13:30 Newscast, February 1st, 2017

The state Fire Marshal’s Office says an unattended pot on a stove top led to the fire that took the life of a 5-year-old in Baton Rouge. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Do you find you’re becoming more stressed out at work? A new survey by Accountemps finds 60% of employees are dealing with stress, and 55% feel worker anxiety is on the rise. Rebecca Green, with the employment agency Robert Half in New Orleans, says technology contributes to this..:
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Police in Bossier City have arrested a couple on criminal charges after their children tested positive for illegal drugs; including pot and cocaine. 35-year-old Michael Blake and 30-year-old Victoria Blake of Bossier City were charged with multiple counts of cruelty to juveniles…:
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That’s Mark Natale with Bossier City police who says the children ranged in age from 6 months to 10 years.

It’s no surprise that LSU is about to finish with a top 5 recruiting class in 2017….:

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That’s Cody Worsham with Tiger Rag magazine who says on this national signing day, LSU can boast Houston five-star pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson, 4-star linebacker Tyler Taylor and three of the best 8 safeties in the country.

12:30 Newscast, February 1st, 2017

A survey by Accountemps finds six in ten employees believe stress in the workplace has increased over the last five years. Rebecca Green, with the employment agency Robert Half in New Orleans, says technology has put more of a burden on workers…:
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The study also found that 55-percent of those surveyed say worker anxiety is on the rise.

The state Fire Marshal’s Office believes an unattended pot left on a stove top led to a fatal fire at a Baton Rouge apartment complex that killed a 5-year-old girl. Chief Deputy Brant Thompson says they believe an 18-year-old was caring for her young sister when the apartment filled with smoke from the pot…:
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He says hours later the body of 5-year-old Treasure Garner was located.

It’s been a great national signing day for LSU, and as expected it looks like they are going to have one of the best recruiting classes in the nation. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says one of the biggest gets of the day is Houston five-star pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson…:
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Worsham says LSU’s 2017 recruiting class has a chance at easily finishing in the top 5.

The state Office of Community Development has again scheduled a series of public meetings for Louisiana’s regions that were impacted by the historic 2016 floods. They begin Friday in Lafayette Parish.

 

11:30 Newscast, February 1st, 2017

President Donald Trump has nominated federal appeals judge Neil Gorsuch of Colorado to the Supreme Court. Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana is disappointed Democrats started voicing their concerns, before they knew who the nominee would be..:
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Democratic Congressman Cedric Richmond said President Trump has nominated a judge that is hostile to women’s rights and lenient on police brutality.

A Bossier City couple is behind bars after police say their children tested positive for drugs. Mark Natale with Bossier Police says Child Protective Services launched an investigation involving 35-year-old Shannon Blake and 30-year-old Victoria Blake. He says all five of the couple’s children, age 6 months to 10 years…:
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Natale says both of the parents have been charged with five counts of cruelty to a juvenile.

The name of the 5-year-old who perished in a two alarm fire in Baton Rouge last night has been released. Officials say Treasure Garner died in a blaze after her family lost her in the shuffle of escaping the massive fire. The exact cause of the fire, that also caused minor injuries to four other people, remains under investigation.

The Tax Foundation released data on which state imposes the highest combined state and local sales taxes and Louisiana comes in first at 9.98-percent. Don Molino has more…:
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11:40 LRN Sportscast February 1st

It’s national signing day and based on the signed letters of intent that have already come in, the LSU Tigers will have a recruiting class that’s ranked among the best in the nation. They received a couple of good additons today, Plaquemine safety Todd Harris and Georgia inside linebacker Tyler Taylor. This afternoon, they hope to land Marvin Wilson, the nation’s number one defensive tackle. Sonny Shipp with Geaux 24-7 says Wilson is also very interested in Florida State, but LSU might have an edge over the Seminoles for the Texas product…
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There were a couple of kids that LSU recruited but they missed out on. Four-star outside linebacker Willie Gay decided to stay at home and attend Mississippi State and Markaviest Bryant selected Auburn over LSU.

UL Lafayette introduces Doctor Bryan Maggard as it’s new athletic director. He’s been at Missouri the last 21 years and current job with Mizzou is executive associate athletic director and he worked under former A-D Mike Alden. Alden has served as a consultant to U-L for over a year.

Rivals-dot-com ranks ULM’s recruiting class as the third best in the Sun Belt. The Warhawks have four three-star prospects…Ponchatoula running back Jakyle Holmes, Neville defensive back Corey Straughter, California defensive back J-J Dallas and Mississippi offensive lineman Joquarius Savage.

Highlighting the Ragin Cajuns recruiting class is Scotlandville quarterback Levi Lewis and St. Aug cornerback Jeremiah West.

Louisiana Tech has four three-star recruits, according to rivals-dot-com. Thibodaux defensive back Amik Robertson, former Neville quarterback Jaiden Cole, Amite Q-B Elijah Walker and Natchez wide receiver George Scott.

10:30 Newscast February 1,2017

Most of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation supports President Donald Trump nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Many Democrats say they will try to block the nominee from U.S. Senate confirmation. But Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana says Gosuch is more than qualified. Meanwhile on the House side, he says lawmakers are set to pass bills to bring jobs back to America.
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The Tax Foundation reports Louisiana ranks number one for the highest state and local combined sales tax rate at 9.98-percent. Vice President for State Projects Joe Henchman says it’s okay for states to have a high rate if it’s managed well and residents can afford it but that isn’t the case in the Bayou State.
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The St. Tammany Parish group, Operation We Care, shipped 300 red, white and blue king cakes to U.S. troops overseas to celebrate Mardi Gras. Public Relations Director Colleen Smith says the names of the soldiers who receive a cake is gathered by Louisianans so most who get a cake are from the state but anyone from anywhere can get one.
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The group has been sending soldiers king cakes from Randazzo’s Camellia City Bakery for 14 years.

14 people have been arrested after an extensive burglary investigation by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. Capt Tommy Carnline says this big burglary ring broke into at least six locations where a variety of items were stolen, including body armor.
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09:30 Newscast, February 1st, 2017

Republicans and Democrats are extremely divided in Washington D.C., the latest over President Trumps nominee for Supreme Court justice: federal appeals court judge Neil Gorsuch. Senate Democrats have already been slow to confirm many of Mr. Trump’s picks for cabinet secretaries. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise says this is getting ridiculous..:
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The Tax Foundation releases data on what each state imposes when it comes to state and local sales taxes, and Louisiana leads the nation with a rate of 9.98-percent. Vice President for State Projects Joe Henchman says Louisiana’s tax structure is far too complex..:
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Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama and Washington are ranked behind Louisiana in the top five.

14 individuals have been arrested after an extensive burglary investigation by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. Capt. Tommy Carnline says some of these burglaries started back in the fall, but the bigger break ins took place in January…:
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He sys the suspects where part of a huge burglary ring.

It’s national signing day and LSU has already gotten some big names and hope to get more to play for the Purple-and-Gold. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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08:30 Newscast, February 1st, 2017

Louisiana has the highest average sales tax rate at 9.98 percent according to the Tax Foundation, and some say it’s time for a change. It’s the highest of the 45 states surveyed. Vice President for State Projects Joe Henchman says the state’s range is so high because what the tax applies to is so narrow…:
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The report analyzed state rates and average local rates in states where cities and parishes or counties can levy an additional sales tax of their own.

Police in Bossier City have arrested a couple on criminal charges after their children tested positive for illegal drugs. 35-year-old Michael Blake and 30-year-old Victoria Blake of Bossier City were booked on multiple counts of cruelty to juveniles. The two had five kids aged 6 months to 10 years and officials say they tested positive for pot and cocaine.

Operation We Care has shipped 300 king cakes overseas to soldiers..:

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It’s National Signing Day and LSU has already landed a huge commitment from Georgia four-star linebacker Tyler Taylor. The Tigers were already able to flip All-American Jacob Phillips from Oklahoma and Sonny Shipp with Geaux 24-7 says the four-star linebacker will be vital to LSU:
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Jacobs and Taylor join Patrick Queen in the linebacker group for LSU.

 

07:30 Newscast, February 1st, 2017

Louisiana leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump’s appointment of Neil Gorsuch of Colorado to the Supreme Court. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says Judge Gorsuch is an intelligent conservative. While Democratic Congressman Cedric Richmond said President Trump has nominated a judge that is hostile to women’s rights and lenient on police brutality.

The Tax Foundation released data on which state imposes the highest combined state and local sales taxes and Louisiana comes in first at 9.98-percent. Don Molino has more…:
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Operation We Care and Rondazzo’s Camellia City Bakery in Slidell are packing and shipping 300 king cakes to US troops serving in Iraq. Public Relations Director Colleen Smith says they’ve been doing this for 14 years through donations and it’s just a small way to thank those serving our country…:
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These king cakes are red white and blue instead of traditional Mardi Gras colors.

14 individuals have been arrested after an extensive burglary investigation by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. Capt. Tommy Carnline says each time a search warrant was conducted, it led detectives to find more information or the recovery of stolen property. He says the suspects were part of what seems to be a huge burglary ring:
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Carnline says three additional suspects are still wanted.

 

06:45 Sportscast, February 1st, 2017

LSU heads into national signing hoping a few big-time recruits choose to play for the Purple-and-Gold. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Neville’s four star defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis ended weeks of speculation by committing to Alabama on Tuesday. The national champion runner-up Crimson Tide won out over LSU and a late push from TCU. Mathis is the fourth-ranked player in the state of Louisiana and the 10th-ranked defensive tackle prospect in the country.

The Saints made it official yesterday by announcing that the club has hired Mike Nolan as linebackers coach and Bradford Banta as special teams coordinator. Nolan served as the head coach of the 49ers from 2005 to 2008. Banta is a Baton Rouge native and spent 11 seasons in the NFL as a long snapper. For the last three seasons, he was the assistant special teams coach for the Redskins.

In the NBA, the Raptors rallied last night to beat the Pelicans 108-106 in overtime on the road. Jrue Holiday scored 30 points for the Pels and Anthony Davis added 18. It’s the second loss in a row for New Orleans who take on the Pistons tonight.

A struggling LSU basketball team begins a big week tonight against NO. 19 South Carolina in the PMAC. The Tigers, who are 1-7 in the SEC, must also face Kentucky this week and Texas A&M.

Southeastern will look to end a two-game losing streak today as the Lions host Southland Conference rival Nicholls. The Colonels snapped a two-game losing streak of its own with a 78-74 win over McNeese on Saturday.

Also today, UNO is at Albeline Christian.

Last night, Tulane fell to Temple 79-71.

 

06:30 Newscast, February 1st, 2017

President Donald Trump nominates federal appellate judge Neil Gorsuch of Colorado to the Supreme Court. Several Democrats have said they will try and block Trump’s nominee from U.S. Senate confirmation. Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana is disappointed Democrats started voicing their concerns, before they knew who the nominee would be..:
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Gorsuch fills the vacancy created by the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

A 5-year-old girl has died in a two alarm fire Tuesday evening in Baton Rouge, according to the BRPD Fire Department. They said the blaze happened around 7, and the girl was reported missing by family members who lost her while trying to escape. Officials discovered her body hours later. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

The Tax Foundation releases data on what each state imposes when it comes to state and local sales taxes, and Louisiana leads the nation with a rate of 9.98-percent. Vice President for State Projects Joe Henchman says the state’s high rate is also very complicated…:
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Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama and Washington are ranked behind Louisiana in the top five.

The group, Operation We Care out of St. Tammany Parish, has shipped 300 red, white and blue king cakes to U.S. soldiers overseas to celebrate Mardi Gras. Public Relations Director Colleen Smith..:
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She says these cakes were specially made by Randazzo’s Camellia City Bakery in Slidell for the troops.