A Triple-A study indicates about 70% of drivers in America feel they are unlikely to be caught by the police while driving while under the influence of marijuana. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says the findings are a big concern as more states look into legalizing recreational pot.
Cut 7 (11) “…kind of fashion.”
And the research found that marijuana users who drive high are up to twice as likely to be involved in a crash.

Ragin Cajuns baseball head coach Tony Robichaux is recovering following open heart surgery yesterday. UL-Lafayette Athletics spokesperson Patrick Crawford says Robichaux went to the hospital on Sunday and found out he was experiencing a cardiac event.
Cut 13 (11) “…a heart attack.”
Robichaux, who just completed his 25th season, is expected to make a full recovery.

Coast Professional Incorporated announces an expansion of its contact center in West Monroe which will result in 146 new jobs with an average salary of 36-thousand dollars.

And today, Edwards announces that data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis finds that the state’s personal income grew by four-percent in the first quarter, which is faster than the national average, including Texas.

The EPA has authorized a 400,000 dollar grant to clean up two contaminated plots of land in Houma and Lafayette…
Voicer 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

A Triple-A study says nearly 70-percent of American drivers believe they will not get caught by the police while driving high on marijuana. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says the survey also found that more Americans are driving while high…
cut 8 (10) “….are the women’
Redman says marijuana users who drive high are up to twice as likely to be involved in a crash.

63 people were arrested across Louisiana for child exploitation during a two-month sting operation called Operation Broken heart. FBI Special Agent Eric Rommal says their participation lead to multiple spinoff investigations.
Cut 6 (07) “…as we speak.”
45 suspects were charged for crimes associated with sexual abuse images and videos of children under the age of 13.

South Louisiana receives a 400,000-dollar EPA grant to clean up two environmentally contaminated sites as part of the “Brownfields Program”. Congressman Garret Graves says Brownfields are plots of land, often in the middle of booming markets that are vacant as a result of environmental issues…
Cut 10 (09) “…fueling station.”
The two locations that will receive money are a former V-F-W Hall in Houma and a federal office building in Lafayette.

UL-Lafayette baseball coach Tony Robichaux is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing open heart surgery after doctors say the 57-year-old suffered a heart attack. Ragin Cajuns athletics spokesperson Patrick Crawford says the coach will be on bed rest for a bit…
cut 15 (12) “….will look like”
Robichaux just completed his 25th year at the helm on the baseball program for the school, scoring his 900th victory in this most recent season.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says multiple law enforcement agencies arrested 63 people on child exploitation charges during a two-month initiative called Operation Broken Heart. Landry says many of these suspects are not easy to identify and they could be your neighbor or even the person walking next to you in the grocery store…
cut 5 (12) “….out there”
45 suspects were charged for crimes associated with sexual abuse images and videos of children under the age of 13.

South Louisiana is receiving 400-thousand dollars from the E-P-A to clean up two environmentally contaminated sites. Congressman Garret Graves says they are a former V-F-W Hall in Houma and a federal office building in Lafayette. Graves says they sit in vital economic corridors….
cut 12 (09) “…market”
A recent study by AAA indicates about 70% of drivers in America believe they are unlikely to be caught by the police while driving while under the influence of marijuana. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control has issued a total of 20 temporary permits statewide to retailers who can now sell C-B-D products. The temporary permits will expire at the end of February and permanent permits will only be issued after A-T-C receives a certification from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says 63 people have been arrested statewide for child exploitation as part of Operation Broken Heart. Landry says several law enforcement agencies were involved in the two-month initiative to apprehend those involved in child pornography…
cut 4 (13) “…young as three”
Three of the people arrested face 500 counts of possession.

Two people are behind bars in the fatal shooting of a Mississippi school teacher whose body was found in Ferriday. Concordia Sheriff deputies say Fred McCray gave two individuals, Jimmy O’ Neal and Cedric Tennessee, a ride on Sunday and those two men were involved in shooting McCray in the head. McCray was named teacher of the year for the Natchez-Adams County School District.

A new study from AAA finds that a majority of drivers underestimate the dangers of driving while high. Nearly 70 percent of the people who took the survey believe a driver is unlikely to be caught by police when driving within an hour of using marijuana. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says the cannabis industry is downplaying the impact of marijuana when behind the wheel in an effort to sell states on legalizing pot.
Cut 9 (05) “…or totally misleading.”
Efforts to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Louisiana were defeated in this year’s legislative session.

Ragin Cajuns baseball head coach Tony Robichaux is recovering following open heart surgery. UL Lafayette Athletics spokesperson Patrick Crawford says Robichaux went to the hospital on Sunday evening and found out he was experiencing a cardiac event.
Cut 13 (11) “…a heart attack.”
Robichaux is expected to make a full recovery.

A Triple-A study indicates about 70% of drivers in America feel they are unlikely to be caught by the police while driving while under the influence of marijuana. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says the findings are a big concern as more states look into legalizing recreational pot.
Cut 7 (11) “…kind of fashion.”
And the research found that marijuana users who drive high are up to twice as likely to be involved in a crash.

Longtime UL Lafayette baseball coach Tony Robichaux is in the hospital after suffering a heart attack. Ragin Cajuns athletics spokesperson Patrick Crawford says Robichaux underwent open heart surgery at Lafayette General and it was a successful medical procedure. He says the doctors expect Coach Robe to make a full recovery…
cut 14 (06) “….that he’s recovering”

Operation Broken Heart, a statewide effort to catch child predators has resulted in 63 arrests for child exploitation. Brooke Thorington on why law enforcement say parents need to play a more active role when it comes to what their kids are doing on the phone….
voicer 1 (30) “….Brooke Thorington”

ESPN reports that negotiations between the Saints and their star wide receiver Michael Thomas are progressing so well that a new deal could be in place before the start of training camp and when it’s said and done, the former first round pick will be the highest paid pass catcher in the NFL. Thomas led the NFL with 125 catches last season.

The NBA draft is tomorrow night and speculation is increasing on whether the Pelicans will trade the fourth overall pick, which they got from the Lakers. ESPN reports the Hawks are looking to package their 8th and 10th overall picks for New Orleans fourth overall selection.

Also, the Timberwolves, Celtkicsand Bulls are looking to trade up as they’ve expressed interest in Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland. Meanwhile, New Orleans has reportedly looked at acquiring Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal, but Washington is apparently not interested in trading Beal.
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The state’s top high school basketball player has committed to LSU. Walker’s Jalen Cook is gearing for his senior season at Walker High School, but the four-star prospect says he plans to attend LSU after his prep days are done. He’s the reinging Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year.

And LSU football received a verbal commitment from Alabama defensive lineman Eric Taylor. The six-foot-five, 280-pounder is the 19th pledge of the 2020 class.

LSU Hall of Famer Ebert Van Buren has passed away at the age of 94 at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans hom. Van Buren helped LSU land a berth in the 1949 Sugar bowl and he was the team captain of the 1950 squad. He played for three seasons with the Eagles after Philadelphia made him a first round draft pick. Before coming to LSU, Van Buren served in the US Army 96th Infantry Division in the Pacific during the World War Two, receiving a Purple Heart and two bronze stars. His brother is the late Steve Van Buren, who is a member of both the LSU and NFL Halls of Fame.

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control is accepting permit applications from retailers who want to sell C-B-D products. A-T-C Commissioner Juana Marine Lombard says they will begin processing applications immediately…
cut 9 (12) “…C-B-D products”

Five Louisiana nursing homes are on a federal list that identifies facilities who fail to meet certain health and safety requirements. Louisiana Department of Health spokesperson Bob Johanessen has this advice when looking for a nursing home for a loved one…
cut 13 (09) “…homes”
Tioga Community Care Center, St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Lake Charles Care Center, South Lafourche Nursing and Rehab, and Belle Maison Nursing Home in Hammond were named.

Many Motorists who use the Causeway Bridge in New Orleans are having to find a car wash right away because they are hitting huge swarms of non-biting midges. Research Entomologist Ed Freytag says many of the flies are carrying eggs when they are hit…
cut 8 (10) “…to your paint”
Freytag blames the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway for creating the huge swarms of bugs.

Bossier Parish deputies say a homeowner in Haughton caught his neighbor stealing items from his garage, including his surveillance camera. Lt. Bill Davis says 43-year-old Franklin Welzbacher never turned the camera off, so it was easy to catch him….
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Welzbacher has been charged with simple burglary.