Law enforcement agencies in Baton Rouge have settled a civil rights lawsuit that alleged cops abused Alton Sterling protesters. Michelle Southern reports…:
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A cold front will move across Louisiana tonight, colliding with warm, moist air that’s already produced tornado warnings in northeast Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there is also a threat of heavy rainfall…
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Tulane Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences chairman says coastal Louisiana could face serious implications if President-elect Trump takes the U.S. out of a climate change agreement. Tor Tornqvist says if the United States takes itself out of the agreement, it will be hard to manage the rise in sea level and that puts our coast in jeopardy.
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The driver of a mud boat has dead after colliding with a swamp tour airboat yesterday afternoon in Bayou Des Allemends. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Spokesperson Adam Einck says the mud boat driver has been identified as 35-year old Bart Dufrene, Jr from Des Allemends. Einck says the two boats were going around a bend when they crashed but it’s still unknown exactly what happened.
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Law enforcement agencies in Baton Rouge have settled a civil rights lawsuit filed by advocacy groups that alleged police used excessive force and psychical abuse during Alton Sterling protests. Louisiana ACLU Executive Director Marjorie Esman says this agreement assures that citizens rights are respected moving forward…:
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The suit said that during protests people were wrongfully arrested when they were gathered peacefully to speak out against the killing of Sterling during a confrontation with officers.

Severe weather is moving through northeast Louisiana and we’re seeing warm temperatures throughout the state. But state climatogist Barry Keim says a cold front moving through the state tonight will drop our temperatures for the rest of the week…
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Tulane Earth and Environmental Sciences Professor Tor Tornqvist is very concerned about the future of Louisiana’s coast if the United States removes itself from an agreement with other countries to reduce greenhouse gases, which have been tied global warming and a rise sea levels. Tornqvist says large communities will have to be moved if this climate change agreement is not followed…
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Based on previous statements, Mr. Trump has expressed skpticism about global warming caused by humans.

One person is dead after an air boat on a swamp tour collided with another vessel yesterday afternoon in LaFourche Parish. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says the crash occurred near Mud Lake and the driver of the mud boat was ejected:
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He says no one on the swamp tour air boat was injured

A local climate scientist expresses concern over the possibility of the United States removing itself from a climate change agreement. Don Molino has the story…
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A tornado watch has been issued for central and northeast Louisiana until nine o’ clock tonight. At around two o’ clock this afternoon, the National Weather Service says a thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located in LaSalle Parish and moving northeast at 40 miles per hour. There’s also a severe thunderstorm warning for Caldwell Parish.

One person was killed in a crash involving a swamp tour airboat in LaFourche Parish. State wildlife and fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck says the airboat hit a mud boat driver near a bend in the waterway and the mudboat driver was not wearing a life jacket……
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A settlement agreement has been reached between advocacy groups and law enforcement agencies in Baton Rouge over the protests that occurred after Alton Sterling’s death. Louisiana ACLU executive director Marjorie Esman says this memorandum of understanding will allow for people to peacefully protest….
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There were no monetary damages as part of the settlement.

The chairman of the Tulane Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences says the implications for coastal Louisiana would likely be devastating if President-elect Donald Trump takes the United States out of a climate change agreement. Tor Tornqvist says if the US doesn’t reduce greenhouse gases, sea levels will rise and swallow Louisiana’s coast…:
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Based on previous statements, Mr. Trump has expressed skepticism about global warming caused by humans.

It looks like former Governor Bobby Jindal will not head the Department of Health and Human Services as sources say President-elect Trump has selected Georgia US Representative Tom Price. Jindal was rumored to be on a list of those under consideration for the cabinet position. During his own failed presidential campaign, the former governor made several critical statements of Mr. Trump including calling him a narcissist egomaniac.

A 91-year-old man in Baton Rouge lost his life when high winds knocked a tree on top of him while he was raking leaves. State Climatologist Barry Keim says tonight the state is looking at the potential for more severe weather. He expects high winds, hail and a lot of rain:
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He says once this cold front passes, the second half of the week will be much cooler and dry.

A fatal crash involving a Swamp Tour boat in LaFourche parish has claimed the life of one person. Adam Einck with the Louisiana Department of Wild life and Fisheries says a mud boat collided with the tour boat and the operator of the mud boat was ejected and killed. He says the two boats were going around a bend where they collided…:
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He says no one aboard the tour boat was injured.

An agreement has been made in a lawsuit accusing Baton Rouge law enforcement of violating the civil rights of people protesting the death of Alton Sterling who was killed during a struggle with officers. The suit said that during peaceful gatherings, citizens were physically abused and wrongfully arrested. ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Marjorie Esman says this proceeding was not seeking monetary damages and money had nothing to do with it..:
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She says this settlement should ensure that such violations won’t happen in the future.

A cold front is sweeping across the state tonight bringing the potential for another round of severe weather. State Climatologist Barry Keim we could experience tornadoes, high winds and hail…:
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Keim says the majority of the rain potential is in southeastern Louisiana with the chance of one to two inches of rain.

After a fatal shooting on Bourbon Street, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is worried people won’t want to travel to the Big Easy. Halen Doughty has more…:
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A case is being heard in the 19th Judicial District Court on whether Governor John Bel Edwards’ executive order seeking to prevent LGBT discrimination should be blocked. The suit is filed by Attorney General Jeff Landry who says the order is executive overreach.

Law enforcement agencies in Baton Rouge have settled a civil rights lawsuit filed by advocacy groups that alleged police used excessive force and psychical abuse during Alton Sterling protests. ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Marjorie Esman says this agreement assures that citizens rights are respected moving forward…:
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The suit said that during protests people were wrongfully arrested when they were gathered peacefully to speak out against the killing of Sterling during a confrontation with officers.

According to the nonprofit organization Shared Hope International, Louisiana has the best anti-trafficking laws in the country. But Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says more needs to be done to protect victims like creating more than one safe place for them to go when rescued:
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The concern over a tourism in drop in New Orleans is growing on the heels of the latest Bourbon Street shooting last weekend which claimed the life of an innocent Baton Rouge artist. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says state and local officials need to implement new policies…:
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One person is dead after an air boat on a swamp tour collided with another vessel yesterday afternoon in LaFourche Parish. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says the crash occurred near Mud Lake and the driver of the mud boat was ejected:
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He says no one on the swamp tour air boat was injured.

According to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, a man is under arrest for allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of makeup. The suspect is Tryston Whatley.

Governor Edwards is hopeful that the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro will result in better trade relations between the island nation and America. Edwards says Louisiana’s rice industry would benefit if that’s the case and the governor says he’s willing to work on reducing those trade barriers…
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President-elect Donald Trump recently tweeted that if Cuba is unwilling to make a better deal for the Cuban people and Cuban-Americans, than he’ll terminate any deals between the two countries.

A Baton Rouge judge hears arguments this morning over whether the governor’s executive order that provides protections for LGBT individuals against job discrimination within state government is an executive overreach. Edwards issued the order in April. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says it’s unconstitutional.

Louisiana has the best best anti-trafficking laws in the country according to a study by the nonprofit organization Shared Hope International. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says that’s great news, but Louisiana also needs to do more to help victims and make sure they are not pushed into the criminal justice system….
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is concerned about tourism dropping in New Orleans after the fatal shooting on Bourbon Street last weekend. Nungesser says every negative story impacts a city because people have to feel safe to come here…:
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Nungesser says we need to be proactive and prevent crimes before someone gets hurt.