The Shreveport Police Department says a man they believe killed a 53-year-old Shreve Island woman this week has been captured in Mexico. Corporal Marcus Hines says Angela Godley was found shot to death Wednesday and her live-in boyfriend, 58-year-old Mark Colby, was on the run…

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Hines says when Colby returns to Shreveport, he will be charged with second degree murder.

Forecasters are watching an area of low pressure over southern Florida that’s expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico. Andrew Ansorge, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says slow development is expected with this area of low pressure, because of the presence of dry air and high wind shear in the Gulf of Mexico. But he says it will increase our rain chances for this weekend..

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Ansorge says the track of the system will determine if it will develop into a tropical depression or something more significant.

The Lafayette Police Department says one of their officers was shot last night when attempting to locate a suspect they believe was involved in a shooting the night before. Michelle Southern has that…

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A shooting in the parking lot of a Monroe daycare center has left a man hospitalized in stable condition. Monroe Police say 32-year-old Marlando Honeycut was shot in the face and chest area by his girlfriend’s ex-husband, Lemerick Christopher. Christopher fled the scene, but was apprehended a short time later.

The Lafayette Police Department says one of their officers was shot last night when attempting to locate a suspect they believe was involved in a shooting the night before. Corporal Paul Mouton says the officer and the suspect exchanged gunfire and both men were hit…

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Mouton says officers later apprehended the suspect, 23-year-old Chase Chaisson of Lafayette and transported him to an area hospital. Chaisson will be charged with attempted 1st degree murder of a police officer, among other charges, upon release. The resident of the apartment where the suspect was found hiding has also been charged.

Forecasters are watching an area of low pressure over southern Florida that’s expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico. Andrew Ansorge, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says the track of the system will determine if it will develop into a tropical depression or something more significant…

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The National Hurricane Center gives it a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression over the next five days.

A new poll shows Democratic former Governor Edwin Edwards making the runoff in the 6th District Congressional race, but that same survey shows Edwards finishing second in four different runoff scenarios. But pollster Darrell Glascock says you shouldn’t count out Edwards, just yet. He says Edwards has significant numbers as respondents second choice…

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Edwards garnered 32-percent of the vote in The Glascock Group poll, but has trouble breaking 45-percent of the vote in any hypothetical runoff.

An Ascension Parish jury has found a 40-year-old Gonzales man guilty of molesting a young girl. Joseph Scott McKinney molested the girl numerous times when she was between the ages of 6 to 13. McKinney faces up to 99 years in prison.

Stephanie Hayden Ford, the daughter and co-star of Will Hayden on the now-cancelled “Sons of Guns” television show, tells the “Dr. Phil” show her father inappropriately touched her when she was 12-years-old. Hayden’s attorney, C. Frank Holthaus, cautioned against emotional reactions and urged people to give the court process time to let the truth come out. But Ford says she stands by her story and if the allegations are proven true, her father should go to jail for a long time…

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Hayden remains in the East Baton Rouge Parish Jail in lieu of bail.

There are 14 constitutional amendments on the November fourth ballot and the Public Affairs Research Council has released a guide to help voters understand the potential impact of each proposition. The guide provides an objective review of all 14 amendments with arguments for and against each so you can make informed decisions. The guide can be found at parlouisiana-dot-org.

The Lafayette Police Department says one of their officers was shot last night when attempting to locate a suspect they believe was involved in a shooting the night before. Corporal Paul Mouton said at around 11pm, cops went to the apartment where they were told the man might have been…

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He says the officer and suspect, 23-year-old Chase Chaisson, exchanged gunfire and both were hit. Chaisson will be charged with attempted first-degree murder of a police officer, among other charges, when released from the hospital.

Forecasters are watching an area of low pressure over southern Florida that’s expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico. Andrew Ansorge, with the National Weather Service in Slidell ,says the Hurricane Center gives it a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression over the next five days…

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Ansorge says slow development is expected with this area of low pressure.

In a nationally televised interview, Stephanie Hayden Ford, the daughter and co-star of Will Hayden on the now-cancelled “Sons of Guns” television show, says her father inappropriately touched her when she was 12-years-old. Ford told the “Dr. Phil” show that she had basically repressed the memory until her little sister told her grandfather about alleged inappropriate behavior on the part of Hayden. Ford says she’s telling her story now because her sister needs her…

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Hayden’s attorney urges people to give the court process time to let the truth come out.

The National Weather Service is keeping an eye on an area of low pressure that is moving across south Florida into the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters give the area a 40 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone over the next 5 days. They say some tropical downpours are predicted throughout the weekend and into early next week.

There are 14 constitutional amendments on the November fourth ballot and the Public Affairs Research Council has released a guide to help voters understand the potential impact of each proposition. PAR President Robert Scott says the guide provides an objective review of all 14 amendments…

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The guide can be found at parlouisiana-dot-org.

The Lafayette Police Department says one of their officers and a suspect are hospitalized suffering from gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred last night as the officer was searching an apartment looking for a person who was involved in a shooting the night before. Authorities says the suspect and the officer exchanged gunfire and both were hit. The police officer is in stable condition, the suspect was taken into custody in Acadia Parish and then transported to a hospital.

According to a new Glascock poll, Former Governor Edwin Edwards would make the runoff in the 6th Congressional District race — but he wouldn’t win in December. Pollster Darrell Glascock says the poll shows the Republicans in the runoff as Dan Claitor, Paul Dietzel, Garret Graves, and Lenar Whitney…:
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Another point he makes is that traditionally half of voters don’t return to the polls for runoffs and that could help Edwards.

The LSU Board of Supervisors is meeting today where it’s expected they will extend Athletic Director Joe Alleva’s contract through 2019. Assistant Tiger Rag Editor James Moran is there and he says Alleva has done well in helping to generate funds for new facilities and the expansion of Tiger Stadium…:
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Alleva’s base pay will reportedly remain at $725,000 a year plus incentives.

The Public Affairs Research Council has released a guide to inform voters about the constitutional amendments on the November fourth ballot. Scott Carwile has more with PAR President Robert Scott…:
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Forecasters along the coast are keeping an eye on an area of low pressure that is moving into the Gulf after crossing over Florida. Most models are keeping the system weak they say, but some tropical downpours are in the forecast through the weekend and into early next week.

New Orleans Congressman and member of the US Homeland Security Committee, Cedric Richmond, says President Barack Obama has laid out a good, comprehensive strategy in calling for increased airstrikes against Islamaic State extremists. Richmond says Congress can support the President’s effort by providing resources and weaponry to the Iraqi military and Syrian rebels who are fighting the Islamic State militants…

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Richmond hopes Congress will support the President in this growing military operation.

Detective John Cole, the Slidell officer who was involved in a suspected drunk driving fatal accident Sunday, died from his injuries Wednesday afternoon. Trooper Greg Marchand says Cole flipped his Jeep in the crash and his passenger, Daniel Hanlon, died on the scene. Marchand says impairment on the part of Cole is suspected. They are still awaiting the toxicology report.

Republican US Senate candidate Bill Cassidy says he will now debate at least two times against Democratic incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu. The Cassidy campaign says Landrieu is pushing three other debates, which Cassidy has declined to participate, because they are highly scripted and don’t require voter interaction. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Cassidy feels like he’s in good shape…

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Cassidy, Landrieu, and Tea Party favorite Rob Maness will face off on on LBP on October 14th in Shreveport and on Raycom Stations October 29th in Baton Rouge.

The Shreveport Police Department has identified the woman who was found dead in her home Wednesday afternoon. Cpl. Breck Scott says 53-year-old Angela Godley was discovered by a friend in South Shreve Island around 3:15pm and called the cops…

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He says Godley’s live-in boyfriend, 57-year-old Mark Colby, is a person of interest in this case.

Republican US Senate candidate Bill Cassidy now says he will debate at least two times against Democratic incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu. Landrieu has criticized Cassidy for not committing to more debates, and Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat knows why…:
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The first debate is October 14th.

The live-in boyfriend and business partner of a Shreveport woman, who was shot to death yesterday, is being sought by police. But outside of that person of interest – who is 57 year-old Mark Colby, Shreveport Police Cpl. Breck Scott says they need more info…
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53 year-old Angela Godley died at the scene of multiple gunshot wounds.

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Reaction is coming in from Louisiana’s Congressional delegation about President Barack Obama’s plans to “destroy” the Islamic State militants in the Middle East. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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The off-duty Slidell police office who was involved in a suspected drunk driving fatal accident on Sunday, has died from his injuries. State Police say Detective John Cole flipped his Jeep in the crash and his passenger, Daniel Hanlon, died on the scene. Marchand says impairment on the part of Cole is suspected. Hanlon was a coach and teacher at Salmon High School and he was laid to rest today.

Originally ,US Senate Candidate Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy had agreed to participate in one debate against Incumbent Mary Landrieu and Tea Party Candidate Rob Maness. Following his rejection of three other debates, now Cassidy is agreeing to two of them instead. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Cassidy’s decision is really no big deal…
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The first debate will be October 14th on LPB.

A Shreveport woman who was shot to death yesterday afternoon in her home has been identified as 53 year-old Angela Godley. Shreveport Police Cpl Breck Scott says she was pronounced dead from several gunshot wounds…
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He says they are currently working to located her live-in boyfriend.
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A Slidell police detective has died days after crashing and flipping his vehicle early Sunday morning. Michelle Southern has that…:

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Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell says to be on the look-out for a phone scam, where callers are claiming to be an IRS official, stating that the citizen owes money, threatening that they will be arrested or lose their license if they don’t make debit card payments or wiring the money. If you get such a call, the best thing to do is tell the caller you will contact the IRS yourself, and hang up.