Lafayette-Mayor President Joel Robideaux believes the Lafayette public library should cancel an event called Drag Queen Story Time. The library’s newsletter says the October 6th event will be an afternoon of books, songs and activities led by drag queens. At last night’s Lafayette City-Parish Council meeting, Reverend Dale Hoffpauir was the only who spoke to support Mayor Robideaux’s idea…

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Mayor Robideaux said in a statement he’s not sure how the event was approved and any programming at the library should be both appropriate and serves the need of Lafayette Parish. Several appeared at last night’s city-parish council meeting to support the event, high school teacher Caleb Powell says it’s very important that children are read to at a young age…

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The Louisiana Nation Guard’s 139^th Regional Support Group are back in Louisiana today after an extended stay in Iraq. 84 troops, 60 of those from the New Orleans area, and the rest from Alexandria, returned from a deployment that began in December. Sergeant First Class Denny Ricou says the 139^th was re-united with family and friends.

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The Advocate Reports that LSU will not allow recently departed quarterback Justin McMillan to transfer to another SEC school or a school that LSU will play this season or next year. McMillan was reportedly under the assumption he could transfer to any school as a graduate transfer. But the NCAA’s new transfer rule that prevents schools from blocking student-athletes from transferring to a certain school doesn’t go into effect until October 15th.

Department of Children and Family Services is touring the bayou state, holding open community conversations with DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters, addressing issues relating to child welfare and poverty. Walters visits Lafayette today at 2 PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Walters says she wants to discuss the new law that extends foster care in some cases to the age of 21….
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A man is charged with his fourth DWI after allegedly driving around gas pumps flaunting a gun in the air. Keithon J. Dixon of Baton Rouge was arrested for his reckless driving around Sunday at 2:30 AM. Dixon allegedly had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech while joyriding his 2017 convertible mustang, and authorities say he admitted to drinking a half pint of vodka before the incident. Rouge Police Sergeant Don Coppola says luckily no one was injured…

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Senator Bill Cassidy is back from his trip to Central America where he visited with the Guatemalan President, and officials from the Mexican government to discuss trade, immigration, and drug trafficking. Cassidy says he talked drug trafficking with Mexico’s newly elected Obrador Administration, where both agreed a new tactic was needed to fight the cartels.

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The Advocate Reports that LSU will not allow recently departed quarterback Justin McMillan to transfer to another SEC school or a school that LSU will play this season or next year. McMillan was reportedly under the assumption he could transfer to any school as a graduate transfer. But the NCAA’s new transfer rule that prevents schools from blocking student-athletes from transferring to a certain school doesn’t go into effect until October 15th.

A man is charged with his fourth DWI after allegedly driving around gas pumps flaunting a gun in the air. Keithon J. Dixon of Baton Rouge was arrested for his reckless driving around Sunday at 2:30 AM and Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Don Coppola says one witness described it as something out of a movie…

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Senator Bill Cassidy is back from his trip to Central America where he visited with the Guatemalan President, and officials from the Mexican government to discuss trade, immigration, and drug trafficking. Mexico, which is Louisiana’s second biggest trade partner, has been hit with tariffs. He says the trip helped build relations with country’s that will be key trading partners for Louisiana going forward, and he expects to see improved relations as a result.

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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is touring the bayou state, holding open community conversations with DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters, addressing issues relating to child welfare and poverty.  Walters says there are tour stops in several cities in South Louisiana this week, but the road trip doesn’t end there.

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The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has released the 20^th edition of the Legislative Scorecard.  LABU is honor legislators they believe showcases a voting record in line the principles of free enterprise.  LABI President Steve Waugespack says over forty legislators in the recent session scored a 90% or higher.

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US Senator Bill Cassidy is back from a visit to Mexico City, where he met with Mexican Under Secretary of Foregin Trade Juan Carlos Baker to discuss ongoing negotiations over NAFTA….
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Cassidy says he also spoke with Mexican government officials about the impacts of illegal immigration and the need for greater security.

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry say over 40 legislators scored a 90-percent or higher on their annual legislative scorecard. LABI President Stephen Waguespack says important legislation was approved this year that will help the public keep track of government spending and a step was taken to reduce government regulations..
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Lafayette-Mayor President Joel Robideaux is asking that the Lafayette public library cancel an event called Drag Queen Story Time, which is scheduled for Saturday October 6th. The library’s newsletter says the event will be an afternoon of books, songs and activities led by drag queens. But the director of the library says there are no plans to cancel the event.

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters will be in Lafayette today to begin a series of community conversations with the public…
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US Senator Bill Cassidy is back from a trip to Central America. Cassidy says he talked about drug trafficking with government officials from Mexico, and both countries agree a new tactic is needed to fight the cartels.
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Governor John Bel Edwards will be in Lafayette today to discuss the state’s economy with business leaders.

Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Market Garner Walters also visits the Hub City for a conversation with the community. It will take place at 2 PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Walters says she wants to discuss the new law that extends foster care in some cases to the age of 21….
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We’ve learned why starting guard Ed Ingram has been suspended from the LSU football team. He has been charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault in Dallas County. Ingram was booked on August 2nd, one day before the team reported for training camp. Three LSU players have been suspended because of arrests in the last two weeks.

Tokyo Drifting, brandishing firearms and DWIs don’t mix well. Connor Ferrill has more…
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Senator Bill Cassidy says a recent trip to a major Louisiana trade partner smoothed relations…
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The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says over 40 lawmakers scored a 90-percent or higher on their 2018 legislative report card. LABI’s Steven Waguespack on what led to the positive scores…
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Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters will hold a community conversation at Two PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Lafayette. Walters says they want to inform the public about D-C-F-S’ efforts to revolutionize foster care, which has led to a record setting number of adoptions and how the state has improved the allocation of disaster food assistance and sheltering in times of natural disasters
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A similar meeting will take place tomorrow in Lake Charles at 2 PM at the Civic Center.

Senator Bill Cassidy says a recent trip to a major Louisiana trade partner smoothed relations in the midst of the growing trade war. Matt Doyle has more.

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Tokyo Drifting, brandishing firearms and DWIs don’t mix well.  Connor Ferrill has the story.

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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is touring the Bayou State, holding open community conversations with DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Washington.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Senator Bill Cassidy is back from his trip to Central America where he visited with the Guatemalan President, and officials from the Mexican government to discuss trade, immigration, and drug trafficking. Cassidy says he talked drug trafficking with Mexico’s newly elected Obrador Administration, where both agreed a new tactic was needed to fight the cartels.

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Trade tensions have spread to nearly every major American partner in the wake of an escalating trade war initiated by the Trump administration that hopes to win fairer deals for American exports. Mexico, which is Louisiana’s second biggest trade partner, has been hit with tariffs. Cassidy says he’s looking to maintain positive relations while NAFTA negotiations are underway that could end the trade dispute.

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He says the trip helped build relations with country’s that will be key trading partners for Louisiana going forward, and he expects to see improved relations as a result.

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A man is charged with his fourth DWI after allegedly driving around gas pumps flaunting a gun in the air. Keithon J. Dixon of Baton Rouge was arrested for his reckless driving around Sunday at 2:30 AM and Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Don Coppola says one witness described it as something out of a movie…

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Dixon allegedly had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech while joyriding his 2017 convertible mustang, and authorities say he admitted to drinking a half pint of vodka before the incident. Coppola says luckily no one was injured…

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Authorities say Dixon became irate with officers and Coppola says Dixon is now facing several charges…

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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is touring the bayou state, holding open community conversations with DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters, addressing issues relating to child welfare and poverty.  Walters says there are tour stops in several cities in South Louisiana this week, but the road trip doesn’t end there.

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Walters says the goal is to showcase to residents around the state what the department has accomplished under the administration of Governor John Bel Edwards.
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Walters says with the recent age extension of foster care benefits from 18 to now, 21, she plans on addressing the implementation process.
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The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has released the 20^th edition of the Legislative Scorecard.  LABU is honor legislators they believe showcases a voting record in line the principles of free enterprise.  LABI President Steve Waugespack says over forty legislators in the recent session scored a 90% or higher.

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Waugespack says the report brings attention to issues they believe were positives to come out of the session.

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Waugespack says in addition to the positives, the report puts the spotlight on issues that need improvement.

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A family is protesting a Terrytown Catholic school’s decision to send their African American daughter home on the first day of classes for hair that the school says violates the New Orleans Archdiocese dress code. The incident has drawn national attention after a social media filmed inside Christ the King Middle School. NAACP Baton Rouge President Michael McClanahan is calling for a boycott of the school.

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The Archdiocese says “The policy was communicated to all parents during the summer and again before the first day of school.”

A recent survey shows Louisiana is lagging behind in gender equality, ranking the seventh worst state, specifically as relates to financial issues.  Wallet Hub analyst Jill Gonzales.

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A 17-year-old Breaux Bridge man has been charged with a series of crime after authorities began an investigation into alleged improper behavior with a juvenile on July 23^rd. Due to the nature of the crimes, Peter Castille will be charged as an adult in a kidnapping case involving another minor. St. Martinville Parish Sheriffs Spokesperson Major Ginny Higgins.

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t’s been almost a year since the IRS began mailing out enforcement letters requiring businesses of a certain size to fill out mandatory information related to their compliance with Obamacare. Many businesses assumed because they were under 50 employees, or met other criteria, that they would avoid having to provide certain healthcare options to employees. Economist for BlueCross BlueShield Mike Bertaut says if you’ve been mislabeled for several years, that could add up to a lot of fine money.

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A family is protesting a Terrytown Catholic school’s decision to send their African American daughter home on the first day of classes for hair that the school says violates the New Orleans Archdiocese dress code. The incident has drawn national attention after a social media filmed inside Christ the King Middle School. NAACP Baton Rouge President Michael McClanahan says its part of a long standing tradition of private schools throwing up barriers aimed at stopping African Americans from attending.

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But constitutional scholars say discrimination cases against private schools can be notoriously difficult, as the private institutions are not governed by the same laws as public schools. Loyola Constitutional Law Professor Dane Ciolino says there are restrictions on expression even at public schools, and even more so at a place like Christ the King.

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The Archdiocese highlighted its hair policy in its defense, and released a statement saying “The policy was communicated to all parents during the summer and again before the first day of school.”

It’s been almost a year since the IRS began mailing out enforcement letters requiring businesses of a certain size to fill out mandatory information related to their compliance with Obamacare. Economist for BlueCross BlueShield Mike Bertaut says it’s been a big wakeup call to many Louisiana employers who assumed they were small enough to avoid many ACA regulations.

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