A new social media platform has launched for first responders in Louisiana.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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 The Melville Chief of Police runner-up is out of jail after allegedly decking an officer at a parade for the winner that ran outside his home…

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A new social media platform called First Responders Emergency Media outlet, or FREMO, has been unveiled by Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser.  The website was initially conceptualized by a first responder.   Nungesser says the website will serve as an outlet of expression for first responders who experience things on the job that might leave them a bit shaken.

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Nungesser says the service will be free to first responders and the cost of the website isn’t being put upon taxpayers.

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Many first responders may not want to seek help as they feel they run the risk of being labeled as having some sort of problem.  Nungesser says this website will be a secure, confidential platform.

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Louisiana has the second highest credit card burden in the United States according to a survey conducted by creditcards.com. The credit analysts found this measure by comparing the average credit card debt to the median income in each state. Industry Analyst at creditcards.com Ted Rossman says compared to other states Louisiana’s credit card debt is right in the middle but the burden stems from earnings differences…

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According to the survey, the Bayou State’s income lags caused the average debt of $8,110 dollars to be paid off over 17 months with over $1200 dollars of interest paid. Rossman says those paying off this average with minimum payments are in for a rude awakening…

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Rossman says those struggling with credit card debt can use balance transfer cards. These are credit cards that allow you to move debt from one card to another essentially paying off the previous credit card with the balance transfer card. Typically these cards will offer a lower interest rate but may require an upfront fee. Rossman says there are three options that come with major benefits…

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The man who lost a challenge for the Melville Chief of Police, and allegedly punched an officer at a parade for the winner, has bonded out of jail. Cleven Clark denies that he assaulted the officer, and says police were harassing his family by running the parade in front of his house after the election, but Chief Anthony Moreau says you could see where the officer was struck.

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When contacted, Clark’s family said the charges were bogus, but are withholding further comments until they talk with their lawyers.

Melville Police say the parade was not harassment, nor was it planned to incite Mr. Clark. Moreau says the celebration is a tradition for all re-elected incumbents, and they would not have taken that route had they known where Clark lived.

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Clark reportedly has a history with Jerry Williams, the officer involved, and says the chief has refused to stop Williams from harassing his family.

Moreau says it’s an unfortunate incident, but that he won’t tolerate anyone putting their hands on his officers.

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The current revenue forecast for state government will stay in place after Speaker Taylor Barras votes down an increase today in the Revenue Estimating Conference. The Senate and Governor were hoping to increase the forecast to approve tens of millions in new spending after economists upgraded the state’s outlook. Barras says he’d rather wait until next year before approving additional spending.

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Three of the Conference’s four members voted in favor of the increase, which requires unanimous approval.

Economists in attendance voiced support for increasing the forecast on the back of rosier economic data that indicates Louisiana has seen a noticeable boost in its economic fortunes. But Barras says there’s too much uncertainty, specifically in oil prices, to make a commitment this early.

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The committee has indicated they hope the Speaker will change his mind by early next year, and that a new meeting will be called that can get the unanimous approval necessary. Barras says he likely would support a forecast increase, but later down the road.

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The current revenue forecast for state government will stay in place after Speaker Taylor Barras votes down an increase today in the Revenue Estimating Conference. The Senate and Governor were hoping to increase the forecast to approve 43 million in new spending after economists upgraded the state’s outlook. Barras says he’d rather wait until next year before approving additional spending.

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Three of the Conference’s four members voted in favor of the increase, which requires unanimous approval.

A new social media platform called First Responders Emergency Media outlet, or FREMO, has been unveiled by Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser.  The website was initially conceptualized by a first responder.   Nungesser says the service will be free to first responders and the cost of the website isn’t being put upon taxpayers.

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Louisiana has the second highest credit card burden in the United States according to a survey conducted by creditcards.com. Industry Analyst at creditcards.com Ted Rossman says a lot of the problem is low payments, and those paying off this average with minimum payments are in for a rude awakening…

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According to the survey, the Bayou State’s income lags caused the average debt of $8,110 dollars to be paid off over 17 months with over $1200 dollars of interest paid.

The man who lost a challenge for the Melville Chief of Police, and allegedly punched an officer at a parade for the winner, has bonded out of jail. Cleven Clark denies that he assaulted the officer, and says police were harassing his family by running the parade in front of his house after the election, but Chief Anthony Moreau says you could see where the officer was struck.

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A new social media platform called First Responders Emergency Media outlet, or FREMO, has been unveiled that links first responders with therapists, counselors, and other responders.  Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says the service will be free to first responders and the cost of the website isn’t being put upon taxpayers.

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Louisiana has the second highest credit card burden in the United States according to a survey conducted by creditcards.com. The credit analysts found this measure by comparing the average credit card debt to the median income in each state. Industry Analyst at creditcards.com Ted Rossman says compared to other states, Louisiana’s credit card debt is right in the middle but the burden stems from earnings differences…

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The Melville Chief of Police runner-up is out of jail after allegedly decking an officer at a parade for the winner that ran outside his home…

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Two Louisiana schools have been named “National ESEA Distinguished Schools” for outstanding academic performance.  L.W. Ruppel Academy for Advanced Studies in Jefferson Parish was recognized in the category of “Exceptional Student Performance Schools.” Eastside Elementary School in Livingston Parish was recognized in the category of “Closing the Achievement Gap.”

House Speaker Taylor Barras says he will vote against the Revenue Estimating Committee increasing the revenue forecast for the year. This comes after Representative Cameron Henry rejected a similar increase while sitting in for the Speaker about two weeks ago. This will put 43 million dollars in additional spending, largely in corrections, this fiscal year on hold. Barras says he expects he will approve the higher revenue totals in the future, but wants to wait until he has a more certain fiscal outlook in front of him. The Speaker says he’s concerned the state would be spending money it did not have.

A new social media platform called First Responders Emergency Media outlet, or FREMO, has been unveiled.  Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says the website will serve as an outlet of expression for first responders who experience things on the job that might leave them a bit shaken.

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A group of LSU faculty and students have teamed up to create a rehab program for stroke patients using an adapted guitar. Connor Ferrill has the story.

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Louisiana voters decide to keep Republican Kyle Ardoin as Secretary of State. Ardoin defeated Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup in Saturday’s special election and had this to say to his supporters

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Ardoin received 59-percent of the vote in a low voter turnout election.

For the first time in franchise history, the Saints are back-to-back division champions. New Orleans clinched the NFC South crown on Sunday with a come from behind 28-14 win over Tampa Bay. New Orleans trailed 14-3 in the third quarter, but scored 25 unanswered points to avenge an earlier loss to the Buccaneers. Coach Sean Payton…

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An LSU grad from Walker may have a useful app you’ll want to download to your smart device.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A group of LSU faculty and students have teamed up to create a rehab program for stroke patients using an adapted guitar. Assistant Professor of the School of Kinesiology Nikita Kuznetsov (KOOZ-nets-ahv) helped to create the project after a musician and friend suffered from a stroke.

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For the first time in franchise history, the Saints are back-to-back division champions. New Orleans clinched the NFC South crown on Sunday with a come from behind 28-14 win over Tampa Bay. New Orleans trailed 14-3 in the third quarter, but scored 25 unanswered points to avenge an earlier loss to the Buccaneers. Coach Sean Payton…

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A useful app you may want to download to your smart device is available now, and the developer behind the app is an LSU grad from Walker, Louisiana.  The app is called Find a Spot and it links you with a friend to find the best possible geographical meetup place in the middle of your two locations.  Maybe you aren’t taking a car to your next destination.  App developer Derrick Denicola says Find a Spot has you covered there too.

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Republican Kyle Ardoin remains Louisiana’s Secretary of State as he defeated Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup in Saturday’s election for the statewide post. Ardoin has held the job since May when he took over for Tom Schedler, who stepped down because of a sexual harassment scandal. Ardoin received 59-percent of the vote…
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In Shreveport, 33-year-old political newcomer Adrian Perkins defeated incumbent Ollie Tyler in the city’s mayoral race. Perkins is an attorney and war veteran. His promise of a better Shreveport led to a landslide victory over the 73-year-old Tyler…
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Perkins will be sworn in before the end of the year.

For the first time in franchise history, the Saints are back-to-back division champions. New Orleans clinched the NFC South crown on Sunday with a come from behind 28-14 win over Tampa Bay. QB Drew Brees finished with 201 yards passing. He threw one touchdown pass and ran for another. Coach Sean Payton says the versatile Taysom Hill showed again why he’s important to this team…

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A useful app you may want to download to your smart device is available now, and the developer behind the app is an LSU grad from Walker, Louisiana.  The app is called Find a Spot and it links you with a friend to find the best possible geographical meetup place in the middle of your two locations.  App developer Derrick Denicola says the idea came to him while sitting in traffic.

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A group of LSU faculty and students have teamed up to create a rehab program for stroke patients using an adapted guitar. Assistant Professor of the School of Kinesiology Nikita Kuznetsov (KOOZ-nets-ahv) helped to create the project after a musician and friend suffered from a stroke.The adaptive guitar is capable of creating many types of chords through a mechanical device placed on the neck of the guitar. Kuznetsov, not an engineer himself, said he proposed the guitar device to mechanical engineering seniors at LSU as a possible project in an engineering design course…

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Following Saturday’s election, Shreveport has a new mayor. 33-year-old West Pointe graduate, Adrian Perkins, easily defeated Mayor Ollie Tyler, who was seeking a second term. Perkins received 64-percent of the vote and says Shreveport’s future starts now…

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Louisiana voters decide to keep Republican Kyle Ardoin as Secretary of State. Ardoin defeated Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup in Saturday’s special election and had this to say to his supporters
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Since Ardoin was elected to complete the term of former Secretary of State Tom Schedler, he will have to run for re-election again next year.

An LSU grad has developed an app that shows you locations on where to meet another person when trying to determine a good halfway point to meet. It’s called Find A spot and Walker native Derrick Denicola says it’s simple to use, even his parents can figure it ou, which was his goal…
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Denicola says th app has been downloaded 45-hundred times and it has a retention rate of 40-percent, which he says is good for a new app.

An AMBER alert issued for 3-year-old Paizley Ann Fontenot of Ville Platte was cancelled late last night after the little girl was found safe in Amite County, Mississippi. State Police issued the AMBER Alert after the child was taken by non-custodial father yesterday afternoon. Authorities say the father, Brandon Fontenot, is in custody and charges are pending.

A group of LSU faculty and students have teamed up to create a rehab program for stroke patients using an adapted guitar. Connor Ferrill has the story.
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Saturday’s special election drew 17-percent of registered voters. Don Molino has a recap…
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In St. Landry Parish, Cleven Clark, who ran against Melville police chief Anthony Moreau, has bonded out of jail after he allegedly hit a Meville Police officer who rode past his daughter’s house with sirens going off in celebration. Clark denies hitting the officer and told a Lafayette TV station the officers were harassing his family. It’s a tradition in Melville for police to celebrate with sirens when a chief is elected.

The Saints own the number one-seed in the NFC after the Rams lost to the Bears last night and New Orleans topped Tampa Bay 28-14. The Black and Gold trailed 14-3 in the third quarter, but Coach Sean Payton says his team responded…
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Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 201 yards and had a passing and rushing touchdown.

A group of LSU faculty and students have teamed up to create a rehab program for stroke patients using an adapted guitar. Assistant Kinesiology Professor Nikita Kuznetsov (KOOZ-nets-ahv) helped to create the project after a musician and friend suffered a stroke. Kuznetsov says the guitar could be an avenue for recovery, because of the focused movements involved in strumming…
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Kuznetsov says they are testing the guitar with healthy, young adults to characterize motor learning skills and determine how people will actually interact with the device.