A Baton Rouge cop has been arrested for a domestic violence incident that happened 4 months ago. BRPD says, after an investigation they arrested Officer Michael Mitchell for domestic abuse battery with a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault and malfeasance. Mitchell’s on administrative leave pending an Internal Affairs investigation.

There is another entry into the Louisiana Governor’s race; 36-year-old Mandeville state Representative Richard Nelson….:

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Now that Republican state Representative Richard Nelson has entered the governor’s race, all eyes turn to District 6 Congressman Garret Graves. Among potential candidates from the Republican side, Graves has yet to give any indication whether he will or won’t run, despite a number of supporters asking him to do so. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Graves has to make sure he has the resources…:

CUT 06(08)      “…hat in the ring.”

At the moment, the Republican candidates for governor are Attorney General Jeff Landry. Treasurer John Schroder, state senator Sharon Hewitt and now Nelson. Lake Charles Attorney Hunter Lundy says he’ll run for as an independent. No Democrats have yet declared they will run.

More troubles for New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell: a new court filing accuses her of having an extramarital affair with a member of her security team. Cantrell was seen on security video on numerous occasions, coming and going from a French Quarter apartment with NOPD officer Jeff Vappie. Vappie’s wife refers to Cantrell as “Mrs. L.C.” in the filing, but says her husband admitted to having an affair with the mayor.

Now that Republican state representative Richard Nelson has entered the governor’s race, the attention focuses on Congressman Garret Graves. Among potential candidates from the Republican side, he’s yet to give an indication. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Graves just won a fifth two-year term and is gaining seniority in the House…:

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Hogan says out of the Republican candidates, Graves has the best chance at getting Democrats to vote for him.

Baton Rouge Police arrest a juvenile in connection with the shooting and robbery of his 10th-grade Broadmoor High School classmate as he walked to his bus stop this morning. The 15-year-old suspect is being held at a juvenile detention center and faces two counts of armed robbery. Here’s EBR School superintendent Sito Narcisse…:

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Police in New Iberia confirm they have arrested a suspect in Monday’s shooting death of a local teen. The young male’s body was found behind a local apartment complex. The suspect is reportedly just 14-years-old. Neither the suspect nor the victim’s names have been released as yet, because they are both minors.

A former LSU quarterback has found a new home. Jeff Palermo has the details…:

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There is another entry into the Louisiana Governor’s race; a fourth Republican. 36-year-old Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson…:

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Police in New Iberia confirm they have arrested a 14-year-old boy for the murder of another teen, who was found shot to death Monday behind an apartment complex. The victim is a boy between 14 and 16 years of age. Neither he nor the accused teen shooter have been identified as yet, because they are juveniles.

Baton Rouge police arrest a juvenile in connection with the shooting and robbery of a 10th-grade Broadmoor High School classmate as he walked to his bus stop this morning. BRPD’s Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says the incident did not happen on school grounds…:

CUT 10(09)      “…previous incident.”

The 15-year-old suspect is being held at a juvenile detention center and faces two counts of armed robbery.

A new court filing accuses New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell of having an extramarital affair with a member of her security team.The wife of New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie filed the amended divorce petition that claims that in November 2022, she became aware of an inappropriate relationship between her husband and a woman identified in court documents as “Mrs. L.C.” In the petition, Vappie’s wife says her husband admitted the adulterous affair to her. Experts say this could mean possible payroll fraud, malfeasance charges and more for the officer.

Baton Rouge Police have arrested a juvenile in connection with the shooting and robbery of his 10th-grade Broadmoor High School classmate as he walked to his bus stop this morning. Sgt L ’Jean McKneely says the victim was taken to the hospital.

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After being shot the victim ran home for help and paramedics responded to a neighborhood off Sherwood Forest Boulevard. The suspect is being held at a juvenile detention center and faces two counts of armed robbery.

Xavier University is partnering with Ochsner Health in creating a new college of medicine. University President Reynold Verret says together they can increase the number of Black physicians and better serve the healthcare needs of marginalized populations.

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36-year-old Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson joins four others who are running for governor. So far, he’s the youngest candidate and Nelson says he’s a moderate Republican and that sets him apart from other state leaders who are stuck in the past.

Cut 5 (09) “…Connecticut or something.”

Nelson graduated top of his LSU Law Class and undergraduate in Biological Engineering.

It still remains to be seen if Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves will throw his name in the hat for governor.  LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says out of the Republican candidates, Graves has the best chance at getting votes from Democrats…

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50-year-old Graves just won a fifth two-year term to congress.

Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson declared his candidacy for governor today. Among the five candidates, he’s also the youngest at 36. A proponent of tax reform and elementary education he also authored a bill in 2021 to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, even though he’s never used it…

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2022 saw record-breaking high rents. Jonas Bordo, co-founder of renters’ resource website “Dwellsy.com,” says rentals in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, 2 and 3 bedroom homes are up as much as 20-percent. He says rentals tend to be lower the farther one gets away from I-10.

Cut 12 (11) “…about $950 there.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has discovered five additional suspected cases of chronic wasting disease in deer in Tensas Parish. Kace Kieschnick has the story…

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Another Republican has declared their candidacy for governor. Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson is also the youngest candidate in the race at the age of thirty-six. In addition to his one term in the legislature, Nelson says he brings seven years of experience working in the foreign service to the table.

Cut 3 (07) “…running for.” 

Nelson is a proponent of tax reform, elementary education, and legalizing cannabis.

Now that Republican state representative Richard Nelson has entered the governor’s race, the attention focuses on Congressman Garret Graves. Among potential candidates from the Republican side, he’s yet to give an indication. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Graves has to make sure he has the resources…

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Xavier University is partnering with Ochsner Health in creating a new college of medicine. University President Reynold Verret says Xavier, the only historically Black and Catholic University in the county, is grounded in the premise of social justice.

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The university’s pre-med program has the distinction of sending more Black students to medical school than any other college.

Five additional suspected cases of chronic wasting disease been found in deer harvested by hunters on private land in Tensas Parish. State Wildlife Veterinarian Jim LaCour encourages hunters to help them curb spread of the disease by submitting samples for testing.

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There is another entry into the Louisiana Governor’s race, it’s 36-year-old Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson. Michelle Southern has the story…
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Shreveport, Monroe and areas west of Alexandria are under a torando watch until 4 PM today. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee says much of northern Louisiana is under a slight risk for severe weather…
cut 26 (09) “….certainly a problem”

2022 saw record-breaking high rents, plus very high demand and often-low supply. Jonas Bordo, co-founder of the renters’ resource website “Dwellsy.com,” says he expects to see rentals drop some over the coming year, as more and more rental properties come online…:
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Bordo says they are seeing a decline in rent payments for single family homes in Shreveport and Alexandria and a big decline for all rentals in Lake Charles.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says there are five additional suspected cases of chronic wasting disease in deer in Tensas Parish. That brings the total to seven the number of CWD positive cases found in Louisiana. State wildlife veterinarian Jim LaCour…
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The CDC recommends against consumption of deer known to be infected with CWD.

Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2023 Governor’s Race. It’s first-term Republican Representative Richard Nelson of Mandeville who made the announcement this morning. At age 36 he becomes the youngest candidate so far.

Louisiana is in a property insurance crisis and legislative leaders are meeting with the governor’s office today about calling a special session with hopes of incentivizing other insurers to come here. But Jonesboro Representative Jack McFarland questions why they should be called in to address the issue when they haven’t for other markets, like the trucking industry when very few companies would even write policies in Louisiana..:
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Up to 20 companies that write homeowners policies in the state have either gone insolvent or decided to stop renewing policies here. The Special Session would begin next month.

LDWF has discovered five additional suspected cases of chronic wasting disease in deer in Tensas Parish…:
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Xavier University is partnering with Ochsner Health in creating a new medical school. University President Reynold Verret says they aim to increase the number of Black physicians and…:
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