The weather today is perfect for a duck as a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico will help fuel the possibility of heavy rainfall. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “..Jeff Palermo”

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 47-year-old Kevin P. Miles of Pineville is under arrest facing allegations that he impersonated a woman online to solicit explicit photos. Matt Doyle has more…

cut  2 (30) “…I’m  Matt Doyle”   

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South Louisiana and the Mississippi River Delta parishes are under a flash flood watch through Saturday afternoon as a Tropical Depression in the Gulf moves towards the Louisiana coast and collides with a cold front. But National Weather Service Forecaster Phil Grigsby says we are not expecting a significant tropical threat

Cut 3 (10)   “…Louisiana coast.” 

Grigsby says we could see coastal flooding by Grand Isle and lower Terrebonne parishes and rainfall totals between two and four inches. He says the interacting weather systems will not hang around…

Cut 4 (10) “…cold front”

The entire state will be impacted by rain today and Grigsby says some areas could see heavy downpours…

Cut 5 (10) “…overnight hours”

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Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s project E Pluribus Unum surveyed 800 people across the South for their views on race, with the report finding substantial disparities in how different groups view key issues.

90 percent of blacks surveyed believe they have fewer economic opportunities than whites, while only 44 of whites agree.

Cut 6 (09) “.descrimination”.

64 percent of Latinx respondents felt they have fewer economic opportunities than whites.

Respondents were also asked if questions about race relations were getting too much, or too little attention. 50 percent of whites said it’s receiving too much, while 66 percent of blacks say too little.

Cut 7 (09) “…that way.”

69 percent of black respondents also reported they are sometimes, or often discriminated against on the basis of their race.

The survey found a slight plurality of both black and white respondents do not believe the Civil War was fought over slavery. Landrieu says that’s a sign that more education on the topic is needed.

Cut 8 (06) “…long time.”

50 percent of whites also said the legacy of slavery does not impact African American’s ability to “get ahead today”. 67 percent of blacks disagreed.

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The man behind the wheel of a Dodge pickup truck that caused an August crash killing two people in a St. Landry Parish is now charged with two counts of negligent homicide.  Trooper Thomas Gossen says 48-year-old Michael Guidry crossed the center line, striking the victims’ vehicle during early morning hours.

Cut 9 (12)  “…for his arrest.”

35-year-old Lacy Leger of Sunset and her two-year-old daughter were traveling along the I-49 service road when the accident happened, killing both of them.  Gossen says wrecks that claim the life of a young child are compounded in tragedy.

Cut 10 (10) “…16-year-old sister.”

Gossen says this is another reminder for motorists to make smart decisions and not get behind the wheel when inebriated.

Cut 11 (09) “…keep everyone safe.”

Guidry also faces charges of vehicular negligent injuring, improper lane usage, and no seat belt.

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A Pineville man has been arrested and charged with 250 counts of online impersonation after allegedly posing as a woman on social media sites to solicit sexually explicit photos from women.

46-year-old Kevin P. Miles was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center. State Police Master Trooper Scott Moreau…

Cut 12 (09) “…users” 

Moreau says it’s highly illegal to use other people’s identity online, which is the basis for Miles’ charges.

Cut 13 (11) “permission.”

The investigation began in July, and authorities gathered enough evidence to get a warrant on Mile’s home.

Moreau says it’s a highly unusual case, and he knows people have a lot of questions about this, but they have to remain tight-lipped.

Cut 14 (07) “…identity”

South Louisiana and the Mississippi River Delta parishes are under a flash flood watch through Saturday afternoon as a Tropical Depression in the Gulf moves towards the Louisiana coast and collides with a cold front. National Weather Service Forecaster Phil Grigsby says  we could see coastal flooding by Grand Isle and lower Terrebonne parishes and rainfall totals between two and four inches. He says the interacting weather systems will not hang around…

Cut 4 (10) “…cold front”

Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s project E Pluribus Unum surveyed 800 people across the South for their views on race, with the report finding substantial disparities in how different groups view key issues. 90 percent of blacks surveyed believe they have fewer economic opportunities than whites, while only 44 of whites agree.

Cut 6 (09) “.descrimination”.

64 percent of Latinx respondents felt they have fewer economic opportunities than whites.

The man behind the wheel of a Dodge pickup truck that caused an August crash killing two people in a St. Landry Parish is now charged with two counts of negligent homicide.  Trooper Thomas Gossen says wrecks that claim the life of a young child are compounded in tragedy.

Cut 10 (10) “…16-year-old sister.”

35-year-old Lacy Leger of Sunset and her two-year-old daughter were traveling along the I-49 service road when the accident happened, killing both of them.

A Pineville man has been arrested and charged with 250 counts of online impersonation after allegedly posing as a woman on social media sites to solicit sexually explicit photos from women. State Police Master Trooper Scott Moreau says it’s a highly unusual case, and he knows people have a lot of questions about this, but they have to remain tight-lipped.

Cut 14 (07) “…identity”

South Louisiana and the Mississippi River Delta parishes are under a flash flood watch through Saturday afternoon as a Tropical Depression in the Gulf moves towards the Louisiana coast and collides with a cold front. But National Weather Service Forecaster Phil Grigsby says we are not expecting a significant tropical threat

Cut 3 (10)   “…Louisiana coast.” 

Grigsby says we could see coastal flooding by Grand Isle and lower Terrebonne parishes and rainfall totals between two and four inches.

Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s project E Pluribus Unum surveyed 800 people across the South for their views on race, with the report finding substantial disparities in how different groups view key issues. The survey found a slight plurality of both black and white respondents do not believe the Civil War was fought over slavery. Landrieu says that’s a sign that more education on the topic is needed.

Cut 8 (06) “…long time.”

47-year-old Kevin P. Miles of Pineville is under arrest facing allegations that he impersonated a woman online to solicit explicit photos. Matt Doyle has more…

cut  2 (30) “…I’m  Matt Doyle”   

We’re awaiting the Saints injury report this afternoon to see whether or not either of Drew Brees or Alvin Kamara will suit up for the Black and Gold his Sunday in the Dome against Arizona. Kamara missed last weeks game against the Bears and Brees has been out since a week two injury.

And the Pelicans have their home opener tonight against the Mavs, with tip-off set for 7PM. The team lost a close game in overtime to start the season Tuesday against the Raptors.

An early morning complaint of a disorderly person at a Bossier City LaQuinta Inn results in the woman in question being shot twice by a police officer and dying from her injuries.  Bossier City PD says 45-year-old Shannon Rupert of Shreveport was waving around scissors while on the phone in the hotel’s lobby around 5:45 AM.  The officer gave multiple verbal commands to the woman to put down the scissors, but when she aggressively approached the officer with scissors still in hand, the officer fired shots striking the woman in the upper torso.  The woman died at LSU Ochsner Hospital.  The officer was not injured.
A Pineville man has been arrested and charged with 250 counts of online impersonation after allegedly posing as a woman on social media sites to solicit sexually explicit photos from women.  Kevin P. Miles was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center. State Police Master Trooper Scott Moreau says it’s highly illegal to use other people’s identity online, which is the basis for Miles’ charges.

Cut 13 (08) “…the community.”
South Louisiana and the Mississippi River Delta parishes are under a flash flood watch through Saturday afternoon as a Tropical Depression in the Gulf moves towards the Louisiana coast and collides with a cold front. The entire state will be impacted by rain today and National Weather Service Forecaster Phil Grigsby says some areas could see heavy downpours…
Cut 5 (10) “…overnight hours”
Grigsby says we could see coastal flooding by Grand Isle and lower Terrebonne parishes.
The man behind the wheel of a Dodge pickup truck that caused an August crash killing a mother and her 2-year-old in St. Landry Parish is now charged with two counts of negligent homicide.  Trooper Thomas Gossen says 48-year-old Michael Guidry crossed the center line, striking the victims’ vehicle during early morning hours.

Cut 9 (12)  “…for his arrest.”

Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s project E Pluribus Unum surveyed 800 people across the South for their views on race, and respondents were asked if questions about race relations were getting too much, or too little attention. 50 percent of whites said it’s receiving too much, while 66 percent of blacks say too little.

Cut 7 (09) “…that way.”

69 percent of black respondents also reported they are sometimes, or often discriminated against on the basis of their race.

A Pineville man has been arrested and charged with 250 counts of online impersonation after allegedly posing as a woman on social media sites to solicit sexually explicit photos from women. Kevin P. Miles was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center. State Police Master Trooper Scott Moreau says it was a long-running fraud…

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The weather today is perfect for a duck as a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico will help fuel the possibility of heavy rainfall. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “..Jeff Palermo”

South Louisiana and the Mississippi River Delta parishes are under a flash flood watch through Saturday afternoon as a Tropical Depression in the Gulf moves towards the Louisiana coast and collides with a cold front. But National Weather Service Forecaster Phil Grigsby says the interacting weather systems will not hang around…

Cut 4 (10) “…cold front”

The entire state will be impacted by rain today.

Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s project E Pluribus Unum surveyed 800 people across the South for their views on race, with the report finding substantial disparities in how different groups view key issues. 90 percent of blacks surveyed believe they have fewer economic opportunities than whites, while only 44 of whites agree.

Cut 6 (09) “.descrimination”.

Congressman Ralph Abraham says he’ll make a final decision on whether he will seek a fourth term in Congress by January. Matt Doyle has more…

Cut 1 (30) “I”m Matt Doyle”

State Police arrest a Pineville man on 250 counts of online impersonation following an investigation that started in July. LSP’s Special Victims Unit obtained a warrant and arrested Kevin Miles after the investigation revealed he posed as a woman using a fake social media account for over ten years to convince other females to send illicit sexual images to his fake account.

Senate Republicans introduce a resolution condemning the House’s impeachment inquiry. Matt Doyle spoke to one of the co-signers…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle” 

A CDC report reveals methamphetamine is the drug most associated with overdoses in Louisiana, as well as bordering states Texas and Arkansas among other states. Nationally, the number of people dying from psychostimulants such as meth and cocaine rose above 10,000 in 2017, a 37% increase over 2016.

Congressman Ralph Abraham tells Greg Hilburn of the USA Today Network he has not made a decision on whether he will seek re-election next year. Nationally, the GOP has been hit by a wave of Congressional retirements. Many of those are in competitive districts, but if Abraham were to retire, ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says the seat would likely remain red.
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Abraham says he would make his decision by January at the latest.
All of south Louisiana and the Mississippi River Delta parishes are under a flash flood watch through Saturday afternoon as a Tropical Depression in the Gulf moves towards the Louisiana coast and collides with a cold front. But National Weather Service Forecaster Phil Grigsby says we are not expecting a significant tropical threat

Cut 3 (10)   “…Louisiana coast.” 

Congressman Ralph Abraham says he’ll make a final decision on whether he will seek a fourth term in Congress by January. Matt Doyle has more…

Cut 1 (30) “I”m Matt Doyle”

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Senate Republicans introduce a resolution condeming the House’s impeachment inquiry. Matt Doyle spoke to one of the co-signers…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle” 

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The national average of health insurance rates is decreasing by 4% in 2020, but Louisiana’s rates are not following that trend. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Congressman Ralph Abraham tells Greg Hilburn of the USA Today Network he has not made a decision on whether he will seek re-election next year. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says Abraham has good reason to decline a fourth term, as his temperament doesn’t fit the bitter and escalating partisanship of D.C.

Cut 4 (10) “…works”

Abraham ran for governor, but he finished third in the primary. Stockley warns not to rule out the Richland Parish Republican even if he leaves the lower chamber.

Cut 5 (09) “career”

Abraham secured 24 percent of the vote in the governor’s race primary.

Nationally, the GOP has been hit by a wave of Congressional retirements. Many of those are in competitive districts, but if Abraham were to retire, Stockley says the seat would likely remain red.

Cut 6 (11) ”…easily”

Abraham told Hilburn that he would make his decision by January at the latest.

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Senator John Kennedy co-signs a resolution condemning the House’s impeachment inquiry amid growing rancor in D.C. over the President’s Ukraine scandal.

Kennedy says the proceedings have been all behind closed doors, with the public only having access to leaked information, mostly from Democrats. He singled out House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff.

Cut 7 (07) “firing squad.” 

Kennedy says the incident boils down to one of two possibilities. One, did the President of the United States ask for the investigation of a political rival…

Cut 8 (12) “…involved.”

Wednesday House Republicans stormed a secure meeting where a deposition in the inquiry was set to begin. Kennedy says it’s the result of weeks of pent-up frustration about closed-door hearings…

Cut 9 (06)  “…procedure.”

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While the national average is decreasing by 4%, health insurance rates in Louisiana for those policies available in the Obamacare marketplace will see an average premium increase of 10% in 2020.  Deputy commissioner with the Louisiana Department of Insurance Frank Opelka says part of the reason is that Louisiana saw a rate decreases between 2018 and 2019.

Cut 10 (08) “…to go up.”

Opelka says the number of people who have insurance through the Affordable Care has fallen below 100,000 in the state, due to the expansion of the Medicaid program…

cut 11 (05) “…around 220,000 lives.”

Opelka says most individual health care market policyholders will not have to pay for the rate increases, because their premiums are subsidized by the feds.

cut  12 (11) “…subsidy actually increases.” 

Annual enrollment for the program begins November 1 for 2020 coverage.

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A combination or two fronts in Louisiana is bringing massive amounts of rain to the entire state.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says there is a cold front moving in from the north, interacting with a front draped along the coastline.

Cut 13 (12) “…with those fronts.”

High school football fans can expect slick, muddy fields, while those heading to see the Guns n Roses concert at City Park in New Orleans tonight should expect more precipitation than just “November Rain” in the band’s encore.

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Keim says the rain chances will be cut down to 30% in time for the Auburn/LSU game, but expect the field to still be slick.  Expect overcast skies and temps in the 60’s.

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A flash flood watch is in effect for south Louisiana from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.

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Second-ranked LSU continues its push for its first-ever college football playoff appearance when they host ninth-ranked Auburn tomorrow. The Tigers are undefeated with already two wins this season against teams from the Top 10. Tigers linebacker Patrick Queen says there is no letting off the gas pedal…

Cut 16  (12)     great game” 

Auburn brings the SEC’s number one rushing attack into Death Valley. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says they are also concerned about the tempo offense that Auburn likes to run…

cut 17  (20) “…little bit” 

The Arizona Cardinals will bring a three-game winning streak to the Superdome on Sunday when they take on the six and one Saints. Arizona features one of the best cornerbacks in the game, former LSU star Patrick Peterson. Coach Sean Payton says they don’t want Peterson to have a big impact in the game…

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In last week’s win over the Bears, the Saints made sure Bears pass rusher Khalil Mack didn’t sack Teddy Bridgewater. New Orleans faces another good pass rusher Sunday as Arizona linebacker Chandler Jones has 8.5 sacks. Payton says veteran sack artist Terrell Suggs is also having a good season.

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Child rape and porn charges have a former high ranking Livingston Parish Sheriff’s deputy and his school teacher wife behind bars. The charges could result in the Denham Springs husband and wife serving a life prison sentence. Legal analyst Tim Meche says a jury will take their professions into account, which will make it difficult on the defense lawyers…
cut 14 (06) “…the community”
Meche says if their cases go to trial, he expects the defense lawyers to seek a change of venue.

Louisiana Tech announces two economic development partnerships.  La Tech’s Chief Research and Innovation Officer Davey Norris says one of the partnerships is a $3 million commitment from the state towards the Louisiana Tech Research Institute at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, where the school will work with Barksdale Air Force Base

Cut 4 (10) “…national security purposes.”

A Monroe man is behind bars for allegedly hitting a high school student on her skateboard and then driving away in a fatal hit-and-run. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A flash flood watch is in effect for south Louisiana from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. A combination or two fronts in Louisiana is bringing massive amounts of rain to the entire state.  A cold front moving in from the north, interacting with a front draped along the coastline, plus tropical moisture is in the mix.

A high ranking Livingston Parish sheriff’s deputy and his wife, a middle school teacher in Walker, are in jail, accused of child rape and the production of child pornography. legal analyst Tim Meche says  if their cases go to trial, it will likely not happen in Livingston Parish…

Cut 13 (08) “…the community.”

44-year-old Dennis Perkins’ bond has been set at over 1-point-five million dollars as he’s also facing video voyeurism and obscenity charges. His 34-year-old wife is being held on a 500-thousand dollar bond.

A 51-year-old Monroe man is in custody in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of 15-year-old Neville High student Ashley Dorsey. Corporal Reggie Brown with the Monroe Police Department says they’ve received a full confession from Ross

Cut 10 (10) “….Mr. Ross”

Ross has been charged with negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run.

Louisiana Tech announces two economic development partnerships, one of which is a $7.5 million commitment from LED for a new $15 million multitenant office building in the school’s enterprise campus.  La Tech’s Chief Research and Innovation Officer Davey Norris says the addition will add 750 new jobs over the next decade.

Cut 3 (13)   “…type of jobs.” 

It’s estimated to create a half-billion-dollar economic impact over the next ten years.

The Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport begins today and runs through November 10^th. The carnival opens every day at noon and State Fair Marketing Manager Russell Adams says this year they’ll have 60 rides for folks to enjoy, with 25 of them dedicated to the kids.

Cut 7 (09) “…environment.”

A general admission ticket is 12 bucks.