President Obama announced an executive order requiring background checks on certain informal gun sales including flea markets and websites. The current law states that only federally licensed gun dealers are required to conduct background checks on buyers. President of the Louisiana Shooting Association, Dan Zelenka, wants to know who they will now consider a gun dealer…:
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Critics say the President is over reaching in issuing this executive order.

During additional announcements about cabinet members today, Governor-elect John Bel Edwards said he expects the state will expand its Medicaid program on July 1st, but the ball will start rolling at the start of his administration. LSU public health professor Dr. Rebekah Gee is named Edwards’ secretary for DHH. She is also the Medicaid medical director at LSU Health.

State Police say as a drug search warrant was being executed at a home about 25 miles north of Lake Charles, an officer involved shooting occurred and a man and his dog died. Sgt. James Anderson says they began looking into the incident after a request from the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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The man killed is identified as 27-year-old Eric John Senegal.

LSU’s new defensive coordinator Dave Aranda says he can’t wait to get to work. Aranda comes to Baton Rouge after guiding one of the top defenses in the country at Wisconsin. Athletic Director Joe Alleva was present at Aranda’s formal introduction today and said big things are happening for the LSU football program…:
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Meanwhile on the heels of an LSU football player getting into a fight in which he was stabbed and injured last night at a bar in Baton Rouge, Coach Les Miles said the team is no longer allowed to attend such establishments.

An LSU football player was involved in a bar fight early Tuesday in which he was stabbed multiple times but sustained non-life threatening injuries, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. School officials identify the victim as tight end Dillon Gordon. BRPD Cpl. Don Coppola says they responded to a physical altercation Reggie’s around 12:45 this morning…:
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The incident is under investigation. Coach Les Miles announced today that his players are no longer allowed to attend bars because there are better ways to socialize than attending “fight night clubs.”

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards made more announcements today about his cabinet members. The administration has named Dr. Rebekah Gee as the new Secretary of DHH. She’s the Medicaid medical director at LSU Health. Jimmy Leblanc will remain the dead of the Department of Corrections and Butch Browning will remain the State Fire Marshal.

An LDWF biologist made a rare bird discovery in Jeff Davis Parish. Dan O’Malley believes he found a desert cardinal, caled a pyrrhuloxio (peer-uh-lox-i-a) which is a species of bird normally found in the southwestern US and and northern Mexico. He says the bird is on the move this year…:
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This is the first time this particular species of bird has been recorded in the state. It will bring the official list of Louisiana birds to 480 species.

Governor Bobby Jindal announced today that BlueLine Associates will establish a software development office at the Louisiana Technology Park in Baton Rouge. They say the new facility will create 40 new direct jobs with an average salary of $40,000 plus benefits. LED estimates the project will results in 27 new indirect jobs.

And today LSU formally introduced Dave Aranda as its new defensive coordinator.

Most flea markets and websites that sell guns don’t require background checks, but President Obama issued an executive order today to change that. The hope is to expand the number of gun sales subject to background checks. But Louisiana Shooting Association President Dan Zelenka doesn’t see this executive order making that much of a difference…:
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The current law states that only federally licensed gun dealers are required to conduct background checks on buyers.

Louisiana State Police is investigating a Monday night officer involved shooting in Ragley, which is about 25 miles north of Lake Charles, that left one man and a dog dead. The deceased is identified as 27-year-old Eric John Senegal. Beauregard Sheriff Ricky Moses says two deputies have been placed on desk duty following the shooting, which is a standard procedure among law enforcement agencies.

LSU’s new defensive coordinator, Dave Aranda, says he’s thrilled to have the opportunity to coach the Tigers. He says he’s already looked at game tape of LSU’s defense and believes the talent is there…:
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It was also announced today that LSU is working on extending offensive coordinator Cam Cameron’s contract.

An LSU football player was involved in a bar fight early Tuesday in which he was stabbed multiple times, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. School officials identify the victim as tight end Dillon Gordon, and he’s been released from the hospital. BRPD Cpl. Don Coppola says the incident is under investigation…:
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LSU Coach Les miles says players are now banned from going to bars.

LSU Coach Les Miles says he’s cutting off players going to bars following a fight at Reggie’s near campus early Tuesday involving tight end Dillon Gordon. The Baton Rouge Police Department says the victim was stabbed multiple times and sent to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Miles says no more bars for players…:
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Gordon has been releases from the hospital. BRPD says they are investigating the incident.

Lottery officials have raised the Powerball jackpot amount for tomorrow night’s drawing to an estimated $450 million dollars. The amount was raised from $400 million dollars due to the high number of ticket sales. The jackpot is now the sixth largest ever.

LSU’s new defensive coordiantor Dave Aranda says he’s blessed and humbled to coach for the Fighting Tigers. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces the discovery of a rare bird for Louisiana. LDWF biologist Dan O’Malley found a pyrrhuloxia (peer-uh-lox-i-a), commonly known as a desert cardinal, just south of Welsh in Jefferson Davis Parish last month…:
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President Obama issues an executive order requiring background checks in order to purchase guns in unofficial settings…:
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LSU Coach Les Miles says he is aware that tight end Dillon Gordon was involved in a bar fight near campus early Tuesday that required him to be hospitalized. BRPD’s Cpl. Don Coppola says they responded to a physical altercation at Reggie’s around 12:45 this morning…:
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Gordon’s injuries were not life threatening.

State Police have released the indentity of the man killed in the Beuregard Parish Officer involved shooting. They say 27-year-old Eric John Senegal died along with his dog. Sgt. James Anderson says deputies were at the residence serving a search warrant. He says they are releasing very few details until they gather all the facts…:
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Still waiting to find out what will happen with Saints head coach Sean Payton. He’s been connected to the vacancy in New York as the football Giants are looking to replace Tom Coughlin. Payton is scheduled to speak with reporters tomorrow.

President Barack Obama announces an executive order requiring background checks in order to purchase guns at flea markets, websites, and other informal settings. The hope is to expand the number of gun sales subject to background checks. President of the Louisiana Shooting Association, Dan Zelenka, doesn’t think increasing the number of background checks will have much effect on gun crime…:
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The current law states that only federally licensed gun dealers are required to conduct background checks on buyers, but those who sell in informal settings do not have to register as dealers.

$450 million dollars is now the new jackpot estimate for tomorrow night’s Powerball drawing, up from $400 million. Lottery Association officials increased the prize because of fast sales for the largest jackpot in nearly a year.

Louisiana State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting in Ragley, about 20 miles north of Lake Charles, that left one man and a dog dead. Sgt. James Anderson says they began looking into the Monday night incident after a request from the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office…:
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Authorities have declined requests for further details, including the name of the deceased.

LSU’s new defensive coordinator Dave Aranda says he’s blessed and humbled to have the opportunity to coach for the Tigers. Aranda comes to Baton Rouge after guiding one of the top defenses in the country at Wisconsin. He describes his defense as smart aggression…:
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Coach Les Miles said today they are also working on extending offensive coordinator Cam Cameron’s contract.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards advisory panel on transportation recommends tax increases to provide an additional 75-million dollars a year in transportation funding. A higher gasoline tax, a sales tax on auto repairs and tolls are some of the suggestions. Incoming Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says more dialogue is needed before a decision on where the additional dollars will come from…
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WABF is reporting Baton Rouge Police said a man was stabbed during a fight inside a bar early Tuesday morning. LSU officials say the man stabbed has been identified as LSU football player Dillon Gordon. Officials with the Baton Rouge Police Department say 22-year-old Gordon has been hospitalized with multiple lacerations and cuts after an incident at a bar near the LSU campus.

Speculation continues over whether Sean Payton will go or stay the head coach of the Saints in 2016. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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LSU officially introduced its new defensive coordinator this morning. Dave Aranda says he’s blessed and humbled to coach at LSU, as it’s been his dream to coach in the SEC. He described his style of defense as smart aggression. Aranda comes to LSU from Wisconsin where he coached a Badger defense that combined to rank among the top 5 in the nation in scoring, total yards, passing yards and rushing yards.

With a backlog of state highway projects at nearly 13-billion dollars, Governor-elect John Bel Edwards is looking for solutions to increase transportation funding. Incoming Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says the new administration is also looking to develop light rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans and in north Louisiana…

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A higher gasoline tax, a sales tax on auto repairs and tolls are some suggestions to increase funding.

A million dollar unclaimed PowerBall prize in Louisiana is set to expire February 1st. Kimberly Chopin with the Louisiana Lottery says in all draw style games, including PowerBall, winners have 180 days from the date of the drawing in which to claim their prize…

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She says the August 5th winning ticket was purchased at Pointe-Aux-Chenes Supermarket on Highway 665 in Montegut.

Analysts believe we’ll continue to see affordable gas prices in Louisiana during 2016. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Governor-elect John Bel Edwards says he plans to have most of his cabinet in place before he officially takes office Monday. Edwards says the “vast majority” of his agency chiefs will be in place before his inauguration, but says a few department secretaries may be named after January 11th. Secretaries for the health, labor, and social services departments have yet to be announced. Edwards is expected to make his latest staff announcements this afternoon.

With the state looking at about a 13-billion dollar transportation backlog, Governor-elect John Bel Edwards is looking at funding solutions…

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The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says a brief police chase ended with an armed suspect dead. They say an off-duty officer saw a suspicious person and when he tried to approach, the suspect pointed a gun at the officer and fired. A chase ensued that came to an end when the unidentified suspect turned his gun on himself and committed suicide. The investigation is ongoing.

The National Weather Service is lowering the projected crest of the Mississippi River from the Louisiana-Arkansas line to about Vicksburg, Mississippi. Marty Pope, with the N-W-S in Pearl, Mississippi, says a drop in these crest projections is good news, especially in Vidalia, where there is a convention center, hotels, and a hospital along the riverfront. He is hopeful these river estimates will hold up…

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He says they’re now expecting a foot and a half drop in the river crest.

Don Redman, with the American Automobile Association, predicts we’ll continue to see affordable gas prices in 2016. Redman says we’ll probably see the highest prices of the calendar year during March through May because of the switch to summer grade gasoline…

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Redman says right now we’re looking at a statewide average of $1.77 for a gallon of regular gasoline.