotten the endorsement of the Louisiana Republican Party over Republican incumbent Buddy Caldwell. It’s the first time in 24 years when the party did not support the Republican state incumbent. Landry is making a case to the voters, and so is party chairman Roger Villere…
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In the last three days, there have been three officer involved shootings in the state, with the latest yesterday afternoon in Houma. During a traffic stop, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s deputies recognized the 45 year-old man as someone wanted for theft, and when he emerged from his vehicle with a gun pointed at them, they fired. State Police Trooper Evan Harrell says that investigation is on-going…
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In LaFourche Parish, an elderly man has been arrested on child rape charges that took place against a woman about 30 years ago, when she was under 10 years old. Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Brennan Matherne says their detectives investigated and obtained a warrant for 81 year-old Warren Danos of LaRose…
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Danos was released after posting $5,000 bond.

LRN PM Newscall July 28

The July campaign finance report shows that Republican David Vitter has more campaign dollars on hand than his three gubernatorial opponents combined. Eric Gill has more…

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The Republican Party of Louisiana officially endorses Jeff Landry for Attorney General in the upcoming election, instead of incumbent GOP Buddy Caldwell. Emelie Gunn has more…

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There have been three fatal police shootings in the last three days in Louisiana. The latest occurred in Houma where a theft suspect was shot and killed by officers Monday afternoon. State Police Trooper Evan Harrell says a pursuit ensued after a failed traffic stop. He says eventually, officers were able to stop the suspect’s vehicle…

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He says the traffic stop was initiated after a Terrebonne Parish deputy recognized the 45-year-old white male from the Houma area as someone wanted for theft. Harrell says the subject emerged from his vehicle pointing a gun at the officers and they were forced to take lethal action…

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Officers fatally wounded the suspect and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Harrell says the State Police investigation is ongoing. He says it’s always difficult when police are forced to fire their weapon…

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The July campaign finance report shows that Republican David Vitter has more campaign dollars on hand than his three gubernatorial opponents combined. Vitter’s campaign reports more than $5 million in cash on hand for this fall’s election. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this clearly shows Vitter’s advantages over the rest of the field…

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Republicans Jay Dardenne and Scott Angelle report $1.8 million and $1 million in cash on hand respectively, while Democrat John Bel Edwards reports $1.1 million. Pinsonat says, at this point in the race, Vitter is the guy, but the others are hoping that will change…

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Despite all of this fundraising activity, Pinsonat says you probably won’t see a lot of ads or activity from these campaigns until Labor Day weekend. He says that’s when this governor’s race will really kick off…

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries have cited two men accused of stealing over 500 alligator eggs valued at over $10,000. LDWF spokesperson Gabe Giffin says agents observed 24-year-old Christopher Trahan of Lake Charles and 47-year-old Paul Canick of Grand Chenier taking alligator eggs from the marsh…

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Giffin says Canick does have an alligator egg collector’s permit, but is not authorized to collect eggs from the area where he was caught. He says agents seized the eggs from the pair. Giffin says the department sold the eggs to an alligator farmer at market value…

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Trahan and Canick are cited for illegal possession of alligator eggs and not following refuge rules and regulations. First offense for taking unpermitted alligator eggs carries up to a $900 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Giffin says LDWF agents put in a lot of work to ensure cases like this are brought to justice…

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The Louisiana Republican Party is officially endorsing Jeff Landry for Attorney General rather than the GOP incumbent, Buddy Caldwell. Party Chairman Roger Villere says they noticed how Landry performed in Congress and feel comfortable he is the right candidate to move forward with in the race.

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Neither Landry or Villere would directly explain why Caldwell was not getting the endorsement.  Landry’s campaign says he is honest, ethical and hardworking. He says he has 80 days before the election to give reasons why he will be a better A-G than Caldwell.

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The Louisiana Republican Party says this is the first time since 1991, when the party didn’t support the Republican statewide incumbent. That year they endorsed Clyde Holloway over Governor Buddy Roemer. Villere says Landry’s always been a strong supporter of the Republican party.

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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office says an 81-year-old man is booked
on child rape charges which allegedly occurred in the mid-1980s. Warren Danos of LaRose is booked with Aggravated Rape. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Brennan Matherne says they were contacted by a woman who claimed she was victimized by Danos as a child about 30 years ago…:

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Matherne says a woman claimed the rapes took place between 1984-1986 when she was less than 10 years of age. He says detectives investigated and obtained a warrant for Danos’ arrest…:(Danos was released after posting $5,000 bond.)

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LRN Newscast 14:30 07-28-15

The Republican Party of Louisiana officially endorses Jeff Landry for Attorney General in the upcoming election, instead of incumbent Buddy Caldwell…
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An elderly LaFourche Parish man is booked on child rape charges which allegedly occurred in the mid-1980s. Eighty-one year-old Warren Danos of LaRose is booked with Aggravated Rape. The Sheriff’s Office says they were contacted by a woman who claimed she was victimized by Danos as a child about 30 years ago.
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Gubernatorial Republican candidate David Vitter has a lot of campaign money in the bank. The July campaign report shows that Vitter has more than five million on hand, and that’s more than the other 3 candidates combined. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat thinks Republicans Jay Dardenne and Scott Angelle will hold off advertising for now…
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Two southwest Louisiana men have been accused of stealing about 10 thousand dollars in alligator eggs. Twenty-four year-old Christopher Trahan of Lake Charles and 47 year-old Paul Cannick of Grand Chenier were cited for illegal possession of alligator eggs and not following refuge rules and regulations. LDWF spokesman Gabe Griffin says agents put in a lot of work on this one…
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13:30 Newscast, July 28th, 2015

The Louisiana GOP is officially endorsing Jeff Landry for Attorney General rather than the Republican incumbent, Buddy Caldwell. Party Chairman Roger Villere says they approved of Landry’s performance in Congress and feel comfortable he is right for the AG’s office..:
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Landry and Villere did not comment about Caldwell not getting the endorsement and the incumbent’s campaign is not commenting at this time.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office says an 81-year-old man is booked
on child rape charges which allegedly occurred in the mid-1980s. Warren Danos of LaRose is booked with Aggravated Rape. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Brennan Matherne a woman claimed she was victimized by Danos as a child about 30 years ago…:
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State Wildlife and Fisheries agents bust two men for allegedly stealing over $10,000 worth of alligator eggs from a southwest louisiana marsh. LDWF spokesperson Gabe Giffin says 24-year-old Christopher Trahan of Lake Charles and 47-year-old Paul Canick of Grand Chenier weren’t authorized to take the eggs from that area. He says agents took over 500 eggs from the men and sold them to a gator farmer…:
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Trahan and Canick are cited for illegal possession of alligator eggs and not following refuge rules and regulations.

There have been three fatal police shootings in the last three days in Louisiana. The latest occurred in Houma where a theft suspect was shot and killed by officers Monday afternoon. State Police Trooper Evan Harrell says the subject emerged from his vehicle pointing a gun at the officers and they were forced to take lethal action…:
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12:30 Newscast, July 28th, 2015

The July campaign finance report shows that Republican David Vitter has more campaign dollars on hand than his three gubernatorial opponents combined. Eric Gill has more…:
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The Republican Party of Louisiana endorses Jeff Landry for Attorney General. In a news conference this morning, LAGOP Chairman Roger Villere said voters recognize the need for a chance in the AG’s office and Landry is the one to lead with honest and integrity with conservative principles.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cite two men accused of stealing over 500 alligator eggs valued at over $10,000. LDWF spokesperson Gabe Giffin says agents observed 24-year-old Christopher Trahan of Lake Charles and 47-year-old Paul Canick of Grand Chenier:
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Trahan and Canick are cited for illegal possession of alligator eggs and not following regulations.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s office says a 34-year-old man who claimed to be a youth mentor is under arrest for having sex with a juvenile. Apparently Jeremy Tyrone Sims began having sex with the girl several years ago when she was 14 after convincing the family that he was her youth mentor. He’s booked with molestation of a juvenile.

11:30 Newscast, July 28th, 2015

The July campaign finance report shows that Republican David Vitter has more campaign dollars on hand than his three gubernatorial opponents combined. Vitter’s campaign reports more than $5 million in cash on hand for this fall’s election. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this clearly shows Vitter’s advantages over the rest of the field…:
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Republicans Jay Dardenne and Scott Angelle report $1.8 million and $1 million in cash on hand respectively, while Democrat John Bel Edwards reports $1.1 million. Despite all of this fundraising activity, Pinsonat says you probably won’t see a lot of ads or activity from these campaigns until after Labor Day.

Governor Bobby Jindal’s Presidential campaign says he’s back on the road after taking a break from touring to help Lafayatte recover from the Grand Theater shooting last week. The 2016 hopeful is traveling to New York for a round of media interviews.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says two men are cited with stealing over 500 alligator eggs worth $10,460. Agents say 24-year-old Christopher Traham of Lake Charles and 47-year-old Paul Canick of Grand Chenier got a slip for illegal possession of alligator eggs and not following regulations. It was determined the men did not have valid permits to harvest eggs at affected nest sites.

Louisiana GOP Chairman Roger Villere asks conservatives to vote for former Congressman Jeff Landry for Attorney General. Landry said during the announcement this morning that a new honest, ethical and hardworking AG is needed to help usher in a new day for Louisiana. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says this is a huge endorsement for Landry…:
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