A US Census Bureau report says coastal counties and parishes along the Gulf of Mexico have seen an increase of 3 million people, or 24.5%, between 2000 and 2016.  The US itself has grown by nearly 15-percent over the same time.  The reason for the coastal boom?  Demographer Greg Rigamer says it boils down to one thing.

Cut 4 (04) “…it’s an economic factor.”

Louisiana State Police has applied for two federal grants to fund improvements to school safety after a series of school shootings earlier this year. Governor John Bel Edwards, speaking at Mckinley High School in Baton Rouge, says if awarded, the grants will fund projects highlighted by a joint commission. Edwards says  safety is the top priority, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of building a welcoming environment suited to learning.

Cut 9 (06)  “like prisons”

The commission has almost finished collecting its data.

A report from a team of LSU Health New Orleans and St. George University scientists indicates obese women may be able to prevent their children from falling prey to adolescent obesity by eating a healthy diet when pregnant. LSU School of Public Health Professor Dr. Richard Scribner says  that’s potentially a major discovery for the medical community, which has struggled to find a solution to rapidly ballooning adolescent obesity rates.

Cut 11 (08) “as adults” 

The team determined this by taking a trip to the tiny island of Grenada, which has rapidly industrialized and increased consumption of sugary, processed foods in recent years.

Jim Bernhardt is taking the air out of rumors that he’s considering a run for governor in 2019. The Louisiana Business Mogul and former Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman has announced, without mincing words that he will not run. Bernhardt says he’s pitching his support to current Governor John Bel Edwards.

Even though the Gulf Coast has seen its fair share of hurricanes, the US Census Bureau has released new data that shows the population of coastline counties has increased by more than three million people or nearly 25-percent from 2000 to 2016. Demographer Greg Rigamer says jobs are driving the population growth….
cut 6 (10) “….to making a living”

Louisiana State Police have applied for two federal grants to improve school safety in the wake of the deadly shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 dead. Governor John Bel Edwards says he has a 19-member commission evaluating safety measures…
Cut 7 (09) “as well.”
Edwards says the federal school safety grants could pay for more metal detectors and programs to address mental health issues.

A report from LSU Health New Orleans researchers indicates obese women may be able to prevent their children from falling prey to adolescent obesity by eating a healthy diet when pregnant. LSU School of Public Health Professor Dr. Richard Scribner says if further research confirms the results, you can add high sugar, processed foods to the list of no go’s for pregnant women.
Cut 10 (12) “turned on”
The team took a trip to the Caribbean island of Grenada, and discovered that obesity rates spiked in adults there, but not the school children they studied, because mothers consumed healthy diets while pregnant.

The Orleans Coroner’s office will determine if the female body pulled from Lake Ponchartrain last night is that of 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux. The Baton Rouge woman recently moved to New Orleans and was reported missing Sunday night when an unmanned sailboat was discovered. Authorities say Thibodaux was on that boat with another man, who was rescued Monday. The coroner will also determine a cause of death.

An Oak Grove police officer has resigned following his arrest for allegedly raping a teenager. Authorities say they received a complaint received in July pertaining to the now former officer. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt confirms the identity of the arrested individual.
Cut 13 (08) “…Lake Providence area.”
Oak Grove Mayor Adam Holland calls the incident an embarrassment for the town and the police department.

It’s the first week of school for many and Governor John Bel Edwards is still pushing the idea of having a school resource officer in every public school as a safety precaution. Edwards says his office is still waiting to hear how many officers are needed and of course funding is an issue…
cut 8 (06) “…that implementation”
The state has applied for two federal grants that would pay for more metal detectors and programs to address mental health issues.

LSU Health New Orleans researchers may have figured out how to curb the rise of adolescent obesity. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Voicer 3 (33) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

A state judge has denied a request to move a trial because the African-American defendant claimed he could not get a fair trial, because of a Confederate statue outside of the East Feliciana Parish courthouse. Attorney Niles Haymer says he plans to appeal and will file similar motions for other black clients who are charged in East Feliciana Parish.

An Oak Grove Police officer has been arrested and charged with second-degree rape. State Police Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says their investigation revealed 27-year-old David Tyler Boyd of Lake Providence had sex with a teenager…..
cut 15 (03) “….very seriously”
Boyd was arrested in Oak Grove and he has resigned as a police officer.

Despite several major hurricanes hitting the area, a new US Census Bureau Report reveals the population along the Gulf Coast has increased almost 25-percent from 2000 to 2016, the fastest growth among coastline regions. Demographer Greg Rigamer says the rebuild after a hurricane provides employment opportunities….
cut 5 (09) “….creates construction jobs”
The Census data shows a population gain in counties along the Gulf Coast every year, except 2005.

A team of LSU Health New Orleans researchers has discovered that even obese women can reduce the chance of passing on active obesity genes to their children by eating healthy during the pregnancy. LSU School of Public Health Professor, Doctor Richard Scribner, says if this is verified, that could make preventing the disease later in kids much easier….
cut 12 (08) “…targeted one”
Scribner says they came to their conclusion by studying what woman in the Caribbean country of Grenada ate, which is a traditional diet, rich in healthy foods.

A man is in grave condition after he was shot by a Shreveport police officer yesterday afternoon. Officers were on the scene responding to a call of suspicious vehicle and the situation escalated. Police Chief Alan Crump says multiple shots were fired and the officers took the actions necessary based on the situation.

Latest data from US Census Bureau shows a population increase along the Gulf Coast of three million people or nearly 25-percent between 2000 and 2016. Jeff Palermo has more..

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Governor Edwards announces State Police are applying for two federal grants to help promote school safety. Matt Doyle has more.

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LSU Scientists may have figured out how to curb the rise of adolescent obesity. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A US Census Bureau report says coastal counties and parishes along the Gulf of Mexico have seen an increase of 3 million people, or 24.5%, between 2000 and 2016.  The US itself has grown by nearly 15-percent over the same time.  The reason for the coastal boom?  Demographer Greg Rigamer says it boils down to one thing.

Cut 4 (04) “…it’s an economic factor.”

Rigamer credits much of the coastal population boom to the need for construction following natural disasters such as hurricanes.

Cut 5 (09) “…creates construction jobs.”

With the exception of 2005, a year that saw an intense hurricane season with three of the costliest hurricanes on record, Rigamer says every year since 2000 has shown growth, despite the threat of danger from natural disasters.

Cut 6 (11) “…to making a living.”

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Louisiana State Police has applied for two federal grants to fund improvements to school safety after a series of school shootings earlier this year. Governor John Bel Edwards, speaking at Mckinley High School in Baton Rouge, says if awarded, the grants will fund projects highlighted by a joint commission. Edwards says the commission’s research team is busy compiling reports on every school in the state.

Cut 7 (09) “as well.”

The legislature made a lot of noise about improving school safety during the regular session in spring, but with budget issues suffocating the capitol, didn’t pass much legislation addressing the issue. Edwards says once school safety priorities are identified, leaders will have to contend with how they’ll get funded.

Cut 8 (10)  “that implementation.”

Schools nationwide are grappling with questions about safety, with few easy answers in sight. Edwards says safety is the top priority, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of building a welcoming environment suited to learning.

Cut 9 (06)  “like prisons”

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A report from a team of LSU Health New Orleans and St. George University scientists indicates obese women may be able to prevent their children from falling prey to adolescent obesity by eating a healthy diet when pregnant. LSU School of Public Health Professor Dr. Richard Scribner says if further research confirms the results, you can add high sugar, processed foods to the list of no go’s for pregnant women.

Cut 10 (12)   “turned on”

The team determined this by taking a trip to the tiny island of Grenada, which has rapidly industrialized and increased consumption of sugary, processed foods in recent years. They discovered that obesity rates have spiked in adults there, but not the school children they studied. Closer examination showed their mothers had consumed healthy diets while pregnant.

Scribner says that’s potentially a major discovery for the medical community, which has struggled to find a solution to rapidly ballooning adolescent obesity rates.

Cut 11 (08) “as adults” 

The report indicates even obese women can reduce the chance of passing on active obesity genes to their children by eating healthy for those nine months. Scribner says if this is verified, that could make preventing the disease later in kids much easier.

Cut 12 (08) “targeted one”

Grenadian children were shown to be three times less likely to be obese than American kids.

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An Oak Grove police officer has resigned following his arrest on charges of rape on a teenager.  Authorities made the arrest following an investigation stemming from a complaint received in July pertaining to the now former officer. Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt of the LSP confirms the identity of the arrested individual.

Cut 13 (08) “…Lake Providence area.” 

Reichardt says the investigation continues into the case following the arrest, which he adds he believes the suspect is already out of the clink.

Cut 14 (06) “…already bonded out.”

Reichardt says the message from his agency is very clear when it comes to cases like these.

Cut 15 (08) “…case very seriously.”

A few riverboats have hired consultants as they eye expansions onto land as a result of legislation from the regular session…

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Edwin Edwards turns 91-years-old today. His youngest son, Eli Wallace Edwards, is now five years and the former four-term governor has political aspirations just like his Dad…

Cut 7 (07) “2053.”

Edwards appeared this morning on Talk Louisiana.

The New Orleans Police Department says it is treating the case of a missing boater in Lake Pontchartrain as a homicide. 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux was reported missing on Sunday after an unmanned sailboat was found in the water. Several agencies are searching for her and NOPD Third District Commander Jeff Walls says anytime the agency handles a missing person’s case, they treat it as a homicide investigation as well….

Cut 9 (08)  “…involving foul play.”

A government report says gasoline demand is nearing an all-time high and that’s causing prices to rise at the pump. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular fuel is $2.61, the most expensive August price since 2014.  AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says the refineries are working near full capacity right now.  He adds being in the height of hurricane season is a big concern.

Cut 13 (07) “…for the consumer.” 

The statewide average for a gallon of gasoline was $2.16 a year ago.

Edwin Edwards celebrates his 91st birthday today. Jeff Palermo reports the former four-term governor appeared on Talk Louisiana today.

Cut 2 (29) “I’m  Jeff Palermo”  

The state’s top gambling regulator confirms that three riverboat casinos are interested in expanding their operations on land, which is now legal as a result of legislation passed during the regular session. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Jones cautions that just because the laws have been relaxed, not every riverboat casino will look to move onto land.

Cut 5 (10)  “they are” 

The search continues for a missing boater in Lake Pontchartrain. 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux turned up missing on Sunday after an unmanned sailboat was found in the water. New Orleans Police Department Third District Commander Jeff Walls says at this point it’s a missing person’s case, but homicide unit detectives are assisting in the investigation.  The hunt moves forward on the south shore of the lake.  Walls explains all agencies involved are being very thorough with the investigation.

Cut 11 (11) “…best we can for Sadie.”

A government report says gasoline demand is nearing an all-time high and that’s causing prices to rise at the pump. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular fuel is $2.61, the most expensive August price since 2014.  AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says the price of crude oil is also playing a hand in the price increase.

Cut 12 (11)   “…time of the year.”

The search continues for a missing boater in Lake Pontchartrain. 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux turned up missing on Sunday after an unmanned sailboat was found in the water. New Orleans Police Department Third District Commander Jeff Walls confirmed 43-year-old Michael Lee Farley, who was rescued Monday morning, has been dating Thibodeaux, but foul play is not suspected at this time…

Cut 10 (07) “…how we’ll investigate it.”

A government report says gasoline demand is nearing an all-time high and that’s causing prices to rise at the pump. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular fuel is $2.61, the most expensive August price since 2014.  AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says the increase in demand for fuel usually coincides with an uptick in the economy.

Cut 14 (11) “…a growing economy.”

The statewide average for a gallon of gasoline was $2.16 a year ago.

The state’s top gambling regulator confirms that three riverboat casinos are interested in expanding their operations on land, which is now legal as a result of legislation passed during the regular session. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Jones spoke at the Baton Rouge Press Club…

Cut 3 (09) “for them.”

Edwin Edwards turns 91 today. The former four-term governor says he’s in good spirits and health, and looking forward to spending many more years with wife, 39-year-old Trina Edwards and their five-year-old son Eli. Edwards says he couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the morning.

Cut 6 (12) “be happier”.