Disgraced St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain has been released from jail after posting bond Friday, the jail he used to run. Strain was indicted and arrested this week on sex crime charges which include rape, incest, sexual battery and indecent behavior with a juvenile. He comments to the press were brief..

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Investigation Discovery will revisit the mysterious deaths of eight women in Jennings who’s bodies were scattered across southwest Louisiana from 2005 to 2009…

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A corrections officer at the state penitentiary at Angola is facing one count of malfeasance. State Corrections reports that Sargent Christopher Allen of Woodville, Mississippi is a facing charge after investigators say he seized contraband from one prisoner and gave it to another. The contraband included money and cellphones. A Department of Corrections spokesperson says Allen has worked for the department since 2009 and has resigned following his arrest. West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested Allen and say he confessed.

Over 260 dolphins have been stranded since February 1^st in the Gulf and Mexico prompting NOAA to declare Unusual Mortality Event. Of the mammals they have been able to perform necropsies on 23-percent have shown skin lesions consistent with fresh water. There are concerns the recent openings of the Bonne Carre Spillway has increased the amount of fresh water and pollutants into the Gulf.  Dr. Erin Fougeres (Foo-gere) with NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region.

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A former corrections officer at the state penitentiary at Angola is facing one count of malfeasance. State Corrections reports that Sargent Christopher Allen of Woodville, Mississippi is a facing charge after investigators say he seized contraband from one prisoner and gave it to another inmate. Corrections stated that Allen has worked for the department since 2009. West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested Allen and say he admitted to his crime when questioned by investigators.

Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain has been released from jail after posting bond. Strain was indicted and arrested earlier this week on sex crime charges. Strain made few comments to the press as he left jail Friday.

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What initially began as an investigation into a kickback scheme spawned a sex crimes investigation involving Strain.

Over 260 dolphins have been stranded since February 1^st in the Northern Gulf of Mexico, three times the usual amount. The increase has prompted NOAA Fisheries to declare an Unusual Mortality Event. NOAA Fisheries Coordinator Dr. Terri Rowles (Rolls) on what to do if you come into contact with any stranded mammals.

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NOAA is urging you to call 1-877-Whale-Help if you find a stranded dolphin.

Police are on the hunt for 39-year-old Oshay Booker who is believed to have murdered his stepfather, former Winnfield Mayor Ronald “Cloud” Goff in a familial dispute Tuesday. Winn Parish Sheriff Cranford Jordan says they believe the suspect fled to Texas.

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Jordan says they still aren’t certain exactly what provoked the attack.

Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain has been released from jail after posting bond Friday. Strain was indicted and arrested this week on sex crime charges. The former sheriff made few comments to the press as he left jail but did say he has lots to say in court.

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What initially began as an investigation into a kickback scheme spawned a sex crimes investigation involving Strain.

Investigation Discovery is running a four-hour special on tonight and Sunday night on the unsolved murders of eight women in the Jennings area between 2005 and 2009. The deaths remain unsolved, and ID Executive Producer Liz Massie says they hope their in-depth look can shake loose some leads…

Cut 6 (12) “deserve.” Not all of the deaths have been ruled murders, and no one was ever charged in the case.

NOAA Fisheries has declared an Unusual Mortality Event after three times the normal amount of deaths of bottlenose dolphin has been reported in the Northern Gulf of Mexico. The area where the dolphins have shown an increase of deaths is where the Deepwater Horizon Explosion impacted the gulf in 2010. NOAA Fisheries Coordinator Dr. Terri Rowles (Rolls) says previous studies have shown abnormal reproduction rates of mammals from the oil spill.

Cut 5 (10) “…from the oil spill.” Of the 260 recorded dolphin deaths Louisiana has reported 89, Mississippi 121, Alabama 32 and Florida 37.

Police are on the hunt for 39-year-old Oshay Booker who is believed to have murdered his stepfather, former Winnfield Mayor Ronald “Cloud” Goff in a familial dispute Tuesday. Winn Parish Sheriff Cranford Jordan says they believe the suspect fled into Texas.

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Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain has been released from jail after posting bond. Strain was indicted and arrested this week on sex crime charges. What initially began as an investigation into a kickback scheme spawned a sex crimes investigation involving Strain. The former sheriff made few comments to the press as he left jail but did say he has lots to say in court.

Over 260 dolphins have been stranded since February 1^st in the Northern Gulf of Mexico, three times the usual amount. The increase has prompted NOAA Fisheries to declare an Unusual Mortality Event. NOAA Fisheries Coordinator Dr. Terri Rowles (Rolls) on what to do if you come into contact with any stranded mammals.

Cut 3 (11) “…it’s illegal”

NOAA is urging you to call 1-877-Whale-Help if you find a stranded dolphin.

Investigation Discovery will revisit the mysterious deaths of eight women in Jennings who’s bodies were scattered across southwest Louisiana from 2005 to 2009…

cut 2 (30) I’m Matt Doyle”  

Two years ago today, Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise was one of five people shot when a gunman opened fire on a group of Republican lawmakers during practice for a charity baseball game. Scalise says there were many dark days during his long recovery

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Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain, is now out of jail after posting bond today. Strain was indicted and arrested this week on sex crime charges including rape, incest, sexual battery and indecent behavior with a juvenile. Strain made few comments to the press as he left jail but he did say “There are plenty of comments to be made, whenever we go to court.”

An abnormal number of deaths of bottleneck dolphins in the Northern Gulf of Mexico has prompted NOAA Fisheries to declare an Unusual Mortality Event. Jeff Palermo has more.

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Investigation Discovery is running a four-hour special on Saturday and Sunday nights on the unsolved murders of eight women in the Jennings area between 2005 and 2009. Ten years later the deaths are unsolved, and ID Executive Producer Liz Massie says they hope their in-depth look can shake loose some leads…

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Not all of the deaths have been ruled murders, and no one was ever charged in the case.

Police are on the hunt for 39-year-old Oshay Booker who is believed to have murdered his stepfather, former Winnfield Mayor Ronald “Cloud” Goff in a familial dispute Tuesday. Winn Parish Sheriff Cranford Jordan says they believe the suspect fled to Texas.

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The shooting occurred on Spillway Road in Winnfield, and Jordan says they still aren’t certain exactly what provoked the attack.

Over 260 dolphins have been stranded since February 1^st in the Gulf and Mexico prompting a NOAA to declare Unusual Mortality Event. Of the mammals they have been able to perform necropsies on 23-percent have shown skin lesions consistent with fresh water. There are concerns the recent openings of the Bonne Carre Spillway has increased the amount of fresh water and pollutants into the Gulf.  Dr. Erin Fougeres with NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region.

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Investigation Discovery is running a four-hour special on Saturday and Sunday nights on the unsolved murders of eight women in the Jennings area. Reports say the women lived “high risk” lifestyles, some of them engaging in heavy drug use or prostitution, but ID executive Producer Liz Massie says the special looks beyond the stereotypes to tell the victim’s stories…

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Police are on the hunt for 39-year-old Oshay Booker who is believed to have murdered his stepfather, former Winnfield Mayor Ronald “Cloud” Goff in a familial dispute Tuesday. Winn Parish Sheriff Cranford Jordan says it’s a tragedy for the city, and a personal tragedy as the Sheriff says he knew the former mayor well.

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They believe Booker possibly fled to Texas and was last seen in a green Honda Pilot.

Two years ago today, Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise was one of five people shot when a gunman opened fire on a group of Republican lawmakers while practicing for a charity baseball game. Scalise thanked everyone in a video message who prayed for him to recover from his near death experience…

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Scalise had numerous surgeries and returned to work two a half months later.

Police are on the hunt for 39-year-old Oshay Booker who is believed to have murdered his stepfather, former Winnfield Mayor Ronald Goff in a familial dispute Tuesday. Winn Parish Sherriff Cranford Jordan (Jer-den) says the believe the suspect is headed for the Texas border, and he may already have crossed state lines. If you encounter him, do not try to stop him yourself.

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Investigation Discovery is running a four part special this Saturday and Sunday night on the unsolved murders of eight women in the Jennings area between 2005 and 2009. Ten years later the deaths are still under investigation, and “Death In The Bayou: The Jennings 8” producer Liz Massie says they hope their in-depth look at the tragedy can shake loose some leads…

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Dads should expect to hit the mother lode this weekend. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend more than ever on Father’s Day gifts this year. N-R-F spokesperson Katherine Cullen says they predict spending to reach a high of $16-billion. Sons and daughters are predicted to spend an average of $139 on gifts this year, an increase of 70-percent since 2009.

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An NCAA official tells CBS Sports that six schools will learn this summer that they face allegations of a major recruiting violations. Could LSU be one of them? Jeff Palermo has more…

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The Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for 39- year old Oshay Booker in connection with the murder of the former Mayor of Winnfield. Police say Ronald “Cloud Goff was killed Tuesday night in a shooting on Spillway Road. The suspect is the stepson of the former mayor. Police say the suspect fled the scene in a forest green Honda Pilot and is considered armed and dangerous.

A Trust for America’s Health report shows a dramatic spike in deaths due to drug abuse and suicide over the last twenty years, particularly among young people. CEO John Auerbach says in 2017 Louisiana had 2,000 deaths from alcohol, drugs, and suicide, a seven percent increase over 2016. He says those rates are some of the worst in the nation.

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A U-S House Committee has approved a bipartisan proposal to extend the National Flood Insurance Program for five years. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s concern the bill does not address the N-F-I-P’s long-term debt and because of how the legislation is structured, there’s a chance it can raise rates…

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CBS sports says the NCAA will soon be issuing notices of recruiting violations in basketball. LSU was one of at least 20 schools mentioned during the course of the FBI investigation. The FBI reportedly has a wiretap conversation between Will Wade and a convicted middleman, where Wade discusses a strong offer made to a recruit’s family. Tiger Rag Magazine Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says it’s unclear if LSU will receive a notice, but…..

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A U-S House Committee has unanimously approved a bipartisan proposal that would extend the National Flood Insurance Program for five years. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is encouraged by the prospects of a long-term deal

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There are about 500-thousand flood insurance policies in Louisiana.

A Trust for America’s Health report says Millennials, those aged 23-38, are disproportionately likely to die by alcohol and drug abuse or suicide. CEO John Auerbach says that generation’s bleak economic situation, rising debt loads, and increasing levels of opioid abuse are major drivers, along with the fact that…

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The highway marker honoring blues legend Buddy Guy is missing. Pointe Coupee Parish Tourist Commission executive director Jeanie Andre says if someone returns the marker, no questions will be asked and the person will not face any charges. She says the sheriff’s office is investigating and they hope for a positive outcome…

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An NCAA official has told CBS sports the association will soon issue notices of Level One recruiting violations to at least six schools who were mentioned in the FBI’s college basketball corruption probe. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says if LSU is one of these schools, coach Will Wade could lose his job

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A highway marker honoring Louisiana blues legend Buddy Guy is missing. The sign was standing along LA 418 in Lettsworth, the hometown of the eight-time Grammy award winner. Point Coupee  Parish Tourist Commission executive director Jeanie Andre says the sign means a lot to them.

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A Trust for America’s Health report says suicides and drug and alcohol related deaths have risen dramatically among young adults. CEO John Auerbach says the startling increase and should prompt authorities to invest in programs that directly target the drivers of death among youth.

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A U-S House committee has approved a bipartisian proposal that would extend the National Flood Insurance Program for five year. But Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s a concerned the bill does not address the N-F-I-P’s long-term debt and because of how the legislation is structured, there’s a chance it can raise rates…

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There are about 500-thousand flood insurance policies in Louisiana.