Over 300 Louisiana farmers have attended hemp seminars as Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says federal approval for local production is imminent…
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There’s a chance LSU’s leading rusher could play Saturday against Oklahoma. Jeff Palermo has the story….
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As more people take to the roads for holiday celebrations Louisiana State Police want to remind motorists to take action to prevent accidents. State Trooper Michael Reichardt says never get behind the wheel when impaired and always buckle up.
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Troopers are partnering with law enforcement across the state in operation of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Reichardt says to add a designated driver to your holiday list of things to do.
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According to LSP during the Christmas holidays last year, 16 people were killed and 12 of those fatalities were alcohol-related. Reichardt says never get behind the wheel or in the vehicle with someone who is impaired.
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For the latest road conditions visit 511-LA-dot-org or dial 511 from any cell phone in Louisiana.
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Ag Commissioner Mike Strain expects Louisiana will receive federal approval to begin selling hemp licenses to state farmers by the first of January.
Strain says obtaining one of those licenses is a bit of a lengthy process due to how regulated the industry is, but so far it appears Louisiana growers are intrigued by the plant’s possibilities…
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Strain expects the next session to be held on January 8th or 9th. For more information about attending a hemp seminar, visit www-dot-L-D-A-F-dot-LA-gov
Not everyone will be allowed to get a hemp license. Because hemp is a cousin of the marijuana plant, Strain says applicants will have to complete a State Police background check after applying…
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Strain says after passing the background check, you won’t be able to put seeds in the ground until after they verify the product will be profitable, and legal…
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While related to marijuana, hemp’s THC levels are so low that it is not psychoactive.
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The Saints Michael Thomas is making a case as one of the best wide receivers ever. In Sunday’s 38-28 win over Tennessee, Thomas set the record for most receptions in an NFL season. He’s caught more passes and has more receiving yards than any other player during their first four years in the league. NFL Analyst Mike Detillier…
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The Saints finish the regular season on Sunday against Carolina. The Black and Gold can still get the number one seed and home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs. Detillier says New Orleans must beat the Panthers and hope a couple of teams lose…
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The Saints are 13-2 on the road over the last two seasons.
Detillier says his biggest concern heading into the postseason is the health of the offensive line. He says starting guard Andrus Peat could return this Sunday from a broken arm, but the other starting guard, Larry Warford, also has a knee injury…
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Four people have been arrested and the search is on for three others allegedly involved in a dog fighting case in Donaldsonville. Ascension Sheriff Bobby Webre says they received a tip about dog fighting taking place at a residence and when deputies arrived about 15 fled people the scene where a dog fight was in progress
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Webre says not only did they arrest four people, drugs, guns and dog fighting paraphernalia were also seized….
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Webre says cases of animal cruelty will always be taken seriously. He says Ascension parish will not tolerate dogfighting or anything like it
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Deputies have charged 36-year-old Joseph Duncan of Donalsonville, 30-year-old Jarret Bringier of Darrow, 37-year-old Keith Williams Junior of Donaldsonville and 32-year-old Joshua Jones of Donaldsonville.
Detectives are still looking for 34-year-old Blake Chatman, 32-year-old Kenneth Miller and 50-year-old Michael Williams, all of Donaldsonville.