A wet weather pattern begins today in Louisiana and there’s a chance for severe weather tomorrow. CS Ross with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says we could see high winds, maybe a tornado or two and large hail…
cut 4 (06) “…northern Louisiana”
South Louisiana could also see some severe weather, which has the possibility of sticking around until Friday morning.

The investigation into a Christmas Eve quadruple shooting that left two people dead, and two others injured continues in Lutcher. St. James Parish Sheriff Wily Martin Junior admits the Christmas holiday has impacted their investigation…
cut 14 (13) “…give us some leads”
Former Lutcher standout Thaddeus Watis of Convent, was one of the people killed. He was a freshman at Arkansas Baptist College. Twenty-three-year-old Dedrick Paul Green Junior died at a local hospital.

Two juveniles were killed this morning in a mobile home fire in the Claiborne Parish town of Homer. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the ages on the victims are 16 and 4-years-old
Cut 15 (07) “…the home”
Rodrigue says the home did not have working smoking detectors.

The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana has a page on their website that provides information on how you can recycle your Christmas tree. Trees picked up in Orleans, Jefferson, Tangipahoa and Terrebonne Parishes can be used to help slow coastal erosion and C-R-C-L spokesperson Jimmy Frederick says several other parishes also participate in Christmas Tree recycling programs…
cut 8 (11) “….other things”
To get more information go to C-R-C-L-dot-org.

The National Retail Federation says expect heavy crowds at shopping centers starting today and running through the weekend.  Of the nearly 7000 people surveyed by the National Retail Federation, 51% say they’ll be out and about through the end of the year. NRF director of retail and consumer insights Katherine Cullen says the primary reason appears to be bargain hunters on a post-Christmas binge.

Cut 10 (12) “…gift card buck.”

Two people are dead following a quadruple shooting in St. James Parish.  Authorities were dispatched on Christmas Eve to the Neighborhood Lounge on Main Street in Lutcher.  One of the four hit died at the scene, while another died at a hospital.  Sheriff Willy Martin described the scene as chaotic.

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Police are still searching for the suspect, or suspects.

A strong cold front is heading towards Louisiana that will bring the potential for severe weather and the end to our mild temperatures. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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There’s a 2,500 dollar reward for information that leads to the arrest of a person who murdered a mother and son in Independence on Sunday. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is asking anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers.

And now commodities.

The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana has a new webpage that compiles information about parish efforts to collect and responsibly recycle or dispose of Christmas trees. CRCL spokesperson Jimmy Frederick says CRCL.org makes it easy to know when the trucks will be by to pick up your holiday evergreens.

Cut 6 (10) “…you need.”

Jefferson, Orleans, St. John, Tangipahoa, and Terrebone Parishes all collect trees for coastal restoration. Other Parishes offer curbside pickup services for other recycling purposes.

There’s a chance for rain today, but the possibility of severe weather exists tomorrow across Louisiana. C-S Ross with the National Weather Service in Shreveport a strong line of thunderstorms will enter northwest Louisiana early tomorrow morning

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In the week following Christmas, it is expected that many people will find themselves doing some shopping.  Of the nearly 7000 people surveyed by the National Retail Federation, 51% in the week following Christmas.  NRF director of retail and consumer insights Katherine Cullen says a big chunk of that crowd is shopping today.

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She says expect heavier than normal crowds to run through the weekend.

With the first seed, and a bye week in hand, history is on the Saints side as home teams have won 64.7 percent of their games in the playoffs since 1990. Linebacker Demario Davis says they knew they had a strong team to start the year, and the first seed had been the ultimate goal since the beginning.

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Sean Peyton would not commit to resting the starters against the Panthers Sunday. A win would set a franchise record with 14 on the year.

The ACLU of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit challenging the Lafayette Public Library’s ban on Drag Queen Story Time.  As the result of a lawsuit from a group called “Warriors for Christ”, the library now requires anyone who wants to use space at the library to sign a form saying they are not holding a drag queen event.  ACLU legal director Katie Schwartzmann says that’s got to go.

Cut 12 (08)   “…signing a form.”

With the first seed, and a bye week in hand, history is on the Saints side as home teams have won 64.7 percent of their games in the playoffs since 1990. There aren’t many players left from that legendary 2009 season, but young guys like wide receiver Mike Thomas say the vets let them know just how important that first seed is.

Cut 14 (12) “…our position.”

Louisiana could see harsher penalties for those found guilty of animal cruelty.  The group In Defense of Animals is working with State Senator Neil Riser to put the penalties into law, and spokesperon Doll Stanley says it is important legislation as she says studies indicate there is a connection between people who act violently toward animals and humans.

Cut 9 (06)  “…violent are violent.” 

Research out of LSU indicates those with ADHD may have highly desirable traits when it comes to starting a business. The research isolated what’s generally considered to be an undesirable trait often found in those with ADHD, impulsivity, and studied how it effects success in business. Business Professor Reginald Tucker says the results indicate those who favor action speed over action accuracy may have an edge in the competitive entrepreneurial world.

Cut 5 (10) “…a company.”

The research was published in the Journal of Business Venturing.

Authorities in southeast Louisiana are looking to make arrests in two separate fatal shootings. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards is looking for information into the shooting deaths of 42-year-old Daytra Miller and her 13-year-old son Robert West on Sunday night. On Christmas Eve night, two people were also killed and two others wounded in a shooting on Main Street in Lutcher.

The Lafayette Public Library has caught the attention of the ACLU for its ban on Drag Queen Story time events, saying the ban is a first amendment violation. Kevin Barnhart has more…
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With the first seed, and a bye week in hand, history is on the Saints side as home teams have won 65-percent of their games in the playoffs since 1990. Defensive end Cam Jordan…
cut 13 (06) “….is real ”
But before the playoffs begin, the Saints will host Carolina in the regular season finale. It’s a game were the starters could see limited action.

Research from LSU business professor Reginald Tucker finds there’s a link between ADHD and Entrepreneurship. Tucker says his research indicates that higher education should begin moving away from a stigmatization of the disease, and consider pushing students with ADHD to enter career fields that suit their attributes, because one size does not fit all.
Cut 6 (10) “level.”

The state Fire Marshal’s office says two juveniles died in a mobile home fire early this morning in the Claiborne Parish town of Homer.

Alexandria Police detectives are trying to determine if two Christmas Day fatal shootings that happened within minutes of each other are connected. Two of the victims are women, one found inside a car, the other in a home. 58-year-old Wendell Reed of Alexandria was also found dead in that home from a self inflicted gunshot wound.

A group called In Defense of Animals wants to see legislation approved in 2019 to make sure those who are guilty in severe cases of animal cruelty receive at least some prison time. Doll Stanley on the new sentencing law they are seeking…
cut 8 (10) “….incarceration without probate”
Stanley says two 17-year-olds in Bastrop recently slit a dog’s throat and posted it on Snap chat, but only received a fine and one-year of probation. An Opelousas woman also didn’t receive jail time for burning a horse with battery acid.

An LSU Professor says people with ADHD and ADHD like symptoms are more likely to be geared towards entrepreneurship….
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

The Saints host Carolina Sunday in the regular season finale. New Orleans has locked up the number one seed in the NFC playoffs and linebacker DeMario Davis says the top seed has been a goal since the beginning of the season…
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Coach Sean Payton has been mum on how much the starters will play on Sundy.

The reward has been doubled to 25-hundred dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for killing a woman and her 13-year-old son on Sunday in the town of Independence. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards believes the shooter knew the mother and son.

Harsher penalties for those found guilty of animal cruelty could be coming soon. Kevin Barnhart has more.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

Research out of LSU indicates those with ADHD may have highly desirable traits when it comes to starting a business. The report by LSU Assistant Business Professor Reginald Tucker indicates while hyperactivity can be detrimental in many fields, it’s common for entrepreneurs…
Cut 4 (07) “…ideation″
Tucker says the results imply that individuals with A-D-H-D symptoms may be empowered to craft their own jobs to fit their special needs.

The Lafayette Public Library has been requiring individuals who are seeking to use a room in the library to sign a form saying they will not use that room to host an event where men dressed up in drag will read stories to children. The Louisiana ACLU has filed a lawsuit in response…
cut 11 (06) “….the public facility”
That’s the ACLU’s Katie Schwartzman, who says the library began requiring this form ever since the library was sued to block its planned Drag Queen Story Time Event.

The ACLU of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit challenging the Lafayette Public Library’s ban on Drag Queen Story Time. The library requires anyone who wants to use space at the library to sign a form saying they are not holding a drag queen event at the library. ACLU legal director Katie Schwartzmann says it’s a violation of constitutional rights…
cut 10 (08) “…the first amendment”
There has been no response from the library on the lawsuit.

A group called In Defense of Animals is working to put together stronger animal cruely penalties into the law. Spokesperson Doll Stanley says there been several animal cruelty cases in the state that have resulted in lenient sentences, including the killing of a dog posted to SnapChat…
cut 7 (10) “…to probation”
Stanley says the goal is to get acts of aggravated animal cruelty to be considered crimes of violence.

There’s a slight chance Caddo, Bossier, DeSoto and Sabine parishes could see severe weather tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service says there’s the potential for damaging winds, localized flooding, tornadoes and large hail for these parishes.

After a break for Christmas, the Saints return to the practice field to get ready for Sunday’s regular season finale against Carolina. New Orleans has already locked up the number one seed in the NFC playoffs, and wide receiver Michael Thomas says the younger guys on the team understand the importance of having the number one seed…
cut 14 (12) “….our position”

An LSU Professor says people with ADHD and ADHD like symptoms are more likely to be geared towards entrepreneurship. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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Harsher penalties for those found guilty of animal cruelty could be coming soon.  Kevin Barnhart has more.

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The Lafayette Public Library has caught the attention of the ACLU for it’s ban on Drag Queen Story Time events, saying the ban is a First Amendment violation.  Kevin Barnhart has more.

Cut 3 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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Research out of LSU indicates those with ADHD may have highly desirable traits when it comes to starting a business. The article by LSU Assistant Business Professor Reginald Tucker indicates while hyperactivity can be detrimental in many fields, it’s common for entrepreneurs. Tucker says ADHD is often labeled “dysfunctional”, but…

Cut 4 (07) “…ideation″

The research isolated what’s generally considered to be an undesirable trait often found in those with ADHD, impulsivity, and studied how it effects success in business. Tucker says the results indicate those who favor action speed over action accuracy may have an edge in the competitive entrepreneurial world.

Cut 5 (10) “…a company.”

He says business owners looking for new ideas, departments, or services at their company should consider putting those with ADHD, or ADHD like symptoms, on the task.

Tucker says his research indicates that higher education should begin moving away from a stigmatization of the disease, and consider pushing students with ADHD to enter career fields that suit their attributes, because one size does not fit all.

Cut 6 (10) “level.”

The article was published in the Journal of Business Venturing.

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Louisiana could see harsher penalties for those found guilty of animal cruelty.  The group In Defense of Animals is working with State Senator Neil Riser to put the penalties into law.  Spokesperson for the group, Doll Stanley says the inspiration for the action came from several animal cruelty cases in the state that have resulted in judges handing out lenient sentences, including the killing of a dog posted to SnapChat.

Cut 7 (10) “…it to probation.”

Stanley says the goal is to get acts of aggravated animal cruelty to be considered crimes of violence and…

Cut 8 (10) “…incarceration without probate.″

Stanley says it is important legislation as she says studies indicate there is a connection between people who act violently toward animals and humans.

Cut 9 (06)  “…violent are violent.” 

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The ACLU of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit challenging the Lafayette Public Library’s ban on Drag Queen Story Time.  As the result of a lawsuit from a group called “Warriors for Christ”, the library now requires anyone who wants to use space at the library to sign a form saying they are not holding a drag queen event at the library.  ACLU legal director Katie Schwartzmann says it’s a violation of constitutional rights.

Cut 10 (08)   “…the first amendment.”

Schwartzmann says the goal is not to force the library to hold a drag queen story time event.

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Schwartzmann says the form that makes people agree to not hold drag queen events has got to go.

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With the first seed, and a bye week in hand, history is on the Saints side as home teams have won 64.7 percent of their games in the playoffs since 1990. The last time the Black and Gold had the top seed they beat two hall of fame quarterbacks to seal the NFC. Defensive end Cam Jordan says everyone knows how potent the New Orleans crowd can be.

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That playoff run saw the team knock off Kurt Warner’s Cardinals, Brett Favre’s Vikings, and Peyton Manning’s Colts.

There aren’t many players left from that legendary 2009 season, but young guys like wide receiver Mike Thomas say the vets let them know just how important that first seed is.

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This week the Rams and Bears games will determine who gets the 2^nd and 3^rd seeds, with the 4^th seed going to Dallas, the 5^th seed going to Seattle, and the Vikings and Eagles fighting it out for the 6^th and final slot.

Linebacker Demario Thomas says they knew they had a strong team to start the year, and the first seed had been the ultimate goal since the beginning.

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44 of the last 56 Super Bowl teams had a first round bye.