The man who murdered State Trooper Steven Vincent seven years ago in Calcasieu Parish gets the death penalty. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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The coroner in St. Tammany Parish warns of the dangers of illegal drugs, after a local man died from taking one pill. Kevin Gallagher reports…:
Cut 2 (30) “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.”
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Lafayette prosecutor Holden Hoggatt says he’s the first well-funded Republican to challenge Congressman Clay Higgins. Brooke Thorington has more the political newcomer.
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A Calcasieu Parish jury gives convicted cop killer Kevin Daigle a death sentence. Daigle shot and killed State Police Trooper Steven Vincent in August of 2015. He was found guilty in 2019. Calcasieu D.A. Stephen Dwight says Daigle was cold and unrepentant, and the death penalty is appropriate…:
Cut 4 (07) “…justice was served.”
Trooper Vincent was shot in the face when he stopped to render roadside aid to Daigle. Patrol unit dash cam video captured everything. Dwight says he stands by the decision to ask for capital punishment…:
Cut 5 (07) “…in cold blood…on video.”
In Louisiana, a death sentence means an automatic appeal.
Official sentencing is coming up in early September. Dwight says Daigle showed no remorse at any point during court proceedings, and it’s better he never walk free again. He says he and many others are glad the whole ordeal is over…:
Cut 6 (08) “…State Police community.”
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The coroner in St. Tammany Parish warns of the dangers of taking illegal pills that could contain the drug fentanyl. Dr. Charles Preston says the recent death of healthy 22-year-old Cameron Landry was alarming because he apparently overdosed on a single pill. Dr. Preston says lab results are pending, but he’s fairly certain that pill contained fentanyl…:
Preston says having an adult man weighing over 250 pounds O.D. on a single pill is unusual, but testament to how dangerous fentanyl can be. He says many are buying illegal meds that may look like something simple, like Percocet, but have varying amounts of fentanyl. He says the overdose rescue drug Narcan should be in every first aid kit…:
Cut 8 (07) “…that dispense it.”
Preston says in the case of Landry’s death, the pill did look like Percocet. He says there is even a street name for it; “Fentperc.” Preston says, if you’re addicted, seek readily available help…and more importantly…:
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Republican Lafayette prosecutor Holden Hoggatt has qualified to run against Congressman Clay Higgins. Hoggatt says he felt the need to run for office because he says Higgins has failed to help the third congressional district after Hurricanes Laura and Delta devastated southwest Louisiana.
Hoggatt says Higgins has never has a run against a proper, well-funded Republican and claims Higgins first win was a fluke. Hoggatt believes he’s the candidate to represent the district and help those who are still suffering from the 2020 hurricanes.
Cut 11 (11) “…my race to lose.”
Hoggatt says he’s the candidate best suited for conservative district and that Higgins extremist views are not reflective whatsoever of the people he’s supposed to represent.
Cut 12 (12) “…south Louisiana.”
After the first day of qualifying Lane Payne Jr. and Jack Shaheen are also candidates for the Third Congressional District.
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Animal shelters across the state and the country are overwhelmed with pets that have been surrendered. Director of the Humane Society of Louisiana Jeff Dorson says numerous pet owners are unable to care for their animals due to inflation and many people who adopted a pet during the pandemic have returned to work fulltime.
Dorson says social media is flooded with stories of animals being abandoned and shelter personnel are also trying to do all they can to rescue them. He says some pets are being left to fend for themselves in the woods and on the streets.
When asked what can be done to relieve the situation, Dorson says southerners need to spay and neuter their pets and for some reason they are resistant to the practice of proper maintenance for their pets.
To assist an animal in need you can donate at humaneLA.org
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Southeastern Louisiana is picked to win the Southland Conference in football this season. The Lions are coming off their second postseason appearance in the last three seasons, but they have to replace All-American quarterback Cole Kelley. Lions Coach Frank Scelfo says Cephus Johnson and Coby Suits are battling to be the starter this year
Cut 16 (13) “…looking forward to it”
Last season’s Southland Champion UIW is picked to finish second and Nicholls finished third in the preseason poll. The Colonels missed the F-C-S playoffs last season with a six and five record. Coach Tim Rebowe says he likes the determination he’s seen from his team this offseason…
McNeese is picked to finish fourth. The Cowboys haven’t been to the FCS playoffs since 2015 and they’ve gone through four head coaches over the last five season. First-year head coach Gary Goff is working on establishing a winning culture at McNeese
Northwestern State is picked to finish in fifth place. Brad Laird is entering his fifth season as the Demons head coach, but he says there is a renewed enthusiasm around the football program…
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