Three former employees at a Lake Charles Christian school are arrested for allegedly covering up sexual assaults involving football players. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Around 250 federal border agents are set to descend on New Orleans in the coming weeks for a two-month immigration crackdown dubbed “Swamp Sweep.”  NOPD Superintendent. Anne Kirkpatrick said yesterday she expects a briefing on the deployment soon.

While the debate over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies continues on Capitol Hill. Senator Bill Cassidy says he has a better idea – give that subsidy directly to the American people, instead of the insurance companies. The Republican Senator who’s a physician, says under his plan, the people would be in full control of their health care dollars.

Cut 21 (12) “…her family’s health.”

Congress overwhelmingly approves a bill  to force the Justice Department to release all files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Speaker Mike Johnson resisted bringing the measure up for a vote. Johnson says there are unintended consequences of disclosing federal investigations, including information on victims…

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Three former employees at a Lake Charles Christian school are arrested for allegedly covering up sexual assaults at the school from earlier this year. Sheriff Stitch Guillory says there was a culture on the Hamilton Christian School football team in which older players would haze the younger players.

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Sheriff Guillory says the principal at the time, Morgan Daugherty, and one of the assistant coaches, Dominique Washington, knew about the incidents and, as school personnel, they were required to report them to law enforcement. No football players have been arrested so far; Guillory says the investigation is ongoing.

Senator Bill Cassidy has come up with a proposal that says instead of sending Affordable Care Act subsidies to insurance companies, why not send it directly to the consumer…

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Cassidy says they are working on legislation that could possibly be approved in the coming weeks.

The Lane Kiffin sweepstakes is heating up as the coach juggles similar offers from Ole Miss, Florida and LSU. Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal spoke to Tiger Rag radio about the drama. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter the Saints are closing in on a deal that will result in them hosting a game in Paris next season. The Saints secured the rights to host games in Paris earlier this year and this would be the first-ever NFL regular season game played in Paris.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who chairs the Senate’s health committee, has a proposal that he believes would improve the Affordable Care Act. The big stalemate that led to the longest federal government shutdown in history was over Affordable Care Act tax credits that are set to expire. Democrats would like them extended, but Cassidy is proposing to redirect that money into tax-free accounts…

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Cassidy says some Democrats are receptive to this proposal.

Congress has approved a bill that will force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. House Speaker Mike Johnson voted for the bill but called it a political stunt by the Democrats…

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The college football world is waiting to see what Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin will do. Will he stay at Ole Miss, leave for Florida or be hired as the next head coach at LSU. Kiffin’s ex-wife visited both Baton Rouge and Gainesville this week. Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal says Kiffin faced a similar decision  three years ago as he was courted by Auburn, and he won’t be hasty to make a decision.

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It was Kiffin’s daughters who convinced Kiffin to stay at Ole Miss back then.

LSU has restarted its Corps of Cadets program, which opens up military training to the general study body. Board of Supervisors member Rico Alvendia says being in the Corps of Cadets program can give students an opportunity to receive a minor national defense leadership and cyber security…

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The House voted nearly unanimously to require the attorney general to release the Epstein files. The vote was 427-1, with Republican Clay Higgins casting the lone “no” vote. Democrat Troy Carter says no matter who’s named in those files, they need to be held accountable.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson resisted bringing the measure up for a vote; his hand was forced when a discharge petition sponsored got the required 218 signatures. Johnson said he wants to protect the rights of the victims.

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Higgins says he voted no because the media will hurt the names of innocent people that are contained in the report.

The Caddo Parish community of Vivian continues to mourn the line-of-duty killing of police officer Marc Brock. He was shot to death Friday evening as he was investigating a cyberstalking complaint against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander. Mayor Ronnie Festavan says it underscores the dangers that police officers face every day.

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A funeral service for Officer Brock will take place this Saturday at North Caddo Magnet High School Sanders Prudhomme Stadium.

Multiple reports say LSU has zeroed in on Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin as its next head football coach. Wilson Alexander covers LSU football for the Advocate and says it’s possible Kiffin could leave Ole Miss before the Rebels begin their run through the College Football playoffs…

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Ole Miss is 10-1 on the season.

The U-S House has passed legislation forcing the Attorney General to release the Epstein files. The vote was forced after 218 House members signed onto a discharge petition. So far about 50-thousand pages have already been released. Congressman Troy Carter says that only scratches the surface.

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During floor debate, Speaker Mike Johnson said even though he had planned to vote “yes,” it was nothing but a show vote by the Democrats.

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Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins casted the lone no vote and urged the Senate to amend the bill to address the privacy of victims and other Americans, who are named but not criminally implicated.

Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin denies he’s been given an ultimatum by Ole Miss to decide by next Friday on where he plans to coach next season. Kiffin was a guest on ESPN’s Pat McAfee show…

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Ole Miss has led the Rebels to a 10-1 record this season, but his success in Oxford has led to LSU and Florida both attempting to hire him as their next coach.

The Caddo Parish community of Vivian continues to grieve the senseless line-of-duty killing of Officer Marc Brock. He was shot to death as he was investigating a cyberstalking complaint against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander. Mayor Ronnie Festavan says the whole community is coming together to help Brock’s family and loved ones, and you can help too.

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A funeral service for Officer Brock will take place this Saturday at North Caddo Magnet High School Sanders Prudhomme Stadium.

The House has voted nearly unanimously to require the attorney general to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins was the lone person in the U-S House to vote against the release of the Epstein Files. Higgins says this type of broad reveal of criminal investigative files will result in innocent people being hurt. Higgins says if the Senate amends the legislation so that the names of victims and other Americans, who are named but not criminally implicated remain private, then he will vote for the legislation.

The Caddo Parish community of Vivian continues to mourn the line-of-duty killing of police officer Marc Brock. He was shot to death Friday evening as he was investigating a cyberstalking complaint against 58-year-old Nicolas Alexander. Mayor Ronnie Festavan says it underscores the dangers that police officers face every day.

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Louisiana sports fans are checking for updates regarding Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin as speculation is growing he might leave Oxford for the LSU Tigers or possibly Florida. Wilson Alexander of the Advocate says if Kiffin is going to Ole Miss for LSU, he wants assurances that there will be enough NIL dollars to build a championship roster…

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