Church advocates and law enforcement urges more training among concealed handgun permit carriers to protect their congregations. Kelley Ray has more.
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Early voting is almost over for the November 18th election and the candidates for State Treasurer are still working to get voters to the polls. Emelie Gunn has more….
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Three state troopers are suspended and a state program to put more troopers on the road is shut down for now. Jeff Palermo has more…
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A state law approved seven years ago allows persons to possess guns inside a place of worship, under strict conditions. The person must be approved by the church leader, the congregation is made aware and persons must receive specialized training. One of those courses is coming up later this month in Livingston Parish. Sheriff Jason Ard says there is increased interest since the Texas church shooting…
Cut 4 (12) “time now.”
Ard says he looks forward to training, but realizes this class isn’t for everyone…
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Gene Mills the President of the Louisiana Family Forum, is a proponent of training others to protect churches. He says concealed handgun permit holders need to be adequately trained and equipped. He says there is safety in numbers…
Cut 6 (12) “the pulpit.”
Mills says with an increase in crime, churches have a responsibility to protect and will take whatever means to do so…
Cut 7 (07) “remove it.”
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is also holding an eight hour specialized training course December 16.
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Early voting for the November 18th election comes to a close on Saturday and the candidates for State Treasurer continue to get their message out to voters. Republican candidate John Schroder is a former lawmaker from Covington, a veteran and a business owner. He says he’s ready to take on the job and separate himself from any loyalties to do what is the best for our state.
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Only 13-percent of the state got out to vote in the primary election and Secretary of State Tom Schedler predicts an even lower turnout for the runoff. Schroder says our ability to vote is one of the biggest privileges we have as Americans. He credits the low numbers to the disgust with government accompanied by…
Cut 9 (10) “in Louisiana.”
Democratic candidate Derrick Edwards has a Master’s degree in accounting and is an attorney in the New Orleans area. Edwards says he will bring accountability and transparency to the office of the State Treasurer. He says this race is not about party affiliation.
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When Edwards was a senior in high school, he was paralyzed while playing football. Edwards says he’s overcome the obstacles to get to where he is today. He says this position is about public service.
Cut 11 (09) “and deserved”
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Washington Parish authorities arrest the owner of a 2006 Porsche after he allegedly came up with a scheme to burn his water damaged vehicle in an effort to collect insurance money. Chief Deputy Mike Haley says 49-year-old Gary Joseph Leblanc of Robert was arrested following a six week investigation…
Cut 12 (11) “insurance claim.”
A second person, 28-year-old Wesley Herndon of Mississippi, was also arrested and charged with simple arson. Authorities say a third person was involved in the scheme and the search continues for Neil Kelly from the Folsom area. Haley says detectives found Herndon rather easily
Cut 13 (09) “for sale.”
LeBlanc was charged with arson with intent to defraud.
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Three state police troopers have been placed on paid administrative leave amid allegations of claiming overtime on hours they never actually worked. State Police Major Doug Cain says the investigation started after surveillance video was uncovered by a New Orleans television station. He says Col. Kevin Reeves has asked for a full investigation into the allegations found by WVUE TV…
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The LACE program, Local Agency Compensated Enforcement, has been suspended as well until the full investigation is complete. It’s funded by local district attorneys. He says it’s unfortunate the program has been stopped for now..
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Cain says the troopers were allegedly caught on film writing a full shift worth of tickets in a shorter amount of time than they reported. Cain says this incident is not reflective of what State Police is about…
Cut 16 (10) “every day.”
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The Saints are shooting for their seventh straight win on Sunday when they visit the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. For the Black and Gold to win, they’ll have to contain Bills running back LeSean McCoy. Head Coach Sean Payton says McCoy can hurt you by running and catching the football…
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On defense, the Bills have forced 17 turnovers, which is the second best mark in the NFL. Former LSU cornerback Tre’Davious White has an interception and two fumble recoveries and is one of the game’s best rookies. Payton says he’s impressed by what he’s seen from White…
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Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema has yet to name a starting quarterback for Saturday’s game against LSU. It will be either former Tuerlings Catholic standout Cole Kelley or Austin Allen. Allen hasn’t played since October seventh when he suffered a shoulder injury. Bielema says he has two good options to go with this week…
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Bielema is familiar with LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Canada was Bielema’s offensive coordinator in 2012 when they were at Wisconsin. Bielema says they have to expect the unexpected against LSU’s offense…
cut 20 (19) “different looks”