In Lafayette visitation is underway for former Governor Kathleen Blanco at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral. Visitation ends at 10 and then at 10:30 Mass, and her funeral will begin. Afterwards there will be a private family burial.  Blanco, served one term as governor and has the distinction of being the only female governor in Louisiana. She was 76 years old.

Southwest and central Louisiana are under a flash flood watch this morning. The entire state could see one to three inches of rain before the weekend is over as a tropical wave passes through the state. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the threat of severe weather is minimal and even less than minimal the further north you go, but we certainly will see a good number of showers.

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Keim says the showers should keep the mercury from rising, by keeping temperatures in the 80s.

A Baton Rouge public charter school for children with dyslexia will be featured on CBS this weekend. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Also on CBS, tonight at 6:30 the Saints take on the Jets in New York in their 3^rd preseason game. Then they are back home to play Miami Thursday in the Dome. The last preseason game against the Dolphins will be broadcast on CBS, beginning at 7 o’clock.  The official season is sixteen days away for the Saints. They’ll kickoff the first the Monday Night Football for the Season as they take on the Houston Texans at home.

A heartfelt goodbye was given to Fox 8 TV anchor Nancy Parker, who died last week in a plane crash. Jeff Palermo reports there was not a dry eye at Xavier University’s Convocation Center in New Orleans…

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Southwest and central Louisiana will be under a flash flood watch starting early Saturday morning through that evening and Louisiana as a whole will see one to three inches of rain starting today and running through the weekend as a tropical wave passes through the state.

American Idol is holding open auditions at the Baton Rouge Hilton this Sunday just a season after Livingston’s Laine Hardy became the first Louisianan to win the competition. Senior Supervising Producer with American Idol Patrick Lynn says come prepared with three songs: a show-stopper, a ballad, and a more contemporary tune, and don’t bore us, get to the chorus, adding everyone is welcome to show up and perform.

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This will be the program’s 18^th season.

Baton Rouge Police arrest a teenager in the fatal shooting of his mother’s boyfriend during a domestic dispute. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 36-year-old Michael Allen was found dead in his Scotlandville home earlier this month and McKneely says it appears the suspect fired shots into the home from outside.

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A Baton Rouge public charter school for children with dyslexia will be featured on CBS this weekend.

Cut 1 (30) “..I’m Kevin Barnhart”

A flash flood warning has been issued for southwest and south-central Louisiana starting early Saturday morning, running through Saturday evening. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we may get soaked, but there’s a glass half full version…

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Rainy weather will blanket most of the state through Sunday.

Baton Rouge Police arrest a teenager in the fatal shooting of his mother’s boyfriend during a domestic dispute. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 36-year-old Michael Allen was found dead in his Scotlandville home earlier this month and during the investigation, authorities brought in the 16-year-old suspect for questioning.

Cut 12 (05) “…Mr. Allen’s death”

The suspect’s identity is being concealed due to being a minor. 

American Idol is holding open auditions at the Baton Rouge Hilton this Sunday just a season after Livingston’s Laine Hardy became the first Louisianan to win the competition. Senior Supervising Producer with American Idol Patrick Lynn says show up with three songs ready, but know it’s not just about the quality of your pipes…

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The auditions begin at 9 AM

Louisiana Key Academy in Baton Rouge will be featured on the CBS Sunday Morning Show for it’s excellence in work with dyslexic students. Academy Principal Heather Bourgeois hopes the segment will encourage further advocacy of following the template set by the public charter school.

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The show airs Sunday at 8AM.

Louisiana will see one to three inches of rain starting today and running through the weekend as a tropical wave passes through the state. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the threat of severe weather is minimal and even less than minimal the further north you go, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be free to plan outdoor activities with impunity.

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Expect temperatures in south Louisiana to sit in the 80s.

Baton Rouge Police arrest a teenager in the fatal shooting of his mother’s boyfriend during a domestic dispute. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says following the shooting, it appears the body was left in the home for several days before begin discovered by authorities.

Cut 14 (10) “…to the residence.”

It’s believed the unnamed teenager fired several shots into 36-year-old Michael Allen’s home.

American Idol is holding open auditions at the Baton Rouge Hilton this Sunday just a season after Livingston’s Laine Hardy became the first Louisianan to win the competition. Senior Supervising Producer with American Idol Patrick Lynn says come prepared with three songs: a show-stopper, a ballad, and a more contemporary tune, and…

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The auditions begin at 9 AM.

A Baton Rouge public charter school for children with dyslexia will be featured on CBS this weekend. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “..I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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A heartfelt goodbye was given to Fox 8 TV anchor Nancy Parker, who died last week in a plane crash. Jeff Palermo reports there was not a dry eye at Xavier University’s Convocation Center in New Orleans…

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Louisiana Key Academy in Baton Rouge will receive the national spotlight when it is featured on the CBS Sunday Morning Show with Jane Pauley. The segment will focus on dyslexia and the school’s educational model to accommodate children that face that hurdle. Academy Principal Heather Bourgeois…

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A production team visited during the last school year and the Bourgeois says parents are excited to see the final product. Bourgeois hopes the segment will encourage further advocacy of following the template set by the public charter school.

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Bourgeois says it is important to diagnose dyslexia early in an effort to spearhead stigmas and ensure better outcomes.

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The show airs Sunday at 8AM.

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Southwest and central Louisiana will be under a flash flood watch starting early Saturday morning through that evening and Louisiana as a whole will see one to three inches of rain starting today and running through the weekend as a tropical wave passes through the state.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says the threat of severe weather is minimal and even less than minimal the further north you go, but we certainly will see a good number of showers.

Cut 6 (09) “…northward.”

Up to four inches of rain could fall in southwest Louisiana.

We may get soaked but Keim says there’s a glass half full way to look at the upcoming rainy weekend.

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He says north Louisiana will not be so lucky, with limited cloud coverage keeping temperatures in the 90s.

Keim says thunderstorms and showers will be sporadic and unpredictable, so while you shouldn’t lock yourself in for the weekend, don’t plan any big outdoor parties.

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American Idol is holding open auditions at the Baton Rouge Hilton this Sunday just a season after Livingston’s Laine Hardy became the first Louisianan to win the competition.

Senior Supervising Producer with American Idol Patrick Lynn says come prepared with three songs: a show-stopper, a ballad, and a more contemporary tune, and don’t bore us, get to the chorus.

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This will be the program’s 18^th season.

Lynn wants contestants to keep in mind that it’s not all about the quality of your pipes, they’re looking for stars who can do more than just sing.

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The auditions begin at 9 AM in the morning and run through 5 PM, and Lynn says everyone is welcome to show up and perform.

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Baton Rouge Police arrest a teenager in the fatal shooting of his mother’s boyfriend during a domestic dispute. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 36-year-old Michael Allen was found dead in his Scotlandville home earlier this month and during the investigation, authorities brought in the 16-year-old suspect for questioning.

Cut 12 (05) “…Mr. Allen’s death”

The suspect’s identity is being concealed due to being a minor.  McKneely says it appears the suspect fired shots into the home from outside.

Cut 13 (11) “…as a result.”

McKneely says following the shooting, it appears the body was left in the home for several days before begin discovered by authorities.

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Rainy weekend on the way as a passing tropical wave is set to bring one to three inches of water to the Bayou State, but State Climatologist Barry Keim says don’t cancel your plans just yet, but try to avoid any extended outdoor events for the next few days.

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Rain chances are highest near the coast, and will decrease the further north you live.

Baton Rouge Police arrest a teenager in the fatal shooting of his mother’s boyfriend during a domestic dispute. The suspect’s identity is being concealed due to being a minor, but Baton Rouge Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says it appears the teen fired shots into 36-year-old Michael Allen’s home after Allen and the kid’s mom had a domestic dispute.

Cut 13 (11) “…as a result.”

McKneely says following the shooting, it appears the body was left in the home for several days before being discovered by authorities.

American Idol is holding open auditions at the Baton Rouge Hilton this Sunday just a season after Livingston’s Laine Hardy became the first Louisianan to win the competition. The auditions begin at 9 AM in the morning and run through 5 PM, and Senior Supervising Producer with American Idol Patrick Lynn says everyone is welcome to show up and perform.

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He adds make sure you come prepared with three different songs.

Before you roll into your Idol audition, tune into CBS Sunday morning at 8AM as Louisiana Key Academy in Baton Rouge gets spotlighted for it’s nationally renowned educational work. The segment will focus on dyslexia and the school’s educational model to accommodate children that face that hurdle. Academy Principal Heather Bourgeois…

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The filming took place last year.

Research out of LSU calls into question the prevailing opinion that river diversions actually help restore wetlands. Matt Doyle spoke with the author…
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Deputies charge two teenagers with terrorizing for alleged threats made towards two Lafayette Parish middle schools. The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s office began its investigation after receiving a 9-1-1 call from a concerned parent yesterday morning. David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy and Edgar Martin Middle School were targeted in the threats.

Baton Rouge Police have arrested a teenager in the fatal shooting of his mother’s boyfriend during a domestic dispute. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 36-year-old Michael Allen was found dead in his Scotlandville home earlier this month and during the investigation, authorities brought in the 16-year-old suspect for questioning.
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The suspect’s identity is being concealed since he’s a minor.

The CBS Sunday Morning Show will air a segment on Sunday on Louisiana Key Academy’s success in educating students who suffer from dyslexia. The public charter school in Baton Rouge has been recognized by the Yale Medical School for their work. Academy Principal Heather Bourgeois says it all starts with diagnosing dyslexia early in an effort to spearhead stigmas and ensure better outcomes…
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The show airs at 8 AM.

Louisiana will see one to three inches of rain starting today and running through the weekend as a tropical wave passes through the state. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the threat of severe weather is minimal and even less than minimal the further north you go, but we certainly will see a good number of showers.

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Keim says the showers will push south Louisiana temps down into the 80s.

American Idol is back in the Bayou State one season after Laine Hardy of Livingston became the first Louisianan to win the competition. Idol will be setting up shop for open auditions Sunday at the Baton Rouge Hilton, and Senior Supervising Producer with American Idol Patrick Lynn says come prepared with three songs, and be ready to put on a show…

Cut 10 (08) “…TV”

The auditions begin at 9 AM and will run through five in the afternoon.

A Baton Rouge public charter school for children with dyslexia will be featured on CBS this weekend. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “..I’m Kevin Barnhart”

An LSU study finds Mississippi River diversions can actually do more harm than good for wetland restoration. The study raises concerns about five billion dollars’ worth of planned diversion projects the state is seeking to initiate. Coastal Sciences Professor Gene Turner says more study needs to be done before opening the flood gates…

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The study looked two artificial and one natural diversion and found land loss, instead of the creation or maintenance land. 

Louisiana Key Academy in Baton Rouge will receive the national spotlight when it is featured on the CBS Sunday Morning Show. The segment will focus on dyslexia and the school’s educational model. Academy Principal Heather Bourgeois…

Cut 3 (11) “…their full potential.”

The show airs Sunday at 8AM.

Attorney General Jeff Landry is launching an antitrust probe into big tech companies. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”AM

American Idol is holding open auditions at the Baton Rouge Hilton this Sunday starting at 9AM just a season after local boy Laine Hardy became the first Louisianan to win the competition. Senior Supervising Producer with American Idol Patrick Lynn says come prepared with three songs, and…

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