A 77-year-old Baton Rouge man turned himself in Tuesday. Ellesworth Hull is charged with second-degree murder in the beating death of his special needs son 40-year-old Derrick Christophe. Baton Rouge Police Sgt L’Jean McKneely says when officers arrived on the scene Friday, they found the victim in the bathtub.
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Autopsy results revealed his son died as a result of internal bleeding on Valentine’s Day.
Three people are under arrest after over $600,000 in drugs are found during a Rapides Parish traffic stop on US Highway 165 near Woodworth. Trooper Casey Wallace says while the area does see drug busts throughout the year…
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37-year old Archie Louis Carter, Jr. and passengers 31-year old Isiah Jones and 33-year old Anthony Manuel were arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute.

If you’re taking your kids with you to Mardi Gras this year download the FBI Child ID app before you leave in the unfortunate event you and your kid are separated. The app gets you to build a profile of your child, including photo, height, weight, age, and your contact number. FBI New Orleans spokesperson Craig Betbeze says the app abides by all child privacy laws.
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If your child is missing, just press a button, and it alerts law enforcement. The app is free and available for Android and IPhone devices.

LSU’s annual Spring Football Game will be April 18th but it will not take place in Tiger Stadium. Instead, LSU will hold the scrimmage at Southern University’s Mumford Stadium. Executive Deputy Athletic Director Verge Ausberry says that’s because they are replacing the turf inside Death Valley…

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A 77-year-old Baton Rouge man turned himself in to authorities Tuesday once autopsy results revealed his special needs son died as a result of internal bleeding on Valentine’s Day.  Ellesworth Hull is charged with second-degree murder in the beating death of his son 40-year-old Derrick Christophe. Baton Rouge Police Sgt L’Jean McKneely says Friday’s beating was not the first.

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A National Federation of Independent Business poll of Louisiana members shows the top issue facing small businesses in the state is the “quality of labor.” Workforce concerns were at the top of the list, above even tax issues for 23 percent of members. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says it boils down to two issues.

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In Rapides Parish, a joint traffic stop on Saturday with Louisiana State Police and the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office resulted in the seizure of a large number of illegal narcotics and three arrests. Trooper Casey Wallace.

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37-year old Archie Louis Carter, Jr. and passengers 31-year old Isiah Jones and 33-year old Anthony Manuel were arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute.

If you’re taking your kids with you to Mardi Gras this year download the FBI Child ID app before you go just in case. The app allows to build a profile of your child. Then FBI New Orleans spokesperson Craig Betbeze says if your child is missing, just press a button…

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Heads up parents, before checking out the parades this weekend with the little ones, check out this free app from the FBI…

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In Acadia Parish the search continues for 89-year old James Gunnels, Junior who went missing when he an assisted living facility in Alexandria Thursday evening. The Navy-Air Force Veteran suffers from dementia and never returned when he left to go to the store. Volunteers and officials with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries are assisting in the search.

A National Federation of Independent Business poll of Louisiana members shows the top issue facing small businesses in the state is the “quality of labor.” Nearly 80 percent of respondents say they would like the state to do more to prepare workers coming out of high school for employment. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says even entry-level jobs need technical and people skills.

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A report shows over 22,000 texters in Louisiana have reached out to the Crisis Text Line since it launched in August 2013.  The report indicates that three-quarters of the texters are under the age or 25, with 82% of them identifying as female.  However, men are more likely to die from suicide.  Crisis Text Line spokesperson Ashley Womble says sometimes, a conversation is not enough, and someone needs to step in.

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A survey of small business owners in Louisiana shows the top concern from owners is the workforce.

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Allies of Governor Edwards have formed an outside organization to promote his agenda as the Governor prepares for the first legislative session of his second term. The nonprofit political organization known as A Stronger Louisiana does not have to disclose donors to funding its mission. The group’s creation was announced Tuesday by Edwards reelection campaign and stated the nonprofit is committed to supporting bipartisan solutions to move the state forward.

Swell of the Pearl River from heavy rain in central Mississippi is catching the attention of officials over flooding issues downstream in Washington and St. Tammany parishes. National Weather Service Slidell meteorologist Gavin Phillips forecasts near-record levels in the coming days around the town of Pearl River.

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The Crisis Text Line report on the State of Mental Health in America shows over 22,000 texters in Louisiana have reached out for help since launching in August 2013.  60 percent of those using the Crisis Text Line are those seeking help for the first time.  Depression is the top reason linked to usage, followed closely by relationship issues, then anxiety and stress.  Crisis Text Line spokesperson Ashley Womble says the number one form of self-care among texters is music.

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41-year-old Saints QB Drew Brees announces on his Instagram that he will return for the 2020 season after taking some time to consider retirement. Assuming the team resigns Brees, Saints analyst Mike Detillier says we’re almost certain to see backup QB Teddy Bridgewater, who led the team to five wins last year, leave in free agency.

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Detillier says it’s likely the team will retain third-string backup QB Taysom Hill who is a restrictive free agent.

Shreveport Police has charged 37-year-old Gregory Jones for the Sunday night fatal shooting death of his girlfriend 43-year-old Tasha Mayberry.  Corporal Angie Willhite says Jones was shot in the chest after he pointed a gun at officers after fleeing from the scene, and Jones remains hospitalized

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President Donald Trump has pardoned former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Junior who pleaded guilty to giving 400-thousand dollars to former governor Edwin Edwards for a riverboat casino license.

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After spending 52 days in the hospital, Wade Berzas is heading home. He’s the lone survivor of a December plane crash in Lafayette Parish that killed five people, including sports journalist Carley McCord. The plane was flying from Lafayette to Atlanta carrying passengers to watch the LSU Tigers compete in the Peach Bowl.

41-year-old Saints QB Drew Brees announces on his Instagram that he will return for the 2020 season after taking some time to consider retirement. The season ended on an uncharacteristically poor home playoff performance for Brees and Saints analyst Mike Detillier says the captain needed some time to decompress, and consider other offers.
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Detillier says we’re almost certain to see backup QB Teddy Bridgewater leave in free agency.
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon breaks down the legislation he supports that are aimed at slicing auto insurance rates.  Donelon supports a provision lengthening the time to file suit.  Louisiana has the shortest time in the nation to file a lawsuit before losing the right to do so at one year versus many other states at two years.  Another provision looks to allow for a reduction in damages from collateral sources.
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President Trump has pardoned former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Junior who in 1998 pleaded guilty to failing to report a felony when he paid 400-thousand dollars to former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. Former U-S Attorney Jim Letten prosecuted the case and says he knew this day might happen…

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DeBartolo avoided prison time but was fined one-million dollars and suspended by the NFL for a year.

Shreveport Police has charged 37-year-old Gregory Jones for the Sunday night fatal shooting death of his girlfriend 43-year-old Tasha Mayberry.  Corporal Angie Willhite says the two were arguing at an intersection in the Cedar Grove neighborhood…

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Jones fled the scene but was shot in the upper body by police while being apprehended. He is expected to recover.

41-year-old Saints QB Drew Brees announces on his Instagram that he will return for the 2020 season after taking some time to consider retirement. Drew will need to be resigned to return to the team. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says the big question is does he cut the team a break, or demand the kind of money he’s used to making.

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Detillier says this likely spells the end of Teddy Bridgewater’s time in New Orleans.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon breaks down the legislation he supports that are aimed at slicing auto insurance rates.  Donelon says he wants to lower jury thresholds to $5,000.  In the 13 states that have a jury threshold, Louisiana’s is the highest at $50,000.

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The second highest is Maryland with $15,000.

President Trump has pardoned former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Junior who in 1998 pleaded guilty to failing to report a felony when he paid 400-thousand dollars to former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. DeBartolo testified against Edwards in the corruption trial that resulted in the former four-term governor spending 8.5 years in federal prison. Edwards says prosecutors needed DeBartolo’s false testimony in order to convict him

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DeBartolo avoided prison time.

Shreveport Police has charged 37-year-old Gregory Jones for the Sunday night fatal shooting death of his girlfriend 43-year-old Tasha Mayberry. After shooting Mayberry, Jones allegedly fled but detectives got word he was hiding out in an apartment complex.  Corporal Angie Willhite says when officers arrived to the scene they determined he was in a vacant apartment.

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President Donald Trump has pardoned former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Junior who pleaded guilty to giving 400-thousand dollars to former governor Edwin Edwards for a riverboat casino license…

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Drew Brees announces on Instagram he will be back for the 2020 season. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says that makes Teddy Bridgewater the odd man out in the Saints crowded QB roster.

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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon supports a legislative effort to allow information about whether or not a crash victim was wearing a seatbelt into trials, in an effort to lower the amount of settlement money insurance companies have to pay out in those cases. Donelon feels that this would eventually lead to lower auto insurance prices.

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Donelon also supports lowering the jury trial threshold, to 5,000 dollars. Currently legislation is being considered that would lower it to 15,000 dollars.

37-year-old Gregory Jones of Shreveport is shot by police after allegedly shooting his 43-year-old girlfriend to death Sunday night. Corporal Angie Willhite says officers cornered Jones after he killed Tasha Mayberry, and Jones was shot in the chest after he pointed a gun at officers.  Willhite says Jones remains hospitalized

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Detectives also arrested a relative of the victim, 18-year-old Tristan Mayberry for Accessory After the Fact to Second Degree Murder.

Saints legend Drew Brees will return for the 2020 season. Matt Doyle spokes with an NFL analyst about what that means for the Black and Gold…

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After spending 52 days in the hospital, Wade Berzas is heading home. He’s the lone survivor of a December plane crash in Lafayette Parish that killed five people, including sports journalist Carley McCord. The plane was flying from Lafayette to Atlanta carrying passengers to watch the LSU Tigers compete in the Peach Bowl. Berzas will continue his rehabilitation while living at home.

President Trump has pardoned former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Junior who in 1998 pleaded guilty to failing to report a felony when he paid 400-thousand dollars to former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. Edwards is also glad to see the federal conviction erased from DeBartolo’s record, because the U-S Attorney’s office forced DeBartolo to lie

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DeBartolo avoided prison time but was fined one-million dollars and suspended by the NFL for a year.

Shreveport Police charge 37-year-old Gregory Jones for the Sunday night shooting death of his girlfriend 43-year-old Tasha Mayberry.  Shreveport Police Corporal Angie Willhite says officers were responding to call that initially appeared to be an argument near the intersection of West 73^rd Street and Union Avenue.

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Jones was shot in the upper body by police while being apprehended but is expected to recover.

Saints QB Drew Brees announces on his Instagram that he will return for the 2020 season after taking some time to consider retirement. The season ended on an uncharacteristically poor home playoff performance for Brees and Saints analyst Mike Detillier says the captain needed some time to decompress, and consider other offers.

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Brees put up 208 yards along with one TD and two turnovers in the 26-20 loss to the Vikings.

President Trump has pardoned former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Junior who in 1998 pleaded guilty to failing to report a felony when he paid 400-thousand dollars to former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. Former U-S Attorney Jim Letten prosecuted the case and says DeBartolo deserves to be pardoned because he was a victim in Edwards illegal plan to sell a riverboat gambling license

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DeBartolo avoided time in prison.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon detailed his support for certain legislation in the upcoming session that he feels would lower auto insurance rates. Donelon supports a provision lengthening the time to file suit.  Louisiana has the shortest time in the nation to file a lawsuit before losing the right to do so at one year versus many other states at two years.  Another provision looks to allow for a reduction in damages from collateral sources.

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Whether or not someone is wearing their seatbelt is information currently not allowed in court, and Donelon supports legislation allowing that info into court.