Louisiana said goodbye to former Governor Kathleen Blanco in Baton Rouge today.

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Following the service, Blanco will lie in state at the Capitol rotunda until 6PM.

The ACLU sues the Ascension Parish Sheriff, accusing the department of detaining a US Citizen for four days for immigration review because he was Hispanic. In August of 2018 Ramon Torres was arrested on a DUI charge.  Legal Director Katie Schwartzmann says Torres owned a home and worked in Baton Rouge and had several items on him at the time of his arrest that demonstrated his citizenship.

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Sheriff Bobby Webre responded saying “I dispute these press claims by ACLU lawyers and will offer a rigorous defense in court.”
The state’s most powerful business lobby, The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, endorses both Republican contenders in the Governor’s race. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says getting a LABI endorsement doesn’t necessarily directly influence many voters, but it does open a lot of fundraising floodgates for a pro-business candidate.

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Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at an interfaith ceremony celebrating the life of former Governor Kathleen Blanco at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge today. Edwards says Blanco’s impact on the state will be felt for many years to come, adding she had found peace in her final days.

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Following the service, Blanco will lie in state at the Capitol rotunda until 6PM.

The state’s most powerful business lobby, The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, endorses both Republican contenders in the Governor’s race. It’s a change of pace for the political powerhouse who did not endorse in the primary last year. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says LABI has little to lose from going hard after the Governor.

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The ACLU sues the Ascension Parish Sheriff, accusing the department of detaining a US Citizen for four days for immigration review because he was Hispanic. Legal Director Katie Schwartzmann says the office has a policy of unconstitutionally detaining Hispanic or Hispanic appearing people for immigration review by ICE, regardless of their citizenship status.
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Sheriff Bobby Webre responded saying “I dispute these press claims by ACLU lawyers and will offer a rigorous defense in court.”
The Eastbank Little League baseball team from River Ridge advances in the World Series after beating New Jersey 4-1 yesterday, putting them one win away from competing in the US final and two wins from the championship game against an international team. Coach Scott Frazier says he foresees a path to clenching the championship, but more importantly, he sees the kids are having a blast while in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at an interfaith ceremony celebrating the life of former Governor Kathleen Blanco at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge today. Edwards says it was Blanco’s role as a school teacher that made her love the children of Louisiana as her own.

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Following the service, Blanco will lie in state at the Capitol rotunda from until 6PM.

The state’s most powerful business lobby, The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, endorses both Republican contenders in the Governor’s race. It’s a change of pace for the political powerhouse who did not endorse in the primary last year. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says securing LABI endorsements is vital for a Republican candidate.
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Two people are under arrest in Slidell after a kindergartner is found with a bag of blow and two baggies of crack at school. Matt Doyle has more.

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Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at an interfaith ceremony celebrating the life of former Governor Kathleen Blanco at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge today. Edwards says Blanco’s love for all people made her a special leader, calling her authentic, consistent, and sincere.

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The public will have an opportunity to pay their respect today to Former Governor Kathleen Blanco, who will lie in state starting at 1 pm at the Capitol Rotunda.  Commissioner of Higher Ed and former Blanco Aide Kim Hunter Reed says the viewing will give the public an opportunity to learn more about who Kathleen Blanco was, and what was most important to her.

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The public viewing will be open through 6pm.

The Eastbank Little League baseball team from River Ridge advances in the World Series after beating New Jersey 4-1 yesterday, putting them one win away from competing in the US final and two wins from the championship game against an international team. Coach Scott Frazier says the kids are staying focused despite possible distractions.

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This is the first team from the New Orleans area to play in the Little League World Series.
A five-year-old was found with a bag of cocaine and two bags of crack at a Slidell school yesterday and now two adults are under arrest as a result.  Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says a teacher spotted the kid with a bag of white powder and called a resource officer over to investigate. That’s when they discovered the Kindergartner was holding narcotics, but…

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An Interfaith service is underway at St Joseph’s Cathedral in Downtown Baton Rouge honoring former Governor Kathleen Blanco. After the service Blanco’s casket will be escorted by Louisiana State Police to the state Capitol. Her former protective service detail will carry her casket up the front steps which will be lined by members of her cabinet and staff. She will then lie in state for public viewing from 1 until 6pm.

Commissioner of Higher Ed and former Blanco Aide Kim Hunter Reed says they’ve received interest in the public ceremonies from people young and old from across the state.

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Governor Edwards has ordered flags be flown at half-staff until Blanco’s funeral ends Saturday night in Lafayette.

Instead of choosing one of the two major Republicans running for Governor against incumbent Democratic Governor Edwards, the business lobbying group LABI (LA-BEE) is supporting both Congressman Ralph Abraham and businessman Eddie Rispone. In 2015 the LABI did not endorse anyone in the primary because their candidate lost to Edwards in the runoff.

After a five-year-old was found with a bag of cocaine and two bags of crack at a Slidell school Wednesday, two adults are under arrest. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says they searched the child’s home and arrested 51-year-old Ellis Cousin and 23-year-old Angelica Stanley. They are charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute, Paraphernalia, and Cruelty to a Juvenile. Suezeneau says thankfully no one was exposed to the bag’s contents.

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Steps have been taken to ensure the child’s well-being.

An interfaith service honoring former Governor Kathleen Blanco is being airing on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. The service is being held at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Diocese of Baton Rouge spokesperson Deacon Dan Borne (Bor-nay).

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The service will also be streamed on the CatholicLifeTV.org.

After the service Blanco’s casket will be taken a short distance to the Louisiana State Capitol where she’ll lie in state from 1 until 6 PM. Higher Ed Commissioner and former Blanco aide Kim Hunter Reed says the state’s only female governor is getting a fitting send-off…
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Another public viewing and the funeral will take place Friday and Saturday in Lafayette.

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The Eastbank Little League baseball team from River Ridge advances in the Little League World Series. Coach Scott Frazier says he thinks they’ll clench the championship, but most importantly, the kids are having a blast while in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

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Tonight’s game against Virginia begins at 6pm on ESPN

The state will remember former Governor Kathleen Blanco today, first with an interfaith gathering at St. Joseph Cathedral beginning at 9:30.  Diocese of Baton Rouge spokesperson Deacon Dan Borne (Bor-nay) says about half of the cathedral is reserved for family but the public seating will likely fill fast.

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It will be broadcast on Louisiana Public Broadcasting.

Beginning at 1pm the public is invited to pay their respects to the former governor at the State Capitol Rotunda, as she lies in state. Commissioner of Higher Ed and former Blanco Aide Kim Hunter Reed says there the public can learn more about who Blanco was, and what was most important to her.

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The viewing is open until 6pm.

A 70-year old Ruston man is behind bars now after a joint investigation with Louisiana State Police and the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office solves a 2004 cold case. Lonnie Frazier Jr. was a person of interest in the missing person investigation of Cheryl Williams but there was insufficient evidence. But now they’ve found enough evidence to book Frazier for second degree murder. He was arrested Wednesday and is being held in the Lincoln Parish Detention Center on a bond of one-million dollars.

The Eastbank Little League team from River Ridge is two wins away from competing in the Little League World Series championship game.

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Former Governor Kathleen Blanco lies in state at the State Capitol Rotunda today starting at 1pm. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Instead of choosing one of the two major Republicans running for Governor against incumbent Democratic Governor Edwards, the business lobbying group LABI (LA-BEE) is supporting both Congressman Ralph Abraham and businessman Eddie Rispone. Edwards reportedly clashed with the association over tax and spending policies during his term. In 2015 the LABI did not endorse anyone in the primary because their candidate lost to Edwards in the runoff.

A five-year-old was found with a bag of cocaine and two bags of crack at a Slidell school yesterday and now two adults are under arrest as a result. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau (Sue-zuh-no) says a teacher spotted the child with a bag of white powder and called a resource officer to investigate. That’s when they discovered the Kindergartner was holding narcotics, but…

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Police then searched the child’s home and discovered additional narcotics at the scene.

The Eastbank Little League baseball team from River Ridge advances in the World Series after beating New Jersey 4-1 yesterday, putting them one win away from competing in the US final and two wins from the championship game against an international team. Coach Scott Frazier says the kids are staying focused despite possible distractions.

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They  play Virginia tonight on ESPN at 6pm

Former Governor Kathleen Blanco lies in state at the State Capitol Rotunda today starting at 1pm. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The Eastbank Little League team from River Ridge is two wins away from competing in the Little League World Series championship game. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Two people are under arrest in Slidell after a kindergartner is found with a bag of blow and two baggies of crack at school. Matt Doyle has more.

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The first of several services for late Governor Kathleen Blanco happens this morning with an interfaith ceremony at St. Joseph Cathedral in Downtown Baton Rouge. Diocese of Baton Rouge spokesperson Deacon Dan Borne (Bor-nay) says a flag will be draped over the casket by Governor Edwards and State Police, an opening prayer, then three scripture readings.

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About half of the cathedral is reserved for family, but Borne says the public seating will likely fill fast.

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Borne says for those that cannot make it to the cathedral, a telecast can be seen on affiliates of Louisiana Public Broadcasting.

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Following the ceremony, the casket will be transported to the Capitol to lie in state.  The service will also be streamed on the CatholicLifeTV.org.

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The public will have an opportunity to pay their respect today to Former Governor Kathleen Blanco, who will lie in state starting at 1 pm at the State Capitol Rotunda.

Commissioner of Higher Ed and former Blanco Aide Kim Hunter Reed says the state’s first female Governor is getting a fitting send-off.

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The public viewing will be open through 6pm.

The viewing will give the public an opportunity to learn more about who Kathleen Blanco was, and what was most important to her.

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Reed says they’ve received interest in the public ceremonies from people young and old from across the state. They expect a lot of old friends to be in attendance, and even some students eager to learn about Blanco.

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Governor Edwards has ordered flags be flown at half-staff until Blanco’s funeral ends Saturday night.

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The Eastbank Little League baseball team from River Ridge advances in the World Series after beating New Jersey 4-1 yesterday, putting them one win away from competing in the US final and two wins from the championship game against an international team. Coach Scott Frazier says the kids are staying focused despite possible distractions.

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This is the first team from the New Orleans area to play in the Little League World Series.  Frazier says the team has plenty of momentum, adding it began in the first game against Hawaii.

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Frazier says he foresees a path to clenching the championship, but more importantly, he sees the kids are having a blast while in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

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A five-year-old was found with a bag of cocaine and two bags of crack at a Slidell school yesterday and now two adults are under arrest as a result.

Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says a teacher spotted the kid with a bag of white powder and called a resource officer over to investigate. That’s when they discovered the Kindergartner was holding narcotics, but…

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Police then searched the child’s home and discovered additional narcotics at the scene, narcotics that were being hidden in the children’s clothing. Seuzeneau says there’s only one theory as to why…

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51-year-old Ellis Cousin and 23-year-old Angelica Stanley were arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute, Paraphernalia, and Cruelty to a Juvenile.

The office says they have taken steps to ensure the child’s wellbeing, and Suezeneau says thankfully no one was exposed to the bag’s contents.

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Public memorials for former Governor Kathleen Blanco begin tomorrow in Baton Rouge. The state’s first elected female governor died Sunday. Her leadership was questioned during Hurricane Katrina, but in an interview to mark the 10-year anniversary of the storm, Blanco told the Louisiana Radio Network the storm overwhelmed the state’s capabilities
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The first service happens tomorrow at 10AM at St. Joseph Cathedral.
Attorney General Jeff Landry says the reported armed intruder was actually one of his officers who was on campus to instruct students about social media responsibility. The alert message of “Run, Hide, Fight” left many people shaken. LSU spokesperson Ernie Ballard says it’s encouraged by the federal Homeland Security department.
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A company that employs 750 people in Minden is threatening to relocate to east Texas if the state does not upgrade several bridges in the area that have structural problems. Fibrebond builds huge structures that can measure 16 by 75 feet and weigh 150,000 pounds, making them ineligible to cross de-rated bridges. Department of Transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett…
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Fibrebond is a Louisiana owned and operated company that’s been open for the last 37 years.
St. Landry Parish Sheriffs are trying to identify a body they discovered left just off Highway 10 in the Beggs area. Authorities say it appears to be an African American female in her early 20s. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says the cause of death is unknown at this time, but the body did have one specific identifying item.
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Foul play is suspected and hey believe he woman had been dead for four to five days.