Public meetings on where to build a new bridge across the Mississippi at Baton Rouge start tonight. Brooke Thorington reports…:

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The New York Times reports White House Senior Advisor and former Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond is leaving the Biden Administration next month. The Times article says Richmond is likely to take a private sector position; consulting with and for the Democratic National Committee.

Alexandria Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl who died when a bullet entered her home on Monroe Street last night. Lt. Lane Windham says Kaliyah Turner was rushed to a local hospital, where she died. Windham says Turner was in her bedroom when several bullets entered her home…:

CUT 04(05)      “…innocent bystander.”

He asks anyone with information on the crime to come forward.

State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Assumption Parish Sunday. Trooper Ross Brennan says deputies chased, then pulled over 26-year-old Rhett Thibodeaux of Larose in a suspected stolen truck. He threw it in reverse and backed into the patrol car, causing the deputies to fire at him..:

CUT 07(10)      “…from his injuries.”

LSP’s investigation of the shooting is ongoing.

State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Assumption Parish, after sheriff’s deputies tried to make a traffic stop Sunday morning of a suspected stolen Ford pickup. Trooper Ross Brennan says after a short pursuit the driver, 26-year-old Rhett Thibodeaux of Larose, pulled over…:

CUT 06(10)      “…sheriff’s office units.”

Jeff Davis Parish deputies arrest a Texas man they say was selling large amounts of illegal drugs at a truck stop in Roanoke. 29-year-old Richard Arguello is charged with possession with intent to distribute and resisting arrest.

The New York Times reports Senior White House advisor and former District 2 Congressman Cedric Richmond is leaving the Biden Administration. Richmond may move back into the private sector, as perhaps a consultant with the Democrat National Committee.

The House Civil Law Committee approves legislation that gives Louisiana citizens the right to accept or reject any form of health care. Abita Springs Representative Larry Frieman says he authored the constitutional amendment after seeing some people lose their job over not getting the COVID vaccine…:

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The measure passed on an eleven to one vote, and moves to the House floor.

Alexandria Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl who died when a bullet entered her home on Monroe Street last night. Lt. Lane Windham says Kaliyah Turner was rushed to a local hospital…:

CUT 03(07)      “…at the hospital.”

He asks if anyone has information on Kaliyah, please to contact the Alexandria Police Department.

A bullet fired into an Alexandria home has killed a teenage girl. Jeff Palermo has the latest on the investigation…:

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Police in Kenner, in Jefferson Parish, say their search for a suspected hit & run driver led them to a confessed killer. Officers went to Cora Chambers’ home to make the arrest, but were greeted by her son, Joshua Chambers, who told them his mother wasn’t home because he killed her. Her lifeless body was found inside the home. The son is in jail, charged with murder.

This evening the first of six public meetings on where to build a new Mississippi River Bridge south of Baton Rouge. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says with ten potential sites that the Coast Guard has also provided guidance on, they are now asking the public for their thoughts…:

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Tonight’s meeting is in Baton Rouge at the library on Bluebonnet from 5 until 7. For a listing visit “DOTD.la.gov”.

State police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Assumption Parish after sheriff’s deputies tried to stop a suspected stolen pickup. Trooper Ross Brennan says when the truck finally stopped, the driver tried to back into deputies patrol unit; leading to the gunfire. Brennan says evidence gathered at the scene is being processed at the State Police Crime Lab and the investigation is ongoing…:

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Rhett Thibodeaux, of Larose, was shot and killed.

The first of six public meetings get underway Monday evening on potential sites for a new I-10 Mississippi River Bridge connecting LA 1 to LA 30. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Civil Rights attorney and World War II veteran Dr. Johnnie Jones Sr. passed away early Saturday morning. He was 102-years-old. Jones earned a Purple Heart for fighting while injured on the beaches of Normandy. Back in Louisiana he was a member of the NAACP and played a major role in the 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott, earning numerous community service awards throughout his career.

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Alexandria Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Kaliyah Turner who died when a bullet entered her home last night. Lt. Lane Windham says there are no suspects at this time.

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If you have information, please contact the Alexandria Police Department.

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State police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Assumption Parish after sheriff’s deputies tried to make a traffic stop Sunday morning of a stolen Ford pickup. Trooper Ross Brennan says after a short pursuit the driver 26-year-old Rhett Thibodeaux of Larose, stopped the vehicle.

Cut 6 (10) “…units.”

The pickup was reported stolen out of Lafourche Parish and Brennan says evidence gathered at the scene is being processed at the state police crime lab and the investigation is ongoing.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns are all tied up at two games apiece after the Pels picked up a convincing 118-103 victory in game four. It was an electric weekend in New Orleans, with sold out crowds making their presence felt in both games. Pelicans coach Willie Green says it was something special.

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Game five of the series is Tuesday night in Phoenix with game six back in New Orleans on Thursday. The Pelicans are trying to become just the sixth 8^th-seed to beat the number one seed since 1994.

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Alexandria Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl who died when a bullet entered her home on Monroe Street last night. Lt. Lane Windham says Kaliyah Turner was in her bedroom when several bullets entered her home…

Cut 4 (05) “…innocent bystander.”

Windham says they do not have any suspects at this time and if anyone has information that could lead to an arrest, they are urged to contact the Alexandria Police Department.

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State police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Assumption Parish after sheriff’s deputies tried to make a traffic stop Sunday morning of a stolen Ford pickup. Trooper Ross Brennan says after a short pursuit the driver 26-year-old Rhett Thibodeaux of Larose, stopped the vehicle. Brennan says when Thibodeaux’s truck went into reverse and hit two of the units behind him, one of the deputies fired their gun at the truck.

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Tonight, the first of six public meetings allowing residents to provide input for the potential Mississippi River Bridge LA 1 to AL 30 connector is being held.  DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says public meetings are vital in narrowing down ten potential bridge sites to two or three locations.

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Tonight’s meeting is in Baton Rouge at the library on Bluebonnet from 5 until 7 pm. For a listing visit DOTD-dot-la-gov.

Alexandria Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl who died when a bullet entered her home on Monroe street last night. Lt. Lane Windham says Kaliyah Turner was rushed to a local hospital…
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Windham says suspects are unknown at this time.

A bill to allow sexual assault victims to receive a copy of their forensic medical exam is expected to be heard in the Louisiana Senate today…
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State police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Assumption Parish after sheriff’s deputies tried to make a traffic stop Sunday morning of a stolen Ford pickup. Trooper Ross Brennan says after a short pursuit the driver 26-year-old Rhett Thibodeaux of Larose stopped the vehicle.
Cut 6 (10) “…units.”
Brennan says when Thibodeaux’s truck went into reverse and hit two of the units behind him, one of the deputies fired their gun towards the truck, killing Thibodaux.

A bill heading to the Senate floor would require internet and cable providers to provide refunds to customers if they’ve experienced an outage for more than 24 hours following severe weather or a hurricane Lauren Chauvin executive director of the Louisiana Internet and Television Association, says they do issue refunds and they oppose the bill…
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Senator Cleo Fields has a bill on the table that would require cable and internet service providers to provide rebates after disasters…

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The Coast Guard has suspended the search for three children in the Mississippi River. An eight-year-old girl, a 14-year-old girl, and a 15-year-old boy entered the water in Algiers near the Crescent City Connection Bridge before sunset on Saturday. A New Orleans TV station reports one of the girls fell into the water, prompting the other two to try and save her.

A bill to allow a sexual assault victim to receive a copy of their forensic medical exam if requested will be heard in the Louisiana Senate today. Bill Author, Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says the healthcare provider who performed the examination must turn over the exam within two weeks of the request.  received.

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Behind 30 points from Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans evened their best of seven playoff series with the Suns at two games apiece as New Orleans dribbled past Phoenix 118 to 103. Ingram becomes the first player in franchise history to score 30 points or more in three straight playoff games…

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Game five is Tuesday night in Phoenix.