George H.W. Bush’s funeral is today, with thousands paying homage to the 41st President of the United States. The former Commander in Chief gave his eventful “Read my lips, no new taxes” speech at the GOP convention in New Orleans in 1988. And his former Deputy Chief of Staff, Henson Moore, says Bush held a rally in Baton Rouge right before the election in 1992 when he lost to Bill Clinton.
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Bush helped Louisiana following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, teaming up with Clinton to raise money. In 2006, Bush traveled to Cameron Parish to present a two-million dollar check to rebuild South Cameron Memorial Hospital.

The funeral service for Bush is set to begin at 10 AM and then his casket will be flown to Texas.

LSU Poli Sci Professor Robert Hogan says today’s national day of mourning is an opportunity to reflect on how the country has changed since President George H.W. Bush was in office…
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The state fire marshal’s office is mourning the death of Barry, a 10-year-old bomb sniffing dog, who served the Lafayette and Alexandria areas….
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State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says Barry died from complications from a surgery to remove a large mass in his stomach.

Today is a national day of mourning in honor of the passing of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States who served from 1989-1993. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan…
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No mail delivery today, federal offices are closed and so are the financial markets.

Bush was known for his congenial demeanor and his willing to compromise. Former Louisiana Congressman Henson Moore served as the White House Deputy Chief of Staff during Bush’s final year in office and he says the former president’s bipartianship was one of his best qualities…
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Bush died Friday at the age of 94.

The 2019 governor’s race took a turn that blindsided many, when US Senator John Kennedy announced he would not challenge Governor Edwards. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says there’s a reason why the GOP doesn’t have a Plan B candidate.
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The lone announced challenger is Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone, while US Representative Ralph Abraham, state senator Sharon Hewitt and state treasurer John Schroder are potential candidates.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers. A 10-year-old black lab, named Barry, was with the agency since 2012. Barry came to the State Fire Marshal from the U.S. Marine Corp where he served two tours of duty overseas. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says Barry died following a surgery to remove a large mass in his stomach.
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Barry and his handler Corporal Mitch Trahan were awarded K-9 Team of the Year in 2014.

Former President George H.W Bush’s funeral is today. His most famous line occurred at the 1988 Republican National Convention at the Superdome when he said, “Read My Lips, No New Taxes.” But LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says two years later, Bush was pressed by Democrats to raise taxes on gas and other items, in exchange Republicans got spending cuts….
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The lone Republican announced candidate in next year’s governor’s race, Eddie Rispone, has maintained a low-profile since filing paperwork declaring himself a challenger to John Bel Edwards. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says Rispone, who has deep pockets, needs to introduce himself to voters…
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The State Fire Marshal’s office is mourning the loss of one of its bomb-snifing dogs. Barry, a 10-year-old black Labrador, died following a surgery to remove a large mass in his stomach. State Fire Marshal’s office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says in 2014, Barry along with his handler Corporal Mitch Trahan were recognized as K-9 Team of the Year. Rodrigue says Trahan is heartbroken and emotion over the loss…
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About 400 people have received a Christmas gift from Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson. She spent 100-thousand dollars on items that were on layaway at the WalMat on Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans.

What actions will the Republican Party take with the Governor’s race now that Senator John Kennedy is staying put in his current position, with no Plan B candidate?  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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LSU Poli Sci Professor Robert Hogan says today’s national day of mourning is an opportunity to reflect on how the country has changed since Bush Sr.’s term…

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Former Baton Rouge Congressman Henson Moore fondly remembers the late George HW Bush, who will be laid to rest today…

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The 2019 Governor’s race took a turn that blindsided many when Senator John Kennedy announced he would not be challenging Governor Edwards.  Republicans are in a scramble to find a candidate with less than a year until the election.  Political consultant Roy Fletcher says there’s a reason why the GOP didn’t have a Plan B candidate.

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While several names have been discussed including Congressman Ralph Abraham, Attorney General Jeff Landry, State Treasurer John Schroder, and Senator Sharon Hewitt of Slidell, Fletcher says they all face a similar obstacle.

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There is one Republican in the race and that’s Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone, who has been relatively quiet since announcing his candidacy.  Fletcher says that if Rispone needed something good to happen for him to start cutting checks, that something is Kennedy’s exclusion from the race.

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Today is a national day of mourning in honor of the passing of George HW Bush, the 41^st President who served from 89-93. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says it’s interesting to note how many federal services are shuttered today, and adds that it’s likely due to a good dose of nostalgia.

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Bush only served one term after losing his re-election bid to then Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton in 92, but helmed the country through a monumental shift in world power. Hogan says being the most prominent world figure at the moment the Berlin Wall fell sealed Bush in the eyes of many as one of the nation’s more prominent Presidents.

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Ultimately most analysts agree that Bush Sr.’s famed congeniality and bipartisanship is what cost him a second term. After his famous Superdome “Read my Lips, no new taxes” speech, Bush ultimately did raise taxes marginally. Hogan says this was a turning point in American politics, as many Republicans abandoned Bush afterward.

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President George H.W. Bush’s funeral will be held today, with leaders from across the world paying homage to the 41^st President of the United States. The former Commander in Chief gave his eventful “Read my lips, no new taxes” speech at the GOP convention in New Orleans in 88, and in 92’ his Deputy Chief of Staff Henson Moore says Bush held one of the last rallies of his career in Baton Rouge.

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Moore is a former Baton Rouge Congressman, and Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Energy.

A little over a day later, Bush lost the 92’ election to President Bill Clinton, ending his tenure after only one term. Despite a tough election, Henson Clinton and Bush would later become close friends who worked together to raise money after Hurricane Katrina.

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The veteran served in WWII, as a Congressman, as the Director of the CIA, and as Vice President for Ronald Reagan.

Bush was known for his congenial demeanor and interest in working with some who didn’t always see eye to eye with the former Texas Congressman. Moore says his bi-partisanship was one of his best qualities.

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Bush passed away November 30^th at the age of 94.

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers.  The 10 year old black lab, named Barry, had been with the agency since 2012.  Barry came to the State Fire Marshal from the US Marine Corp where he served two tours of duty overseas.  State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says Barry died following a surgery to remove a large mass in his stomach.

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Barry had served along with his handler Cpl. Mitch Trahan in the Lafayette and Alexandria area.  Rodrigue says they were used for various purposes including detection sweeps at major events, public facilities, and educational campuses.

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In 2014, Barry and his handler Cpl. Mitch Trahan were recognized as the K-9 Team of the Year.  Rodrigue says Trahan is heartbroken and very emotional over the loss.

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Governor John Bel Edwards hopes U.S. Senator John Kennedy’s decision to stay out of the 2019 governor’s race and remain in DC will give the Senator a new-found focus on his federal responsibilities, instead of using his time to verbally spar with state leaders. Edwards spoke to a New Orleans radio station today…

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Kennedy released a statement yesterday saying many of the state’s issues were related to a “top down institution.” and said he’s confident another Republican will defeat Edwards.

LSU Ticket Manager Brian Broussard has some advice for Purple and Gold nation members who are interested in traveling to Glendale, Arizona to watch the Tigers take on undefeated UCF.

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He says tickets should be available for the next few days.

The FCC is encouraging TV viewers who use an antenna to watch television to rescan their TV as many stations are moving frequencies in an effort to free up airwaves for high speed internet and mobile broadband.  Chair of the FCC Incentive Auction Task Force Jean Kiddoo (ki’doo) says if you subscribe to TV, you don’t have to worry about the changes.

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The changes will have an effect in Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria, and Lake Charles.

Four West Baton Rouge sheriff deputies are charged with malfeasance after an investigation into multiple inmate escapes. Major Dale Simoneaux says during their probe, they learned 23-year-old deputy, Taija Perry, had sex with an inmate. Simoneaux says 28-year-old James McClurg took bribe money to let it happen…

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56-year-old Dimple Jones has also been charged.

Governor Edwards says Senator Kennedy’s decision to stay out of the 2019 governor’s race wasn’t surprising considering his federal responsibilities…

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office is mourning the loss of one of it’s explosive ordinance detection K-9 officers.  The 10 year old black lab, named Barry, had been with the agency since 2012.  Barry came to the State Fire Marshal from the US Marine Corp where he served two tours of duty overseas.  Barry died following surgical complications to remove a large mass in his stomach.

The FCC is encouraging TV viewers who use an antenna to watch television to rescan their TV as many stations are moving frequencies in an effort to free up airwaves for high speed internet and mobile broadband.  The changes will have an effect in Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria, and Lake Charles.  Chair of the FCC Incentive Auction Task Force Jean Kiddoo says a TV rescan will not affect where a channel is in the lineup.

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Good news for Tigers fans looking to attend the Fiesta Bowl: tickets will likely be available through the school for at least the next week for the game against UCF in Glendale Arizona. The University of Central Florida Knights have not lost a game in two years. This is now twice in a row the NCAA has denied the school a chance at the playoffs, a controversy that is sure to pique fans interest for tickets.  Ticket Operations Assistant Director Brian Broussard…

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Governor John Bel Edwards hopes U.S. Senator John Kennedy’s decision to stay out of the 2019 governor’s race and remain in DC will give the Senator a new-found focus on his federal responsibilities. Despite years of often testy exchanges between the two, Edwards says he hopes they can work together to make Louisiana a better state for years to come…

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Edwards previously released a statement saying “For Senator Kennedy, this was never about the people of Louisiana, this was about focusing the spotlight on himself.”

Good news for LSU fans looking to attend the Fiesta Bowl: tickets will likely be available through the school for at least the next week for the game against undefeated UCF in Glendale, Arizona. LSU Ticket Manager Brian Broussard says it’s an attractive vacation spot, and he hopes it will draw in Purple and Gold from around the country.

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Average temperatures in Glendale that time of year tend to be low 60s by day.

A state judge will rule in January on whether the man accused of negligent homicide in the alleged LSU hazing death case should be forced to give his his cell phone’s passcode to prosecutors. Jeff Palermo has more

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St. Landry Parish Sheriffs have arrested a substitute teacher for allegedly having sex with two students off campus. 38-year-old Tara Richard is facing four counts of Felony Carnal Knowledge, and one count of Oral Sexual Battery in connection with what authorities say were her actions involving a 15 and 16 year old who attended a local school. Richard has allegedly admitted to having sex with the two over the summer.

Governor John Bel Edwards said today he hopes Senator John Kennedy can focus on his duties in Congress now that he’s no longer looking at running for governor. Edwards says the state has major needs that Kennedy can address, such as 2016 flood recovery efforts, passing a long-term flood insurance program, coastal restoration, along with ensuring protections for those with pre-existing conditions…
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If you live in the Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria and Lake Charles areas and watch local television with an antenna, the F-C-C is recommending you rescan your TV, because TV stations in these area moving to different frequencies. Jean Kidooo says rescanning can be done by accessing your television’s settings menu….
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Four West Baton Rouge sheriff deputies are charged with malfeasance in office after an investigation into multiple inmate escapes. Major Dale Simoneaux says during their probe they learned one of their deputies, 23-year-old Taija Perry, had sex with an inmate at a motel. Simoneaux says 28-year-old James McClurg took bribe money to let this behavior happen…
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56-year-old Dimple Jones has also been charged and they are waiting for 60-year-old Michael Lafayette to turn himself in.

A north Louisiana mom accused in the burning death of her son will stand trial on the first degree murder charge she faces in January of 2020. Hanna Nicole Barker of Natchitoches will be in prison until that time, serving a five-year sentence for violating her probation on 2016 drug charges.