A Triple-A study indicates about 70% of drivers in America feel they are unlikely to be caught by the police while driving while under the influence of marijuana. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says the findings are a big concern as more states look into legalizing recreational pot.
Cut 7 (11) “…kind of fashion.”
And the research found that marijuana users who drive high are up to twice as likely to be involved in a crash.

Longtime UL Lafayette baseball coach Tony Robichaux is in the hospital after suffering a heart attack. Ragin Cajuns athletics spokesperson Patrick Crawford says Robichaux underwent open heart surgery at Lafayette General and it was a successful medical procedure. He says the doctors expect Coach Robe to make a full recovery…
cut 14 (06) “….that he’s recovering”

Operation Broken Heart, a statewide effort to catch child predators has resulted in 63 arrests for child exploitation. Brooke Thorington on why law enforcement say parents need to play a more active role when it comes to what their kids are doing on the phone….
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Operation Broken Heart, a Statewide effort to catch child predators in Louisiana is using multiple law enforcement agencies to make arrests, but they still need parents to play and more active role.  Brooke Thorington has more.

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A recent study by AAA indicates about 70% of drivers in America feel they are unlikely to be caught by police while driving while under the influence of marijuana.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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 The EPA has authorized a 400,000 dollar grant to clean up two contaminated plots of land in Houma and Lafayette. Matt Doyle has more.

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State Attorney General Jeff Landry announces the latest results of statewide effort to arrest child predators. Landry says Operation Broken Heart, a culmination of multiple law enforcement agencies netted 63 offenders in the last two months alone.

Cut 4 (13) “…as young as three.”

Since July of 2018 the sting arrested one-hundred-sixty-five child predators. Landry says the suspects aren’t easy to identify, they could be your neighbor or the even person walking next to you in the grocery store.

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FBI Special Agent Eric Rommal says their participation in Operation Broken Heart has also lead to multiple spinoff investigations but there is much more work to be done.

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A recent study by AAA indicates about 70% of drivers in America feel they are unlikely to be caught by the police while driving while under the influence of marijuana. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says the findings are a big concern as more states look into legalizing recreational pot.

Cut 7 (11) “…kind of fashion.”

Redman says it is usually about an hour or so after using marijuana that the effects may set in. Millennials and young adults are the ones to report they are most likely to drive within an hour of toking up.

Cut 8 (10) “…are the women.”

Redman says it appears the numbers are as high as they are because the cannabis industry is downplaying the impact of marijuana when behind the wheel in an effort to sell states on legalizing marijuana.

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South Louisiana is getting a 400,000-dollar EPA grant to clean up two environmentally contaminated sites as part of the “Brownfields Program”.

Congressman Garret Graves says Brownfields are plots of land, often in the middle of booming markets that have sat abandoned as a result of environmental issues. He says these plots drag down property values and discourage investment.

Cut 10 (09) “…fueling station.”

An EPA study showed addressing Brownsites increased nearby property values by 5-15 percent.

Graves says an EPA survey of Brownsite cleanup showed just 12.4 million dollars of investment yielded 29 to 97 million dollars of new local tax revenue in the first year alone. He says that’s a lot of bang for your government buck.

Cut 11 (11) “…you invested.”

The two locations getting a little TLC in Louisiana are a former VFW Fall in Houma, and a federal office building in Lafayette. Graves says they sit in vital economic corridors for the local community.

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Ragin’ Cajuns baseball’s head coach is recovering following a heart procedure Monday afternoon.  UL Lafayette Athletics spokesperson Patrick Crawford says Coach Tony Robichaux went to the hospital on Sunday evening and found out he was experiencing a cardiac event.

Cut 13 (11) “…a heart attack.”

Crawford says the operation went well and doctors are expecting the coach to make a full recovery.

Cut 14 (06) “…that he’s recovering.”

Crawford said the coach will be on bed rest for a bit.

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Robichaux just completed his 25th year at the helm on the baseball program for the school, scoring his 900th victory in this most recent season.

 Another New Orleans music icon has passed, legendary producer Dave Bartholomew, the man who made Fats Domino famous…

cut 2 (30) I’m Matt Doyle”  

Saints QB Drew Brees won his lawsuit against a San Diego jeweler who ripped him off by reportedly lying about the apparent value of millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds they purchased. The Black and Gold legend was awarded damages in excess of six million dollars as a result of the trial that took him off the practice field for the first few days of offseason team training.

A Bunkie man accused of stabbing a wedding guest at a reception on Saturday night has turned himself into police in Pineville.  According to investigators, a fight broke out around 11:40 p.m. Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Steven Martel says 19-year-old Dontavian Williams of Bunkie caused a disturbance at the reception.

Cut 3 (08) “…began to argue.”

El Dorado Resorts, the parent company of a string of Louisiana casinos including the Belle of Baton Rouge, has purchased Caeser’s Entertainment, the parent company of several other casinos including Harrah’s in New Orleans, for 17.3 billion dollars. Casino Association of Louisiana executive director Wade Duty says  the merger will create the opportunity for the company to reinvest in Louisiana, but our recent legislative decisions may make that a bad bet…

Cut 14 (10) “…by case basis.” 

Saints QB Drew Brees won his lawsuit against a San Diego jeweler who ripped him off by reportedly lying about the apparent value of millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds they purchased. The Black and Gold legend was awarded damages in excess of six million dollars as a result of the trial that took him off the practice field for the first few days of offseason team training.

The court featured some dramatic testimony as Brees says he considered the jeweler, Vihad Moradi, to be a friend, so much that he even had recommended the jewler’s services to other associates of his, several of whom have also accused Moradi of Fraud. Brees attorney Andrew Kim talked to the media afterwards, saying “They saw Mr. Moradi for exactly what he is: a grifter and a confidence man.”

Moradi denied those claims, says he was never friends, but only acquaintances with the QB, and accused the QB of having an addiction to buying jewelry, claiming Brees was an “addict looking for his fix”. Brees may have prevailed in the first round of court, but it’s unlikely he’ll see that money anytime soon as Moradi says he plans to appeal.

Vanderbilt and Michigan will meet on the baseball diamond for the very first time tonight at 6 P.m. for the first in a best of three college World Series games. Michigan is playing for it first championship since 1962. Both teams went 3-0 in the college World Series bracket. The wolverines slumped at the end of the season and they were one of the last teams to receive an at large invitation to the NCAA tournament.

Chez Reavie won the travelers championship golf tournament for his second pga tour victory and his first in 11 years. He finished with a one under 69 for a four stroke victory over keegan Bradley and zach sucher.

The Houston astros halted a 7 game losing streak against the New York Yankees who have won 8 of their last 10. DJ LeMahieu a former lsu stand out hit a three run drive in the fifth giving New York a home run in a franchise record 26 consecutive games. The major league mark is 27 set by the 2002 Texas rangers.

Legendary New Orleans music producer Dave Bartholomew, the man who found Fats Domino, passed away yesterday at 100 years old. Louisiana Music Hall of Fame Executive Director Mike Shepard says Bartholomew worked with, and was loved by all the greats, including Irma Thomas, Benny Spellman, Dr. John, and more. While he was known as a friendly guy, he didn’t roll over when artists tried to rip him off…

Cut 10 (11) “…ding-a-ling.”

El Dorado Resorts, the parent company of casinos including the Belle of Baton Rouge, has purchased Caeser’s Entertainment, the parent company of Harrah’s in New Orleans, for 17.3 billion dollars. Casino Association of Louisiana executive director Wade Duty says he does not foresee it having an impact on Harrah’s license renewal.

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A Slidell man’s fiancé allegedly shoots up a truck stop after her betrothed gets fired from his job as a truck driver. After shooting at the trucking company owner in apparent retaliation for the firing, Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau says 32-year-old Natalie Williams turned to the company owner’s truck and continued the shooting spree…

Cut 7 (10) “…son”

No one was injured in the incident.

A Bunkie man accused of stabbing a wedding guest at a reception on Saturday night has turned himself into police in Pineville. Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Steven Martel says 19-year-old Dontavian Williams of Bunkie brought an outside issue inside of the wedding reception…

Cut 4 (07) “…and the stabbing.”

Legendary New Orleans music producer Dave Bartholomew, the man who found Fats Domino, passed away yesterday at 100 years old. Louisiana Music Hall of Fame Executive Director Mike Shepard says Bartholomew was the last of the “Holy Trinity” that put New Orleans music on the international music map along with Fats, and J&M studio owner and recording engineer icon Cosimo Matasa.

Cut 11 (11) “this track”

Bartholomew is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.

A Slidell man’s fiancé allegedly shoots up a truck stop after her betrothed gets fired from her job as a truck driver. Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau says 32-year-old Natalie Williams of Mandeville was with her fiancé when his boss showed up and terminated him from the job for alleged poor performance on the job.

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Avoyelles Parish deputies have located a wedding crasher who stabbed a guest at a reception in Bunkie. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

El Dorado Resorts, the parent company of a string of Louisiana casinos including the Belle of Baton Rouge, has purchased Caeser’s entertainment, the parent company of several other casinos including Harrah’s in New Orleans, for 17.3 billion dollars. Casino Association of Louisiana executive director Wade Duty players probably won’t notice a change but…

Cut 12 (09)   “…certainly nationally.”

Avoyelles Parish deputies have located wedding crasher who stabbed a guest at a reception in Bunkie. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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 Another New Orleans music icon has passed, legendary producer Dave Bartholomew, the man who made Fats Domino famous…

cut 2 (30) I’m Matt Doyle”  

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A Bunkie man accused of stabbing a wedding guest at a reception on Saturday night has turned himself into police in Pineville.  According to investigators, a fight broke out around 11:40 p.m. Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Steven Martel says 19-year-old Dontavian Williams of Bunkie caused a disturbance at the reception.

Cut 3 (08) “…began to argue.”

The argument escalated and the suspect is accused of plunging a large knife into the stomach of the victim.  Martel says the motive is unclear, but says the two people involved had previously not seen eye to eye.

Cut 4 (07) “…and the stabbing.”

Martel says following the stabbing, the suspect fled and law enforcement from the Sheriff’s Office and the Bunkie Police Department responded and began rendering aid to the victim.

Cut 5 (10) “…of the wounds.”

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A Slidell man’s fiancé allegedly shoots up a truck stop after her betrothed gets fired from her job as a truck driver.

Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau says 32-year-old Natalie Williams of Mandeville was with her fiancé when his boss showed up and terminated him from the job for alleged poor performance on the job.

Cut 6 (12) “…company.”

The shooting occurred at Travelcenters of America, just off I-10 in Slidell.

After shooting at the trucking company owner in apparent retaliation for the firing, Williams turned to the company owner’s truck and continued the shooting spree…

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No one was injured in the incident.

Seuzeneau says it’s likely that Williams’ emotions were running high because the truck had been her and her fiancés’ home.

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Williams was later apprehended in a nearby forest by authorities.

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Legendary New Orleans music producer Dave Bartholomew, the man who found Fats Domino, passed away yesterday at 100 years old.

Louisiana Music Hall of Fame Executive Director Mike Shepard says Bartholomew helped refine New Orleans Big Beat and R&B into the world famous rock and roll of the 50s.

Cut 9 (12) “…fats.”

Bartholomew co-wrote most of Fats’ hits, and was the famous pianists’ band leader as he toured the world.

Shepard says Bartholomew worked with, and was loved by all the greats, including Irma Thomas, Benny Spellman, Dr. John, and more. While he was known as a friendly guy, he didn’t roll over when artists tried to rip him off…

Cut 10 (11) “…ding-a-ling.”

Bartholomew/Domino collaborations sold over 60 million copies in the 50s.

Shepard says Bartholomew was the last of the “Holy Trinity” that put New Orleans music on the international music map along with Fats, and J&M studio owner and recording engineer icon Cosimo Matasa.

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Bartholomew is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.

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El Dorado Resorts, the parent company of a string of Louisiana casinos including the Belle of Baton Rouge, has purchased Caeser’s Entertainment, the parent company of several other casinos including Harrah’s in New Orleans, for 17.3 billion dollars. Casino Association of Louisiana executive director Wade Duty says for players it’s business as usual.

Cut 12 (09)   “…certainly nationally.”

The deal is expected to close in mid-2020, and Duty says he does not foresee it having an impact on the recently renewed deal that keeps Harrah’s in New Orleans gaming license until 2054.

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Wade says the merger will create the opportunity for the company to reinvest in Louisiana, but between smoking bans and recent legislation that failed to add sports wagering to modernize the gaming industry in the state, it may not make much sense for the company.

Cut 14 (10) “…by case basis.” 

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Another New Orleans music icon has passed, legendary producer Dave Bartholomew, the man who made Fats Domino famous…

cut 2 (30) I’m Matt Doyle”  

A homicide in Concordia Parish leaves a teacher dead. According to investigators, the victim, Frederick McCray Jr. gave a ride to the suspects to a location where the suspects shot him. The suspects have since been apprehended and confessed to the crime. The victim was a teacher in Natchez where he was recently named teacher of the year.

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a Bunkie man accused of stabbing a wedding guest at a reception on Saturday night.  According to investigators, a fight broke out around 11:40 p.m. Deputy Chief Steven Martel says 19-year-old Dontavian Williams of Bunkie caused a disturbance at the reception.

Cut 3 (08) “…began to argue.”

The argument escalated and the suspect is accused of plunging a large knife into the stomach of the victim.  Martel says the motive is unclear.

Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans. During the address, Edwards spoke of the budget he recently signed into law and says it’s a budget that the state can be proud of.

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Legendary New Orleans music producer Dave Bartholomew, the man who found and Fats Domino, has passed away yesterday at 100 years old. Louisiana Music Hall of Fame Executive Director Mike Shepard says Bartholomew helped refine the musicians of New Orleans Big Beat and make them world famous in the 50s.

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Bartholomew co-wrote most of Fats’ hits, and was the famous pianists’ band leader as he toured the world.

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a Bunkie man accused of stabbing a wedding guest at a reception on Saturday night. The argument escalated and the suspect is accused of plunging a large knife into the stomach of the victim.  Deputy Chief Steven Martel  says the two people involved had previously not seen eye to eye.

Cut 4 (07) “…and the stabbing.”

The intense summer heat is upon us in the Bayou State and according to state climatologist temps will be higher than normal this summer. The elderly population might not be able to get help when the heat reaches dangerous levels, and Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter says it’s especially important that you check in on them this time of year.

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Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.4 percent in May, a .6 percent drop year to year, and a .1 percent drop from March. Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Dejoie says the state has 2,600 fewer unemployed than last month, and 12,000 since last year. She says in total it’s a record for the decade.

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A study from LSU Health New Orleans shows a link between pre-pregnancy weight and breast milk and the effects it could have on infant growth rates. Lead author of Dr. Henry Nuss says the levels of hormones like insulin and leptin in the breast milk of mothers that are overweight pre-pregnancy could impact childhood obesity.

Cut 4 (14) “…appetite level.”

With the intense summer heat officials with the State Department of Health want you to remind you to take precautions. Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter says with heat indexes already reaching into the 100’s we all need to practice heat safety, stay hydrated and wear proper clothing.

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Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.4 percent in May, a .6 percent drop year to year, and a .1 percent drop from March.

Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Dejoie (Daze-wah) says hospitality is always a major contributor, but two other fields have also seen gains.

Cut 11 (11) “…the year.”

 El Dorado, the parent company of a string of Louisiana casinos including the Belle of Baton Rouge, has purchased Caeser’s entertainment, the parent company of several other casinos inluding Harrah’s in New Orleans, for 17.3 billion dollars.