AM Newscall, May 29th, 2015

The statewide Click It or Ticket campaign continues this weekend. Jeff Palermo reports law enforcement hopes it will prevent further traffic fatalities…

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Legislation that will allow for the dispensing of medical marijuana in Louisiana has the full support of Governor Bobby Jindal. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Areas along the Red River are bracing for an expected crest of 33 feet which the National Weather Service says is coming by June 5th to the Shreveport area. Michelle Southern reports…:

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In Louisiana Radio Network’s continuing gubernatorial Q&A, we asked the four major candidates their stance on Common Core. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says it’s completely necessary for Louisiana students to be measured against students in other states…:

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Amite Representative John Bel Edwards says we should not be adopting national educational standards in Louisiana until they’ve been thoroughly vetted…:

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US Senator David Vitter says he strongly supports getting Louisiana out of Common Core and PARCC tests. He says we still need testing and to be able to compare our students with students around the country…:

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Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle says he opposes Common Core after meeting with teachers and parents and others who are needed to make it work, but don’t believe it it…:

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State police say the Click it or Ticket campaign continues this weekend after five unrestrained motorists were killed last weekend in highway crashes. State police spokesperson Dustin Dwight says more than 400 tickets were issued for seat belt violations over the weekend, unfortunately that wasn’t enough to prevent fatalities.

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Click it or Ticket is designed to emphasize proper seat belt use, the dangers of impaired driving and the importance of making good driving decisions. Dwight says buckling up should always be a priority.

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The campaign will continue until the end of the month. Dwight says state troopers will be out in greater force looking for seat belt violations.

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A recent poll shows Governor Bobby Jindal is less popular than President Barack Obama in Louisiana. But Jindal says that’s because he’s made some tough choices, which includes cutting state government spending and implementing important reforms like the statewide school voucher program…

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And the governor, who has presidential aspirations, is struggling in recent republican presidential primary polls. But Jindal says he’s not concerned…

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Jindal says he’ll announce after the legislative session on whether he’ll run for President. The governor says if he does run, he’ll let the voters know that he’s not afraid to make big changes

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Areas along the Red River are bracing for an expected crest of 33 feet which the National Weather Service says is coming by June 5th to the Shreveport area. The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s office says residents could see flood conditions similar to 2009. Lt. Bill Davis says people living in low lying areas need to keep an eye on the rising water…:

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Davis says this is also a time when neighbors should check on neighbors especially if you know someone who has special needs or a medical condition. He says they are making plans to inform residents, especially those south of Highway 527 who will likely be displaced by the high waters, to make necessary plans…:

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Sandbags are available for residents and more are being made. Davis says they don’t encourage people to stay in their homes despite flood conditions, but if you choose to stay then stockpile water and plenty of canned foods…:

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Alden Cartwright will start on the mound for the Tigers this afternoon as they take on Lehigh to open up the Baton Rouge regional. Cartwright will make his first start of the season, but Coach Paul Mainieri says the sophomore from Baton Rouge will only pitch two innings

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Last time out, LSU was held to one run in a loss to Florida in the SEC Tournament. Shortstop Alex Bregman expects the bats will come back to life today…

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UL Lafayette will take on Rice this afternoon in the opening contest of the Houston Regional. Coach Tony Robichaux says either Evan Guillory or Wyatt Marks will start on the hill. Gunner Leger has been the Cajuns best starting pitching this season, but Robichaux will wait to use him later in the weekend, so they can preserve his arm

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One of the Cajuns top hitters is Kyle Clement. The junior from Jeanerette says they are excited to take on one of the best baseball programs in the nation…

Cut 20 (08)  “be a good game”