A federal judge’s ruling allows for the removal of a confederate monument in front of the Caddo Parish courthouse. Judge Robert James dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Daughters of the Confederacy, who said the parish couldn’t remove the monument because it sat on private property. Caddo Parish Commissioner Steven Jackson says placing the monument in front of a courthouse was highly inappropriate because of the effect it could have had on the proceedings taking place inside court of law.

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The US House has passed the National Defense Authorization Act which contains 295-million dollars to update B-52 bombers, which frequently take off at Barksdale Air force Base. There’s also 12-million dollars for a new entrance to Barksdale, so a nuclear weapons storage facility can be built there. Congressman Abraham says the nuclear upgrade is desperately needed for the base.

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Authorities have come to a conclusion on how 69-year-old Terry Angelle of Galliano died after he was discovered with his hands and feet bound together with rope in a bayou on Sunday. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Brennan Matherne says investigators have determined the death was self-inflicted.

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Matherne says foul play is not suspected, as he was not robbed.

The preparation is underway for the next voice of the Saints as Zach Strief transitions from the playing field to the press box.  Strief, who has no previous broadcasting experience, spent a more than a decade as an offensive tackle with the black and gold.  Strief says  he looks forward to working with Duece McAllister on commentary and says his hope is that this is something truly special to be shared with the Who Dat Nation.

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The US House has passed the National Defense Authorization Act which provides the largest pay raise for troops in nine years. Congressman Ralph Abraham says the pay raises doen’t just help soldiers, but communities that house military bases too
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The legislation also contains 295-million dollars to update B-52 bombers, which frequently take off at Barksdale Air force Base. There’s also 12-million dollars for a new entrance to Barksdale, so a nuclear weapons storage facility can be built there.

A federal judge has ruled the Caddo Parish Commission can remove a confedrate monument that stands in front of the parish courthouse. The judge rejected the claims by the Daughters of the Confederacy that said the monument was on private land and their free speach was violated. Commissioner Steven Jackson…
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It’s unclear when the statue will be taken down.

The Natchitoches mother arrested in connection with the burning death of her six-month old child faces an additional criminal charge. Twenty-two-year-old Hannah Baker is a now facing a charge of Criminal Conspiracy to go along with the previous charge of Principle to 1st Degree Murder. So far two people have been arrested as the investigation continues.

The new voice of the Saints is making the transition from the playing field to the press box. Kevin Barnhart has more.
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A judge has cleared the way for the removal of a confederate monument that sits outside of the Caddo Parish Courthouse. Jeff Palermo has the story

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After initial reports began to surface on the case of a body being discovered with the hands and feet bound together with rope in a bayou on Sunday, the death seemed suspicious.  However, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office representative .Lt. Brennan Matherne says it appears self-inflicted with a lack of evidence that ties anyone else to his death because he did not appear to be robbed.

Cut 7 (03)  “…cash on him.”

The preparation is underway for the next voice of the Saints as Zach Strief transitions from the playing field to the press box.  Strief, who has no previous broadcasting experience, spent a more than a decade as an offensive tackle with the black and gold.  Strief says his time on the gridiron definitely gives him an advantage but says he still feels he has a long road ahead of him to polish his play by play skills.

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Strief says he looks forward to working with Duece McAllister on commentary and says his hope is that this is something truly special to be shared with the Who Dat Nation.

Here’s a look at your commodities…

A federal judge has allowed for the removal of a confederate monument in front of the courthouse in Caddo, after dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Daughters of the Confederacy, who said the monument sat on private property. Caddo Parish Commissioner Steven Jackson says placing the monument in front of a courthouse was highly inappropriate because of the effect it could have had on the proceedings taking place inside court of law.

Cut 13 (11) “the jury” 

The monument was erected in 1903, and the commission voted 7-5 in October of 2017.

The preparation is underway for the next voice of the Saints as Zach Strief transitions from the playing field to the press box.  Strief, who has no previous broadcasting experience, spent a more than a decade as an offensive tackle with the black and gold.  Strief says he’s hoping to find his own voice.

Cut 3 (13) “…have a conversation.”

In a recent interview, Senator John Kennedy was asked about the recent exchanges between Attorney General Jeff Landry and Governor John Bel Edwards that bring attention to the lack of executions in the state since 2010.  Kennedy acknowledged he hasn’t been following the correspondence that closely, but says he believes the people of Louisiana should have more clarity on the governor’s personal view of capital punishment.

Cut 5 (10) “…in the death penalty.”

Governor Edwards recently stated:” The fact of the matter is that we cannot execute someone in the state of Louisiana today because the only legally prescribed manner set forth in state statute is unavailable to us.”

Louisiana Economic Development’s FastStart program has been ranked the nation’s number one state workforce training program for a record ninth consecutive year by Business Facilities. LED Secretary Don Pierson says if you are looking to grow in a skilled position…

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The mother of an infant that died from severe burns last week in Natchitoches has been charged with principle to 1st Degree Murder. She’s the second person arrested this week and State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the investigation is ongoing…
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The infant’s mother, 22-year-old Hannah Baker, claimed that two people forced their way into her home, maced her and then took the child. Browning says that story turned out to be a lie.

A federal judge has permitted the removal of a confederate monument in Caddo Parish. The monument sits in front of the parish courthouse. The Judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Daughters of the Confederacy, deciding the group had not proved that the statue stood on private land. Caddo Parish Commissioner Steven Jackson says it’s a great step forward
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No word on if an appeal has been filed.

Louisiana has been awarded for having the best workforce training program in the nation. Matt Doyle has the story.
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The LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s office has determined the death of a man found with his arms and legs bound by rope in Bayou Lafourche as a suicide. 69-year-old Terry Angelle’s body was found on Sunday. Detectives believe he used slip knots to tie up his arms and legs. Family and friends also say the Galliano man was battling depression.

Saints fans are getting to get their first glimpse of the team’s practices this weekend. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A federal judge has permitted the removal of a confederate monument in Caddo Parish. The monument sits infront of the parish courthouse. US Distrcit Judge Robert James dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Daughters of the Confederacy, deciding the group had not proved that it had a private property interest in the matter. He also ruled against separate arguments that the Caddo Parish Commission had violated free speech rights and equal protection.

Louisiana Economic Development’s FastStart program has been ranked the nation’s number one state workforce training program for a record ninth consecutive year by Business Facilities. LED Secretary Don Pierson says FastStart has partnered with multiple colleges across the state. Pierson says there’s a lot of great examples.

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In a recent interview, Senator John Kennedy was asked about the recent exchanges between Attorney General Jeff Landry and Governor John Bel Edwards that bring attention to the lack of executions in the state since 2010.  Kennedy acknowledged he hasn’t been following the correspondence that closely, but he believes Edwards is trying to veil his personal feelings about the death penalty.

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Governor Edward’s Chief of Staff Richarbo responded saying “Doesn’t make much sense why Sen. Kennedy’s opinion on this issue matters since he’s not involved.”

There’s a shocking turn in the case of a 6-month-old Natchitoches baby who died from extensive burns suffered in a barn fire….
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The LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s office has determined the death of a man found with his arms and legs bound by rope in Bayou Lafourche as a suicide. 69-year-old Terry Angelle’s body was pulled to shore on Sunday detectives believe he used slip knots to tie up his arms and legs. Family and friends also say the Galliano man was battling depression.

Republican Attorney General and Senator John Kennedy question whether Governor John Bel Edwards supports capital punishment. Landry has said Edwards could do more to make sure executions happen in Louisiana and Kennedy shared these thoughts with L-R-N….
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But the Edwards administration says the lack of available drugs needed to carry out an execution under Louisiana law is keeping the state from executing death row inmates.

The Saints are holding their first practice of training camp this morning. Fans will be allowed to attend practices starting Saturday and New Orleans Chief Operation Officer Ben Hales says if you want to go, you need to get your free tickets by logging on to the Saints website…
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For the first time in 33 years, Tom Benson is not there to watch the team get ready for an NFL season.

The mother of a six-month old child burned to death in Natchitoches last week has been charged with one count of principal to first degree murder. Twenty-two-year-old Hannah Baker told investigators two people broke into her home, sprayed her with mace and kidnapped the toddler. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says that’s not what happened and it appears the people involved wanted to end the child’s life…
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Earlier this week, Felicia Smith was charged with first-degree murder.

Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry has criticized Governor John Bel Edwards for not doing more to make sure death penalty sentences are carried out. Landry and Republican Senator John Kennedy wonder if the governor even supports capital punishment…
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The Edwards administration has said Landry’s suggestions on restrating executions are not doable under Louisiana law.

Louisiana has been awarded for having the best workforce training program in the nation. Matt Doyle has the story.
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The Saints first training camp practice for 2018 is today and the first practice that’s open to the public is Saturday. In order to watch, you need to get your free tickets at the Saints website. Chief Operating Officer Ben Hales says the players enjoy the fans support during these hot practices…
cut 12 (08) “…anywhere in sports.