8:30 Newscast October 3,2015

The convicted killer who mistakenly released from prison on September 22 in East Feliciana Parish has been caught. Don Molino has more….
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Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Concoridia Parish that took the lives of three unrestrained people, two were teenagers. Master Trooper Scott Moreau says involved in the accident was a fully loaded Peterbilt 18-wheeler long truck driven by 28-year-old Mark Gordon of Jonesville.
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Moreau says the 18-wheeler traveled into the opposite lane of traffic at the same time as 49-year-old Richard Stewart Jr.

 

The Baton Rouge Police Department have arrested a man after he allegedly accidentally shot his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach. Cpl. Ljean McKneely says 19-year-old Jason Williams claims he was taking a handgun out of a dresser when it accidentally discharged, hitting his 19-year-old girlfriend who is four months pregnant. McKneely says the woman was immediately taken to a local hospital.
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At last report, the woman is still critical condition but stable and the unborn child’s condition is listed as very critical.

In a roll ranking the six most recent governors in Louisiana, former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards was number one among respondents. 31-percent of people believed the best governor was “The Cajum Prince”, followed by former two-term governor Mike Foster with 21-percent. Edwards says earned his honor by serving the people of Louisiana.
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17:30 Newscast October 2, 2015

In a recent poll conducted by The Advocate and WWL-TV, former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards was selected as the best among Louisiana’s last six governors. Edwards admits his gubernatorial terms were a bit controversial, but says he took care of business, even though some may not have liked the way he did it…

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Respondents selected current Governor Bobby Jindal as the worst.

Authorities say the convicted killer who was mistakenly released from prison in East Feliciana Parish, was apprehended in Atlanta early this morning. Middle District of Louisiana US Marshal Kevin Harrison says they spoke with a number of people in Johnson’s hometown in Iberville Parish and learned he had connections in Georgia…

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Johnson will be extradited back to Louisiana.

Baton Rouge Police have arrested a 19-year-old man after allegedly accidentally shooting his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach. Cpl. Ljean McKneely says Jason Williams claims he was removing a handgun from a dresser when it accidentally discharged. He says Williams was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison…

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At last report, the woman is in critical but stable condition and the unborn child’s condition is listed as very critical.

A fatality crash in Concordia Parish has claimed the lives of three unrestrained people. Trooper Scott Moreau says an 18 wheeler crossed the center line and struck a pickup truck driven by 49-year-old Richard Stewart, Jr. of Vidalia head on. Stewart and two teenagers in the truck were killed. Moreau says there was also a 51-year-old passenger in the pickup who was buckled up and sustained moderate injuries…

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Charges are pending against the driver of the 18-wheeler, Mark Gordon of Jonesville.

16:45 Sportscast October 2, 2015

Saints Coach Sean Payton expects Quarterback Drew Brees will start on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. Payton says each day Brees has made progress after missing last weekend’s game because of a bruised rotator cuff. Not only is Brees expected to start, but safety Jairus Byrd, linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, cornerback Keenan Lewis and defensive end Cam Jordan are all listed as probable. Guard Jahri Evans is out.

LSU has won 50 straight non-conference regular season games and they are expected to make it 51 in a row when they host Eastern Michigan on Saturday. The Tigers are big favorites to beat the Eagles, who are one of the worst teams in college football when it comes to stopping the run. Leonard Fournette is seeking his third straight 200-yard rushing performance.

UL Lafayette is at Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs have won six straight at home, while Cajuns running back Elijah McGuire needs 42 rushing yards to move past 25-hundred for his career. Kick-off at Joe Aillet stadium is at six PM.

In the Southland Conference….Nicholls State will host McNeese State. The Colonels are winless on the season, while the Cowboys are undefeated. Northwestern State looks for its first win of the season as the Demons are at Incarnate Word. Southeastern Louisiana won on Thursday as the Lions edged Lamar 30-27. S-L-U’s Kody Sutton scored the winning touchdown with 1:19 left to go.

ULM has its first Sun Belt game of the season Saturday night as the Warhawks host Georgia Southern for homecoming. The Warhawks are without their leading receiver Rashon Ceaser because of a leg injury.

Tulane has a Saturday morning kickoff in Yulman Stadium. The Green Wave will host winless Central Florida. A win for Tulane and they’ll even its record at 2-and-2 with some tough conference games coming up.

Grambling State is at Jackson State on Saturday night at 6 PM. The Tigers are 2-and-0 in the SWAC.

And the Pelicans begin their preseason schedule on Saturday night against the Pacers in Indiana.

16:30 Newscast October 2, 2015

The convicted killer who was accidentally released from prison in East Feliciana Parish has been captured in Atlanta. Middle District of Louisiana US Marshal Kevin Harrison says they spoke with Marshals in Georgia after receiving a tip that 32-year-old Benjuiel Johnson was staying in an Atlanta Motel 6…

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Harrison says Johnson is currently awaiting extradition back to Louisiana.

The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old man after he allegedly accidentally shot his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach. Cpl. Ljean McKneely says Jason Williams claims he was removing a handgun from a dresser when it accidentally discharged, striking his 19-year-old girlfriend who is four months pregnant…

cut 12 (07) “very critical”

Williams is charged with negligent injuring and illegal use of a weapon.

In a recent poll ranking Louisiana’s six most recent governors, former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards came in at number one among respondents. 31-percent thought “The Cajun Prince” was the best governor, followed by former two-term Governor Mike Foster with 21-percent. Edwards feels he earned this honor by serving the people…

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Current Governor Bobby Jindal ranked third with 14-percent.

Louisiana State Police say a fatality crash in Concordia Parish claimed the lives of three unrestrained people, including two teenagers. Master Trooper Brooks David says 28-year-old Mark Gordon of Jonesville’s log truck crossed the center line just as a pickup, driven by 49-year-old Richard Stewart Jr. of Vidalia, was approaching. He says Stewart attempted to take evasive action and swerve onto the shoulder…

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Stewart wasn’t restrained and died on scene as well as a 15 and 17 year old. Charges are pending against the log truck driver.

15:30 Newscast October 2, 2015

In a recent poll ranking Louisiana’s six most recent governors, 31-percent of respondents view former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards as the best. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that an 84-year-old man appears to have drowned near Black Bayou. They believe Sheffield Royer was cast-netting alone when he went into the water. His family began a search when Royer failed to return home. Deputies later found Royer unresponsive in the water. Authorities believe the drowning to be accidental, but the investigation will continue pending the coroner’s examination.

Louisiana State Police is investigating a crash in Concordia Parish which claimed the lives of three unrestrained people, including two teenagers. Master Trooper Scott Moreau says the crash involved a fully loaded Peterbilt 18 wheeler log truck driven by 28-year-old Mark Gordon of Jonesville…

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He says the log truck hit a dodge truck head on and three of the occupants, including the driver, a 15 year old, and 17 year old, died after begin ejected. Charges are pending against Gordon.

Baton Rouge Police have arrested a 19-year-old man after allegedly accidentally shooting his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach. Cpl. Ljean McKneely says Jason Williams claims he was removing a handgun from a dresser when it accidentally discharged. He says Williams was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison…

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At last report, the woman is in critical but stable condition and the unborn child’s condition is listed as very critical.

14:30 Newscast October 2, 2015

In a recent poll ranking Louisiana’s six most recent governors, former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards came in at number one among respondents. Current Governor Bobby Jindal ranked third, but when asked who was the worst governor, 42-percent of respondents picked Jindal. Edwards says this didn’t come as a surprise to him…

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The poll was conducted by Clarus Research Group on behalf of The Advocate and WWL-TV.

32-year-old Benjuiel Johnson , the convicted killer who was accidentally released from prison in East Feliciana Parish, has been captured in Atlanta. Middle District of Louisiana US Marshal Kevin Harrison credits the catch to the great efforts of all law enforcement involved…

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Harrison says Johnson is awaiting extradition back to Louisiana.

State Police are investigating a fatality crash in Concordia Parish which claimed the lives of three unrestrained people. Trooper Scott Moreau says an 18 wheeler crossed the center line and struck a pickup truck driven by 49-year-old Richard Stewart, Jr. of Vidalia head on. Stewart and two teenagers in the truck were killed. Moreau says there was also a 51-year-old passenger in the Dodge who was buckled up and sustained moderate injuries…

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Charges are pending against the driver of the 18-wheeler, Mark Gordon of Jonesville.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says a 19-year-old man is under arrest after he allegedly accidentally shot his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach. At last report, the woman is in critical but stable condition and the unborn child’s condition is listed as very critical. McKneely says Jason Williams fled the scene after the shooting…

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Williams is charged with negligent injuring and illegal use of a weapon.

PM Newscall, October 2nd, 2015

In a recent poll ranking Louisiana’s six most recent governors, 31-percent of respondents view former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards as the best. Michelle Southern reports…

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The convicted killer that was accidentally released from prison on September 22 in East Feliciana Parish has been caught. Don Molino has more….

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In a recent poll ranking Louisiana’s six most recent governors, former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards came in at number one among respondents. 31-percent thought “The Cajun Prince” was the best governor, followed by former two-term Governor Mike Foster with 21-percent. Edwards feels he earned this honor by serving the people…

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Edwards says he appreciates this support shown by Louisianians. The poll was conducted by Clarus Research Group on behalf of The Advocate and WWL-TV. Edwards admits his gubernatorial terms were a bit controversial, but says he took care of business, even though some may not have liked the way he did it…

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Current Governor Bobby Jindal ranked third with 14-percent. But when asked who was the worst governor, 42-percent of respondents picked Jindal. Edwards says this didn’t come as a surprise to him…

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The convicted killer who was accidentally released from prison in East Feliciana Parish has been captured in Atlanta. Middle District of Louisiana US Marshal Kevin Harrison says they spoke with Marshals in Georgia after receiving a tip that 32-year-old Benjuiel Johnson was staying in an Atlanta Motel 6.

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Harrison says they spoke to a number of people in Iberville Parish and developed leads that Johnson had connections in Georgia.

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Harrison says Johnson is awaiting extradition back to Louisiana. He credits the catch to the great efforts of all law enforcement involved.

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Louisiana State Police is investigating a triple fatality crash out of Concordia Parish which claimed the lives of three unrestrained people, including two teenagers. Master Trooper Scott Moreau says the crash involved a fully loaded Peterbilt 18 wheeler log truck driven by 28-year-old Mark Gordon of Jonesville…:

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Moreau says the log truck crossed into the opposite lane of traffic just as a Dodge pickup, driven by 49-year-old Richard Stewart Jr. of Vidalia, was approaching. He says Stewart Jr. attempted to take evasive action and serve into the shoulder..:

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Moreau says the log truck hit the Dodge head on and three of the occupants, including Stewart Jr. and a 15 year old and 17 year old, were not buckled up and died after begin ejected. Charges are pending against Gordon. Moreau says there was also a 51-year-old passenger in the Dodge who was buckled up and sustained moderate injuries…:

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The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old man after he allegedly accidentally shot his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach. Cpl. Ljean McKneely says Jason Williams claims he was removing a handgun from a dresser when it accidentally discharged, striking his 19-year-old girlfriend who is four months pregnant. McKneely says the victim was rushed to a local hospital…

cut 12 (07)  “very critical”

At last report, the woman is in critical but stable condition and the unborn child’s condition is listed as very critical. McKneely says Williams fled the scene after the shooting…

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He says Williams was apprehended when he went to the hospital to check on the woman. McKneely says Williams was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison… (Williams is charged with negligent injuring and Illegal Use of a Weapon.)

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13:30 Newscast, October 2nd, 2015

The convicted killer who was accidentally released from prison on September 22 in East Feliciana Parish has been caught. Don Molino has more…:
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The four major candidates for governor say they plan to enjoy some good in state football this weekend. Democrat John Bel Edwards and US Senator David Vitter both say they plan to tailgate at ULM’s home game against Georgia Southern tomorrow before heading to Ruston to catch the game between Louisiana Tech and UL-Lafayette. Republican Scott Angelle says he plans to be in Ruston too. Republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne will be in Tiger Stadium as he says he rarely misses an LSU game.

Saints Coach Sean Payton announced today that Quarterback Drew Brees will be the starting QB for the Sunday night Dallas game in the Dome.

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s office is trying to find a missing mother who apparently ran out of gas in Maurepas. They say 33-year-old Stacy Renee Baham, who may also use the name Stacy Cook, was reported missing by her father after he found out she’d left her child with a friend then never came back. Her car was found in Maurepas two weeks after she was last seen on August 12th. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.

Louisiana State Police is investigating a triple fatality crash out of Concordia Parish which claimed the lives of three unrestrained people, including two teenagers. Master Trooper Brooks David says 28-year-old Mark Gordon of Jonesville’s log truck crossed into the opposite lane of traffic just as a Dodge pickup, driven by 49-year-old Richard Stewart Jr. of Vidalia, was approaching. He says Stewart Jr. attempted to take evasive action and serve into the shoulder..:
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Stewart Jr. wasn’t restrained and died on scene as well as a 15 and 17 year old. Charges are pending against the log truck driver.

 

12:30 Newscast, October 2nd, 2015

Authorities say the murderer who was let go from prison in East Feliciana Parish by mistake on September 22nd, was apprehended in Atlanta early this morning. Middle District of Louisiana US Marshal Kevin Harrison says they spoke with a number of people in Johnson’s hometown of Iberville Parish and learned he had connections in Georgia:
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Johnson is awaiting extradition back to Louisiana.

The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old man after he allegedly accidentally shot his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach. Cpl L Jean McKneely says Jason Williams claimed he was removing a handgun from a dresser when it accidentally discharged, striking his 19-year-old girlfriend who was 4 months along…:
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Williams is charged with negligent injuring and Illegal Use of a Weapon.

Louisiana voters say their favorite governor out of the last six is Edwin Edwards. 31% of respondants in a Clarus Research Group poll said The Cajun Prince was the best governor followed by Mike Foster at 21 percent. Edwards admits his gubernatorial terms were a bit controversial, but says he took care of business, even though some may not have liked the way he did it…:
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42-percent of respondents picked Governor Bobby Jindal as worst governor.

 

11:40 Sportscast, October 2nd, 2015

The 0-3 New Orleans Saints seem optimistic that Quarterback Drew Brees will return to the field this Sunday for the home game against Dallas after missing last week’s loss to Carolina. Coach Sean Payton says Brees and the rest of the team are working hard and hopefully it results in a win against the Cowboys…
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He says the winless team is not going into this game with their head down.

LSU is a 45 point favorite to beat Eastern Michigan tomorrow night in Tiger Stadium. Running back Leonard Fournette will go for his third consecutive 200-yard game. Right guard Will Clapp says they enjoy blocking Fournette, because he’s a great teammate…:
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Kickoff is at 6pm.