An anti-tax organization is airing a radio ad that shines the spotlight on state lawmakers who voted to increase taxes and fees 700-million dollars in the last legislative session. Director Phillip Joffrion (JOE free ahn) of The Louisiana Chapter for Americans for Prosperity says it’s designed to educate voters, and…
CUT 3 (06) “across the state”
He says louisiana-scorecard-dot-com will have the actual voting numbers.

The mother of a two year old child, who died after falling out of the window of a moving vehicle in Acadia Parish, has been arrested on charges of child desertion and no child restraint. State Police Trooper Brooks David says it’s important for parents to always be watching and pull over if necessary…
CUT 11 (11) Q: “around us”
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New Orleans Police have made another arrest in connection with the shooting death of Officer Daryle Holloway last month, and this time, it’s another cop. Travis Boys was initially arrested by Officer Wardell Johnson before the suspect is alleged to have shot and killed Holloway in a squad car while handcuffed. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison:
CUT 6 (07) “as evidence”
Johnson is charged with obstruction, malfeasance and theft and is on emergency suspension.

Even though the state’s national ranking for auto theft went from 18th in 2007 to 24th in 2013, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it is still a big problem, particularly in the months of July and August. Those are the months where youth offenders are more active…
CUT 13 (11) Q: “vehicles”