430PM Newscall January 29

Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle

Several strip clubs on Bourbon Street have had their alcohol licenses pulled by the ATC after investigators say they found multiple instances of prostitution, lewd acts and, in some cases, illegal drug activity. NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison says they had been getting complaints from citizens.

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Three hunters from West Feliciana Parish lost their lives in the Buffalo River area in Wilkinson County, Mississippi after their pontoon boat capsized.  Their boat capsized after they stepped on it and the victims were trapped underneath. Woodville Police Chief Jessie Stewart says the river’s cold temperatures didn’t help their chances of survival.

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Two adults and a child were among the bodies recovered from the chilly water Sunday afternoon.

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Officials cut the ribbon today on the LSU Center for River Studies, which features a 747 sized model of the bottom tip of the Mississippi River. Jeff Palermo spoke to a scientist on why it’s important.

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The founder of the Cajun Navy will be in attendance at tomorrow night’s state of the union address. Jon Bridgers helped organize and mobilize the citizen boat rescue operations that worked to save hundreds during the 2016 floods, and has since expanded operations as far as Texas during the Houston floods. Bridgers was invited by President Donald Trump.

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Several French Quarter strip clubs lost their liquor licenses because of criminal activity including prostitution…:
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Tax season is underway as the state department of revenue has begun accepting income tax returns. L-D-R spokesperson Byron Henderson encourages you to file electronically…
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The two adults who died when their pontoon boat capsized in a hunting accident in Woodville, Mississippi have been identified. They are Darrin Vince and Madaline Hemba. A child also drowned. Woodville Police Chief Jessie Stewart says the bodies were recovered around 3 PM yesterday and thankfully a fourth person survived….
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The tragic incident happened on the Buffalo River in the Fort Adams area.

Governor John Bel Edwards was on hand to cut the ribbon on the new LSU Center for River Studies. It has a large-scale physical model of the lower Mississippi River. LSU River Studies Director Clint Willson says they will use this interactive model to help identify and hone solutions to protect and restore our coast…
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The LSU Center for River Studies is the latest facility to open on the new Water Campus.

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Louisianans can begin filing state taxes today.  There are several ways to file, including using a tax preparer.  If you decide to use a tax preparer to file your return, LDR spokesperson Bryon Henderson says it’s important to find a reputable preparer.  Before signing, Henderson urges you to double check your information and meet with the taxpayer in person…

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Federal tax filing also begins today.

Three hunters from West Feliciana Parish lost their lives in the Buffalo River area in Wilkinson County, Mississippi after their pontoon boat capsized. Officials believe the hunters were using the pontoon boat as a duck blind, it capsized after they stepped on it and the victims were trapped underneath. Woodville Police Chief Jessie Stewart says the river’s cold temperatures didn’t help their chances of survival…

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Officials cut the ribbon today on the new LSU Center for River Studies.  It has a large-scale physical model of the lower Mississippi River, which will keep researchers with coastal restoration and river management.  Director Clint Willson says the massive model will also help the next generation get interested in protecting the bayou…

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Slidell Police say two persons are under arrest after they were caught allegedly selling phony televisions.  47-year-old Clover Sims and 44-year-old Lloyd Bradley are charged with theft by fraud.  Det. Daniel Seuzeneau says they believe the men have scammed several individuals…:

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Officials cut the ribbon today on the LSU Center for River Studies, which features a 747 sized model of the bottom tip of the Mississippi river at. Jeff Palermo spoke to a scientist on why its important…

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New Orleans Police say several French Quarter strip clubs lost their liquor licenses because of criminal activity including prostitution and narcotics. Michelle Southern reports…:

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The Louisiana Department of Revenue begins accepting state income tax returns today.  There are several ways to file, including electronically on the LDR website.  Spokesperson Bryon Henderson says it’s the easiest and safest way to file…

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If you decide to use a tax preparer to file your return, there are several things the Department of Revenue wants you to be aware of.    Henderson says it’s important to find a reputable preparer.  Before signing, Henderson urges you to double check your information and meet with the taxpayer in person…

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Henderson says taxpayers can minimize delays in getting their refunds by making sure their personal information with the Department of Revenue is current…

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Their website is revenue-dot-louisiana-dot-gov-forward-slash-file-online.  The final day to file is May 15th.  Federal income tax returns can be filed starting today also, with a filing deadline of April 17th.

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Officials are cutting the ribbon today on the new LSU Center for River Studies, which has a massive, interactive model of the bottom 179 miles of the Mississippi River. The project is the result of a collaboration between LSU and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority. Director Clint Willson says it gives coastal scientists a powerful tool in the fight against coastal erosion.

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The model is roughly the size of a Boeing 747, and can simulate one year of river flow in one hour.

Willson says the model will be a great way to get the next generation interested in protecting the bayou.

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Willson says the exhibit will provide a fantastic area for policy makers and activists to network over coastal issues. He says the front line workers in particular will enjoy the space.

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Willson says the project is scheduled to be open to the public in the next month or two.

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Several strip clubs on Bourbon Street have had their alcohol licenses pulled by the ATC after investigators say they found multiple instances of prostitution, lewd acts and, in some cases, illegal drug activity. NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison says they have a strong commitment to keeping the city free of criminal activity…:

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Harrison says each business has been told in writing, what offenses lead to their suspension — in many cases narcotics, but in every case prostitution. He says they had been getting complaints from citizens and from other businesses that this type of activity could have been taking place…:

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The ATC says more than 30 cases of prostitution were discovered, along with lewd acts. Harrison says this is an ongoing operation that is not over yet. He says if anybody chooses to create victims of human trafficking to turn a profit, you know should cops are still on alert…:

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Three hunters from West Feliciana Parish lost their lives in the Buffalo River area in Wilkinson County, Mississippi after their pontoon boat capsized.  Two adults and a child were among the bodies recovered from the chilly water Sunday afternoon.  Woodville Police Chief Jessie Stewart says authorities from several different agencies responded to the scene after hearing from a survivor of the accident…

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Officials believe the hunters were using the pontoon boat as a duck blind, it capsized after they stepped on it and the victims were trapped underneath. Stewart says the river’s cold temperatures didn’t help their chances of survival…

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The Slidell Police Department arrests two Gulfport men for allegedly trying to sell fake flat-screen televisions. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says they got a report about the suspects’ activities taking place at a gas station near a Mardi Gras parade route. He says cops moved in to check the serial numbers on the TVs, and quickly learned that they weren’t stolen…:

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47-year-old Clover Sims and 44-year-old Lloyd Bradley are charged with theft by fraud. Seuzeneau says thankfully they arrived at the scene as someone was purchasing 4 of the phony TVs for $280, but it’s believed these men have scammed several individuals…:

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Officials cut the ribbon today on the LSU Center for River Studies, which features a 747 sized model of the bottom tip of the Mississippi river..:
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Three hunters…two adults and a child…from West Feliciana Parish are dead after the pontoon boat they were on capsized near the Buffalo River area in Wilkinson County. The pontoon boat was being utilized as a duck blind. One of the deceased has been identified, Madaline Hemba, who worked for the city of Zachary.

The Slidell Police Department arrests two Gulfport men for allegedly trying to sell fake flat-screen televisions. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says they got a report about the suspects’ activities taking place at a gas station near a Mardi Gras parade route. He says cops moved in to check the serial numbers on the TVs, and quickly learned that they weren’t stolen…:
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47-year-old Clover Sims and 44-year-old Lloyd Bradley are charged with theft by fraud.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue begins accepting state income tax returns today. Spokesperson Bryon Henderson says make sure your personal information is up to date with LDR…:
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The state return deadline is May 15th.

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Officials are cutting the ribbon today on the new LSU Center for River Studies, which has a massive, interactive model of the bottom 179 miles of the Mississippi River. Director Clint Willson says it gives coastal scientists a powerful tool in the fight against coastal erosion…:
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The project is the result of a collaboration between LSU and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.

Several strip clubs on Bourbon Street have had their alcohol licenses pulled by the ATC after investigators say they found multiple instances of prostitution, lewd acts and, in some cases, illegal drug activity. NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison…:
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Three hunters from West Feliciana Parish lost their lives in the Buffalo River area in Wilkinson County, Mississippi after their pontoon boat capsized. Woodville Police Chief Jessie Stewart says authorities from several different agencies responded to the scene after hearing from a survivor of the accident…:
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Two adults and a child were among the bodies recovered from the chilly water Sunday afternoon.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue began accepting 2017 state individual income tax returns today. Taxpayers can begin filing their state income tax returns electronically at revenue.louisiana.gov.

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The Louisiana Department of Revenue begins accepting state income tax returns today. There are several ways to file, including electronically on the LDR website. Spokesman Bryon Henderson says filing online is safe…:
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Visit revenue-dot-louisiana-dot-gov-forward-slash-file-online.

UL-Lafayette has been named one of the Top 25 in U.S. News and World Report’s list of, “Universities and Colleges Where Students are Eager to Enroll.” Dr. DeWayne Bowie, vice president for Enrollment Management, says this is in line with feedback they get from students…:
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The list includes schools with selective admission that have a high percentage of students admitted by an institution who end up enrolling.

Two adults and one child were found dead after four Louisianans were reported missing Sunday morning when hunting in Woodville, Mississippi. Search and recovery efforts found the bodies of a man, his sister-in-law, her child, and a dog that are believed to have gotten trapped under a boat that capsized near the Buffalo River area in Wilkinson County.

The Trump administration says they will speed up the approval of a key coastal restoration project. The agreement would reduce the permitting process for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion from five years to two. Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana spokesperson Jimmy Frederick…:
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The state intends to pay for much of the project using funds it received from BP after the 2010 oil spill.

This afternoon Governor John Bel Edwards is speaking at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the LSU Center for River Studies. The research and education facility includes one of the world’s largest river models — at the Water Campus near downtown Baton Rouge.

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Those fighting to save Louisiana’s coast are applauding the commitment made by the Trump administration to speed up the permitting process of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diverson project. Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana spokesperson Jimmy Frederick says the 1.3 billion dollar project will rebuild the wetlands by returning sediment, fresh water, and nutrients from the Mississippi River to build and maintain land in Louisiana’s Barataria Basin…
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Three hunters…two adults and a child…from West Feliciana Parish are dead after the pontoon boat they were on capsized near the Buffalo River area in Wilkinson County. The pontoon boat was being utilized as a duck blind. One of the deceased has been identified, Madaline Hemba, who worked for the city of Zachary.

UL-Lafayette has been named as a top 25 college in the nation where students are eager to attend. Michelle Southern reports…:
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Recently, retail giant Walmart raised its lowest hourly rate from 9 to 11 dollars and authorized bonuses of up to one-thousand dollars. Zachary Walmart Manager Cornelius Lombard says employees at his store are appreciative…
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GOP lawmakers say they are still waiting on specifics from the Edwards Administration on what to do about the fiscal cliff. But Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says it’s time for the legislature to “put up or shut up” and present a proposal of their own…:
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Republicans want to see more cuts in state spending rather than tax changes.

Walmart announces they’ll be implementing pay increases this year, with bottom salaries going from nine to 11 dollars, and will authorize up to a thousand dollars in bonuses for some employees. But Making Change at Walmart Director of Communication Amy Ritter says Walmart can do better as many workers will still be below the poverty line…:
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The Trump administration agrees to speed up the permitting process for a vital coastal restoration project. Jeff Palermo on what this means:
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The Louisiana Department of Revenue began accepting 2017 state individual income tax returns today. Taxpayers can begin filing their state income tax returns electronically through Louisiana File Online at revenue.louisiana.gov. State individual income tax returns are due May 15, 2018.

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It doesn’t seem like lawmakers and the governor are any closer to negotiating a budget agreement, even after the worst-case-scenario plan was unveiled a week ago. The governor is proposing a reduction in tax breaks for businesses, but House Republican Caucus Chairman Lance Harris of Alexandria says the GOP wants to see more cuts in state spending…:
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A $1 billion budget gap looms on July 1.

The Trump administration says they will speed up the approval of a key coastal restoration project. Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana spokesperson Jimmy Frederick says they hope they can now break ground for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion by 2020….:
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The agreement would reduce the permitting process from five years to two.

Several large corporations have announced they’ll be implementing pay increases this year, and one retail giant is joining in…:
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The Lost Bayou Ramblers of Lafayette took home their first Grammy Award on Sunday for their album “Kalenda,” which won the band a gramophone for Best Regional Roots Music Album. It was the second time the Louisiana Cajun band was nominated for a Grammy. The group had just announced earlier last week that they would be taking a break from writing and performing for a while.