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

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The survivor was trapped in the vehicle for 30 hours.

A Cameron Parish woman body was found 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.

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Louisiana has the highest FASA submission rates in the nation according to a new report. That means more students than ever are applying to see what financial aid they qualify for when it comes to post-secondary education. And EdTech Senior Consultant Stephanie Marcum says FASA isnt just for help with four year colleges.

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It’s estimated by 2020 that 65 percent of all jobs will require some kind of post-secondary education to obtain.

A dog is dead after being thrown out of a moving vehicle in Webster Parish on I-20. The animals was bound with tape and rope, and was thrown out of the vehicle and dragged while still alive. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says they’ll be pushing local authorities for a harsh sentence for the perpetrator.

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A 2,500 dollar award is available for information on the case.

A 25-hundred dollar reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who allegedly threw a dog out of a moving vehicle on I-20 in Webster Parish. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says it’s clearly Felony Animal Abuse, which comes with a hefty sentence for those found guilty…
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The dog named “Faith” died from her injuries.

The free Application fo Federal Student Aid forms are now available for the 2019-2020 school year. Last year, Louisiana had an 84-percent FAFSA Submission rate. EdTech Senior Consultant Stephanie Marcum says those who didn’t fill out the FAFSA, lost out in the thousands of dollars in aid…
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The day Doctor Christine Ford testified to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee the National Sexual Assault Hotline saw a 201-percent increase in calls that day compared to a typical day. Assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans, Michelle Many, says although the call volume has increased, she believes that until there is a change in the way allegations are received and those that raise allegations are treated, reports to law enforcement will not swell…
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Many says it is important for sexual assault survivors to speak with someone they trust.

It’s the first week of October, but still no sign of a cold front to bring us less humid air. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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The National Hurricane Center is watching a broad area of low pressure over the southwestern Caribbean Sea, it has a low chance of development over the next five days as it moves north.

October is here, but where are the colder temps? Kevin Barnhart talks with state climatologist Barry Keim.
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Louisiana will receive 3.6 million dollars from the U-S Department of Education to help schools statewide develop and expand their emergency operations plans for disasters, whether they are natural or manmade. The state education department will work with LSU’s counter-terrorist education academy to provide schools with necessary technical assistance, training and implementation.

The National Sexual Assault Hotline has seen an uptick in call volume. The day of the testimony of Dr. Christine Ford, the service saw an increase of 201% compared to a typical day. Assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans, Michelle Many…
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Many says it’s critical you seek help if you’ve been a victim of a sex crime.

A dog is dead after being thrown out of a moving vehicle in Webster Parish on I-20. According to the Webster Humane Association Incorporated, the animal was bound with tape and rope, and thrown out of a vehicle and dragged while still alive. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says the injuries were brutal…
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A reward of 25-hundred dollars has been offered to anyone who comes forward with information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Louisiana leads the pack in FAFSA submission rates after a major policy change for high school seniors. Matt Doyle has more.
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State Police has arrested one of its own Troopers and charged him with felony Abuse of Office. L-S-P says an investigation has determined that John Kelly used his authorized access to law enforcement databases for unauthorized activities. Kelly was booked into the Bossier Parish prison and bond set at 10-thousand dollars.

A 25-hundred reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of someone who allegedly threw a dog out of a moving vehicle on I-20 in Webster Parish. The dog named “Faith” was dragged by other cars and did not survive from her injuries. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson hopes law enforcement finds the person responsible and he’s punished severely…
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No word on who the dog belonged to.

No need to break out the long sleeve shirts yet. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we are still waiting for that first significant cold front of the season…
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For those waiting for cooler air, you’ll have to wait until next week, as high temperatures this week will be around 90-degrees and humid.

The emotional testimony provided by Christine Blasey Ford resulted in a 201-percent increase in calls for a typical day to the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Ford testified for nearly four hours last Thursday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee alleging Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh tried to rape her. Assistant professor of Pschiatry at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, Michelle Many, says it’s good to see sexual assault victims coming out and talking about their experience…
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It’s the first week of October, but still no sign of a cold front to bring us less humid air. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
cut 11 (08) “…for the next week”
The National Hurricane Center is watching a broad area of low pressure over the southwestern Caribbean Sea, it has a low chance of development over the next five days as it moves north.

There will be a vigil at 8 PM tonight outside of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for late LSU basketball player Wayde Sims, who was fatally shot last week. 20-year-old Dyteon Simpson has been charged in Sims’ murder. The Advocate reports Simpson was known as a quiet, churchgoer.

A 2,500 dollar reward is being offered for information leading to the person who threw a dog out of their vehicle on I-20, killing it. Matt Doyle has more.
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The day Doctor Christine Ford testified to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee the National Sexual Assault Hotline saw a 201-percent increase in calls that day compared to a typical day. Assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans, Michelle Many, says although the call volume has increased, she believes that until there is a change in the way allegations are received and those that raise allegations are treated, reports to law enforcement will not swell…
cut 8 (09) “…sort of thing”
Many says it is important for sexual assault survivors to speak with someone they trust.

It’s the first week of October, but no sign of fall. High temperatures this week will be around 90-degrees. State Climatologist Barry Keim says unfortunately we’ll have to wait a little longer this year, before cooler temps arrive…
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At least the tropics are relatively quiet. Forecasters are watching a broad area of low pressure in the southwestern Caribbean Sea that has a low chance of developing into a tropical depression as it moves northwest.

Louisiana has the highest FAFSA submission rates in the nation according to a new report. That means more students than ever are applying to see what financial aid they qualify for when it comes to post-secondary education. EdTech Senior Consultant Stephanie Marcum says the 84 percent participation rate comes down to a new mandate for graduating high school seniors.
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It’s estimated 16-percent of students in the Class of 2018 who did not submit the FAFSA may be missing out on more than 94-million dollars in aid.

Louisiana leads the pack in FAFSA submission rates after a major policy change for high school seniors. Matt Doyle has more.

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October is here, but where are the colder temps?  Kevin Barnhart talks with state climatologist Barry Keim for the details.

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 A 2,500 dollar reward is being offered for information leading to the person who threw a dog out of their vehicle on I-20, killing it. Matt Doyle has more.

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Louisiana has the highest FAFSA submission rates in the nation according to a new report. That means more students than ever are applying to see what financial aid they qualify for when it comes to post-secondary education. EdTech Senior Consultant Stephanie Marcum says the 84 percent participation rate comes down to a new mandate for graduating high school seniors.

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And it wasn’t just in submission rate, the Bayou State led the nation in growth rate as well. Marcum says it’s a great start, but there’s still quite a few students who didn’t participate, students who may have lost out on thousands in aid.

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A department of Education report says when you add up tuition, books, and cost of living, the average two and four year college student in the state will have to spend 20,863 dollars to attend.

Marcum says that’s huge because 51 percent of jobs available in the state require a post-secondary education to obtain. That’s why they’re working to let students and their families know that FAFSA isn’t just student loans for college, its scholarships, grants and other aid for a variety of continuing education.

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It’s estimated by 2020 that 65 percent of all jobs will require some kind of post-secondary education to obtain.

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The sexual assault hotline has seen an uptick in call volume.  The day of the testimony of Dr. Christine Ford, the service saw an increase of 201% compared to a typical day.  Assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at LSU, Michelle Many says that activity is likely do to the barrage of news reports about this case and other allegations of sexual abuse.

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Many says although the call volume has increased, she believes that until there is a change in the way allegations are received and those that raise allegations are treated, reports will not swell.

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Many says with people like Bill Cosby having to answer for such crime does have a positive effect on victims.

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This past weekend’s cold front may have still left many across Louisiana longing for that autumn feeling.  While the front did knock humidity down a bit, still no need for hoodies and jackets quite yet.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says a more significant cold front is overdue.

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Keim says we can expect to experience some fronts in the coming weeks.

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Keim says it should feel like paradise once nicer Canadian air makes its way into the Bayou State.

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A dog is dead after being thrown out of a moving vehicle in Webster Parish on I-20. The animals was bound with tape and rope, and was thrown out of the vehicle and dragged while still alive. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says the injuries were brutal, and called it torture.

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The Webster Parish Humane Association, who took custody of the animal and tried to save it, to no avail, is offering a 2,500 dollar award for information about the case, and Dorson says they’re considering an additional 750 dollars to help get people’s attention.

Dorson says it’s clearly Felony Animal Abuse, which comes with a hefty sentence for those found guilty…

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Dorson says he doesn’t know what behind the recent rash of animal abuse cases he’s seen, but he says when the criminal behind this particular incident is discovered, they’ll be pushing the local DA and judge for a harsh sentence.

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The dog, named faith by the Webster Parish Humane Association, was found with a collar on.

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LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is the SEC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Ole Miss. But credit also has to go to his receivers, who got open and racked up several yards after the catch in the blowout victory over the Rebels. Coach Ed Orgeron says it was the breakout game they’ve been waiting for from their pass catchers…

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In the win over Ole Miss, LSU held the top passing team in the SEC to just 178 passing yards. But Orgeron is still not entirely happy with the pass rush…

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LSU is at 22nd ranked Florida this Saturday. Orgeron says the Gators have the best defense they’ve faced this season, so they’ll need another big game from Burrow…

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The Saints are 3-1 and in first place in the NFC South, but the leaders of the Black and Gold still see areas where this team can improved. In the win over the Giants, the defense looked like the one we saw when New Orleans won the NFC South last year. Defensive end Cam Jordan agrees…

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After four weeks of the season, wide receiver Michael Thomas leads the NFL with 42 catches. Thomas says the offense has room to grow…

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It was a St. Tammany landowner versus an endangered frog today at the US Supreme Court. Matt Doyle has more.

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If the eight justices who heard the case today give a split ruling, then the federal government wins the case, based on lower court rulings.

There’s only another two months left in Hurricane Season, but that’s still plenty enough time for a disruptive storm to sneak its way into the gulf and pay the Bayou State a visit. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s likely another month left before we can breathe a sigh of relief.

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LSU Health New Orleans has received a $1.3 million grant from the US Department of Health and Human services to be used to increase the availability of sexual assault nurse examiners, or SANEs, across twelve southeast Louisiana parishes.  With many of those parishes being limited on resources, LSU’s Dr. Jessica Landry says they are hoping to train more nurses with the funds.

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The Louisiana Health Department announces they did not identify elevated levels of lead in 12 elementary schools built before 1986. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says the results from this first round of testing is encouraging, but it doesn’t mean there is not a case of elevated levels of lead at an older school. He says they will conduct testing in 12 more schools next year and 12 more after that…

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