House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was greeted with a roaring ovation today wehn he returned to the U.S. Capitol for the first time since he was shot by a gunman in the left hip The Metairie native says while it was an evil act, he was able to see the goodness of people…
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60 minutes will have a feature on Scalise on Sunday night.

A UNO statewide poll finds a majority of Louisiana voters believe NFL players who do not stand for the national anthem should be punished. But Researcher Tony Licciardi says there was a stark difference between black and white respondents, 70-percent of whites say they should penalized, while only 34-percent of blacks felt the same. He says big racial divides in polling are not uncommon.

The state Department of Health has filed suit against several opioid companies a week after multiple Louisiana Sheriff’s Offices did the same…
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The two suspects wanted in the fatal stabbing of an 82-year-old woman in Shreveport are in a jail in Texas awaiting extradition back to Caddo Parish. Shreveport Police say Roy Narcisse and Kiana Williams of Ville Platte were located in San Angelo, Texas and they were still in possession of the victim’s vehicle.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is back at the Capitol working following a shooting that nearly ended his life. Jeff Palermo has more on the Metairie Congressman’s emotional return.
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West Baton Rouge officials say a 5 year old Lafayette boy passed away today from the injuries he sustained in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 on Tuesday. Xander Cruz clung to life for two days after an 18 wheeler struck three vehicles on Tuesday. His grandmother tells a Baton Rouge TV station the boy’s organs will be donated to others.

A motorcyclist clocked at 123 miles per hour was killed in a crash according to Senior Trooper Dustin Dwight. 42 year old Andres Alessi of Baton Rouge suffered severe injuries from a crash on Louisiana highway 22 in Tangipahoa Parish.
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Alessi died at a hospital from his injuries.

One week after multiple Louisiana Sheriff’s Offices announced a lawsuit against several opioid manufacturers, the state Health Department has filed its own lawsuit claiming these drug companies helped fuel a severe opioid epidemic. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says this is a very trendy lawsuit…
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Meche says it could be difficult for the plantiffs in a trial, because opioids are regulated and approved by the FDA and prescribed by doctors.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was greeted with a roaring ovation this morning as he returned to the U.S. Capitol for the first time since he was seriously wounded by a gunman who was killed. The Metairie native says while it was an evil act, he was able to see the goodness of people…

cut 7 (12) “…people are”

60 minutes will have a feature on Scalise on Sunday night.

Opioid manufacturers have another lawsuit to face as the state Department of Health has joined many Louisiana Sheriff Departments in taking legal action against them.  Legal analyst Tim Meche says it may be difficult for the suits to gain traction because the opioids were prescribed by doctors as well as regulated and approved by the FDA.  He says this litigation is similar to suits against gun manufacturers.

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The suits claims the companies helped fuel the opioid addiction epidemic.

A UNO statewide poll finds a majority of Louisiana voters believe NFL players who do not stand for the national anthem should be punished. But Researcher Tony Licciardi says there was a stark difference between black and white respondents, 70-percent of whites say they should penalized, while 34-percent of blacks felt the same. He says big racial divides are not uncommon

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Senior Trooper Dustin Dwight says after an officer clocked 42 year old Andres Alessi of Baton Rouge traveling at 123 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone on his motorcycle, authorities received a crash report further down La highway 22 in Tangipahoa Parish.

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Alessi succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at a hospital.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Metairie is back at the U.S. Capitol for the first time since he was shot on June 14th while practicing for a charity baseball game. Scalise received a thunderous applause when he entered the House chambers and thanked those who helped save his life, including Ohio Representative Brad Wenstrup…
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A UNO poll finds 49-percent of Louisiana registered voters approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, while 45-percent disapprove. Researcher Tony Licciardi says there are significant differences in opinion on approval along racial lines…
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The state Department of Health has filed suit against several opioid companies a week after multiple Louisiana Sheriff’s Offices did the same…
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The two suspects wanted in the fatal stabbing of an 82-year-old woman in Shreveport are in a jail in Texas awaiting extradition back to Caddo Parish. Shreveport Police say Roy Narcisse and Kiana Williams of Ville Platte were located in San Angelo, Texas and they were still in possession of the victim’s vehicle.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is back at the Capitol working following a shooting that nearly ended his life. Jeff Palermo has more on the Metairie Congressman’s emotional return.
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A couple accused of fatally stabbing an elderly woman in her Shreveport home have been arrested. Roy Narcisse and Kiana Williams were found in San Angelo, Texas early this morning, still in possession of the victim’s vehicle. Williams and Narcisse are awaiting extradition back to Caddo Parish.

A poll out of UNO finds 57-percent of registered Louisiana voters surveyed believe protesting players should be fined or fired, but there is a big difference of opinion among races. Researcher Tony Licciardi says most of the black responders oppose penalizing the protesting players.
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The survey also found 49-percent approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, while 45-percent disapprove.
State Police says a motorcyclist was killed after driving 123 miles per hour down LA 22 in Tangipahoa Parish. Senior Trooper Dustin Dwight says Andrew Alessi tried to pass a pickup truck on the shoulder when the crash occurred. He says this death was totally preventable.
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U-S Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie is back at the Capitol for the first time since he was wounded by a gunman while practicing for a charity baseball game. Scalise underwent surgery and three months of rehab and more physical therapy is needed. The 51-year-old says while recovering he heard from several world leaders who looked at the shooting as an attack on our government…
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One week after multiple Louisiana Sheriff’s Offices filed suit against several opioid manufacturers, the state Health Department filed its own lawsuit claiming these drug companies have helped fuel a severe opioid epidemic. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says this is a very trendy lawsuit…
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The two people wanted for the stabbing death of an 82-year-old Shreveport woman are in custody in San Angelo, Texas. Authorities say Roy Narcisse and Kiana Williams of Ville Platte were in possession of the victim’s vehicle at the time of their arrest.

State Police say a 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed after traveling over 100 miles per hour on LA 22 in Tangipahoa Parish. Senior Trooper Dustin Dwight says yesterday afternoon, police received 911 calls reporting a motorcyclist driving recklessly.…
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Dwight says a short time later 42-year-old Andrew Alessi of Baton Rouge was killed after trying to pass a truck on the right shoulder.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise received a roaring ovation when he returned to the U.S. Capitol this morning for the first time since he was seriously wounded by a gunman, who was killed by return fire. The Metairie native says while it was an evil act, he was able to see the goodness of people…
cut 7 (12) “…people are”
60 minutes will have a feature on Scalise on Sunday night.

Sarita’s Grill & Cantina in Denham Springs was one of the first establishments to announce they would no longer air NFL games because of national anthem protests. General Manager Tony Melara says he is an immigrant and his family takes great pride in the American flag…:
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The state department of health has filed a law suit against several opioid manufacturers claiming they are responsible for the escalating opioid crisis. The suit alleges the drug companies fradulently marketed the risks and benefits of prescription opioids. But Legal Analyst Tim Meche says it seems like this is more about trial lawyers trying to make money rather than fight the epidemic….
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With aid slow to come to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, Governor John Bel Edwards is asking Louisiana residents to donate diapers, non-perishable formula, baby wipes, bottles and nipples along with feminine care products. Mike Steele is with the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness….
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A list of collection sites can be found on the governor’s website.