LRN AM Newscall August 1

A new law will put an end to speeding tickets that show up in drivers’ mailboxes without warning. Halen Doughty has more…

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The state Department of Education announced the Teacher and Principal of the Year. Jeff Palermo has more on the teacher from the Baton Rouge area and the Acadiana principal.

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A new law goes into effect today that will no longer allow most juvenile killers to be eligible for life sentences without the chance of parole. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Drivers should no longer receive speeding tickets in the mail from hidden speed cameras thanks to a new law that goes into effect today. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter’s legislation requires signs to be posted ahead of speed enforcement camera in order to collect on the fine. He says if the goal of these cameras is really to stop speeders, municipalities should have no problem posting warning signs.

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The law requires the signs to be clearly visible between 250 and 500 feet ahead of the speed camera. Carter says in the past drivers who received tickets from these cameras simply had to pay it because they had no recourse. But his law gives motorists that due process.

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Carter hopes this will put an end to drivers being greeted with surprise tickets in their mailboxes. He says safety should always be a priority on the road, but tricking people into paying tickets isn’t the way to improve safety.

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A school teacher from the Baton Rouge area and a principal from Acadiana are the Louisiana State Teacher and Principal of the Year, which is awarded annually by the state Department of Education.  Kimberly Eckert, a 9th grade English teacher at Brusly High School in West Baton Rouge, received the teacher of the year honor. She says her kids make being a teacher so worthwhile.

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This fall, Eckert will enter her 10th year of teaching. Eckert has received numerous different grants to benefit her school and classroom and says she’s always able to see what is needed for her students.

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Tommy Byler, the principal of North Vermilion High School, received the honor of Principal of the Year. Byler says it’s amazing to be an ambassador for public education.

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Byler has been in education for 26-years. He says seeing his students from a starting point to an ending point is the best part of his job.

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy met with White House officials Monday afternoon to discuss proposals to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Before the meeting started, Cassidy said he’s not giving up on repealing the current federal health care law, because it fails the Jimmy Kimmel test

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The Jimmy Kimmel test is in reference to the late night talk show host, who said no family should be denied medical care, because they can’t afford it. Cassidy and South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham are pushing a health care bill to replace Obamacare, which is why Cassidy received an invite to meet with Health Secretary Tom Price and President Trump’s top aides…

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Politico reports the Cassidy-Graham proposal would maintain protections for individuals with pre-exisiting conditions, keep most of the taxes connected to the Affordable Care Act, send federal health care funds to state in block grants, but end the requirement all Americans must buy health insurance or pay a tax. Cassidy says the individual mandate hurts poor people

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Most juvenile killers will no longer be eligible to receive life sentences without the chance for parole, as a new law goes into effect today. Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor says the law was needed because the US Supreme Court ruled in 2015 that murderers convicted as juveniles could not be sentenced to life without parole. He says the argument was made because of young people’s capacity to change.

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Claitor notes that just because a lifer is given a chance for parole, it doesn’t mean they will be released. The purpose of this law is simply to bring the state in line with the Supreme Court decision. He adds not all killers convicted as juveniles will be granted parole eligibility.

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Claitor says the District Attorneys will decide who is the worst of the worst and use that provision sparingly. He says if they don’t, it could open up the state to more litigation.

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LSU will have two number 18s on the field this season as both defensive end Christian LaCourture and fullback J.D. Moore will wear number 18 on their jersey. At LSU, the number 18 is synonymous with success, both on and off the field. LaCourture was presented his 18 jersey in the spring and Head Coach Ed Orgeron says Moore was given received his jersey at a team meeting to kick off preseason camp…

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LSU’s first practice of preseason camp was Monday afternoon. Orgeron says senior quarterback Danny Etling looks healthy following back surgery….

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Orgeron says creating more turnovers is a focus on defense this year…

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Moore says he’s honored to wear number 18 at LSU….

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17:30 LRN Newscast July 31

A new law takes effect tomorrow that seeks to curb the litter problem in Louisiana. It lowers the fine for littering from $1,000 to $900. Fines for littering were doubled in 2015, which triggered jury trial provisions that made enforcement less likely….:
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That’s Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Susan Russell, who says the new law doubles the amount of community service time for a new offender.

Other laws set to go into effect tomorrow…Children can bring sunscreen to school without a doctor’s note. An unmarried minor seeking an abortion will not only need a notarized note from their guardian, but proof of identity as well. And portions of Governor John Bel Edwards’ criminal justice reform package takes effect.

Slidell Police say a domestic disturbance lead to a fatal stabbing Sunday evening. Michelle Southern reports…:
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The U.S Environmental Protection Agency has proposed adding an old timber treatment site called American Creosote Deridder to the Superfund list. Louisiana DEQ spokesman Greg Langley says once this Beauregard Parish location is now in line to receive federal funding towards cleanup:
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The state currently has 27 other Superfund sites.

16:45 LRN Sportscast July 31

LSU is holding its first preseason camp practice this afternoon. The Tigers are looking to build depth at several positions, including wide receiver. DJ Chark is the leader of this unit, but there’s a lot of inexperience behind him. Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s waiting for several guys to step up, including six-foot-three sophomore Drake Davis…
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LSU will have two players wearing number 18 this season. Defensive end Christian LaCouture was presented with number 18 jersey during the spring and fullback J.D. Moore will also wear number 18. The jersey 18 at LSU has become synonymous with success, both on and off the field.

Yesterday, the Cajuns had their first of 29 practices before the September 2nd season opener against Southeastern Louisiana. Coach Mark Hudspeth on who stood out on defense…
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Louisiana Tech had its first practice of preseason camp last night at midnight. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says they couldn’t wait to get going…
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Tech players will return to practice field tomorrow morning.

16:30 LRN Newscast July 31

A former Livingston Parish teacher admits to having a sexual relationship with a teen student. 33-year-old Lynsie Pendarvis was arrested last June when police discovered her relationship with a 15-year-old student at Walker Freshman High School. District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says Pendarvis pleaded guilty to all charges…
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Pendarvis received a five-year-prison sentence, which was suspended and must register as a sex offender for 15 years.

A new law goes into effect tomorrow that reduces the fines litter bugs receive if convicted, but they’ll be required to do more community service. Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Susan Russell, hopes requiring first-time offenders to do 16 hours of community service will teach them a lesson…
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A 30-year-old Slidell man faces second-degree murder charges after fatally stabbing his fiance’s uncle. Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau says 25-year-old Joseph Thibodeaux of Pearl River was arguing with his fiancee, it got heated, and Douglas Evans tried to calm him down. Seuzeneau says Thibodeaux stabbed Evans multiple times and fled to Mississippi….
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Baton Rouge authorities are trying to determine who stabbed a woman who was found dead in a home on Goodwood Boulevard yesterday morning. Sergeant Don Coppola…
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The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Sara Hernandez.

15:30 Newscast July 31

A Slidell man is facing a murder charge after a domestic disturbance ended in a fatal stabbing. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says 25-year-old Joseph Thibodeaux of Pearl River was arguing with his fiancé when her uncle tried to intervene and was stabbed by the suspect. He says his shows domestic violence is a serious issue.

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Thibodaux is booked with second degree murder.

A former Livingston Parish teacher admits to having a sexual relationship with a teen student. 33-year-old Lynsie Pendarvis pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced to five years. But District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says Pendarvis might not serve any time in jail.

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The EPA proposes adding a contaminated site in Deridder to the Superfund National Priorities Site. Greg Langley with the state Department of Environmental Quality says the American Creosote Deridder site was used to treat lumber in the early 1900s. He says it took decades to realize the negative effects of the creosote.

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If added to the list, the site would be in line to receive federal funding for cleanup efforts.

Elementary students in kindergarten through fifth grade will begin learning about litter prevention because of a new law that takes effect tomorrow. Keep Louisiana Beautiful executive Director Susan Russell says the younger generation has to deal with waste management in ways older people never have.

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PM LRN Newscall

New litter laws take effect tomorrow. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Slidell Police say a domestic disturbance lead to a fatal stabbing Sunday evening. Michelle Southern reports…:

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New laws take effect tomorrow that seek to curb the litter problem in Louisiana. One law lowers the fine for littering from $1,000 to $900. Fines for littering were doubled in 2015, which triggered jury trial provisions that made enforcement less likely. Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Susan Russell hopes reducing the fine will lead to better enforcement of litter laws.

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The law also increases the community service penalty for littering. First offense penalties double from 8 to 16 hours, and second offense increase from 16 hours to 20 hours. Russell hopes requiring litterers to pick up trash will discourage them from littering again.

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Another law requires litter prevention to be taught in schools from kindergarten through fifth grade. Russell says educating our youth is a great way to address the litter problem. She says the younger generation has to deal with waste management in ways that older people never have.

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The U.S Environmental Protection Agency has proposed adding the American Creosote Deridder, an environmentally contaminated site in Deridder, to the Superfund National Priorities Site. Greg Langley with the state Department of Environmental Quality says once this Beauregard Parish site is added to the list, it’s in line to receive federal funding that can go towards cleanup efforts.

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The state currently has 27 other Superfund sites. Langley says they don’t know when the funds will become available but this is a step in the right direction for getting the area cleaned up. He says the creosote was originally used on the timber to make it last longer and protect it from insects but…

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The federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry links Creosote to blisters on the skin, damage to vital organs and stomach pains. Langley says the site in Beauregard Parish was used to treat lumber from the 1920s to the 1940s. He says it took decades to realize the negative impact of the creosote.

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Slidell Police say a domestic disturbance lead to a fatal stabbing Sunday evening. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says officers learned that the suspect, 25-year-old Joseph Thibodeaux of Pearl River, was arguing with his fiance, and threatening to stab others in the house..:

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Seuzeneau says the uncle died at the scene, and Thibodeaux fled to Mississippi where he was caught last night…:

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Seuzeneau says the message here remains that domestic violence is a very serious issue…:

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(Thibodeaux was booked with second degree murder and more charges are expected to be filed.)

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It was a deadly weekend in Baton Rouge, as multiple people have died from violence in the Capitol City. Sgt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says two teens were killed when a drug deal went wrong on Sunday evening.

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The victims are identified as 19-year-old Kenyi Kolok and 18-year-old Orenthean Daniels. Coppola says police are working to determine if a third suspect was involved.

A woman was found stabbed to death in a home on Sunday morning. Coppola says detectives are working to identify a suspect in the death of 41-year-old Sara Hernandez.

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Anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities.

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A former Livingston Parish teacher admits to having a sexual relationship with a teen a student. 33-year-old Lynsie Pendarvis pleaded guilty to all charges against her and sentenced to five years. But District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says Pendarvis might not serve any time in jail…

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Perrilloux says Pendarvis is also required to participate in a two year program for sexual offenders offered by the Department of Corrections. He says because Pendarvis pleaded guilty, the victim is not required to testify in court.

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Pendarvis was arrested last June when police discovered her relationship was with a 15-year-old student at Walker Freshman High School. Perrilloux says she pleaded guilty to all charges.

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14:30 LRN Newscast July 31

A former Livingston Parish school teacher pleads guilty to having sex with a teen student. District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says because 33-year-old Lynsie Pendarvis pleaded guilty, the victim is not required to testify in court…
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Perrilloux says Pendarvis received a suspended five-year prison sentenence and must register as a sex offender for 15 years.

An old timber treatment site called American Cresote DeRidder in Beauregard Parish has been nominated as a Superfund site. This means the location could receive federal funds for cleanup. Department of Environmental Quality spokesperson Greg Langley says creosote was used on the timber to make it last longer and protect it from insects but it’s also harmful to humans…
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The treatment of the lumber took place from the 1920s to 1940s.

Slidell Police say a domestic disturbance lead to a fatal stabbing Sunday evening. Michelle Southern reports…:
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Baton Rouge authorities are trying to determine who stabbed a woman who was found dead in a home on Goodwood Boulevard yesterday morning. Sergeant Don Coppola…
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The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Sara Hernandez.

13:30 Newscast, July 31st, 2017

New litter laws take effect tomorrow. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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It was a deadly weekend in Baton Rouge. Sgt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says two teens were killed when a drug deal went wrong on Sunday evening..:
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He says a woman was also found stabbed to death in a home on Sunday morning.

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency has proposed adding the American Creosote Deridder, an environmentally contaminated site, to the Superfund National Priorities Site. Louisiana DEQ spokesman Greg Langley says once this Beauregard Parish site is added to the list, it’s in line to receive federal funding that can go towards cleanup:
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The state currently has 27 other Superfund sites.

Slidell Police say a domestic disturbance lead to a fatal stabbing Sunday evening. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says officers learned that the suspect, 25-year-old Joseph Thibodeaux of Pearl River, was arguing with his fiance, and threatening to stab others in the house..:
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Evans died. Thibodeaux charged with second degree murder.

 

12:30 Newscast, July 31st, 2017

New laws take effect tomorrow that seek to curb the litter problem in Louisiana. One law lowers the fine for littering from $1,000 to $900. Fines for littering were doubled in 2015, which triggered jury trial provisions that made enforcement less likely….:
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That’s Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Susan Russell.

Slidell Police say a domestic disturbance lead to a fatal stabbing Sunday evening. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says officers learned that the suspect, 25-year-old Joseph Thibodeaux of Pearl River, was arguing with his fiance, and threatening to stab others in the house including the fiance’s uncle who died at the scene. Thibodeaux is charged with second degree murder.

Tomorrow, Lafayette becomes the 11th Louisiana city to prohibit smoking in bars, clubs and public places as the ban takes effect..:
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11:40 LRN Sportscast July 31

Ed Orgeron is beginning his first full season as LSU’s head coach and he’s excited about a lot of things, especially with his offensive coordinator…
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For the first time ever, LSU will have two number 18s on the field. Former walk-on fullback J.D Moore will join senior defensive end Christian LaCouture as the two players who will 18, which has become synonymous with success both on and off the field.

Fall camp underway for the Ragin Cajuns as well. UL Lafayette Head Coach Mark Hudspeth is looking for someone to replace dynamic running back Elijah McGuire…
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At Saints camp, second-year lineman David Onyemata is running with the first team at defensive tackle, opposite of last year’s first round pick Sheldon Rankins. Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen on Onyematta, who could take Nick Fairley’s place…
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Louisiana Tech had its first practice of fall camp last night at midnight. Head Coach Skip Holtz….
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Tech is the preseason pick to make it back to the Conference USA championship game.