A new national survey from Drivers-ed-dot-com finds 73-percent of drivers admit to reading text messages while behind the wheel, with 54-percent typing on their phones. Safety analyst Laura Adams says the fact so many people are texting and driving is alarming…
cut 8 (08) “…driving these days”
The survey even found that eight-percent of drivers admit watching YouTube videos while behind the wheel.

A poll paid for by Restore the Mississippi River Delta finds that 79-percent of coastal voters support sediment diversion projects as a way to build back Louisiana’s vanishing coast. There is opposition to these large-scale engineering projects, because of what impact it may have on fisheries and economies of coastal communities. Restore the Mississippi River Delta campaign director Steve Cochran….
cut 14 (12) “…70-percent support”

At 1:18PM today phones will sound an emergency alert tone for the first wireless emergency alert test of its kind. Matt Doyle has more.
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Senator John Kennedy is going after banks who have chosen to not do business with certain gun manufacturers or retailers with legislation he says will stop the discrimination. Matt Doyle has more.

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According to the latest research from DriversEd.com, distracted driving is on the rise.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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 At 1:18PM today phones across the state will sound with the emergency alert tone for the first WEA test of it’s kind. Matt Doyle has more.

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Senator John Kennedy is bringing forward a bill that would prevent banks from discriminating against companies based on the company’s positions on social issues like gun control. The Louisiana Bond Commission recently decided to not do business with banks that cut capital for gun manufacturers. Kennedy says it may have been inspired by anti-gun banks, but…

Cut 4 (11) “…with that either.”

Citigroup will restrict capital to companies that sell guns to those under 21, or who do not take background checks. Bank of America is refusing to finance companies that manufacture assault weapons.

Kennedy says he’s concerned that massive financial institutions like Citigroup and Bank of America are attempting to create extra-governmental regulatory frameworks that impose social views on the businesses and customers. He says the banks sure weren’t picky about whose money they were taking during the financial crash…

Cut 5 (08)  “…amendment or not.” 

Kennedy says the attempt to bank’s attempts to push social views onto customers is elitist

Cut 6 (10) “…and not believe.”

The legislation is titled the No Red Banks and Blue Banks Act.

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DriversEd.com has released a report showing 73% of drivers admit to reading text messages while driving, with 54% typing on their phones. The report, which examines behind-the-wheel behaviors, habits, and decisions, also shows only 39% of drivers say they use their phone more than they should. Safety and Education Analyst from the website, Laura Adams says the research results may surprise many as to what drivers are fessing up to doing on the road.

Cut 7 (10) “…shocking information here.”

Adams says the research shows the use of technology is on the rise, whether watching videos on YouTube and Netflix or browsing social media.

Cut 8 (08) “…driving these days.”

Adams says there are steps that the website recommends for reducing the risk of dangers on the road.

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At 1:18 today most phones in the state will begin emitting a nice, shrill screech that will announce the beginning of the first ever Wireless Emergency Alert test. This new system will allow local, state, or federal authorities to broadcast emergency messages to your phone. Assistant Deputy Director of Preparedness Chris Guilbeaux says up until now that’s been reserved for EAS tests.

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Two minutes after the tone sounds on phones, the EAS portion of the regularly scheduled test will go out.

And if you’re wondering, no, you can’t opt out of this test so you might not want to catch the matinee screening of that new movie you’ve been waiting to see…

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It’ll be the same tone that currently is broadcast when AMBER Alerts or tornado warnings are issued for your area, and Guilbeaux says they’ve been light with their uses, so as to not desensitize people to the warnings.

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The message will be labeled a “Presidential Alert.”

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A new poll shows massive, bipartisan support from coastal residents for Coastal Restoration efforts, and a substantial majority of support for Sediment Diversion projects. Environmental groups estimate the state could experience substantial land loss over the next several decades. Restore the Mississippi River Delta Director Steve Cochran says nearly everyone agreed on one question.

Cut 13 (11)   “…want to do it.“

Sediment projects that would divert the flow of the M ississippi River to deposit more sediment in at-risk areas have received some concern from residents of areas that could see ecological shifts. Cochran says while not overwhelming, these projects did still receive majority backing.

Cut 14 (12)   “…70 percent support.”

They’re numbers that should grab the attention of people running for office in southern coastal regions. While Cochran says support for coastal restoration may not be controversial, the solid backing for potentially expensive sediment projects should show officials it’s a popular position to hold.

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So far through five games, LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow has yet to throw an interception. Burrow says credits his preparation for every Saturday….

Cut 16 (20) “.. contested situations” 

The LSU Tigers are 5-0 and ranked fifth in the country heading into Saturday’s SEC showdown with Florida in the Swamp. The offense had its best performance of the season against Ole Miss and Burrow says there is still room to grow…

Cut 17 (25)  “build on this” 

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Running back Mark Ingram is back with the Saints after serving his four-game suspension. He greeted the team at the team’s facility when they returned from beating the Giants. Coach Sean Payton says Ingram is ready to go…

Cut 18 (09) “…good shape” 

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The Saints beat the Redskins last year, erasing a 15-point deficit in the 4th quarter to beat Washington 34-31 in overtime. Payton says even though the Redskins have a different quarterback this season, Alex Smith, they are capable of putting points on the board….

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Louisiana receives a 3-point-six million dollar federal grant to increase safety at schools statewide. Jeff Palermo has more…

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LSU is undefeated and ranked number 5 in the country heading into Week 6 of the college football season.   But today, ESPN released its top nine teams that have chance of going to the playoffs and LSU was left off the list.  ESPN says LSU and West Virginia both have a 6.4 percent chance to make the playoff but only six-tenths of a percent chance to win it all.

A woman’s body found in Cameron Parish was apparently burned with gasoline as part of a possible homicide. 32-year-old Mitzie Galimidi appears to have already been dead when her body was brought to the scene and doused, according to authorities. Cameron Sheriff Ron Johnson says so far they have very little evidence.

cut 9 (12) “…of death”

A 37-year-old, ten year veteran of the Louisiana State Police has been arrested and charged with Abuse of Office after an investigation revealed he allegedly used his access to law enforcement databases for unauthorized activities. John Kelley of Troop G is out after posting bond. Trooper Glenn Younger says having to arrest one of their own was a tough moment.

Cut 13 (09) “…higher standard.”

Kelley has been placed on forced leave.

One woman is dead and another in the hospital after being trapped in an overturned vehicle stranded in a canal for over 24 hours. Officials recovered the victims from the canal Monday afternoon after two friends of the girls, Catera Ned and Alexander Chinn searched and found them. West Baton Rouge Sheriff spokesperson Lt. Ken Albarez says he believes divine intervention lead them to the vehicle.

Cut 4 (10) “…absolutely not.″

Louisiana will receive 3.6 million dollars from the U-S Department of Education to help schools statewide develop and expand their emergency operation plans for disasters, whether they are natural or manmade. The governor’s education policy advisor, Donald Songy, says they want every school to have a plan in place if students are threatened

Cut 6 (09) “…the student”

A woman’s body found in Cameron Parish was apparently burned with gasoline as part of a possible homicide. 32-year-old Mitzie Galimidi appears to have already been dead when her body was brought to the scene and doused, according to authorities. Cameron Sheriff Ron Johnson says they determined it was an attempted burning after contacting the Fire Marshal.

Cut 11 (12)“…off there.”

A 37-year-old, ten year veteran of the Louisiana State Police has been arrested and charged with Abuse of Office after an investigation revealed he allegedly used his access to law enforcement databases for unauthorized activities. John Kelley of Troop G is out after posting bond. Trooper Glenn Younger says the investigation is ongoing, but…

Cut 12 (09)   “…be upheld” 

One woman is dead and another lucky to be alive after being trapped in an overturned vehicle stranded in a canal for over a day.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A barks dale Air Force Base Airman is dead and two juveniles have been charged with second degree murder among other charges after an incident last Tuesday. 30-year-old Joshua Kidd of Bossier City was shot and killed, leading to the arrest of 17-year-old Jareona Crosby and a 15-year-old male.

A woman’s body found in Cameron Parish was apparently burned with gasoline as part of a possible homicide. 32-year-old Mitzie Galimidi appears to have already been dead when her body was brought to the scene and doused, according to authorities. Cameron Sheriff Ron Johnson says if authorities conclude it’s not a homicide case, whoever dumped Mrs. Galimidi still isn’t getting off Scott free.

Cut 10 (10) “…the body 

Police say they discovered the body less than 24 hours after the attempted dumping and burning.

A 37-year-old, ten year veteran of the Louisiana State Police has been arrested and charged with Abuse of Office after an investigation revealed he allegedly used his access to law enforcement databases for unauthorized activities. Trooper Glenn Younger says having to arrest one of their own was a tough moment.

Cut 13 (09) “…higher standard.”

Kelley has been placed on forced leave.

One woman is dead and another in the hospital after being trapped in an overturned vehicle stranded in a canal for over 24 hours. Brittany Guillory and Jada Jones, both of Ville Platte, were on the way home early Sunday morning when the vehicle drove off a curve on North Line Road in Port Allen. West Baton Rouge Sheriff spokesperson Lt. Ken Albarez says the car struck some trees in its path.

Cut 3 (08) “…bottom of a canal.” 

Guillory died in the accident.

Louisiana will receive 3.6 million dollars from the U-S Department of Education to help schools statewide develop disaster plans. The governor’s education policy advisor, Donald Songy, says thanks to the grant money, LSU’s counter-terrorist education academy will help schools have a disaster plan in place

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The plans include both manmade and natural disasters.

A woman’s body was found in Cameron Parish burned with gasoline in what’s being investigated as a possible homicide. 32-year-old Mitzie B. Galimidi appears to have already been dead when her body was brought to the scene and doused, according to authorities. Parish Sheriff Ron Johnson says at the moment they can’t confirm it’s a homicide, and so far evidence has been sparse.

cut 9 (12) “…of death”

Police say they discovered the body less than 24 hours after the attempted dumping and burning.

A 37-year-old, ten year veteran of the Louisiana State Police has been arrested after an investigation revealed he allegedly used his access to law enforcement databases for unauthorized activities. Trooper Glenn Younger says the investigation is ongoing, but…

Cut 12 (09)   “…be upheld” 

John Kelley of Troop G has been placed on forced leave.

Louisiana receives a 3-point-6 million dollar federal grant to increase safety at schools statewide.…
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Two teenagers have been charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of an Airman stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base. Sergeant 30-year-old Joshua Kidd of Bossier City was found with a gunshot wound to his chest last Tuesday. Police say evidence linked 17-year-old Jareona Crosby and a 15-year-old male to the murder.

One woman died, but another woman survived after being trapped in an overturned vehicle in a water filled ditch for more than 30-hours. The victims are from Eunice and the single vehicle wreck occurred in West Baton Rouge Pairsh. Lt. Ken Albarez says two friends of the girls went looking for them after they did not return home and somehow found the damaged car…
cut 4 (10) “…absolutely not”
Brittany Guillory died, but Jada Jones is expected to survive from her injuries.

A dog is dead after being thrown out of a moving vehicle in Webster Parish on I-20. That’s according to the Webster Humane Association Incorporated. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says the injuries were brutal…
Cut 13 (10) “…disturbing.“
A reward of 25-hundred dollars has been offered to anyone who comes forward with information leading to an arrest and conviction.

A Cameron Parish woman body was found burned with gasoline in what’s being investigated as a possible homicide. Parish Sheriff Ron Johnson says if authorities conclude it’s not a homicide case, whoever dumped the corpse still isn’t getting off Scott free.

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32-year-old Mitzie B. Galimidi appears to have already been dead when her body was brought to the scene and doused, according to authorities.

Louisiana will receive 3.6 million dollars from the U-S Department of Education to help schools statewide develop and expand their emergency operation plans for disasters, whether they are natural or manmade. The governor’s education policy advisor, Donald Songy, says they want every school to have a plan in place if students are threatened

Cut 6 (09) “…the student”

One woman is dead and another lucky to be alive after being trapped in an overturned vehicle stranded in a canal for over a day.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (32) “I’m Jeff Palermo”