AM Newscall January 2,2017

Do you struggle with keeping up with your New Year’s fitness resolutions? Halen Doughty has some tips…

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Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge participated in a nationwide study that’s made a major breakthrough in leukemia treatment. Halen Doughty has more…

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Many people set new fitness resolutions for the New Year, but how do you make sure to keep up with them? Director of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness Rudy Macklin says it’s always a good idea to get a workout partner. He says many people stop trying by the time February comes around…

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Macklin says a good way to become more active is to do more physical things around the home, like mowing the grass. He says starting a diet or workout regimen with another person helps to keep up the motivation.

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Macklin advises people who are older or haven’t been active in a while to start out slow…

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Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge contributed to a major breakthrough for leukemia treatments. Dr. Jay Brooks with Ochsner says the study looked into the effects of a new pill on patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He says they tested the effects of Ibrutinib because not all patients benefit from chemotherapy, which also comes with side effects like hair loss.

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Brooks says CLL is the most common type of blood and bone marrow cancer. He says the results from the nationwide study with the National Cancer Institute were promising. He says patients will now have direct access to this new drug.

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Brooks says some patients benefit more from chemotherapy, while others do better with the new pill. But he says the pill, which is taken once daily, is expensive, and patients will have to take it for life.

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The Allstate Sugar Bowl kicks off tonight in the Mercedes Benz Superdome at 7:30 as the Auburn Tigers take on the Oklahoma Sooners. Chief Operating Officer for the bowl, Jeff Hundley, says originally there were some struggles selling tickets but he still expects a big crowd to be in attendance. He says they were lucky to get such great teams to play in New Orleans.

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Hundley says ticket sales were lower than they have been in the past.. He says attention is shifting away from bowl games…

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Oklahoma heads into the competition with a 10-2 record and Auburn with an 8-4. Hundley says both teams have huge followings and they are thrilled to have two college powerhouses competing in the 2016 Sugar Bowl.

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Now that the Saints season is over and they’ve once again failed to make the playoffs for a third straight year, can we expect to see many changes in the off season? NFL Analyst Mike Detillier says he doesn’t see many things that need shaking up on the offense…:

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Detillier says the biggest off season money decision has to be made on Nick Fairly. The defensive tackle, who is facing free agency now that the season is over, has started all 15 games for the Saints in 2016, and has recorded 40 total tackles and 5.5 sacks…:

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Detililer says what the Saints really need to do in this off season is go out and find a top pass rusher. He also says there has got to be a new special teams coach…:

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10:30 Newscast December 31,2016

It’s New Year’s Eve and State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is urging people to always be cautious when playing with fireworks. Browning says an average of nine people are hurt due to fireworks every season. He reminds everyone to follow a few simple rules when lighting the devices.
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This weekend is going to be a wet one across Louisiana as forecasters predict up to six inches of rain to fall in South Louisiana. The National Weather service says the system will begin tonight and last into Monday with the chance of localized street flooding.

Governor John Bel Edwards has named State Rep. Jack Montoucet of Crowley as the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The governor’s office says Montoucet will take office in mid-January. Former secretary Charles Melancon stepped down after an audit showed problems with his predecessor.

 

At least 90 homes out of the water tested at 400 residences in the town of St. Joseph were found positive for levels of lead not safe for consumption. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says in many cases, it was found the lead was coming from pipes inside of the home. He says they’re offering more tests to ensure there aren’t other sources of lead in the home that kids could be exposed to.
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Louisiana produces more waste in December than any other month so the state Department of Environmental Quality is urging the public to recycle. Jean Kelly with DEQ says rechargeable batteries that no longer hold a charge are recyclable. She says certain parishes have drop off sites for recycling, along with pick ups.
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9:30 Newscast December 31,2016

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is reminding everyone ringing in the New Year to be careful when lighting off fireworks. Don Molino has more…
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Governor John Bel Edwards has named Crowley State Rep. Jack Montoucet as the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The governor’s office says Montoucet will take office in mid-January. Montoucet is a business owner and alligator farmer in Acadiana. Charlie Melancon, the former secretary, stepped down on December 14th after an audit into the department showed problems under his predecessor.

 

Louisiana is in for a wet New Year’s weekend as forecasters predict the southern part of the state could see three to six inches of rain. Alek Krautmann with the National Weather Service in Slidell says the system will come in two waves, the first tonight, then there will be a break before more rain arrives late Sunday night into midday Monday. He says the rainfall could lead to localized street flooding in poorly drained areas…:
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The water testing results are back for over 400 residences in St. Joseph and showed at least 90 came back positive for levels of lead not safe for consumption. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry advises all residents to avoid drinking the water, even if their samples didn’t contain high lead levels.
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8:30 Newscast December 31,2016

Governor John Bel Edwards has appointed Crowley state lawmaker Jack Montoucet as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Michelle Southern reports…:
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Governor Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards will be a part of the first ever televised New Year’s Eve central time zone countdown in New Orleans. The couple will be featured on Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve production at around 11:50 tonight and he is expected to address the resiliency of the state after a trying year. Pretty Little Liar star Lucy Hale will host the countdown.

 
This New Year’s is going to be a wet one across Louisiana and forecasters expect several inches of rain to fall throughout South Louisiana. Alek Krautmann with the National Weather Service in Slidell says the three day event lasts today into Monday…:
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Krautmann says the system will come in two waves, the first this evening into the overnight, then there will be a break before more rain arrives late Sunday night into midday Monday.

The state Department of Environmental Quality is urging Louisianans to recycle after the holidays. Jean Kelly with DEQ says more waste is produced in December than any other month. She says almost everything is recyclable in some way.
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Kelly says you can also recycle rechargeable batteries when they no longer hold a charge.

7:30 Sportscast December 31,2016

It’s game day! And before an afternoon of college football playoff action, LSU takes on Louisville this morning in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. This will be Steve Ensminger’s final game in the interim offensive coordinator role for the Tigers, as Matt Canada officially takes over the job tomorrow. LSU sideline reporter Gordy Rush says the obvious difference you see with LSU’s offense under Ensminger’s leadership is that he forced defenses to protect the whole field…:
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The Tigers kickoff against the Cardnials in Orlando at 10am on ABC.
The 2016 College Football Playoffs then begin with Alabama kicking off Against Washington at 2pm in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Then Ohio State takes on Clemson in Arizona at 6.
It’s now four in a row for the Pelicans as Anthony Davis put on another stellar performance, scoring a team high 23 points and grabbing 18 rebounds in a 104-92 victory over The Knicks. The win improves the Pels to 14 and 21 on the season.
The 2016 season will be in the books for the Saints tomorrow following a contest against the Falcons in Atlanta. Mark Ingram is poised to hit the 1,000 yard rushing mark on the year, but the New Orleans running back says he’s just hoping to go out big either way…:
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Kick-off tomorrow is 3:25.
In the 2016 Louisiana Sports Writers Association Honors, the state’s four bowl teams landed the top awards. LSU, UL-Lafayette, Louisiana Tech and Grambling are all on this year’s All-Louisiana College football team.

17:30 Newscast Dec 30

If you’re heading out to celebrate the New Year’s holiday weekend, don’t forget your rain boots. Alek Krautmann with the National Weather Service in Slidell says heavy rainfall could result in localized street flooding in poorly drained areas.

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He says the rain will continue from Saturday evening into Monday.

The state Department of Environmental Quality is reminding the public to recycle after the holidays because more waste is produced in December than any other month. Jean Kelly with DEQ says almost everything is recyclable in one way or another.

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She says in East Baton Rouge Parish, you can find information at brgov.com/recycle about seasonal pickups.

A Baton Rouge man is facing two counts of first degree murder from a 2015 cold case. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely with Baton Rouge police says it’s believed 26-year-old Johnathan Robertson was also involved in a number of other crimes.

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McKneely encourages anyone who might be a potential victim to contact police.

Many Louisianans will be shooting fireworks tomorrow to ring in the New Year. But State Fire Marshal Butch Browning reminds people to be cautious. He urges everyone to make sure and follow a few simple guidelines when lighting the devices.

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Browning says every season, an average of nine people are injured by fireworks.

16:30 Newscast Dec 30

Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards will participate in Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rocking Eve on ABC. The governor will discuss Louisiana’s culture and resiliency following a challenging year. Pretty Little Liars actress Lucy Hale will host the first ever central time zone countdown in New Orleans. The Governor is scheduled to appear on the production around 11:50 pm central time.

Governor Edwards has appointed Crowley state lawmaker Jack Montoucet as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Michelle Southern reports…:

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An arrest has been made in a 2015 double homicide in Baton Rouge that claimed the lives of two young women. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 26-year-old Jonathan Robertson was incarcerated on an unrelated attempted robbery charge, and police were able to secure the weapon he had at the time of his arrest.

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McKneely says Robertson faces two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of 23-year-olds Brandi Gilbert and Corrine Rayford.

It’s going to be a wet New Year’s weekend, as forecasters expect several inches of rain to fall throughout South Louisiana. Alek Krautmann with the National Weather Service says the rainfall will last from Saturday into Monday.

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15:30 Newscast Dec 30

If you’re heading out to celebrate the New Year, you’ll want to bring your rain boots. Alek Krautmann with the National Weather Service says heavy rainfall could result in localized street flooding in poorly drained areas.

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He says the rain will continue from Saturday evening into Monday.

Ninety water samples taken in St. Joseph tested positive for high levels of lead. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says they ae encouraging parents in homes that did not pass the inspection to have their children tested for lead.

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He says the state is providing drinking water for the residents while they look into long term solutions.

A Baton Rouge man is behind bars on two counts of first degree murder from a 2015 cold case. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely with Baton Rouge police says 26-year-old Johnathan Robertson faces several other charges, as it’s believed he was involved in a number of other crimes.

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McKneely encourages anyone who might be a potential victim to contact police.

Fireworks will be the main attraction of many New Year’s celebrations around the state. Fire Marshall Butch Browning reminds the public that not all parishes allow fireworks. He says to find out if fireworks are allowed in your town or parish, visit the fire marshal’s website.

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14:30 Newscast December 30,2016

Authorities in Baton Rouge arrested a 26-year-old man for the 2015 double murder that claimed the lives of two Texas women. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says Jonathan Robertson faces two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of 23-year-olds Brandi Gilbert and Corrine Rayford. He says it’s unknown what happened leading up to the attacks on the victims.
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The state Department of Environmental Equality is reminding Louisianans to recycle because more waste is produced in December than any other month. Jean Kelly with DEQ says in East Baton Rouge you can find information on brgov.com/recycle about seasonal pickups
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With New Year’s Eve on our heels, State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is reminding people to be cautious when lighting fireworks. Browning says never repackage fireworks like taping bunches together. He also advises people to make purchases from licensed dealers and report people selling suspiciously.
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Browning says every season, an average of nine people are hurt due to fireworks.

Water testing results are back from over 400 residents in St. Joseph and 90 came back positive for levels of lead not safe for consumption. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says in many cases they found the level was coming from pipes outside the home. He says they’re offering more tests to ensure there aren’t any other sources of lead in those homes that kids could be exposed to.
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PM Newscall, December 30th, 2016

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is reminding everyone ringing in the New Year to be careful when lighting off fireworks. Don Molino has more…

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Governor John Bel Edwards has appointed Crowley state lawmaker Jack Montoucet as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Michelle Southern reports…:

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New Year’s Eve is tomorrow and fireworks are the main attraction but State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is reminding people to always be cautious. Browning says every season, an average of nine people are injured due to fireworks. He reminds everyone to make sure and follow a few simple guidelines when lighting the devices.

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Browning says it’s never a good idea to repackage fireworks, like taping a bunch together because it’s a recipe for disaster. He also advises people to purchase fireworks from a licensed dealer and report anyone selling suspiciously to the state fire marshal’s office.

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Browning says some parishes do not allow people to purchase fireworks and set them off, like East Baton Rouge. He advises anyone who isn’t sure if their town or parish allows fireworks to check on the fire marshal’s website.

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The state Department of Environmental Quality is reminding the public to recycle after the holidays because more waste is produced in December than any other month. Jean Kelly with DEQ says almost everything is recyclable in one way or another.

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Kelly says you can even recycle electronics like computers in some parishes. She says in Easst Baton Rouge Parish, you can find information at brgov.com/recycle about seasonal pickups and recycling from the Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council.

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Kelly says you can also recycle rechargeable batteries when they no longer hold a charge. She says people can call the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation at 800-8-BATTERY for more information. She says some parishes have drop off sites for recycling, as well as pickups.

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Water testing results from more than 400 residences in the town of St. Joseph showed that at least 90 came back positive for levels of lead not safe for consumption. On December 16th, Governor John Bel Edwards issued a public health emergency for the town after two samples showed high levels, and he ordered testing of every household. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says advises all residents not to drink the water, even if their samples did not contain high levels of lead.

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Guidry says in many cases, they found that the lead was coming from pipes inside of the home. He says they are offering additional tests to make sure there aren’t other sources of lead in those homes that children could be exposed to.

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Guidry says the state is providing residents in St. Joe with drinking water while they look into long term solutions. He says they are also encouraging parents in homes that did not pass the inspection to have their children tested for lead as well.

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An arrest has been made in a brutal 2015 double slaying in Baton Rouge that claimed the lives of two young women from Texas. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 26-year-old Jonathan Robertson was in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on an unrelated attempted robbery charge. He says while Robertson was incarcerated, they were able to secure the weapon he had at the time of his arrest.

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McKneely says Robertson faces two counts of first-degree murder in the horrible deaths of 23-year-olds Brandi Gilbert and Corrine Rayford. He says it’s not known what happened leading up to the vicious attack on the victims…:

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McKneely says Robertson faces several other charges as it’s believed the man was responsible for a number of crimes after the murders of these women took place. He says they’re asking anyone who may be a potential victim to come forward.

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It’s going to be a wet New Years weekend across the Bayou State, and forecasters expect several inches of rain to fall throughout South Louisiana. Alek Krautmann with the National Weather Service in Slidell says the three day event lasts Saturday into Monday…:

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Krautmann says the system will come in two waves, the first Saturday evening into the overnight, then there will be a break before more rain arrives late Sunday night into midday Monday. He says the rainfall may result in localized street flooding in poorly drained areas…:

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