Many Louisianians are mourning the death of popular but controversial former Governor Edwin Edwards, who passed away yesterday at the age of 93 from respiratory issues. He’s the longest-serving governor in the state’s history, serving four terms. The last election he won was in 1991 as he defeated former K-K-K leader and state representative David Duke…
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Edwards also served eight years in prison for corrupting the state’s gaming license process. Attorney and close friend of Edwards, Lewis Unglesby says Edwards kept his spirits up while serving time and left prison more popular than he was before he went in…
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On Thursday, the first of six-monthly tax child credit payments will go out to eligible parents. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Big vote for the Shreveport City Council today. They will decide whether to repeal a smoking ban for casinos that is set to take effect on August 1st. And the body of Kenner native Cassie Billedeau-Stratton was recovered from the rubble of the collapsed condo building in Surfside, Florida. She’s one of 83 victims identified, while 22 remain unaccounted for.

Louisiana is remembering former Governor Edwin Edwards, who passed away from respiratory problems yesterday at the age of 93. The former four-term governor and Congressman was a tough campaigner and quick on his feet on the debate stage….
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When a group of law enforcement officers held a press conference last week imploring lawmakers not to override Governor Edwards’ veto of a concealed carry bill, it inspired Bossier Parish Sherriff Julian Whittington to speak in favor of the legislation.
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In his veto statement, Edwards says to require proper firearm training as part of getting a permit is a fair balance for a person to conceal carry.

The first monthly installment of the newly enhanced child tax credit starts on Thursday.
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That’s New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter who says payments will be sent to eligible parents automatically to the same account they used on their 2020 tax return or the payments will be mailed.

Louisiana has lost one of its iconic figures. Former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards passed away at the age of 93 this morning. It was a week ago that Edwards placed himself in hospice care after complaining of pain in his right lung. His biographer Leo Honeycutt says Edwards stopped eating two days ago and his last words were to his seven-year-old son Eli…
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Edwards is Louisiana’s most well-known governor since Huey Long and could always fire off a great soundbite. Here’s what he said following his conviction in 2001 on federal racketeering charges…
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Edwards served 8.5 years in federal prison but met his wife Trina during that time. The two were pen pals.

A Webster Parish deputy was killed Friday night while responding to a call as a Doyline patrol officer. Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker declined to give the suspect’s name because he wanted the focus to be on the loss officer William Earl Collins, Junior, also known as Billy.

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The suspect has been identified as 59-year-old Mahlon Taylor, the Taylor family says he suffers from mental illness.

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System saw a 10 percent drop in enrollment during the 2020-2021 school year. LCTCS spokesperson Quintin Taylor says the good news is enrollment seems to be rebounding.

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For the current summer semester enrollment has increased five to fifteen percent in some places.

Four-term former Governor Edwin Edwards has passed away at the age of 93. His biographer Leo Honeycutt says Edwards died peacefully this morning at his home in Gonzales with family and friends at his bedside. Honeycutt says last Monday Edwards placed himself in hospice care…
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Honeycutt says Edwin Edwards’s last words were to his eight-year-old son, Eli. He told Eli that he loved him.

Current Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards says the state has lost a giant. He says Edwin Edwards was a larger-than-life figure known for his wit and charm and he will be equally remembered for being a compassionate leader who cared for the plight of all Louisianans.

Edwards also served 8.5 years in federal prison, but met his wife Trina through the experience and ran for Congress in 2014.

Enrollment at Louisiana Community and Technical College System schools dropped ten percent for the 2020-21 school year. Matt Doyle has more.
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There are many people returning today from a well-deserved vacation. LSU Health New Orleans Clinical Psychologist Doctor Michelle Moore says taking a proper break from daily tasks helps rejuvenate and refresh a person’s outlook on both personal and work life.
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Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards has passed away at the age of 93. Edwards served four terms as governor, but also eight years in prison after he was convicted on racketeering charges for corrupting the state’s riverboat gaming licensing process…
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That audio is courtesy of the Jim Engster Show in 2011. Edwards biographer Leo Honeycutt says Edwards died peacefully this morning at his him in Gonzales.

The investigation continues into Friday night’s fatal shooting of law enforcement officer William Earl Collins Junior, also known as Billy. Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker says Collins was working as a Doyline police officer at the time of the shooting…
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State Police say the man suspected of shooting Collins is in serious condition with a gunshot wound.

The Lt. Governor’s Office says Louisiana State Parks are experiencing their best year yet and the system is getting to the point where it can fund itself. State Parks Deputy Assistant Secretary Clifford Melius says about 70-percent of their bookings are coming from Louisiana residents and some parks are booked up to 13 months out…
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Meanwhile, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System reported a ten-percent drop in enrollment for the 2020-21 school year. Spokesperson Quintin Taylor says many of their students have children themselves and many incoming freshmen decided on attending four-year schools because ACT admissions criteria was lowered…
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Taylor says enrollment for the fall semester is on the upswing.

Law enforcement around the state are mourning the loss of Doyline Police Officer William Earl Collins, Junior, also known as Billy, who was killed on Friday night while responding to a service call at home. Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker says Collins was a part-time officer for Doyline and his full-time job was at the parish prison…
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State Police say the man who shot Collins suffered a gunshot wound and is in serious condition.

According to the Lt. Governor’s office, the state park system is having its best year ever. State Parks Deputy Assistant secretary Clifford Melius says part of the success has been increasing the number of amenities at each park, adding attractions like horseback riding and canoeing and other draws…
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We are at the pinnacle of the summer vacation season, and health professionals say taking a break from your daily tasks is just what the doctor ordered. Brooke Thorington explains.
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries had to rescue a man after he jumped into the Atchafalaya River from the Basin Bridge. The incident occurred on Friday and Jimmy Jennings reportedly made the decision to jump after he was stuck in traffic as a result of a ten-vehicle pile-up. Jennings reportedly spent three hours in the water before he was rescued.