The Caddo Parish community of Vivian is mourning the line-of-duty murder of a police officer. Marc Brock was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing Brock. Caddo Parish Commissioner Chris Kracman says Brock accomplished so much in his short time on Earth.

Cut 3 (10) “…a police officer.”

A former UNO basketball player admitted to being involved in a point-shaving scheme. Dae Dae Hunter told ABC’s  Good Morning America that he did it so that he could get money to care for his newborn child. When investigators first confronted him, Hunter said he denied any involvement before coming clean.

Cut 15 (06) “…I knew everything.”

A Southeastern Louisiana University chemistry professor who was removed as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project is asking to be reinstated. A report was published in which Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee) described elevated levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake. Her attorney, William Most, says that caught university officials off-guard.

Cut 10 (08) “…from heavy industry.”

Southeastern says Dr. Emami’s complaint will be given due consideration to ensure that fairness and due process are afforded.

Nicholls won its final home game of the season, beating rival Northwestern State 26-21. With the win, Coach Tommy Rybacki will finish Southland play with at least a .500 record.

Cut 20 (17) “…the season.”

One community in Caddo Parish is grieving the senseless line-of-duty killing of a Vivian police officer. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

All SNAP recipients in Louisiana will receive their full benefits this month. Governor Landry made that announcement today. He said some elderly and disabled recipients will get extra benefits after getting 25-percent assistance November 1st through the 4th.

A former University of New Orleans basketball player admitted to his role in a point shaving scandal. The NCAA accused Dae Dae Hunter and two of his teammates of intentionally trying to lose against the point spread in at least seven games last season. Hunter told ABC’s Good Morning America a bettor from Las Vegas viewed them as easy targets. 

Cut 14 (06) “…a certain spread.”

Hunter says he agreed to it so that he could get money to care for his newborn child.

A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana University has filed a grievance against the school, asking to be reinstated as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. William Most, the attorney who represents Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), says she was removed after a report came out in which she described elevated levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake.

Cut 9 (10)  “…of the pollution.”

One community in Caddo Parish is grieving the senseless line-of-duty killing of a Vivian police officer. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Saturday morning, the Pelicans fired Head Coach Willie Green. Andrew Greenstein caught up with Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center last night prior to the team’s 124-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The Caddo Parish community of Vivian is mourning the line-of-duty murder of a police officer. Marc Brock was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing Brock. Caddo Parish Commissioner Chris Kracman, whose district includes Vivian, says Officer Brock accomplished so much in his short time on Earth.

Cut 3 (10) “…a police officer.”

Last night, there was a candlelight vigil at the North Caddo football field. Commissioner Kracman says people turned out in droves.

Cut 4 (08) “…bleachers were packed.”

Kracman says the turnout at the vigil is a testament to how loved Brock was by everyone in and around Vivian.

Cut 5 (08) “…Brock had touched.”

Alexander was arrested and is charged with second-degree murder and cyberstalking. He’s being held without bond.

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If you had Willie Green in your first NBA coach to be fired pool, you win. On Saturday, the Pelicans fired Green after the team lost ten out of their first 12 games, many by lopsided scores. Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars says wins and losses weren’t the main reason why the decision was made to fire Green.

Cut 6 (13) “…see that happening.”

James Borrego was named interim head coach; and in the immediate aftermath of Green’s firing, Borrego said his job was to get the team to play hard, especially since there’s still 69 games to go in the season.

Cut 7 (08) “…including me.”

But last night, the Pelicans weren’t better. Although they showed fight after falling behind in the first quarter, they couldn’t keep up with the Golden State Warriors, and they lost, 124-106. Before the game, Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center gave their thoughts about the coaching change.

Cut 8 (09) “…wasn’t doing it.”

It doesn’t get any easier for Borrego and the Pelicans — they host the world champion Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. Tipoff is at seven.

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A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana University has filed a grievance against the school, asking to be reinstated as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. William Most, the attorney who represents Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), says she was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake.

Cut 9 (10)  “…of the pollution.”

Most says the findings of Dr. Emami’s research caught university officials off-guard, and they immediately plotted to remove her from the project.

Cut 10 (08) “…from heavy industry.”

Emami is a tenured professor of chemistry and remains with the school in that capacity. Most says what the school did in removing her from the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project is a clear violation of the First Amendment and a violation of her academic freedoms.

Cut 11 (09) “…losing their project.”

Southeastern says Dr. Emami’s complaint will be given due consideration to ensure that fairness and due process are afforded.

A community mourns a Caddo Parish police officer killed in the line of duty. People packed the stands at the North Caddo football field for a vigil for Vivian police officer Marc Brock, who was shot to death as he was investigating a cyberstalking complaint against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander. Commissioner Chris Kracman, whose district includes Vivian, says the turnout is a testament to how much people loved Brock.

Cut 5 (08) “…Brock had touched.”

A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana who was removed from leading the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project files a grievance, seeking to be reinstated into that role. It happened after a story ran in which Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee) described elevated levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake. Her attorney, William Most, says the school violated her academic freedoms.

Cut 11 (09) “…losing their project.” 

A former University of New Orleans basketball player owns up to his mistake. Dae Dae Hunter appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and admitted to his role in a point shaving scandal. The NCAA accused Hunter and two of his teammates, Duquavian Short and Jamond Vincent, of intentionally trying to lose against the point spread in at least seven games last season. Hunter admitted he was in on it.

Cut 13 (08)  “…miss a couple.”

Hunter said he did it so that he could get money to care for his newborn child.

ULM loses its sixth in a row, falling to South Alabama, 26-14. Coach Bryant Vincent says the Warhawks are having a hard time staying away from beating themselves.

Cut 19 (17) “…fourth down.”

One community in Caddo Parish is grieving the senseless line-of-duty killing of a Vivian police officer. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Saturday morning, the Pelicans fired Head Coach Willie Green. Andrew Greenstein caught up with Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center last night prior to the team’s 124-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The Caddo Parish community of Vivian is mourning the line-of-duty murder of a police officer. Marc Brock was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing Brock. Caddo Parish Commissioner Chris Kracman, whose district includes Vivian, says Officer Brock accomplished so much in his short time on Earth.

Cut 3 (10) “…a police officer.”

Last night, there was a candlelight vigil at the North Caddo football field. Commissioner Kracman says people turned out in droves.

Cut 4 (08) “…bleachers were packed.”

Kracman says the turnout at the vigil is a testament to how loved Brock was by everyone in and around Vivian.

Cut 5 (08) “…Brock had touched.”

Alexander was arrested and is charged with second-degree murder and cyberstalking. He’s being held without bond.

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If you had Willie Green in your first NBA coach to be fired pool, you win. On Saturday, the Pelicans fired Green after the team lost ten out of their first 12 games, many by lopsided scores. Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars says wins and losses weren’t the main reason why the decision was made to fire Green.

Cut 6 (13) “…see that happening.”

James Borrego was named interim head coach; and in the immediate aftermath of Green’s firing, Borrego said his job was to get the team to play hard, especially since there’s still 69 games to go in the season.

Cut 7 (08) “…including me.”

But last night, the Pelicans weren’t better. Although they showed fight after falling behind in the first quarter, they couldn’t keep up with the Golden State Warriors, and they lost, 124-106. Before the game, Pelicans fans at the Smoothie King Center gave their thoughts about the coaching change.

Cut 8 (09) “…wasn’t doing it.”

It doesn’t get any easier for Borrego and the Pelicans — they host the world champion Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. Tipoff is at seven.

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A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana University has filed a grievance against the school, asking to be reinstated as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. William Most, the attorney who represents Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), says she was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake.

Cut 9 (10)  “…of the pollution.”

Most says the findings of Dr. Emami’s research caught university officials off-guard, and they immediately plotted to remove her from the project.

Cut 10 (08) “…from heavy industry.”

Emami is a tenured professor of chemistry and remains with the school in that capacity. Most says what the school did in removing her from the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project is a clear violation of the First Amendment and a violation of her academic freedoms.

Cut 11 (09) “…losing their project.”

We have reached out to Southeastern for a response and are waiting to hear back.

Grief in Caddo Parish after a police officer in Vivian is killed in the line of duty. Marc Brock was among the officers investigating a cyberstalking complaint Friday evening against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander, when investigators say Alexander opened fire through the front door, killing him. Last night, there was a candlelight vigil at the North Caddo football field, and Commissioner Chris Kracman says people turned out in droves.

Cut 4 (08) “…bleachers were packed.”

A Southeastern Louisiana University chemistry professor who was removed as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project makes a formal request to be reinstated in that role. Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake. Her attorney, William Most, says her findings caught university officials off-guard.

Cut 10 (08) “…from heavy industry.”

If you had Willie Green in your first NBA coach to be fired pool, you win. On Saturday, the Pelicans fired Green after the team lost ten out of their first 12 games, many by lopsided scores. Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars says wins and losses weren’t the main reason why the decision was made to fire Green.

Cut 6 (13) “…see that happening.”

James Borrego has been named interim head coach.

Despite losing out on the Southland Conference title, Southeastern Louisiana is still alive for an at-large FCS playoff spot after beating Incarnate Word, 10-7. It was a good win for Coach Frank Scelfo’s team after losing the week before to Lamar.

Cut 17 (19)  “…we did.”

One community in Caddo Parish is grieving the senseless line-of-duty killing of a Vivian police officer. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

A former University of New Orleans basketball player owns up to his mistake. Dae Dae Hunter appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America this morning and admitted to his role in a point shaving scandal. Hunter said he did it to get money to care for his newborn child.

A chemistry professor at Southeastern Louisiana University has filed a grievance against the school, asking to be reinstated as the lead of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. William Most, the attorney who represents Dr. Fereshteh Emami (fuh-RESH-teh uh-MAH-mee), says she was removed after she had issued her report on levels of toxic metals and pollution in the lake.

Cut 9 (10)  “…of the pollution.”

The Pelicans over the weekend fired fifth year head coach Willie Green after the team stumbled to a 2-and-10 start. James Borrego was named interim head coach; he said his job is to get the team to play hard, especially since there’s still 69 games to go in the season.

Cut 7 (08) “…including me.”

It was pretty much the same story though last night; the Pelicans lost to Golden State, 124-106.

More drivers in Louisiana will see their auto insurance rates go down. The Department of Insurance approves decreases of seven-percent for Allstate North American and 15-percent for Encompass. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the industry told him if the state can decrease frivolous lawsuits and outrageous settlements, rates will go down.

Cut 5 (09) “…following year.”

The Lafourche Parish School Board is under fire for how it handled an incident involving boys sharing A-I fake nude images of female classmates. One girl was expelled, later rescinded, after fighting a boy on a school bus who had shared her image. Her family’s lawyer, Gregory Miller, told the board she took matters into her own hands after her pleas to the school for help fell on deaf ears.

Cut 11 (11) “…okay with that?”

LSU’s three-game losing streak is over following their 22-21 win over Arkansas at Tiger Stadium Saturday afternoon. The game also marked the first start in an LSU uniform for sophomore transfer quarterback Michael Van Buren after Garrett Nussmeier was ruled out. Van Buren says this is a win he will not soon forget.

Cut 16 (12) “…just feels amazing.”

While the Michael Van Buren era at LSU may be beginning, the Willie Green era with the Pelicans is over. The team fired the fifth-year head coach Saturday morning after the team stumbled to a 2-and-10 start, with many losses by lopsided scores. Prior to last night’s loss to the Warriors, fans shared their thoughts about Green’s firing.

Cut 8 (09) “…wasn’t doing it.”

The widening of I-12 in St. Tammany Parish is completed months ahead of schedule. The 56-million-dollar project widened a nine-mile stretch of I-12 from two lanes to three in each direction. Rodney Mallett with DOTD says the widening of I-12 will have many more benefits beyond simply allowing drivers to more easily get from point A to point B.

Cut 8 (07) “…in that area.”

This is the last weekend of the State Fair of Louisiana for this year; and if you’re a hockey fan, there’s a special deal just for you. Russell Adams with the State Fair tells KEEL radio in Shreveport if you go to the fair Friday or Saturday, you can get discounted tickets to the Shreveport Mudbugs game at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum.

Cut 3 (11) “…the hockey game.”

Indicting him is one thing; convicting him may be another story. Jeff Palermo has more on the difficulty of convicting former House Speaker Clay Schexnayder of theft.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

With November being America Recycles Month, the group Keep Louisiana Beautiful is encouraging you to do your part in protecting the environment. In Lafayette tomorrow, there will be a free paper shredding and glass recycling event at the Robicheaux Recreation Center.

After securing a grand jury indictment against former Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder for allegedly stealing a rare state artifact, now the challenge for Attorney General Liz Murrill is to get a conviction in court. In a statement, Murrill said public officials do not get to keep Louisiana property. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt hopes Murrill spoke with Schexnayder before seeking the indictment.

Cut 10 (09) “…instance.”

A major milestone in St. Tammany Parish as the 56-million-dollar I-12 widening project is completed months ahead of schedule. Rodney Mallett with DOTD says the freeway was widened in the Covington-Mandeville area.

Cut 6 (07) “…to LA 1077.”

Mallett says with the growth in St. Tammany Parish, the volume along that stretch of roadway has increased significantly in just the last few years.

The State Fair of Louisiana wraps up this weekend with Military Appreciation Day on Sunday. All veterans and active duty service members and their families get in for free that day. There will be a military parade down the midway at two Sunday afternoon, and Russell Adams with the State Fair says after the parade will be a special worship service.

Cut 5 (09) “…a good message.”

LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson says quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has re-aggravated an abdominal injury he suffered in preseason camp, but he’s still expected to start against Arkansas. Wilson says if Nussmeier’s injury is more problematic, Michael Van Buren will make his first start in a Tiger uniform.

Cut 12 (11) “…his progress.”