Qualifying gets underway today for November’s congressional elections. The sixth district race is headlined by Democratic former governor Edwin Edwards against Republicans including Dan Claitor, Paul Dietzel, Garrett Graves, and Lenar Whitney among others. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says while it’s likely Edwards will make the runoff, the other slot is up for grabs…:
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Election day is November 4th. In the US Senate race, the incumbent Democrat Mary Landrieu is expected to qualify at the Secretary of State’s office this morning in Baton Rouge at 9:30.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office says three men are under arrested following a sting operation at the Lake Charles Civic Center near the kids’ water fountain and I-10 beach targeting people who frequent the public restroom areas for sexual activity. The men aged 74, 53 and 35 were booked on charges of obscenity.

Judge Todd Hernandez sided with Common Core proponents, Tuesday, and lifted the Jindal administration’s suspension of testing contracts tied to the Common Core education standards. Eric Gill has the story…:
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Governor Bobby Jindal and Graphic Packaging International Inc announced Tuesday the company is making a $41.5 million investment in its paper mill in West Monday. They say the move will help Graphic Packaging retain 1,340 employees at its three Louisiana sites. The company makes products used for beverage and other consumer-based packaging.

Louisiana State Police arrest a 66-year-old Leesville man on rape and human trafficking charges. Ernest Kickel Jr. is being held on a 1.5 million dollar bond. Master Trooper Scott Moreau says the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office task force contacted the State Police’s Special Victim’s Unit Monday…:
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Kickle is charged with attempted aggravated rape and trafficking of children for sexual purposes.

LSP Troop C says shortly before 5:30 pm yesterday afternoon, a 29-year-old Kenner man was killed when the vehicle he was riding in traveld off the road and struck a tree in Lafourche Parish. The investigation revealed the driver is suspected of being when the crash that took the life of his passenger occurred. 53-year-old Manuel Mejia had minor injuries and in in jail for vehicular homicide, improper lane usage and no drivers license.

The St. Tammany District Attorney says he won’t be the one who decides how to proceed in the felony sexual battery case against his brother. The suspect, Richard Reed, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a drunk woman at the Chimes in Covington. DA Walter Reed says he recuses his office regarding the issue which now heads to the Louisiana AG’s office.

The three day qualifying period for the November election begins today. Jeff Palermo reports on the US Senate race…:
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Judge Todd Hernandez sided with Common Core proponents, Tuesday, and lifted the Jindal administration’s suspension of testing contracts tied to the controversial education standards. An attorney for the plaintiffs, Stephen Kupperman, says they’re obviously pleased with the ruling…:
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The suit was filed by teachers and parents who claim Jindal overstepped his Constitutional authority when he halted the implementation of Common Core. The governor’s office says they will appeal the ruling.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says a father of a 5-year-old boy is under arrested after the child was hospitalized Tuesday with multiple injuries and is in critical condition. They say 36-year-old Varnell Day is accused of abusing his 5-year-old who in suffering bleeding from the brain, bruising in various stages of healing and contusions to the forehead. The suspect is charged with attempted first degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm.

The three day qualifying period for the November election begins today. The “big one” of course is the US Senate race between major players the incumbent Democrat Mary Landrieu and Republican challenger Bill Cassidy. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says this race has been seesawing back and forth and that will continue…:
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Dubos says even though a lot of money will be spent on this race, ultimately voter turnout with be the deciding factor in the election.

The three day qualifying period for the November election begins today. Jeff Palermo reports on the US Senate race…:

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As qualifying gets underway for the upcoming congressional elections, the fifth and sixth districts appear to be very competitive. Scott Carwile reports…

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Judge Todd Hernandez sided with Common Core proponents, Tuesday, and lifted the Jindal administration’s suspension of testing contracts tied to the Common Core education standards. Eric Gill has the story…

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The three day qualifying period for the November election begins today. The “big one” of course is the US Senate race between major players the incumbent Democrat Mary Landrieu and Republican challenger Bill Cassidy. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says this race has been seesawing back and forth and that will continue…:

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Dubos says every time Landrieu runs it’s a very tough race and the toughest she’s ever run and this one is no exception. He says the money is all about the “air game” but it’ll be the voter turnout that will decide this election. Dubos says tea party favorite Rob Maness will also have a significant impact on this ballot..:

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Dubos says this race will probably have one of the largest turnouts that we’ve had in the last decade. He says there’s been so much money spent on commercials which just reminds people to get out and vote…:

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Qualifying is underway today for November’s congressional elections. Two competitive races will happen in the fifth and sixth districts. The sixth district race is headlined by Democratic former governor Edwin Edwards running for the seat against Republicans Dan Claitor, Paul Dietzel, Garrett Graves, and Lenar Whitney among others. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says while it’s likely Edwards will make the runoff, the other slot is up for grabs…

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Judge Todd Hernandez sided with Common Core proponents, Tuesday, and lifted the Jindal administration’s suspension of testing contracts tied to the controversial education standards. This lawsuit was filed by teachers and parents who claim Governor Jindal overstepped his Constitutional authority when he halted the implementation of Common Core. An attorney for the plaintiffs, Stephen Kupperman, says they’re obviously pleased with the ruling…

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In his written ruling, Hernandez says it would be a detriment to teachers, students, and schools if he did not rule as he did. The governor’s office says they will appeal the ruling. Kupperman says three plaintiffs took the stand to testify about their concerns for their children and the state…

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Kupperman thinks Hernandez was influenced by the testimony given. A statement from Governor Jindal’s office says that they believe the judge is wrong on the facts and the law and hopes he will reconsider this ruling at the full trial. Kupperman says there is still a lot of legal wrangling left to go, but he believes the Common Core aligned testing will be used at the end of this school year…

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Louisiana State Police have arrested a 66-year-old Leesville man on rape and human trafficking charges. Ernest Kickel Jr. is being held on a 1.5 million dollar bond. Master Trooper Scott Moreau says the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office task force contacted the State Police’s Special Victim’s Unit Monday…

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Vernon Parish officials received information that Kickle was attempting to buy a 10-year-old child for sexual purposes. Moreau says, through combined efforts, they obtained more information on Kickle in order to get a search warrant…

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He says they found more incriminating evidence at Kickle’s home. The investigation is ongoing. Moreau says Kickle was booked into the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department Detention Center…(Kickle is charged with attempted aggravated rape and trafficking of children for sexual purposes.)

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Judge Todd Hernandez has lifted the Jindal administration’s suspension of testing contracts tied to the Common Core education standards. In his written ruling, Hernandez says it would be a detriment to teachers, students, and schools if he did not rule as he did. Hernandez is hearing the lawsuit filed by teachers and parents who support Common Core.

Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell filed a lawsuit today against State Farm claiming the insurance company has created a culture of unsafe business practices when it comes to vehicle repairs. In a written statement, State Farm says the accusations in the lawsuit are not in line with its mission and history of vehicle safety advancements. But Assistant A-G Randy Ishee says State Farm steers its customers involved in a car accident to repair shops where the primary goal is cost-savings and not safety…

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State Farm holds the largest share of auto insurance policies in Louisiana.

The Houma Police Department says a 71-year-old woman is in the hospital after being brutally attacked by her son’s pit-bull mix last night. Chief Todd Duplantis says animal control took the attack male dog into custody and another female dog that was also inside the residence at the time. He says as of right now the motive of the attack remains under investigation but they have an idea what might have provoked it…

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He says the victim’s son was not at home at the time of the attack.

The Covington Police Department has arrested the brother of St. Tammany Parish District Attorney Walter Reed after an incident earlier this month involving an intoxicated woman at a restaurant. Police Chief Tim Lentz says Robert Reed was taken into custody last night…

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Lentz says says the sexual assault was captured by video surveillance. He called the video disturbing.

The Louisiana Attorney General – Buddy Caldwell – filed a lawsuit today against State Farm claiming the insurance company has created a culture of unsafe business practices when it comes to vehicle repairs…:
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That’s Assistant A-G Randy Ishee who says there are multiple cases where State Farm has forced shops to use sub-standard parts.

State Police Bureau of Investigations Special Victims Unit has arrested a Leesville man for attempted aggravated rape and trafficking of children for sexual purposes. Sixty-six year old Ernest Kickel Jr was allegedly attempting to buy a 10 year-old for sexual purposes. His bond was set at 1.5 million dollars.

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Covington Police have arrested the brother of St. Tammany Parish District Attorney Walter Reed on charges of sexual battery. Richard Reed allegedly assaulted an intoxicated woman ealier this month at a restaurant, and authorities saw the surveillance video…:
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That’s Covington Police Chief Tim Lentz who says Richard Reed was taken into custody last night.

A dog attack last night in Houma has a 71 year-old woman in the hospital with severe lacerations to her face, arms and hands. Houma Police say there were two dogs inside her residence, and the male dog – who belonged to the victim’s son-was the one who attacked her…:
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That’s Houma Police Chief Todd Duplantis.

State Farm Auto Insurance is facing a lawsuit filed by Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell because of continuing practices of using certain repair shops that do auto accident repairs on the cheap…
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That’s Assistant A-G Randy Ishee (eye-she). State Farm says the accusations in the lawsuit are not in line with their mission.

The brother of St. Tammany Parish District Attorney Walter Reed is facing charges of sexual battery, involving an incident earlier this month with an intoxicated woman at a restaurant. Covington Police Chief Tim Lentz says Richard Reed is under arrest…:
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He says the surveillance video of the assault was disturbing.

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There is some major hype surrounding a Louisiana inspired Nike skateboard shoe that was released this week. Michelle Southern has that…:

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There’s a report out from the New York Times revealing that Louisiana leads the nation in the percentage of residents who were born in-state. The data collected in 2012 had the Bayou State with 79 percent of born-heres, with Michigan coming in 2nd with 77 percent

The Louisiana Attorney General’s office files lawsuit against State Farm over how it handles auto repairs. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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One of the state’s largest hospitals is being honored by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with the designation of magnet hospital. Our Lady of The Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge is now in the top 5% hospitals achieving such high marks.
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Houma Police Department say a 71-year-old woman is in the hospital after being brutally attacked by her son’s pit-bull mix last night.

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That’s Chief Todd Duplantis who says the motive of the attack, as well as the attack in general, is under investigation.
The Covington Police Department are reporting the arrest of Richard Reed, the brother of the St. Tammany Parish District Attorney Walter Reed, on charges of sexual battery. Police Chief Tim Lentz says the incident occurred earlier this month at a restaurant…:

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And he adds surveillance video revealed there was inappropriate sexual touching and groping involved.