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. Dennis and Cynthia Perkins have both lost their jobs and legal analyst Tim Meche says the charges against them could lead to life in prison

Cut 12 (09) “…for this” 

The Attorney General’s office is leading the investigation.

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 tips from the public led to the arrest of Daniel Ross

Cut 9 (10)  “…wide open”

Dorsey was riding her skateboard when she was hit on Tuesday night.

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 additional funding for both projects will be coming from the school and private partnerships.

Cut 5 (11) “…and other partners.”

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.

State Fair Marketing Manager Russell Adams says for the next few weeks they’ll have roughly 25 bands rotating through the grounds, rodeos, lumberjack shows, and a new addition that you’ve probably never seen before.

Cut 6 (10) “…tricks”.

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…

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”   

Over 40 students at two schools in Tangipahoa Parish have been arrested for fighting. 32 students are facing a disturbing the peace charge at Independence High School for fights that happened Tuesday and yesterday. Eight more students at Ponchatoula High School are facing the same charge and possible penalties include expulsion.

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 other partnership 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.”

The Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport begins today and runs through November 10^th. State Fair Marketing Manager Russell Adams says just about any food you can think of you can find fried at the fair including mac-n-cheese and bread pudding. That being said they’ve got a few fan favorites returning this year…

Cut 8 (09) “…public.”

The fairgrounds open at 10.

Louisiana Tech announces two economic development partnerships, one of which is a $7.5 million commitment from LED going toward building a new $15 million multitenant office building in the school’s enterprise campus.  Louisiana 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.

Former Our Lady of the Lake Foundation’s chief fundraiser John Paul Funes of Baton Rouge is sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering. Funes has already forfeited nearly $800,000 and has been ordered to pay an additional $50,000 fine.

The Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport begins today and runs through November 10^th. State Fair Marketing Manager Russell Adams says for the next few weeks they’ll have roughly 25 bands rotating through the grounds, rodeos, lumberjack shows, and a new addition that you’ve probably never seen before.The carnival opens every day at noon and 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.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees believes he’ll be able to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. He’s been out since Week 2 when a tendon in his throwing thumb was damaged. The future Hall of Famer says he’s used unconventional ways to regain strength in his hand…
cut 12 (09) “…of balls”
The Saints take on the Cards at noon on Sunday.

51-year-old Daniel Ross of Monroe is in custody in an alleged fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of 15-year-old Neville High student Ashley Dorsey.  Ross has been charged with negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run. Corporal Reggie Brown with the Monroe Police Department says they’ve received a full confession from Ross

Cut 10 (10) “….Mr. Ross”

Dorsey was riding her skateboard when she was hit on Tuesday night.

The Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport begins today and runs through November 10^th. State Fair Marketing Manager Russell Adams says for the next few weeks they’ll have roughly 25 bands rotating through the grounds, rodeos, lumberjack shows, and a new addition that you’ve probably never seen before.

Cut 6 (10) “…tricks”.

Attendees will also be treated to antique tractor pulls, a BB gun competition, and a car show.

In the wake of the Maxwell Gruver death on the LSU campus in 2017, the state-approved tougher anti-hazing laws and now there’s a bill in Congress that would require college officials to publicly share information about student organizations that have been disciplined for hazing. Senator Bill Cassidy supports the legislation….

cut 13 (12) “…informed decision”

The End All Hazing Act has been amended to the Higher Education Act.

A sheriff’s deputy and teacher in Livingston Parish are in jail on child porn charges. 44-year-old Dennis Perkins and 34-year-old Cynthia Perkins, a teacher at Westside Junior High in Walker, are each facing 60 counts of producing child pornography and two counts of first-degree rape. Dennis Perkins has also been booked on two counts of video voyeurism.

Pennington Biomedical sees a 55 job expansion with the addition of a new metabolic surgery center. Matt Doyle has more…

Cut 1 (30) “I”m Matt Doyle”

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Vape products are now being listed among the items accepted as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

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The End All Hazing Bill Act has the support of parents who have lost their children to hazing and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy. Brooke Thorington has more

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

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Pennington Biomedical Research Center is adding a metabolic surgery center that will allow the world-renown facility to research new tools in the fight against obesity.

Pennington Biomedical Executive Director John Kirwan says the new building will help them research the science behind a mystery involving patients who receive lap band surgery.

Cut 4 (10) “…the surgery”

The facility will also offer bariatric and metabolic surgery on-site for patients.

Kirwan says they have some thoughts as to why bariatric patients see a reversal of their diabetes, and research at the new facility may help confirm those suspicions.

Cut 5 (11) “physiology.”

The facility will add 55 new direct jobs, and generate an estimated 100 million in economic activity over its first four years. Kirwan says it will also attract world-class professionals to Baton Rouge.

Cut 6 (09) ”…positions.”

The center will be headed by the Cleveland Clinic’s obesity surgery expert Dr. Phil Schauer.

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Law enforcement and health officials be accepting unused medications for safe disposal, as well as vape products, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, scheduled for Saturday.  Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter says there will be no questions asked as to the type of vape products being turned in.

Cut 7 (05) “…are out there.” 

Kanter says a recent outbreak of lung disease believed to be linked to vaping sees a majority of cases linked to vape products containing THC, but officials have yet to pinpoint what exactly is causing the ailments.

Cut 8 (08) “…it’s still there.”

Kanter says you can find all the details on drop-off locations online.

Cut 9 (09)  “…close to you.”

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Drew Brees says the plan is for him to suit up and play Sunday in the Dome against the Cardinals, potentially his first game action since injuring his hand against the Rams week two.

The QB says he’ll track his progress in practice this week, but if he feels ready, Sean Payton will play him. It’s an earlier than expected return, but Brees says he’s close enough with the help of some equipment.

Cut 10 (11) “both.”

Brees says he’s loved cheering on backup Teddy Bridgewater, but the lack of competition has been killing him the past few weeks. He says even when out he worked to lead the Black and Gold.

Cut 11 (09) “…right.”

The recovery process from his thumb surgery hasn’t been easy, but the Hall of Famer found unconventional ways to help him stay game ready.

Cut 12 (09) “…of balls” 

The Saints take on the cards at 12 PM Sunday.

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Parents who have lost children to hazing are pushing lawmakers to support the End All Hazing Act and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy was the first the back the measure in the Senate. The House bill requires schools to publicly share information about student organizations that have been disciplined for hazing. Cassidy says schools must be clear about what takes place on campus.

Cut 13 (12) “…informed decision.”

This week Cassidy and lawmakers met with parents who have buried their children because of hazing, one of those parents was Steve Gruver the father of Maxwell Gruver who was killed at LSU in 2017. Cassidy not only wants transparency on campuses he’s hoping the End All Hazing Act will have even a greater effect.

Cut 14 (11) “…their act.” 

The bill’s intent is very similar to the College Transparency Act that Cassidy sponsored. It requires colleges and Universities to reports accurate information for example enrollment, financial aid, and post-collegiate outcomes. Cassidy says this bill also holds schools accountable.

Cut 15 (10) “…informed decisions.”

The End All Hazing Act also requires institutions to report any allegation of hazing that involves serious bodily injury or risk of injury to a student to law enforcement within 72 hours.

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Auburn is the next team to have a chance to slow down LSU’s high-powered offense that’s averaging 50 points a game. Auburn Coach Gus Malzhan says when you watch LSU on film, it’s like watching a video game

Cut 16  (16)      in the NCAA” 

Malzahn they would like to make Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow uncomfortable in the pocket…

cut 17  (13) “…sound coverage” 

After a big win over rival Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech heads on the road this Saturday to face UTEP, who has just one win on the season. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says after watching the tape, he can’t believe the Miners are just one and five on the season…

cut  18 (18)  see there” 

Louisiana Tech is 3-0 in Conference USA and in first place in the West Division. Holtz says having a let down performance in El Paso is not an option…

cut 19 (25)   “give it back”   

Tickets are in high demand for the Auburn/LSU game.  LSU’s third top-ten matchup of the season is sold out.  StubHub spokesperson Erin Exum says the days of finding a reputable scalper are in the rearview mirror, so the safest way to buy tickets on the secondary market are through a verifiable ticketing source such as StubHub.

Cut 11 (10) “…entering the stadium.” 
There are about 5000 tickets up for grabs on StubHub right now.
A woman claims Carencro Police broke the wrist of her autistic 28-year-old son Derrick and has filed a lawsuit against the department.  Police Chief David Anderson says Cynthia Moody contacted the department after an officer had an altercation with her son.

Cut 12 (11) “…investigation.” 

The mother says she believes the officer-involved went too far when dealing with her son.

The Poor People’s Campaign is touring through Louisiana this week, aiming to mobilize more activists to join their national push for elected leaders to address poverty and adopt their “Moral Agenda”. Campaign speakers have ruffled feathers at the State Capitol by accusing lawmakers of rejecting moral legislation like a minimum wage increase. Louisiana Tri-Chair Omari Ho-Sang says the poor people they’re mobilizing appreciate the candor.

Cut 5 (12) “…must use”
The campaign has visited Shreveport, and St. James Parish, and is scheduled to visit Baton Rouge next week.
Police are hunting for a white vehicle that is suspected to have struck and killed a Monroe teenager in a hit and run incident in Monroe Tuesday evening. Monroe Police Detective Reggie Brown says the tragedy was compounded by the driver not even stopping to try and help the young girl he just hit. He says it shouldn’t matter what condition the driver may have been in.

Cut 8 (10) “…else.”

Tickets are in high demand for the Auburn/LSU game.  LSU’s third top-ten matchup of the season is sold out and the only way to get into Tiger Stadium is buy getting tickets from the secondary market.  StubHub spokesperson Erin Exum says this is a game of national and international demand.

Cut 10 (10) “…7% from Alabama.”
There are about 5000 tickets up for grabs on StubHub right now.
A woman claims Carencro Police broke the wrist of her autistic 28-year-old son Derrick and has filed a lawsuit against the department.  Police Chief David Anderson says his officers are trained to deal with mental patients the best that they can.

Cut 14 (05) “…react the same.”

The mother says she believes the officer-involved went too far when dealing with her son.
The Poor People’s Campaign is touring through Louisiana this week, aiming to mobilize more activists to join their national push for elected leaders to address poverty and adopt their “Moral Agenda”.

Louisiana Tri-Chair Omari Ho-Sang says at least 50 percent of Louisiana residents are considered poor or low-income, and they’re hoping to mobilize more of them to become politically active…

Cut 3 (11)   priority” 

The campaign has visited Shreveport, and St. James Parish, and is scheduled to visit Baton Rouge next week.

Police are hunting for a white vehicle that is suspected to have struck and killed a Monroe teenager in a hit and run incident in Monroe Tuesday evening. Monroe Police Detective Reggie Brown is asking for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle and it’s driver. High school sophomore Ashley Dorsey died in the crash. Brown says there’s limited information available as to how it occurred.

Cut 7 (09) “…occur.”

Police are hunting for a white vehicle that is suspected to have struck and killed a Monroe teenager in a hit and run incident in Monroe Tuesday evening. Monroe Police Detective Reggie Brown says they suspect the vehicle in question currently has damage to it on the front right side as a result of the crash, and…

Cut 6 (10) “…model”.

Brown is asking for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle and it’s driver. 

The Poor People’s Campaign is touring through Louisiana this week, aiming to mobilize more activists to join their national push for elected leaders to address poverty and adopt their “Moral Agenda”. Louisiana Tri-Chair Omari Ho-Sang says Ho-Sang says the campaign is working to mobilize Louisianans around what they’ve defined as the four evils of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy.

Cut 4 (09) “evils”

The campaign has visited Shreveport, and St. James Parish, and is scheduled to visit Baton Rouge next week.

Tickets are in high demand for the Auburn/LSU game.  LSU’s third top-ten matchup of the season is sold out and the only way to get into Tiger Stadium is buy getting tickets from the secondary market.  StubHub spokesperson Erin Exum says there are about 5000 tickets up for grabs on their website right now.

Cut 9 (10)  “…Tigers they want.”

The Poor People’s Campaign is touring the state, pushing to get more low-income people to participate in the political process. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 1 (30) “..Matt Doyle”

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LSU’s third top-ten matchup of the season this Saturday is proving to be a coveted ticket. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”   

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The Poor People’s Campaign is touring through Louisiana this week, aiming to mobilize more activists to join their national push for elected leaders to address poverty and adopt their “Moral Agenda”.

Louisiana Tri-Chair Omari Ho-Sang says at least 50 percent of Louisiana residents are considered poor or low-income, and they’re hoping to mobilize more of them to become politically active…

Cut 3 (11)   priority” 

The campaign has visited Shreveport, and St. James Parish, and is scheduled to visit Baton Rouge next week.

Ho-Sang says the campaign is working to mobilize Louisianans around what they’ve defined as the four evils of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy.

Cut 4 (09) “evils”

Campaign speakers have ruffled feathers at the State Capitol by accusing lawmakers of rejecting moral legislation like a minimum wage increase. Ho-Sang says the poor people they’re mobilizing appreciate the candor.

Cut 5 (12) “…must use”

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Police are hunting for a white vehicle that is suspected to have struck and killed a Monroe teenager in a hit and run incident in Monroe Tuesday evening.

Monroe Police Detective Reggie Brown says they suspect the vehicle in question currently has damage to it on the front right side as a result of the crash, and…

Cut 6 (10) “…model”.

Brown is asking for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle and it’s driver. If anyone in the vicinity of the crash has a home surveillance system, he’s asking you check it for evidence.

High school sophomore Ashley Dorsey died in the crash. Brown says there’s limited information available as to how it occurred.

Cut 7 (09) “…occur.”

Brown says the tragedy was compounded by the driver not even stopping to try and help the young girl he just hit. He says it shouldn’t matter what condition the driver may have been in.

Cut 8 (10) “…else.”

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Tickets are in high demand for the Auburn/LSU game.  LSU’s third top-ten matchup of the season is sold out and the only way to get into Tiger Stadium is buy getting tickets from the secondary market.  StubHub spokesperson Erin Exum says there are about 5000 tickets up for grabs on their website right now.

Cut 9 (10)  “…Tigers they want.”

Exum says this is a game of national and international demand.

Cut 10 (10) “…7% from Alabama.”

Exum says the days of finding a reputable scalper are in the rearview mirror, so the safest way to buy tickets on the secondary market are through a verifiable ticketing source such as StubHub.

Cut 11 (10) “…entering the stadium.” 

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A woman claims Carencro Police broke the wrist of her autistic 28-year-old son Derrick and has filed a lawsuit against the department.  Police Chief David Anderson says Cynthia Moody contacted the department after an officer had an altercation with her son.

Cut 12 (11) “…investigation.” 

The mother says she believes the officer-involved went too far when dealing with her son.

Anderson says his department has had several calls from the Moody’s apartment complex about Derrick Moody in the past.

Cut 13 (10) “…of a juvenile.”

Anderson says his officers are trained to deal with mental patients the best that they can.

Cut 14 (05) “…react the same.”

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LSU’s third top-ten matchup of the season this Saturday is proving to be a coveted ticket. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”   

30 Independence High students have now been removed from the school following a massive brawl that broke out Tuesday on the campus. The event has apparently caused lasting issues on the campus as another fight occurred this morning. The cause of the altercation is still under investigation, and students who have been removed will not be allowed back to school until after a disciplinary hearing is held for each one. Classes and normal business hours are back on for the school at this time.

The Poor People’s Campaign is touring through Louisiana this week, aiming to mobilize more activists to join their national push for elected leaders to address poverty and adopt their “Moral Agenda”. Louisiana Tri-Chair Omari Ho-Sang says at least 50 percent of Louisiana residents are considered poor or low-income, and they’re hoping to mobilize more of them to become politically active…

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The campaign has visited Shreveport, and St. James Parish, and is scheduled to visit Baton Rouge next week.

A woman claims Carencro Police broke the wrist of her autistic 28-year-old son Derrick and has filed a complaint against the department.  Police Chief David Anderson says the Cynthia Moody contacted the department after an officer had an altercation with her son.

Cut 12 (11) “…investigation.”