An Oak Grove police officer has resigned following his arrest for allegedly raping a teenager. Authorities say they received a complaint received in July pertaining to the now former officer. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt confirms the identity of the arrested individual.
Cut 13 (08) “…Lake Providence area.”
Oak Grove Mayor Adam Holland calls the incident an embarrassment for the town and the police department.

It’s the first week of school for many and Governor John Bel Edwards is still pushing the idea of having a school resource officer in every public school as a safety precaution. Edwards says his office is still waiting to hear how many officers are needed and of course funding is an issue…
cut 8 (06) “…that implementation”
The state has applied for two federal grants that would pay for more metal detectors and programs to address mental health issues.

LSU Health New Orleans researchers may have figured out how to curb the rise of adolescent obesity. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Voicer 3 (33) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

A state judge has denied a request to move a trial because the African-American defendant claimed he could not get a fair trial, because of a Confederate statue outside of the East Feliciana Parish courthouse. Attorney Niles Haymer says he plans to appeal and will file similar motions for other black clients who are charged in East Feliciana Parish.

An Oak Grove Police officer has been arrested and charged with second-degree rape. State Police Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says their investigation revealed 27-year-old David Tyler Boyd of Lake Providence had sex with a teenager…..
cut 15 (03) “….very seriously”
Boyd was arrested in Oak Grove and he has resigned as a police officer.

Despite several major hurricanes hitting the area, a new US Census Bureau Report reveals the population along the Gulf Coast has increased almost 25-percent from 2000 to 2016, the fastest growth among coastline regions. Demographer Greg Rigamer says the rebuild after a hurricane provides employment opportunities….
cut 5 (09) “….creates construction jobs”
The Census data shows a population gain in counties along the Gulf Coast every year, except 2005.

A team of LSU Health New Orleans researchers has discovered that even obese women can reduce the chance of passing on active obesity genes to their children by eating healthy during the pregnancy. LSU School of Public Health Professor, Doctor Richard Scribner, says if this is verified, that could make preventing the disease later in kids much easier….
cut 12 (08) “…targeted one”
Scribner says they came to their conclusion by studying what woman in the Caribbean country of Grenada ate, which is a traditional diet, rich in healthy foods.

A man is in grave condition after he was shot by a Shreveport police officer yesterday afternoon. Officers were on the scene responding to a call of suspicious vehicle and the situation escalated. Police Chief Alan Crump says multiple shots were fired and the officers took the actions necessary based on the situation.

The New Orleans Police Department says they’ve brought in homicide investigators as the search continues for 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux of Baton Rouge. She was last seen on a sailboat in Lake Ponchatrain, along with 43-year-old Michael Lee Farley. Farley was rescued Monday and NOPD Third District Commander Jeff Walls says a thorough investigation continues…
cut 11 (11) “…for Sadie”
Walls says foul play is not suspected at thsi time.

The state’s gaming control board chairman, Ronnie Jones, says three of the state’s 15 riverboat casino operators are interested in moving their gaming operations onshore. Jones says the Belle of Baton Rouge and Treasurer Chest in Kenner have made their intentions known, while other casinos, like one in Lake Charles, are content with where they are at…
cut 5 (10) “….they are”
Jones says rules should be finalized by the end of the year that will allow interested casinos begin construction.

A government report says gasoline demand is nearing an all-time high and that’s causing prices to rise at the pump. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular fuel is $2.61, the most expensive August price since 2014. AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says the price of crude oil is also playing a hand in the price increase.
Cut 12 (11) “…time of the year.”
The statewide average for a gallon of gasoline was $2.16 a year ago.

Former governor Edwin Edwards says he’s content with life as he turns 91-years-old today. Edwards appeared on Talk Louisiana and told host Jim Engster that he’s not a suprise he’s lived for nine decades….
cut 8 (10) “….my family”
Edwards says he spends a lot of his time keeping up with his five-year-old son, Eli Wallace Edwards.

The search for 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux in Lake Ponchatrain, who was reported missing Sunday night. Authorities say she was a passenger on a sailboat found unmanned. It’s believed she was on a boat with 43-year-old Michael Lee Farley, who was rescued Monday morning. Police questioned and released Farley that afternoon. New Orleans Police Third District Commander Jeff Walls confirmed Farley and Thibodeaux had been dating, but foul play is not suspected at this time…
Cut 10 (07) “…how we’ll investigate it.”
Thibodeaux is from Baton Rouge, but recently moved to New Orleans.

Gaming Control Board chairman Ronnie Jones expects rules will be finalized by the end of the year that will allow riverboats to expand gaming operations onto land. Jones says he knows of three of the state’s 15 riverboat casinos have expressed interest in moving onshore…
cut 4 (10) “…existing buildings”

Edwin Edwards celebrates his 91st birthday today. Jeff Palermo reports the former four-term governor appeared on Talk Louisiana today.
Cut 2 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.61, which is the highest we’ve paid for gasoline in August since 2014. That’s according to Triple-A fuel analyst don Redman, who credits a growing economy…
cut 14 (11) “…growing economy”

A few riverboats have hired consultants as they eye expansions onto land as a result of legislation from the regular session…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Edwin Edwards turns 91-years-old today. His youngest son, Eli Wallace Edwards, is now five years and the former four-term governor has political aspirations just like his Dad…
cut 7 (07) “…2053”
Edwars appeared this morning on Talk Louisiana.

The New Orleans Police Department says it is treating the case of a missing boater in Lake Pontchartrain as a homicide. 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux was reported missing on Sunday after an unmanned sailboat was found in the water. Several agencies are searching for her and NOPD Third District Commander Jeff Walls says anytime the agency handles a missing person’s case, they treat it as a homicide investigation as well….
cut 9 (08) “…invlolving foul play”
Thibodeaux recently moved from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. It’s believed she was on a boat with 43-year-old Michael Lee Farley, who was rescued Monday morning. Walls confirms Farley and Thibodeaux had been dating.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara has become one of the more popular players in the NFL after a sensational rookie season. Kamara has also had a busy offseason, with an appearance at the ESPY awards, he’s in the August edition of G-Q magazine and Kamara also appears in a recently released music video for Drake. Kamara says he’s done a lot of fun things and had great opportunities, but now he’s concentrating on the upcoming season…
cut 29 (11) “…my team”
Kamara and the Saints players are off from practice today. The first preseason game is Thursday at Jacksonville.

The Pelicans have released their five game preseason schedule. The first four games will be on the road, starting with the Chicago Bulls on September 30th. New Orleans will host Toronto on October 11th and the regular season should be released later this month.

The state’s top gambling regulator confirms three riverboat casinos are interested in expanding their operations on land, which is now legal as a result of legislation approved during the regular session. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Jones spoke at the Baton Rouge Press Club…
Cut 3 (09) “for them.”
Jones cautioned that just because the laws have been relaxed, not every riverboat casino will look to move onto land.

Governor Edwards will be one of a handful of governors who will meet with President Donald Trump in New Jersey on Thursday to discuss criminal justice reforms. Republican Senator John Kennedy and Attorney General Jeff Landry say the governor’s reforms are soft on crime. Deputy Chief of Staff, Richard Carbo, says Kennedy and Landry are playing politics with a critical issue…
cut 15 (08) “…Kennedy have”

Edwin Edwards turns 91 today. The former four-term governor says he’s in good spirits and good health, and looking forward to many more years with his 39-year-old wife, Trina Edwards, and five-year-old son Eli. Edwards says he couldn’t have asked for a better way to start today.
Cut 6 (12) “be happier”.

Louisiana has collected 250-thousand dollars in fines from private companies that manage care for most of the state’s Medicaid patients. Louisiana Medicaid Director Jen Steele says the companies had incorrect records for health providers, making it difficult for patients to make appointments or determining if a doctor is able to take new patients. Steele says the inaccurate data has been corrected.