DCFS is offering a second chance for parents who’ve had their driver’s license revoked for back child support, but they only have three weeks.

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The US Census says Louisiana’s Uninsured rate has dropped it’s at 8 percent while the national rate increased, it’s 8.9 percent. The Governor’s office that’s due to Medicaid expansion. 19-thousand fewer Louisianans were uninsured in 2018 compared to 2017.

A Haughton man has been arrested on charges that he had sexual relations with juveniles and solicited minors over the internet the past several years. Bossier sheriff’s spokesperson Bill Davis says the office is glad the victim came forward, and it’s important that law enforcement create a welcoming environment for juvenile victims. He says their work with the Gingerbread House is a good example.

cut 14 (09) “…bars” 

LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow in the Heisman conversation after putting up 749 yards and nine touchdowns in just two games. USA Today Network Reporter Glen Guilbeau says the star Quarterback for the number one and number two ranked teams are still his favorite but Joe is right there in the second tier of candidates.
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State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is commemorating 9/11 by seeking donations to construct a museum to house the Spirit of Louisiana. The fire truck that was built by donations and sent to New York following the attacks.  So for the GoFundMe campaign has raised about 15-hundred dollars. Browning hopes construction can begin around the holidays.

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A Haughton man has been arrested on charges that he had sexual relations with juveniles and solicited minors over the internet the past several years. 45-year-old Saunders King Jr. was suspected in a similar case involving a pre-teen in 2016 but was ultimately not arrested. Bossier Sheriff’s spokesperson Bill Davis says that all changed recently.

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State Police arrested a part-time Mansura police officer Monday night who is also full-time Marksville police officer for malfeasance in office and misuse of the National Crime Information Center and Louisiana Law Enforcement Telecommunication System. Last month Louisiana State Police received a complaint that 33-year old Torrick Lavez Friels unlawfully accessed personal information about a subject and released it to a member of the public. It happened while he was on duty with the Mansura Police Department.

Parents who have lost their driver’s license due to back child support payments only have three weeks left to correct it as part of the “On the Road Again” project. Department of Children and Families Regional Administrator for Child Support Enforcement Sandra Broussard says the goal of the program is clear.

Cut 7 (10)“..their licenses back.” 

So far, only 140 people have used the program to get their license back.

A fire truck that served in New York following 9/11 and New Orleans following Katrina is getting a new home with donations from the public. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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DCFS is offering a second chance for parents who’ve had their driver’s license revoked for not paying child support, but there is only three weeks left to do so. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Vegas is betting on LSU QB Joe Burrow to make a serious challenge for the Heisman this year. Matt Doyle has the story.

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State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is commemorating the anniversary of 9/11 by seeking donations to construct a museum to house the Spirit of Louisiana fire truck that was built by donations and sent to New York following the attacks.

Cut 4 (11) “…1.1 million.”

Browning hopes that same spirit of giving will occur in funding this project as the truck has a history of not only serving the people of New York but also the people of New Orleans.

Cut 5 (10) “…super storm Sandy.”

A GoFundMe campaign has been created so anyone can make a donation of any size, so far they’ve raised about 15-hundred dollars  Browning says hopes construction can begin around the holidays.

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The truck was built in Holden at Ferrara Fire Apparatus.  The museum will be built next to a 9/11 memorial at the Fire Marshal’s office in Baton Rouge.

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Parents who have lost their driver’s license due to falling behind on child support payments only have three weeks left to correct the issue as part of the “On the Road Again” project. Department of Children and Families Regional Administrator for Child Support Enforcement Sandra Broussard says the goal of the program is clear.

Cut 7 (10)“..their licenses back.” 

Broussard says so far, the project has result in 140 people getting their license back.

Cut 8 (11) “…to 174 families.”

Broussard say anyone interested in settling up on their child support enough to receive their license back needs to contact DCFS to speak with a caseworker.

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The program ends September 30.

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LSU QB Joe Burrow is in the Heisman conversation after putting up 749 yards and nine touchdowns through just two games.

Burrow saw his odds rise from 200 to 1 to five to one with some oddsmakers after dissecting Texas. US Today beat reporter Glenn Guilbeau says Burrow has a real shot.

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Burrow filled the box score while maintaining an incredible 81.8 percent completion percentage.

Guilbeau says the star QBs for the number one and two ranked teams are still his favorites to win, but Burrow is right there in the second tier of candidates.

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Tua still has the best odds in Vegas at three to one, but Burrow is now tied with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts at five to one.

LSU’s scheme puts Burrow front and center, much like it did for the team’s last Heisman candidate Leonard Fournette, but he’ll face the same make or break test.

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Bama running back Derrick Henry would ultimately take home the trophy in 2015 after Leonard’s post-Crimson Tide tumble.
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A Haughton man has been arrested on charges that he had sexual relations with juveniles and solicited minors over the internet the past several years.

45-year-old Saunders King Jr. was suspected in a similar case involving a pre-teen in 2016 but was ultimately not arrested. Bossier Sherriff’s spokesperson Bill Davis says that all changed recently.

Cut 13 (12) “…together.”

King faces Computer Solicitation of a Minor, 1^st Degree Rape, Molestation of a Juvenile, and Felony Carnal Knowledge.

Davis says the office is glad the victim came forward, and it’s important that law enforcement create a welcoming environment for juvenile victims. He says their work with the Gingerbread House is a good example.

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Davis says the case is an important reminder for parents to keep a close eye on their kid’s digital conversations. He says this case was cracked when one of the parents took an active role.

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Ten David Wade Correctional Center inmates in Homer were rushed to the hospital yesterday after a lightning strike. Matt Doyle has more…

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West Monroe Police say they have identified the two men accused of sparking a lockdown at West Monroe High on Tuesday. Police say a teacher saw the armed men at the school and alerted administration. Police, who were already on campus, quickly detained 57-year-old Matthew W. Hutson and 36-year-old Theodore Christopher Herr.

New Iberia Police have charged a 20-year-old man in last month’s shooting death of 17-year-old Garon Lewis, who was found dead in a vehicle at an intersection on August 16th. Captain John Babin says 20-year-old Trevonce Bernard was taken into police custody last night. The victim’s father Raymond Lewis, an Iberia Parish School Board member, and spoke at a press conference.
Cut 11 (14) “…my family.” 
Bernard’s bond has been set at 220-thousand dollars.

The University of Texas claims LSU Coach Ed Orgeron’s comments about the visitor’s locker room having no air conditioning was the first time they were made aware of the issue.  Coach O says he had intel about the situation before showing up.Temps peaked at 103 for Saturday’s game in Austin that saw the Tigers win 45-38.  Orgeron says the humidity was not as bad as it is typically in Louisiana.

Cut 7 (11)“..IVs at halftime.” 

The University of Texas claims LSU Coach Ed Orgeron’s comments about the visitor’s locker room having no air conditioning was the first time they were made aware of the issue.  Coach O says he had intel about the situation before showing up.

Cut 6 (11) “…blowers in there.”

Temps peaked at 103 for Saturday’s game in Austin that saw the Tigers win 45-38. 

Ten inmates at David Wade Correctional Center in Homer suffered injuries after lightning strikes the field where they were playing flag football. Department of Corrections spokesperson Ken Pastorick says a weather event was closing in, but the flag football game was not called off because there were no signs of imminent danger.

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The strike hit just adjacent to where the inmates were playing.

New Iberia Police have charged a 20-year-old man in last month’s shooting death of 17-year-old Garon Lewis, who was found dead in a vehicle at an intersection on August 16th. Captain John Babin says 20-year-old Trevonce Bernard was taken into police custody last night

Cut 9 (07)  “..of a firearm.”

Bernard’s bond has been set at 220-thousand dollars.

Saints fans are celebrating the team’s hard-fought 30-28 win over the Texans but Coach Sean Payton says the Black and Gold will need to play better, especially on defense. Houston QB DeShaun Watson put on a show, scoring four total TDs and routinely breaking the Black and Gold’s back on third down. Payton says nothing seemed to slow him down.

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There’s a tropical disturbance near the southeast Bahamas that the National Hurricane Center says could get into the Gulf of Mexico this weekend. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The University of Texas claims LSU Coach Ed Orgeron’s comments about the visitor’s locker room having no air conditioning was the first time they were made aware of the issue.  Coach O says despite the best efforts to combat the effects of the temps that peaked at 103 on Saturday, many of the players began to cramp up.

Cut 8 (05) “a doctor’s approval.”

New Iberia Police have charged a 20-year-old man in last month’s shooting death of 17-year-old Garon Lewis, who was found dead in a vehicle at an intersection on August 16th. Captain John Babin says 20-year-old Trevonce Bernard was taken into police custody last night. Bernard’s bond has been set at 220-thousand dollars. Babin says they are not saying what evidence they have on Bernard and the investigation continues

Cut 10 (12) “…the investigation.”

Lewis was a quarterback for New Iberia High School and this was his senior season.

Saints fans are celebrating the team’s hard-fought 30-28 win over the Texans. Houston QB DeShaun Watson put on a show, scoring four total TDs and routinely breaking the Black and Gold’s back on third down. Saints Coach Sean Payton says nothing seemed to slow him down.

Cut 13 (11) “pressure look”

Ten inmates at David Wade Correctional Center in Homer suffered injuries after lightning strikes the field where they were playing flag football. Department of Corrections spokesperson Ken Pastorick says a weather event was closing in, but the flag football game was not called off because there were no signs of imminent danger.

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The strike hit just adjacent to where the inmates were playing.

The University of Texas claims LSU Coach Ed Orgeron’s comments about the visitor’s locker room having no air conditioning was the first time they were made aware of the issue.  Coach O says he had intel about the situation before showing up.

Cut 6 (11) “…blowers in there.”

Didn’t stop LSU from taking down the Longhorns 45-38.

Today is the statistical peak of hurricane season, but it is a little soon to binge on your remaining storm snacks. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A dramatic finish gives the Black and Gold their first season-opening win since 2013 as the Saints took down the Texans last night in the Dome 30-28. Sean Payton’s teams have started notoriously slowly in season openers, losing 48-40 last year to the Bucs, 29-19 against the Vikings in 2017, 35-34 against the Raiders in 2016, 31-19 to the Cardinals in 2015, and 37-34 to the Falcons in 2014. Kicker Wil Lutz’s boot broke the streak…

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It wasn’t without controversy as the Dome erupted after the refs erroneously started the clock at 26 seconds instead of 41 seconds when the original play was completed after reviewing a Mike Thomas first down catch. QB Drew Brees…

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Members of Louisiana’s Congressional Delegation say they have serious concerns about a series of gun control proposals that will be discussed in the upcoming Congressional session…

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New Iberia Police arrest a man in the shooting death of the son of an Iberia Parish School Board member. 21-year-old Trevonce Bernard is facing second-degree murder, aggravated criminal damage, and illegal use of a weapon related to the death of 17-year-old Garon Lewis on August 16^th.

The Saints win a 30-28 nailbiter to open the season with a win for the first time in six years. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Today is the statistical peak of hurricane season, but it is a little soon to binge on your remaining storm snacks. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Lawmakers from Louisiana say they are ready to contribute to the national discussion surrounding gun violence in the session.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Wil Lutz career-long 58-yard field goal gives the saints their first season-opening win since 2013.

The saints were down 14-3 at halftime but clawed their way back to a 30-28 win with Lutz’s last-second kick. The fourth-year pro nailed the game-winner after the offense lead a last-second drive after Houston went ahead by one in the last minute of the game.

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Houston grabbed the last-minute lead after marching 75 yards in just two plays with only 50 seconds on the clock. Texans QB DeSean Watson ended with 268 yards passing, while his superstar receiver DeAndre Hopkins nuked the Saints secondary for 111 yards and two touchdowns.

The Saints offense looked abysmal to start the game, and the defense began to crumble after a Drew Brees red zone interception late in the first quarter. Lutz says they didn’t panic and knew if they could close the gap in the second half the game would be theirs.

Cut 5 (10) “…for me”

It was yet another Saints game marred by officiating controversy that could have cost the Black and Gold the game. The team was erroneously docked 10 seconds at the near end of the first half on an officiating review. QB Drew Brees says it’s unacceptable.

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Brees ended the game with 370 yards and two tds, but looked questionable in the first half.

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Medical marijuana has been legal for a little over a month and the program’s future is set to be a major issue in the race for Agriculture Commissioner, the department in charge of regulation.

Incumbent Agriculture Commissioner, Republican Mike Strain says 10,000 vials of the product have been created under his department’s watch, and he expects the program to continue to grow…

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Strain adds the program will soon see it’s production capabilities expand when Southern opens it’s growing facility in the near future.

Evangeline Parish Democrat Charlie Greer has criticized what he called the Ag Department’s slow rollout of the product, but he says now that the product is out the state needs to make sure it’s effective.

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New Orleans Democrat Margee Green says medical legalization isn’t enough, and the state’s goal should be the full legalization of recreational marijuana.

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She adds recreational legalization should also create a pathway to the expungement of non-violent petty drug offenses.

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Today marks the statistical peak for the Atlantic hurricane season as conditions are favorable for storm development.  So far, there have been seven named storms and State Climatologist Barry Keim says the current rate of storm development is in line with NOAA’s August forecast.

Cut 10 (07) “…right on target.”

So far, Hurricane Barry has been the only storm to impact Louisiana this season, but Keim says it’s too soon to let your guard down.

Cut 11 (11) “…traverse this area.” 

While hurricane season may not conclude until the end of November, Keim says Louisiana has not experienced a hurricane landfall after October.

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The national discussion over measures to stop gun violence heats up as lawmakers are heading back into session in DC.  Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins says solutions need to be found that do not infringe on second amendment rights of citizens.

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Higgins says there is no amount of gun regulation changes that would have prevented much of the recent gun violence, but it is a shift in culture that is needed.

cut 14 (08) “…Satan showed up.” 

North Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson serves on the House Judiciary Committee that will oversee three Democrat bills on the issue as early as today.  Johnson says the biggest hurdle facing lawmakers is finding a reasonable middle ground, as he says many of the ideas presented from the left offer false hope.

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State Police say an 87-year-old Winnsboro man riding a lawnmower on the road was killed when he was hit by a pick-up truck. Master Trooper Michael Reichardt says 87-year-old Elmer Jennings was driving a zero-turn style lawn mower on U-S Highway 425 at a slow rate of speed Sunday morning…

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Routine toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis and the crash is under investigation.
For the second straight week, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow has been named SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Burrow threw for a career-high 471 yards and four touchdowns in the 45-38 win over Texas. Coach Ed Orgeron is glad Burrow is leading his offense

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LSU hosts Northwestern State with a 6:30 kickoff Saturday night.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is taking part in a nationwide research project that seeks to dig down to the molecular level to find out why exercise provides health benefits. Associate Executive Director for Clinical Science at Pennington Dr. Eric Ravussin says they’ll be creating a comprehensive molecular map of what happens when people exercise, and how it impacts health.
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The study will feature 1,980 participants across the US at 11 different sites.

Governor Edwards met with equal pay advocates this morning to brainstorm solutions to reduce the largest gender pay gap in the nation. Edwards says in the Bayou State the average pay disparity is 69-cents to every dollar and adds the majority of the voters in Louisiana are for equal pay and want the legislature to pass legislation.

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