A state district judge has thrown out the lawsuit of a State House candidate who wanted to be listed as both Democrat and Republican on the ballot. Eric Gill reports…

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Louisiana chef Jay Ducote was not the big winner last night on this season’s Food Network Star, but he remains optimistic about the future. Michelle Southern reports…:

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A state district judge has thrown out the lawsuit of a candidate for the State House of Representatives who wanted to be listed as both Democrat and Republican on the ballot. Houma attorney Damon Baldone filed the suit after the Terrebonne Parish registrar of voters listed his party affiliation as “other”. Baldone feels he has the Constitutional right to register with both parties…

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Baldone argues the registrar’s decision violates his freedom of speech and his right to associate with any group. In the judge’s dismissal of the suit, he stated that Baldone was not being deceptive; however, a double listing could confuse voters. Baldone disagrees with that claim…

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Baldone plans to file an appeal with the State Supreme Court. He served in the State House as a Democrat from 2001 to 2012. Baldone says he wants to register under both parties as a sign that Democrats and Republicans need to work together…

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The Terrebone Parish Sheriff’s Office says a woman is facing many charges after going on a tirade against her ex-boyfriend and several others in Houma. Captain Dawn Foret says they received 911 calls regarding 25-year-old Miranda Riley of Dularge ramming her vehicle into other cars and trying to fight with multiple people while armed with a knife:

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Foret says as deputies detained Riley they learned from a neighbor that there was a fire on the front porch of the victim’s trailer which had not yet spread into the house…:

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Riley’s charges include arson and felony criminal damage to property. Foret says they also believe Riley started a fire at the victim’s trailer and bashed in all of the windows. She says it’s clear the woman was extremely upset about something…:

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Louisiana chef Jay Ducote was not the big winner last night on this season’s Food Network Star, but he remains optimistic about the future. The title went to former NFL player Eddie Jackson. Ducote found out along with everyone else that he is the runner-up on the cooking competition’s 11th season. He says his first reaction was extreme disappointment…:

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The Baton Rouge radio host had referenced his Louisiana and Cajun roots throughout the season and was successful during every challenge. He says before last night’s finale he received a congratulatory phone call from Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne…:(Ducote has also competed on Masterchef, Cutthroat Kitchen and Last Call Food Brawl.)

cut 10 (12)  “like that”

Ducote says he sees this is as just the beginning of a long promising career as a Louisiana chef and he may even end up with his own show on Food Network anyway. Hundreds of “Team Jay” fans throughout the state have been turning up for Food Network Star viewing parties to cheer on their fellow Louisianian. Ducote says his backing has been amazing..:

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State Police announce the arrest of a Houston man for allegedly using counterfeit money at a Lake Charles casino. Sgt. James Anderson says they were contacted by the casino about someone trying to buy into a table game using phony money…

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27-year-old William Jabour is charged with 49 counts of monetary instrument abuse. Anderson says casino personnel is well trained to detect counterfeit money and there are several precautions in place…

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He says their investigation uncovered several counterfeit $50 and $100 bills in Jabour’s possession and in his vehicle. Monetary instrument abuse is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, up to a million dollar fine, and the offender is required to make full restitution. Anderson says this is not something anyone should try to get away with…

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The state department of wildlife and fisheries is getting the word out about the recently created Catch and Cook Program. Emelie Gunn has more on what it’s all about…

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Legal experts anticipate the fight over the Confederate monuments in New Orleans will go on for years and years. Michelle Southern reports…:

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The Obama Administration has approved limited crude oil trading with Mexico. Scott Carwile get local reaction.

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Three of the four major gubernatorial candidates support Governor Bobby Jindal’s decision to end Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood. This decision came after controversial secretly taped videos showed Planned Parenthood officials talking about selling aborted fetus parts for medical research. Republican Scott Angelle says these videos are despicable…

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Republican Jay Dardenne agrees with the governor’s decision, pointing out that there are over 130 community clinics across the state that provide the same services for women as Planned Parenthood…

Cut 5  (06)  “human life”

Democrat John Bel Edwards says a decision to defund Planned Parenthood should be based on the result of the investigation into the videos. He thinks Jindal failed to plan for the impact of his choice…

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Republican David Vitter supports Governor Jindal’s move and says this issue is not new to him…

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is promoting the Catch and Cook Program, which allows anglers to bring their catch to a local restaurant and be prepared by a chef. Franklin Senator Bret Allain says this is a great opportunity to promote Louisiana’s recreational fishing industry.

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The Catch and Cook Program started last year as a result of a bill authored by Allain. He says the way the program works, if you catch a fish, clean it and bring it to a participating restaurant within six days of being caught.  He says the dish will only be served to the person who brought the catch in and their guests.

Cut 9 (11) “want it cooked”

The department of wildlife and fisheries says they have 14 restaurants who have signed on to the program including Galatorie’s in the French Quarter. Allain says it doesn’t cost a restaurant anything to participate in the program and they can charge the guest any amount they choose for the prepared dish.

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Legal experts anticipate the debate over the Confederate monuments in New Orleans will go on for years and years. The legislative process of removing 4 statues from their current location has started. New Orleans Attorney Tim Meche says there are several legal impediments to taking the monuments down…:

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Meche says not only will there be legal issues with moving the monuments, but political grandstanding will also play a heavy hand in the direction of this matter. He says, in addition, there’s the question of how much this will cost and who is going to pay for it…:

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Mayor Mitch Landrieu started the conversation about moving the Robert E Lee statue from Lee Circle during a national conversation about Confederate symbols in late June. Governor Bobby Jindal opposes taking the monuments down saying he’s looking into the Heritage Act to see if he has the legal authority to stop it. Meche doesn’t think so…:

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The Obama Administration has approved limited crude oil trading with Mexico. President of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association Don Briggs says this is good for the industry because it helps with the balance of trade after the banning of crude oil exports since the 70’s.

Cut 14 (09) “for us”

Briggs says this is a good step forward to possibly opening the doors to the US trading with other countries. He hopes this could be a reaction from the Obama administration due to oil prices being so low and the high demand to allow for exporting crude oil.

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Briggs says there is no reason for the US to be excluded from trade and it’s time to be involved in the open and free market. He says this would have a tremendous impact on oil and gas companies in the country.

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Through the first major scrimmage of LSU’s fall camp, Brandon Harris has the lead over Anthony Jennings in the battle for starting quarterback. Coach Les Miles says Harris received more of the snaps with the first unit during a scrimmage on Saturday night. Harris says the game has slowed down for him as he enters his second season at LSU

Cut 17 (14) “over think things” 

Harris appeared in nine games last season, but didn’t see many significant snaps in final few games. It’s been speculated that Harris had a hard time learning playbook. The Bossier City native says he’s been all business since the team reported nearly two weeks ago

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LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron says Harris is more comfortable with the offense this season, which should lead to better results

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Cameron is also encouraged by the work Harris put in during the offseason, by adding about 20 pounds of muscle to his six-foot-three frame

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The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Gretna truck driver accused of the rape of a 14-year-old girl. Eric Gill reports…

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State lawmakers learn next fiscal year’s Louisiana budget shortfall already projects at 713 million dollars. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office says a Gretna truck driver is charged in the rape of a 14-year-old girl. Commander Eric Becnel says 29-year-old Peter James Wilson III arranged to meet the girl through a smartphone app last month. He says after meeting up, Wilson took the girl to the Naval Air Station in Belle Chasse where he was making a delivery…

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He says Wilson forced the victim to perform sexual acts in the sleeper compartment of his truck. Becnel says Wilson dropped the victim off the following morning at the same location where they met. He says it took a few days for the girl to come forward…

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Wilson is charged with forcible rape. He claims that he has never seen the victim in person. Becnel says it took a little time to capture Wilson because they wanted to make sure their investigation was thorough…

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State Police say a young girl was killed in Grant Parish after being involved in a high speed collision. Master Trooper Scott Moreau says, 26-year-old Kristopher Silk of Pollock, was speeding when he crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler going in the same direction on Hwy 165.

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7-year-old Adrein Silk was pronounced dead. Moreau says the driver, Kristopher Silk received minor injuries. He says crashes like this are highly uncommon.

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Moreau says they’re unsure if Silk was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the accident but routine toxicology tests and charges are pending. He says if the child was properly restrained, her life might’ve been saved. The crash investigation is ongoing.

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State lawmakers have learned the budget shortfall for the next fiscal year is already projected at 713 million dollars. Director of the Louisiana Budget Project Jan Moller says it’s not a surprise that we’re looking at a big deficit but we’re in better shape than we were a year ago, when the deficit reached 1.6 billion dollars.

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Moller says this is another sign that the next governor and legislature have big fiscal problems to deal with next year. He says all the four gubernatorial candidates have emphasized the importance of budget reform.

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At today’s joint legislative budget committee meeting, lawmakers also raised concerns that the current budget might need to be cut to make up for low oil prices. Moller says that’s not a surprise either since, mid-year budget cuts have become the norm in recent years.

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Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso says the crime scene authorities had been searching under the I-10 bridge this week was related to a body dumping case — but it’s now clear. He says no human remains were found, but the search began after a credible informant told authorities that 35-year-old Gammion McCloud of Phoenix Arizona killed someone then tossed them over the bridge…:

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Mancuso said they already had a warrant for rape out on McCloud in connection with a 2014 incident in which he allegedly continually raped and beat a woman at a local motel in front of a young child. He says there is plenty of evidence that McCloud dumped a body in 2013 but it could have been washed away…:

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McCloud, who was arrested in Oregon this week on unrelated charges, will be extradited back to Calcasieu and arrested with one count of aggravated rape, 1 count of aggravated incest and 2 counts of second degree battery. He says even though no body was found, they still believe the informant’s claims about the murder…:

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