The longtime head baseball coach at U-L Lafayette, Tony Robichaux, has passed away at the age of 57 after suffering from a heart attack. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri responded to the unfortunate passing of one of the state’s great baseball icons. He says “We are heartbroken by the news that Tony Robichaux has passed away. Tony was an outstanding coach, but he was an even greater molder of young men, and the positive impact he made upon his players I immeasurable. I will always cherish those matchups between the Cajuns and Tigers.”

After suffering catastrophic damage from an EF-3 tornado in April, Louisiana Tech has made the decision to demolish the baseball, softball, and soccer stadiums this summer.  Athletic Director Tommy McClelland says says they’re working on cutting a deal for fall baseball and softball practice at nearby high schools, including potentially altering class schedules to accommodate, but the games themselves could be played all over…

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Soccer reports to practice August 1^st, but McClelland says they’ve worked out a deal with a local rec complex to host most practices and games.

The Pelicans have signed longtime rotational piece, forward Darius Miller to a two year, 14 million dollar contract, the second year of which is a team option. Miller gives the team some depth at small forward behind newly acquired Brandon Ingram, and is a slightly above league average shooter from 3. Miller was drafted in the second round by the Pels in 2012, out of the same Kentucky class as Anthony Davis.

Iconic UL Lafayette Baseball Coach Tony Robichaux has died after undergoing multiple surgeries following a heart attack. The voice of the Ragin Cajuns Jay Walker says their hearts are shattered, but their faith is not, which is what Coach Robe would want during this time of sorrow

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Robichaux was 57. The Crowley native suffered a heart attack on June 23rd and had two surgeries.

Independence day kicks off tomorrow and pyromaniacs are crowding firework stands to celebrate America’s independence with a boom. When you walk into the stand, make sure you check for the Fire Marshal’s permit to know you’re getting a safe product, and State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says don’t buy off the back of some guy’s truck…

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Fireworks are prohibited anywhere in East Baton Rouge or Orleans Parish, and a number of other large cities in the state.

The Louisiana Department of Health reports the number of newly diagnosed HIV cases has dropped to the lowest in more than a decade. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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US 90 from I-10 in Lafayette to Louisiana Highway 308 in Raceland has been designated Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Highway. A dedication ceremony took place Tuesday night and the state’s only female governor was there

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Iconic UL Lafayette Baseball Coach Tony Robichaux has died after undergoing multiple surgeries following a heart attack. Robichaux became the head coach in Lafayette in 1995. He won over 900 games at U-L. The voice of Ragin Cajuns Jay Walker says the program’s success led to the construction of one of the finest college baseball stadiums in the country…
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Robichaux was 57.

Tomorrow is July 4th and pyromaniacs are crowding firework stands to celebrate America’s independence with a boom.  Every year folks get busted for shooting fireworks in jurisdictions where it’s outlawed, so how can you be sure it’s legal in your area? State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says you can call your city and parish authorities, but there’s an easier way…

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US 90 from I-10 in Lafayette to Louisiana Highway 308 in Raceland has been designated Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Highway. Blanco served as governor from 2004 to 2008. She did not seek a second term because of mounting criticism for her administration’s handling of the recovery from two devastating hurricanes. But Blanco says, in the end, Louisiana became a better state

Cut 5 (12) “…thrive in.”

New HIV cases in the state drop to their lowest numbers in over a decade according to the Louisiana Health Department, with a 12% decline in newly diagnosed cases over the past three years.  Assistant Secretary of Public Health  Dr. Alex Billioux says it is possible the H-I-V cases have dropped to the lowest rate since the 80’s.
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In 2018, 989 cases were diagnosed.

The longtime head baseball coach at U-L Lafayette, Tony Robichaux, has passed away at the age of 57 after suffering from a heart attack. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Baton Rouge stalwart Bogie’s bar, a popular spot for LSU students just south of the campus, has served with an eviction notice and will close on Saturday. The owner of the property refused to comment on the matter, but the eviction notice says the lease for the property was terminated due to failure to pay rent. The proprietor of Bogie’s says he hopes to eventually reopen the establishment at the same location.

US 90 from I-10 in Lafayette to Louisiana Highway 308 in Raceland has been designated Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Highway. It’s another honor for Blanco who is battling cancer in Lafayette. This October she will also be inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame. The state’s 54th governor appreciates the love she’s receiving in her final days…

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Blanco served as governor from 2004 to 2008.

New HIV cases in the state drop to their lowest numbers in over a decade according to the Louisiana Health Department, Assistant Secretary of Public Health Dr. Alex Billioux says there are still hurdles to clear in dropping the number of new cases even further as many people still do not want to be tested.

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There’s been a 12 percent decline in cases in the last three years.

Iconic UL Lafayette Baseball Coach Tony Robichaux has died after undergoing multiple surgeries following a heart attack. The voice of Ragin Cajuns Jay Walker says their hearts are shattered, but their faith is not, which is what Coach Robe would want during this time of sorrow

Cut 12 (11)   “….his players”

Robichaux passed away at 57. The Crowley native suffered a heart attack on June 23rd and underwent two surgeries.

US 90 from I-10 in Lafayette to Louisiana Highway 308 in Raceland has been designated Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Highway. A dedication ceremony took place last night and the state’s only female governor was there…
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Blanco, who is currently battling cancer, served as governor from 2004 to 2008.

Tomorrow is July 4th and pyromaniacs are crowding firework stands to celebrate America’s independence with a boom.  Once you’re ready to start firing off the pyrotechnics, State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says make sure you have two things close by…

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New HIV cases in the state drop to their lowest numbers in over a decade according to the Louisiana Health Department, with a 12% decline in newly diagnosed cases over the past three years.  Assistant Secretary of Public Health Dr. Alex Billioux says several factors contribute toward the decrease in the spread of the disease, including expanding testing and moving faster to get those infected on the medications they need soon.

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In 2018, 989 cases were diagnosed.

A record 48.9 million Americans are expected to make a trip for the 4th of July, a 4.1 percent increase over last year. AAA Analyst Don Redman says locally in the Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas region, 4.7 million people will travel…

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The average price for a gallon of regular in Louisiana sits at $2.35.

Independence day kicks off tomorrow and pyromaniacs are crowding firework stands to celebrate America’s independence with a boom. When you walk into the stand, make sure you check for the Fire Marshal’s permit to know you’re getting safe product, and State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says don’t buy off the back of some guy’s truck…

Cut 10 (07) “…manufactured”

Browning adds firework stands are only permitted in jurisdictions that allow the use of fireworks.

HIV cases in the state drop to the lowest numbers in more than a decade according to the Louisiana Department of Health, with a 12% decline in newly diagnosed cases over the past three years. Assistant secretary of the Office of Public Health Dr. Alex Billioux says it is quite possible that the cases have dropped to the lowest rate since the 80’s.

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Billioux says the reduced stigma of HIV, which has encouraged more people to get tested and treated, along with significant advances in HIV medication are largely responsible for the decreased number of infections.

The Fourth of July is just a day away and folks are packing into fireworks stands to get some pyrotechnics to celebrate America’s independence, but every year people get busted for firing off the displays in jurisdictions that have outlawed the use of fireworks. So how can you be sure it’s legal to shoot fireworks on your property? State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says one way is by calling your city, and parish authorities, but an easier way to know if it’s legal in your area…

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He adds make sure your yard has at least 200 feet of open space.

US 90 from I-10 in Lafayette to Louisiana Highway 308 in Raceland has been designated Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Highway. Blanco served as governor from 2004 to 2008. She received criticism for her administration’s handling of recovery from two devastating hurricanes. But Blanco says, in the end…

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The ceremony was held last night.

St. Bernard Parish President Brian McInnis pleads for federal aid for the struggling seafood industry. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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The ridesharing service, Uber, will begin to operate statewide today. Uber South spokesperson Trevor Theunissen says if you want to drive for Uber go to their website.

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US 90 from I-10 in Lafayette to Louisiana Highway 308 in Raceland has been designated Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Highway. It’s another honor for Blanco who is battling cancer. This October she will also be inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame. The state’s 54th governor appreciates the love she’s receiving in her final days…
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Blanco served as governor from 2004 to 2008.
St. Bernard Parish President Brian McInnis calls on the feds to provide immediate financial relief for the struggling seafood industry.  Freshwater pouring from the Mississippi River into the area due to the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway is having devastating effects on the region’s largest economic driver.McInnis says Congress must require the 30 other states that drain into the Mississippi to do their part to manage the flow of water.

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A record 48.9 million Americans are expected to make a trip for the 4thof July, a 4.1 percent increase over last year. Record numbers of travelers means congestion for some of the state’s troubled spots for heavy traffic. AAA Analyst Don Redman says be prepared for a longer commute home today…
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AAA estimates the average traffic delay to increase by 9% today.

Among the extra cars on the road, more Uber drivers… Over the last several years, the popularity of rideshares services such as Uber and Lyft has grown, but it hasn’t been a transportation option in all areas of Louisiana.  But Uber South spokesperson Trevor Theunissen says Uber services begin in statewide today ahead of the 4^th of July holiday.

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Theunissen says an aggressive campaign is kicking off to recruit drivers who want to make a little extra money.

A female is recovering after being shot and being dumped off on the side of Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge.  Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Don Coppola says police responded to call about a woman walking on the interstate near the I-110 Split.

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Coppola says the suspect, 28-year-old Gerry Byrd, fled to Mississippi where he was shot by law enforcement, he’s recovering in Baton Rouge.

“Operation Murder Gang Meltdown”, a cross agency narcotics taskforce in Terrebonne Parish is nearing an end after the arrests of 18 suspects and the seizure of significant amounts of drugs. Terrebonne Parish Chief Deputy Terry Daigre says the taskforce has made some major seizures.

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The drugs’ street value topped a million dollars.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries raises the nutria bounty from $5 to $6 per tail for the upcoming season in hopes it will entice hunters to step up the fight against the invasive species. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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After suffering catastrophic damage from an EF-3 tornado in April, Louisiana Tech has made the decision to demolish the baseball, softball, and soccer stadiums sometime this summer. The Tornado caused hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of damage, and took the lives of two people. McClelland says they’re working on cutting a deal for fall baseball and softball practice at nearby high schools, and are setting up to hold most soccer practices and games at a nearby rec center.

Former Marksville Deputy Marshal Norris Greenhouse Junior, sent to jail for his role in the shooting death of a six-year-old boy during a 2015 car chase, is a free man after serving less than two years of a 7.5 year sentence for negligent homicide and malfeasance in office. Attorney General Jeff Landry says he’s disappointed by Greenhouse’s early release but Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says…

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The other Marskville deputy involved in the shooting, Derrick Stafford, is serving a 40-year sentence for a manslaughter conviction.
A female is recovering after being shot and being dumped off on the side of Interstate 10.  Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Don Coppola says the suspect fled, but was shot by Mississippi police and was brought back to Baton Rouge to be treated for his injuries.

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“Operation Murder Gang Meltdown”, a cross agency narcotics taskforce in Terrebonne Parish is nearing an end after the arrests of 18 suspects and the seizure of significant amounts of drugs.
Terrebonne Parish Chief Deputy Terry Daige says the taskforce included Sherriff’s departments from nearby parishes and State Police and ran for about two years unearthing the drug trade.

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The task force secured over a million dollars in street value worth of drugs during the two-year operation.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is raising the bounty on nutria tails for the season that starts November 1^st.  LDWF biologist Catherine Normand says the bounty program has been in place since 2002, and has resulted in reducing the toll the invasive species of rodent has taken on the wetlands.

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