Tropical Depression Number Nine in the Caribbean Sea is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm and eventually enter the Gulf of Mexico…but as of now, its projected path doesn’t threaten Louisiana. Conditions will likely move the storm more towards Florida’s lower Gulf Coast. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says the National Hurricane Center is predicting this system will develop into a major hurricane…:

CUT 08(08)      “…rapid intensification.”

Remember that the system’s projected course can definitely change, to come more to the west…so keep an eye on it. If it reaches named storm status, it will either be called Hermine or Ian.

State Police are holding child safety seat education and inspection events statewide tomorrow. To find one near you, check for Buckle Up Louisiana on Facebook. Trooper James Anderson says experts will inspect your child rig for safety and compliance, but if you’re not set right you won’t be in trouble..:

CUT 13  (09)        “…while supplies last.”

The reward for the killer of LSU student Allie Rice a week ago in Baton Rouge continues to grow. Between cash offered by the restaurant where Allie worked and cash from Crimestoppers and others…the reward for helping catch the killer is now up to $50-thousand. Baton Rouge Police still have no progress they can report.

In a first of its kind of collaboration at LA Tech, aviation students will have access to training from United Airlines…:

CUT 02(30)      “…Thorington.”

A hurricane could be in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by Tuesday, but Louisiana does not seem to be in its crosshairs…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Palermo.”

More trouble for New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, as one of her non-profits is under investigation by the city’s Inspector General. The group Forward Together New Orleans is having its books inspected top account for how millions in donated funds have been spent. Council members have lamented a lack of transparency from Cantrell’s venture.

One of the state’s most popular outdoor events is back.  Paused for two years during the pandemic, Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day returns tomorrow to four locations around the state. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesman Trey Iles says each location will have free food and live animal demonstrations. There’s also an emphasis on introducing kids to fishing…:

CUT 05(04)      “…to anyone.”

Events are in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge.

State Police are taking part in the National Seat Check Saturday safety event, for parents of kids still small enough to need a child seat or booster. LSP Sgt. James Anderson says an event is scheduled for each of the state Police troops statewide, and people will be on hand to see if your vehicle’s current equipment is safe…:

CUT 12  (10)        “…appropriate restraint.”

Tropical Depression Number Nine is expected to strengthen into a Tropical Storm and eventually enter the Gulf of Mexico. State Climatologist Barry Keim says after it crosses western Cuba, it’s expected to reach the gulf on Tuesday morning near Ft. Meyers, Florida. And while it doesn’t appear as if Louisiana is in the cone of uncertainty… Keim does point out that three-to-five-day forecasts do tend to get altered.

Cut 7 (06) “…nothing changes.”

Once the system reaches tropical depression status it will be known as Hermine.

A 62-year-old man was killed when the recreational shrimping boat he was on overturned on Lake Pontchartrain Thursday. Wildlife officials say Ricky Hodgson of Pearl River was not wearing a life vest.  Another man was also on the boat but was not injured. The Coast Guard located the two men near the St. Tammany-Orleans Parish Line. The cause of death remains under investigation.

Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Because of the great demand for pilots. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says the partnership helps United fill job vacancies and it also opens the door for students who are underrepresented in the industry.

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Students will be trained by United instructors and also mentored by those instructors in their careers with United commuter airlines.

National Hunting and Fishing casts off tomorrow and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hosting events in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge. Trey Isles with LDWF says it’s a great introduction to what the Sportsman’s Paradise offers.

Cut 3 (05) “…find outdoors.” 

For more information, you can visit the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.

Tropical Depression Number Nine is expected to strengthen into a Tropical Storm and eventually enter the Gulf of Mexico. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system is just north of Aruba and is starting to organize. He says it’s expected to reach the gulf on Tuesday morning after it crosses western Cuba as a hurricane.

Cut 6 (11)  “…change a bit” 

Right now, it doesn’t appear as if Louisiana will be impacted by the storm but that could change.

Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says it’s a first of its kind of collaboration for the university and their aviation students will benefit immensely and be able to take flight with state-of-the-art technology.

Cut 10 (08) “…in Denver, Colorado.” 

The program will also act as a fast track for graduates and careers with their commuter airlines.

Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day returns tomorrow to four locations around the state. Trey Iles is with the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries and says they are hosting events in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge. Each location’s events vary but all include outdoor exhibits, as well as hunting and fishing opportunities.

Cut 4 (10) “…rifle demonstrations.” 

Iles says each location will have free food, live animal demonstrations, and a fishing tournament for the kids.

The reward to find the person or persons responsible for the shooting death of LSU student Allie Rice reaches $50,000. The Shed restaurant, where Rice worked, kickstarted the reward fund for anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her death a week ago today. Baton Rouge Crimestoppers Executive Director Johnny Dunnam

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The Violence Policy Center released a report this week that said nearly 90-percent of women who are murdered are killed by an intimate partner or someone they know. LSU Health New Orleans Psychiatry Professor Doctor Rahn Bailey cut 11 (10) “….happening too much”

If you need assistance call the Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-888-411-1333.

Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says in addition to training aviation students it also assists with career opportunities

Cut 9 (10)  “…their profession.”

It’s the first of its kind of partnership for Louisiana Tech and its 150 aviation students.

One of the state’s most popular outdoor events is back.  Paused for two years during the pandemic, Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day returns tomorrow to four locations around the state. Trey Iles is with the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Cut 3 (05) “…find outdoors.” 

Events will be held at Department of Wildlife and Fisheries locations in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul asked the community to lift the family of Allie Rice in prayer and to stop spreading misinformation about the case. When Paul was asked about an eyewitness who claims no one would return his call and if they were taking the case seriously, Lt. Kevin Heinz stepped up to the mic.

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Because Louisiana ranks 5^th in the nation for the rate of women murdered by men, we asked the question what causes some men to abuse and or kill women. LSU Health New Orleans Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Rahn Bailey says some men abuse women simply because they are more likely to dominate the physical battle.

Cut 10 (11) “…in most circumstances.”

Researchers at Tulane University say having kids makes one become more conservative. Senior study author and professor of psychology Dr. Damian Murray says when they survey more than 2600 people in numerous countries it revealed raising kids placed higher importance on family values. Murray says it’s not age that makes one conservative, it’s the urge to protect one’s progeny

Cut 6 (04)  “…younger non-parents.” 

Tropical Depression Nine formed early this morning over the central Caribbean and based on the National Hurricane Center’s Forecast track this storm will develop into a hurricane as it moves towards Cuba and then the Gulf Coast of Florida. Louisiana has been keeping its eye on the system and Governor Edwards says the state really needs a season with no storms…

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Louisiana has the fourth highest rate in the nation for most severe case of the West Nile Virus, with 33 such cases this year. Whitney Thomas has more
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Tropical Depression number nine formed in the central Caribbean Sea this morning, but at this time it doesn’t appear to be a threat to Louisiana. The National Hurricane Center says the system will begin turning north on Sunday and cross over Cuba on Tuesday as a hurricane and reach the western coast of Florida on Wednesday.

A Tulane University study says having kids makes one become more conservative. Senior study author and professor of psychology Dr. Damian Murray says they surveyed more than 2600 people in numerous countries and they found that those raising kids placed higher importance on things like family values, social stability, sexual behavior, reproduction, and physical safety…:
Cut 4 (09) “…vulnerable human being.”

The Violence Policy Center reported this week that once again Louisiana ranks in the Top ten for the rate of women murdered by men. LSU Health New Orleans Professor of Psychiatry Doctor Rahn Bailey says for some men they learned in their upbringing to resort to abuse and they lack conflict resolution skills. He says many are unable to control their emotions when it comes to rejection or jealousy.
Cut 12 (06) “…hostile way.”

Over a dozen schools in Louisiana received false reports yesterday of active shooters at their school. Neville High School in Monroe, Mansfield, Rayne, Leesville, New Iberia and Westgate High were among the schools that received the automated report. Authorities are trying to determine who is responsible for the hoax.

When questioned about the status of the Allie Rice case Baton Police Chief Murphy Paul defends his officers and the investigation. Brooke Thorington has more
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The Violence Policy Center released a report this week that said nearly 90-percent of women who are murdered are killed by an intimate partner or someone they know. LSU Health New Orleans Psychiatry Professor Doctor Rahn Bailey says women are more likely to let their guard down around they are close to versus a man they don’t know…
cut 11 (10) “….happening too much”
If you need assistance call the Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-888-411-1333.

A Tulane University study finds having children makes parents more conservative. Social conservatism – not political – is what’s being discussed here. Lead author of the report Doctor Damian Murray says they compiled data from over 400 thousand people in over 80 countries to arrive at the findings. He says – regardless of the culture – when people take on the responsibility of children, their feelings tend to change…:
Cut 5 (08) “…conservative values.”