Colonel Mike Edmonson has no plans to resign even though U-S Senator John Kennedy is calling on the head of the L-S-P to step down as result of four troopers charging the state overtime and hotel expenses while taking a side trip to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Edmonson says Kennedy doesn’t know all the details…:
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Kennedy is disappointed the legislative auditor is not being used for this investigation…:
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The governor has auditors within the Division of Administration looking into the incident.

Today, Governor John Bel Edwards is scheduled to have a chance to talk with President Donald Trump as part of a group meeting with other governors. The governor’s office says Edwards will tell the President about Louisiana’s unmet needs from the floods of 2016.

US Representative Clay Higgins from St. Landry Parish is one of eight Congressmen that’s been named to the Homeland Security Task Force, which will look at policies that could be put in place to keep terrorists out of our country. Higgins says they want to take a balanced approach to ensure that those who do not mean us harm are still welcomed…
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The panel will being working next month and hopes to provide a final report later this year.

A four-year study out of London finds there’s a connection between stress and obesity. People who were obese through the entire sutdy showed higher levels of stress hormones. Doctor Amanda Staiano, with LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center, says while some stress is out of our control, there are ways people can reduce their stress levels….
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Staiano says this type of research can be beneificial to Louisiana, since two-thirds of Loisiana adults are over weight.

Could this be the warmest February on record in Louisiana? State Climatologist Barry Keim says, so far this month, we’re averaging eight degrees above normal and he attributes this to a lot of warm air moving in from the coast…:
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He says February’s average temperature is around 61 so far, and the record in 1932 is 61.2 degrees.

State Police say a 6-year-old died after her parents vehicle was hit from behind by a man suspected of being impaired and speeding in Ascension Parish. They say 29-year-old Kenneth Lewis didn’t slow down when he approached the Keatings SUV, and the impact caused both vehicles to travel into the median striking trees. 6-year-old Samantha Keating died at a hospital. 29-year-old Kenneth Lewis of Geismar’s charges include vehicular homicide.

The New Orleans Police Department says 25-year-old Neilson Rizzuto was three times the legal limit when he plowed into a crowd injuring 28 people who were watching the Endymion Parade. He faces multiple charges including first degree vehicular negligent injuring, hit and run driving and reckless driving.

US Senator John Kennedy is calling on the head of State Police to resign amid the investigations as result of four troopers charging the state overtime and hotel expenses on a personal side trip while traveling on business. Kennedy says he’s disgusted as a Louisiana taxpayer over what happened…:
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The governor’s office is investigating the incident.

A new study out of London finds stress may be linked to obesity. Dr. Amanda Staiano (Sty-AH-no) with LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center says over two-thirds of Louisiana adults and half of the children in our state are overweight or obese…:
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The study found that individuals who had persistently high levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol over long periods of time weighed more.

Should State Police Col Mike Edmonson lose his job over the side trip four troopers are accused of taking on the taxpayers dime while on business? US Senator John Kennedy thinks so…:
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But Edmonson says Kennedy doesn’t have all the facts and the LSP investigation and the Governor’s investigation into the incident need to play out…:
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Some might say winter decided to skip over Louisiana this year and it turns out this February might be the warmest on record here. State Climatologist Barry Keim says although Louisiana has seen a few cold fronts the last few weeks…:
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He says February’s average temperature is around 61 so far, and the record in 1932 is 61.2 degrees.

The 25-year-old man who crashed into a crowed of people watching the Endymion Parade in New Orleans Saturday night was at least three times the legal limit, according to authorities. They say Neilson Rizzuto is charged with first-degree negligent vehicular injuring, hit-and-run driving causing serious injury and reckless operation of a vehicle. Police said Sunday that 28 people were hurt in the accident that sent 21 people to the hospital.

3rd Congressional US Representative Clay Higgins has been appointed to a task force to stop terrorists from entering the country. Halen Doughty has more..:
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US Senator John Kennedy believes its time for the Commander of the State Police to go. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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This February could go down as the warmest on record for Louisiana. That’s according to State Climatologist Barry Keim who says the average temperature here this month is about 61 degrees and the current record set in 1932 is 61.2…:
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3rd Congressional District US Representative Clay Higgins has been appointed to the Homeland Security Task Force, which seeks to close gaps in terrorist screenings and vetting procedures. Higgins says they want to hear what the people have to say about securing our borders.:
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The panel will begin working in March and hopes to provide their final report later this year.

A new study out of London finds stress may be linked to obesity. Dr. Amanda Staiano (Sty-AH-no) with LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center says chronic stress can promote fat accumulation on the body. She says while it could be a physiological reason, it might also be because people change their behaviors when they’re stressed…:
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She says obesity is a serious issue in Louisiana and the more research they can do in this area, the better we can to help prevent it.

The man suspected of driving drunk when he allegedly plowed into a group of revelers at the Endymion parade in New Orleans Saturday night, which sent 21 people to the hospital, has had his bail set at $125,000. 25-year-old Neilson Ruzzuto of Paradis had a blood-alcohol content three times the legal limit, according to officials.

Colonel Mike Edmonson has no plans to resign even though U-S Senator John Kennedy is calling on the head of the L-S-P to step down as result of four troopers charging the state overtime and hotel expenses while taking a side trip to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Edmonson says Kennedy doesn’t know the details…:
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Kennedy is disappointed the legislative auditor is not being used for this investigation…:
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The governor has auditors within the Division of Administration looking into the incident.

It’s been a warm February for the Bayou State and it could turn out to be the warmest on record since 1932. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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A two-vehicle crash in Ascension Parish over the weekend claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl, and the driver suspected to be at fault is facing charges including DWI and vehicular homicide. 29-year-old Kenneth Lewis of Geismar was impaired at the time of the crash according to State Police.

Colonel Mike Edmonson has no plans to resign even though U-S Senator John Kennedy is calling on the head of the L-S-P to step down as result of four troopers charging the state overtime and hotel expenses while taking a side trip to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Edmonson says Kennedy doesn’t have the facts
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The governor has auditors within the Division of Administration looking into the incident and Edmonson state State Police is conducting its own review
Kennedy says if Governor Edwards wants to restore taxpayer confidence he’ll call in the legislative auditor to perform an independent investigation…
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Representative Clay Higgins of Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District has been appointed to a task force to stop terrorists from entering the country. Halen Doughty has more…
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Tomorrow Governor Edwards will meet with US Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price to discuss Medicaid expansion. His Communications Director Richard Carbo says Edwards will have a chance to tell Price about the impact expanding the Medicaid program has had on the Bayou State.:
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The meeting comes amid discussions about repealing the Affordable Care Act.

US Senator John Kennedy is calling for the resignation of Colonel Mike Edmonson, the head of State Police. In an interview on Fox 8 New Orleans, Kennedy says Edmonson oversaw the waste of taxpayer dollars, when four troopers took a side trip to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon while attending a law enforcement conference in San Diego. Edmonson has launched his own investigation and announced changes to the State Police travel policy.

The Board of Regents decides to table a recommendation to increase the number of credit hours a TOPS student must take every year. There’s a proposal to up the yearly requirement from 24 to 30 hours. Higher Education Commissioner Joe Rallo says the Board did not want to place an additional burden on TOPS recipients…
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Supporters of the credit hour increase say it would help students graduate in four years.

Governor John Bel Edwards is in Washington to talk flood recovery and Medicaid expansion with federal leaders. Michelle Southern has more…
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The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission wants to start a new carnival tradition of safe and sober driving. Executive Director Dr. Katara Williams reminds revelers to “Protect Your Beads…
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She says the five day Mardi Gras holiday period usually records more vehicle crashes with injuries or deaths than any other holiday in Louisiana.

The Board of Regents has decided not to move forward on a recommendation to increase the credit hour requirement to 30 hours for TOPS students and instead tabled the idea for more study. Higher Education Commissioner Joe Rallo supports the board’s decision to hold off on upping the hourly requirement from 24 hours….
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As of now, the TOPS scholarship program is not fully funded for next year, which means recipients may have to pay for a portion of their tuition again next school year.

Louisiana’s own Paul Rainwater has emerged as a top candidate to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The DeQuincy native has a lot of experience when it comes to disaster recovery. He once served as the executive director of the Louisiana Recovery Authority.

Grambling State University officials are working to have the undergraduate nursing program reinstated by 2018. Halen Doughty has more…
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Mardi Gras revelers have been looking forward to this weekend. But executive director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, Doctor Katara Williams, says if you consume alcohol, do not drive…
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