Was a fight between juvenilles during the famous Christmas Eve bonfires in St. James Parish racially motivated? Two black teenagers were injured, one of them had bruises and cuts on his face. Sheriff Willy Martin Junior…
cut 12 (10) “….racially motivated”
The mothers of the victims claim their sons were injured by a group of white males, after a white female spoke to another black male with their sons.

Multiple reports indicate offensive coordinator Matt Canada will leave the LSU football program following Monday’s Citrus Bowl matchup with Notre Dame because of tensions between Canada and Head Coach Ed Orgeron Glen Guilbeau with the USA Today Network says Canada is the highest paid offensive coordinator in the country and the university would still owe him the remaining two years of his contract…..
cut 8 (08) “….money in this”

The number of officers killed in the line of duty in Louisiana and around the country in 2017 dropped from the previous year. Kelley Ray has more.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

State Police say a Bastrop man will be charged with attempted murder of a police officer once he is released from the hospitals. Authorities say 36-year-old Dusty Sanders exchanged gunman with a Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s deputy early yesterday morning. Sanders remains in the hospital. The deputy was not injured.

Monday’s bowl game between LSU and Notre Dame will reportedly be offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s last with the Tigers, Matt Doyle has more.
Cut 2 (31) “Matt Doyle Reporting.”

State Police say the man who exchanged gunfire with a a Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s deputy early yesterday morning has been identified as 36-years-old Dusty Sanders of Bastrop. Sanders was shot and remains in a hospital. But once discharged, he’ll be charged with attempted first degree murder of a police officer. The deputy was not injuried.

The number of officers killed in the line of duty in Louisiana and around the country in 2017 dropped from 2016. Louisiana saw five killed this year, while nine were killed last year. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund President Craig Floyd says even though 124 cops died nationwide, it’s a number that is trending lower…
Cut 3 (11) “fatalities nationwide.”
Four of the five officers killed in Louisiana died from gunfire and the other, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Beard died in a traffic accident.

A firey head-on crash kills one and leaves a second person in critical condition in DeSoto Parish. Louisiana State Police Master Trooper Glenn Younger says it happened on Louisiana-174 last night, one of the vehicles burst into flames and troopers are trying to figure out why…
Cut 9 (07) “we speak.”
Younger says they have yet to identify the deceased victim.

The number of officers killed in the line of duty in Louisiana and around the country in 2017 dropped from the previous year.  Kelley Ray has more.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

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Monday’s bowl game between LSU and Notre Dame will reportedly be offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s last with the Tigers, Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 2 (31) “Matt Doyle Reporting.”

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The number of officers killed in the line of duty in Louisiana and around the country in 2017 dropped from 2016.  Louisiana saw five killed this year, while nine were killed last year.  National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund President and CEO Craig Floyd says even though 124 have died nationwide, it’s a number that is trending lower across the country and in Louisiana…

Cut 3 (11) “fatalities nationwide.”

Floyd credits the decrease in fatalities to better communication between police and citizens and more transparency…

Cut 4  (12) “and professionally.” 

Floyd says since police are carrying fewer lethal weapons and are better equipped and trained, it helps increase safety of officers and citizens…

Cut 5  (10)  “all want.”

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The Citrus Bowl will reportedly be Matt Canada’s last game with the Tigers after an inconsistent first year leading LSU’s offense under head coach Ed Orgeron. Glen Guilbeau, who covers LSU for the USA Today Network, says Canada and Orgeron butt heads throughout the year…

Cut 6 (10)  “of the football.”

Canada got off to a rough start at LSU, only scoring seven points in a blow out loss against Mississippi State early in the year. The Tigers were also upset by Troy. Guilbeau says Orgeron wasn’t a fan of Canada’s offense that featured pre snap shifts and motion…

Cut 7 (09)  “for the split.”

Guilbeau says Canada is the highest paid offensive coordinator in the country, and if Monday is Canada’s last game at LSU, the university still owes him the remaining two years of his…

Cut 8 (08) “money in this.”

It’s reported tight ends coach Steve Ensminger will replace Canada as offensive coordinator.

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A head-on crash kills one and leaves a second person in critical condition in DeSoto Parish near Ajax.  Louisiana State Police Master Trooper Glenn Younger says following the collision of the vehicles on Louisiana-174 last night, one of the vehicles burst into flames and troopers are trying to figure out why…

Cut 9 (07)  “we speak.”

The yet unidentified driver of the Mercury Grand Marquis that burst into flames was killed while the driver of the Honda Accord they hit, identified as 58-year-old Alice P. Thomas of Pelican, is in critical condition at an area hospital.  With the condition of the vehicles, Younger says they don’t know if alcohol played a factor…

Kenner Police have charged 29-year-old Kendra Wix with manslaughter in the Christmas Eve shooting death of 25-year-old Akoya Skeith. Lt. Brian McGregor says it was initially ruled an accidential shooting, but after looking at the autopsy report and talking with Wix again, detectives determined she discharged the gun….
cut 15 (10) “….shot him”
McGregor says they’ve been to the home before on domestic dispute calls.

St. James Parish authorties continue to investigate a fight that occurred during the Christmas Eve bonfire celebation on the Mississippi River levee that injured two people in what family members say was racially motivated attack. Sheriff Willy Martin Junior says they continue to question people who were there….
cut 13 (11) “….not minors”
A social media post, shows a picture of one of the 17-year-olds involved shows cuts and bruising on his face.

Five law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty during 2017 in Louisiana. That’s according to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial fund President Craig Floyd, who says nine officers were killed in the Bayou State in 2016. Floyd says there was a decrease nationwide and he credits better communication between police and citizens and more transparency…
cut 4 (12) “….and professionally”
Four of the officers killed in Louisiana in 2016 died from gunfire and one was killed in a traffic accident.

One person was killed and another person crtically injured in a firey two-vehicle crash on Louisiana 174 in DeSoto Parish. Master Trooper Glenn Younger says they have yet to identify the victim and because of the condition of the vehicles, they have yet to determine if alcohol played a factor…
cut 10 (07) “…comes backK’
Younger says a properly restrained juvenile survived the crash.

The number of officers killed in the line of duty in Louisiana and around the country in 2017 dropped from 2016. Louisiana saw five killed this year, while nine were killed last year. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund President Craig Floyd says even though 124 cops died nationwide, it’s a number that is trending lower…
Cut 3 (11) “fatalities nationwide.”

A Christmas eve shooting death that was initially ruled an accident, has now been deemed a homicide by Kenner Police. Dominque Wix was charged with Manslaughter in the shooting death of Akoya Skeith. Initially, Wix told officers that Skeith had accidentally fired the weapon while holding it, but Lieutenant Brian McGregor says the autopsy indicated that the death was not accidental.
Cut 14 (08) “that weapon”
McGregor says they’ve been to this home before, because of domestic disputes.

Monday’s bowl game between LSU and Notre Dame will reportedly be offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s last with the Tigers, Matt Doyle has more.
Cut 2 (31) “Matt Doyle Reporting.”

The number of officers killed in the line of duty in Louisiana and around the country in 2017 dropped from the previous year. Kelley Ray has more.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

Following Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay , Saints QB Drew Brees will travel to Texas for funeral serviecs for his grandfater Ray Atkins, who pased away at the age of 92. Atkins is a World War two veteran and a longtime high school football coach.

The Citrus Bowl will reportedly be Matt Canada’s last game with the Tigers after an inconsistent first year leading LSU’s offense under head coach Ed Orgeron. Glen Guilbeau, who covers LSU for the USA Today Network, says Canada and Orgeron butt heads throughout the year…
Cut 6 (10) “of the football.”
It’s been reported tight ends coach Steve Ensminger will replace Canada as offensive coordinator.

It will be a big weekend in New Orleans with the New Year’s Holiday. Dick Clark’s Rockin New Year’s Eve will broadcast from the Riverfront on Sunday night and Monday night’ it’s the Sugar Bowl. Sugar Bowl Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Hundley, says their fan fest will open Saturday…
cut 10 (09) “…the public”

Governor John Bel Edwards is pleased with the state’s economic growth, as the state’s unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been since May 2008. Lake Charles and Baton Rouge metro areas continue to gain jobs and two-thousand new jobs are expected to be created with DXC Technology opening an office in New Orleans. But the governor acknowledges their job isn’t done yet…
cut 6 (09) “….way to go”

A special session could take place in February to address a looming one-billion dollar shortfall. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says his latest poll shows 46-percent of respondents support the Republicans plan to reduce the budget without affecting state services….
cut 15 (11) “…legislative sessions”

A popular resolution for the New Year is getting in better shape. That’s hard to do for many, especially for those who eat out. Dietician Rebecca Guidroz with the Louisiana Department of Health has this suggestion to help you succeed…
cut 13 (09) “….will come”
Guidroz says when it comes to weight loss, make sure your goals are specific and realistic.

A big weekend is coming up in New Orleans as college football fans will make their way into the city for Monday night’s AllState Sugar Bowl between Alabama and Clemson. Sugar Bowl Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Hundley, says Allstate is hosting a New Year’s Eve Mardi Gras Parade on Sunday afternoon…
Cut 9 (10) “the country.”
Hundley says the AllState Fan Fest is back for a 12th year and it opens Saturday in the parking lot of Jax Brewery.

Health officials thought we would have fewer flu cases by now, but it’s getting worse in Louisiana. Dr. Frank Welch with the state department of health says the spread will likely get worse before it gets better, and it’s not too late to get that flu shot…:
Cut 14 (09) “less severe”
Louisiana is leading the nation in the number of flu cases this year.

It’s been a cold day in Louisiana and it looks to stay this way and get even chillier into the New Year. State Climatologist Barry Keim says thermometers are slated to read in the low 20s along the I-20 corridor next Tuesday morning, and low 30s in the coastal zone…:
Cut 11 (08) “situation”
Light freezing rain is possible New Year’s Eve night in north Louisiana.

The US Department of Agriculture will test a new method in 2018 for controlling the rampant feral hog population that involves using sodium nitrite. It’s typically used as a meat preserver, and the salty flavor usually keeps wild animals uninterested. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says part of the testing will be finding out how to get the pigs to actually eat it…
Cut 4 (12) “eating it.”
Testing starts early next year.

An officer involved shooting is under investigation in Monroe. State Police trooper Michael Reichardt says the yet unidentified suspect was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries and charges are expected to be filed…
Cut 16 (07) “point tomorrow.”
Reichardt says a deputy fired his weapon after attempting to assist a motorist that he thought was stranded in the Lakeshore area of Ouachita Parish.