A man who worked as a popular children’s TV personality in north Louisiana in the 70s has been located and arrested after 37 years on the run and charged with obscene behavior with a juvenile. It’s alleged that 76-year-old Frank Selas invited young children to a camping retreat in 1979 and sexually abused several of them. Rapides Parish Sheriff Office spokesman Tommy Carnline says there could be more victims…:
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A U.S. District Judge Tuesday declined to issue an injunction that would have prevented the city of New Orleans from taking down four Confederate statues. District Judge Carl Barbier denied the appeal after a group of preservationists filed a federal lawsuit.

A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy is in critical condition after he was shot several times while executing a drug search warrant at a residence in New Orleans. Thirty-five-year-old Steven Arnold is a 12-year veteran of the JPSO.

State Treasurer John Kennedy says he will run for the US Senate this year. Eric Gill reports…:
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Authorities in Avoyelles Parish are investigating a human female fetus found at a sewage piping station. Sheriff Doug Anderson says city workers notified the Moreauville Police after discovering the fetus while working in a sewage pond…:
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He says they are still working to determine who the fetus belongs to.

A north Louisiana 1970s children’s TV personality has been arrested of allegedly having sexual conduct with children. Emelie Gunn has more on “Mr. Wonder.”
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A woman’s burned body was located in a New Iberia home after firefighters extinguished the blaze, according to the State Fire Marshal’s office. First responders arrived at the scene around 5pm Monday, and found the single-wide manufactured home fully engulfed in flames. The lifeless burned body of 45-year-old Amer Callahan was later discovered. The investigation is ongoing.

A human female fetus was located in a sewage piping station in Avoyelles Parish by Moreauville city workers. Avoyelles Sheriff Doug Anderson says they predict the fetus was between 20 to 30 weeks into development, and was a grim discovery…:
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Anderson says they’re working to determine who the fetus belonged to.

A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy was shot several times early Tuesday while executing a search warrant and remains in critical, but stable condition. Sheriff Newell Normand says 35-year-old Stephen Arnold is a 12 year JPSO veteran. Normand says Arnold is a task force narcotics agent and encountered the suspect inside the home around 6am.:
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The suspect will be charged with attempted first degree murder.

Another candidate has thrown his hat in the ring for the US Senate race this year. State Treasurer John Kennedy says he plans to emphasize business and education if elected. He feels that today’s children could be the first generation of Americans to be worse off than their parents…:
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Fellow Republicans, Congressmen Charles Boustany and John Fleming, and former Congressman Joseph Cao (gow) have also declared their intent to run. Retired COl Rob Maness is making his official announcement tomorrow.

The suspect in the shooting and injuring of a 12-year Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy has been identified. Authorities say 26-year-old Jarvis Hardy is accused of shooting Deputy Stephen Arnold five times during a drug raid at a New Orleans residence. Arnold is in critical condition. NOPD says they plan to charge Hardy for attempted first degree murder.

New York Real Estate heir Robert Durst is reportedly going to enter a plea on February 3rd for a weapons charge that has held him in Louisiana.

A former popular children’s TV personality in north Louisiana known as Mr. Wonder is in custody on allegations of criminal sexual conduct with juveniles from a 37-year-old cold case.. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Tommy Carnline says 76-year-old Frank Selas’ alleged crimes date back to the 70s. HE says Selas would invite children ages 5-11 on weekend camping trips…:
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Carnline says, with victims being under 12, the charges against Selas could be first degree rape.

Pelicans fans packed the Smoothie King Center last night for a lively game against the Rockets, but sadly New Orleans was edged by Houston 112-111. Anthony Davis left the game in the second quarter with concussion like symptoms. Jrue Holiday had a breakout game scoring 32 points and nine assists. But the Rockets James Harden scored 35 points and had eleven rebounds.

As expected, State Treasurer John Kennedy announces he will run for the US Senate this year. Kennedy says the reason he’s throwing his hat in the ring is because he wants his country back. He feels the country is straying from the conservative values that were taught to him by his parents…:
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The seat is being vacated by Senator David Vitter.

A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s is in critical but stable condition after being shot several times during a drug raid in New Orleans this morning. Sheriff Newell Normand says the incident involving 35-year-old Stephen Arnold is extremely difficult on everyone…:
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The suspect, Jarvis Hardy, was booked with attempted first-degree murder and narcotics violations.

Authorities in Avoyelles Parish are investigating a human female fetus found at a sewage piping station. Sheriff Doug Anderson says city workers notified the Moreauville Police after discovering the fetus while working in a sewage pond…:
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Anderson says they’re working to determine who the fetus belonged to.

According to the latest labor numbers, the unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent in December, as more people continue to leave the work force. The Louisiana Workforce Commission says employment in education and health services grew by 2,400 jobs last month. They say growth in those sectors is helping Louisiana weather the drop in oil prices.

A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy was shot several times early Tuesday while executing a search warrant and remains in critical, but stable condition. Sheriff Newell Normand identified the deputy as 35-year-old Stephen Arnold, a 12 year JPSO veteran. Normand says Arnold was a task force narcotics agent and encountered the suspect inside the home around 6am.:
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Normand says Arnold is a great cop and the type of employee you wish you had more of them.

A children’s television personality in north Louisiana known as, “Mr. Wonder” who has been the target of a 37-year-old cold case involving criminal sexual conduct with juveniles has been taken into custody, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. It’s alleged that in the late 70s, Frank Selas would invite kids between the ages of 5 and 11 to have camping weekends where the alleged sex acts took place. More information is coming this afternoon.

Louisiana State Treasurer John Kennedy has announced that he will run for the US Senate this year. Eric Gill reports…:
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The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office arrests a man after he allegedly stabbed his sexual partner during foreplay. The victim said 22-year-old Clarence Jay Williams was giving him a massage when Williams produced a knife and started stabbing him. When cops arrived on scene, they found both men nude and covered in blood. The victim is being treated from stab wounds to the neck. The investigation is ongoing.

The LSU System paints a bleak picture of what will happen if the legislature can’t solve this fiscal year’s 750 million dollar budget shortfall. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Louisiana State Treasurer John Kennedy has announced that he will run for the US Senate this year. The seat is being vacated by Senator David Vitter at the end of his current term. Kennedy joins fellow Republicans, Congressmen Charles Boustany and John Fleming, and former Congressman Joseph Cao in declaring their intent to run. Retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness will officially announce his candidacy tomorrow.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Haughton woman for abusing her 72-year-old wheel chair bound mother. Spokesperson, Lt. Bill Davis, says 43-year-old Belinda Roberts is charged with cruelty to the infirmed, domestic abuse battery with strangulation, aggravated battery, robbery, and possession of drugs…

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He says Roberts stole prescription medication from her mother and was also in possession of other drugs and paraphernalia.

Monday, the US Army Corps of Engineers started closing the Bonnet Carre Spillway in St. Charles Parish. Spokesperson Ricky Boyett says although the Mississippi River has crested in New Orleans and is falling, we’re still experiencing unusually high water…

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The spillway is expected to be fully closed by February 2nd.

LSU System President F. King Alexander says student fees will increase and hundreds of faculty members and courses eliminated if there is a 65 million dollar cut in state funding this fiscal year. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says increasing fees is a recipe that will not work…

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Alexander says student fees could increase by as much as 690 dollars per student if the worst case budget scenario occurs.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested 43-year-old Belinda Roberts of Haughton for abusing her 72-year-old wheel chair bound mother. Spokesperson, Lt. Bill Davis, says Roberts abused her mother in various ways, including striking her in the head, twisting her nose, and poking her in the chest…

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He says the abuse occurred because her mother refused to give Roberts her prescription medication.

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal double shooting in the Robeline community. They say when Robeline Police responded to a welfare concern call, they found two gunshot victims inside the home. The 30-year-old male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A 23-year-old female victim was airlifted to an Alexandria hospital where, at last report, she was listed in critical condition. Authorities say there was no sign of forced entry and a gun was found at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

LSU got first place in a competition to see which college could gather the most recycled trash during a home football game…

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LSU System President F. King Alexander warns if there is a 65 million dollar cut in state funding this fiscal year students will pay higher fees and faculty members and courses will be eliminated. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says in reality, this is what we’re looking at if cuts to higher education continue, especially over a short time period…

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Alexander also says there will be layoffs of facility and staff members at other system campuses.

LSU placed first in the EPA GameDay Recycling challenge. Campus Sustainability manager Sarah Temple says they put out a massive marketing campaign to let people know that they were taking part in the event and they wanted LSU to win…

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LSU led the nation with 86,400 pounds total recycling.

The US Army Corps of Engineers has begun the process of closing the Bonnet Carre Spillway in St. Charles Parish. Spokesperson Ricky Boyett says the spillway did its job to divert water from the Mississippi and they didn’t even open all of the bays…

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10 bays were closed Monday and they plan to close 25 more a day until completed.

A Haughton woman has been arrested for abusing her 72-year-old wheel chair bound mother. Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Spokesperson, Lt. Bill Davis, says 43-year-old Belinda Roberts was a caregiver for her mother and abused her in various ways because her mother refused to give Belinda her prescription medicine…

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Roberts faces several charges including cruelty to the infirmed.