The US Justice Department says they’ve reviewed the Mueller report, and say it’s conclusion is that there was no collusion between President Trump and the Russian government in the 2016 election. Minority Whip Steve Scalise celebrated the news, saying he’s glad the partisan witchunt is now over.
Cut 9, 12 seconds, collusion
Democratic political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray says the report may be a political win for the President, but it doesn’t clear him of all wrong doing, and doesn’t explain why the Russian government actively worked to make sure Hillary Clinton did not become the Commander in Chief.
Cut 10, 8 seconds, our election
Democratic Party leaders are calling on the Justice Department to release the full and unedited version of the report, and make it available for public consumption.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association have issued a joint policy statement calling for a collection of measures aimed at reducing the consumption of sugary drinks by kids. American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson Dr. John Maa says the primary goal is to raise awareness about the amount of extra sugars in beverages.
Cut 3 (12) “…to children’s health.”
Data shows that children and teens 17% of their calories from added sugars.
The LSU men’s basketball team is one of the 16 teams still alive in the NCAA Tournament after a heart stopping 69-67 win over Maryland on Saturday in Jacksonville. LSU is 28-6 on the season and they will play Michigan State on Friday night in Washington D-C. The Tigers have won their fair share of close games this season and Benford credits the believe system that’s been installed in these players…
Cut 14 (12) “…win this game”

A West Carroll Parish woman faces life in prison after she allegedly shot and killed one person and critically injured two others early Saturday morning at Blackberry’s Bar and Billards in Lake Providence. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says 34-year-old Quinessiah Sanders of Epps has been booked into the Riverbend Detention Center…
Cut 7 (09) “…look for her”
Sanders has been charged with second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder.
The recently released February employment numbers show nonfarm employment has grown for a 12th consecutive month. Economic Development Secretary Don Pearson says Lafayette is on the up with the expansion of Waitr….
Cut 12 (11) “…as well.”
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New research shows cable may have met its match. Connor Ferrill has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Connor Ferrill”
Minority Whip Steve Scalise says he’s glad the Mueller report has wrapped up and found no evidence of collusion with Russia, and in a press release says democrats have “spent the last 674 days perpetuating conspiracy theories and lies in a shameless effort to discredit the President.”
Democrats have pointed out that the Justice Department letter summarizing the findings is not the full report, and many party leaders are calling for a full, unedited version to be released.

Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Karen Carter Peterson has admitted to a gambling problem after she received a misdemeanor citation last month at the L’auberge Casino Resort in Baton Rouge. The state senator was issued the citation because she violated a Self-Inclusion Program to address gambling issues offered by Louisiana State Police. Peterson stated the summons never should have been leaked. “Unfortunately, I am having to publicly divulge these very personal challenges as a result of a breach in the confidentiality of the program.”

The Bayou State will host the SEC gymnastics championships on Saturday for the first time since 1998. Two sessions of competition will take place at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday at 3 PM. LSU Gymnastics coach DD Breaux says after years of laboring to convince the SEC to bring the championships back home she got some help this time…

Cut 6 (12) “…dream came true.”

There appears to be a breakthrough in the state’s effort to grow medical marijuana. Don Molino has the latest…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Seven new outpatient addictions treatment clinics have now opened in South Louisiana. In recent years, the opioid crisis has hit Louisiana hard. Lake Wellness Center spokesperson Amy Jones says what sets these new clinics apart is the ability to receive care in an outpatient setting.

Cut 5 (11) “…the older models.”

Clinics will be located in New Orleans, Metairie, Covington, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Houma.

Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Karen Carter Peterson has admitted to a gambling problem after she received a misdemeanor citation last month at the L’auberge Casino Resort in Baton Rouge. Peterson stated “It is a disease. From time to time I have relapsed”. Peterson was issued the citation because she violated a Self-Inclusion Program to address gambling issues offered by Louisiana State Police.

The Bayou State will host the SEC gymnastics championships on Saturday for the first time since 1998. Two sessions of competition will take place at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday at 3 PM. The Tigers are the number one seed and the defending SEC meet champions. LSU Gymnastics coach DD Breaux says the season started rough because of injuries, but ever since beating the Crimson Tide in January, the team has taken off…

Cut 7 (12) “…we got this”

Louisiana’s elected leaders have condemned the comments made by Iowa Congressman Steve King, who said FEMA officials told him Hurricane Katrina victims were just looking for handouts, while Iowans take care of each other. Governor Edwards called the comments disgusting and disheartening, while Jefferson Parish Congressman Steve Scalise said the remarks absurd and offensive. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves agrees

Cut 9 (07) “…ridiculous.”

Graves also says the Cajun Navy is an excellent example of how Louisiana residents help each other and other states during disasters.

The LSU men’s basketball team is getting ready for its next test in the NCAA Tournament as they meet up with sixth-seeded Maryland on Saturday in Jacksonville. Point guard Anthony Cowan averages 16 points a game to lead the Terrapins. Interim head coach Tony Benford says this game will come down to who wins the paint and the rebounding battle…

Cut 14 (10) “great matchup”

Tip time is at 11:10 AM.

Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Karen Carter Peterson has admitted to a gambling problem after she received a misdemeanor citation last month at the L’auberge Casino Resort in Baton Rouge. The state senator was issued the citation because she violated a Self-Inclusion Program to address gambling issues offered by Louisiana State Police. Peterson stated the summons never should have been leaked. “Unfortunately, I am having to publicly divulge these very personal challenges as a result of a breach in the confidentiality of the program.”

The Bayou State will host the SEC gymnastics championships on Saturday for the first time since 1998. Two sessions of competition will take place at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday at 3 PM. LSU Gymnastics coach DD Breaux says after years of laboring to convince the SEC to bring the championships back home she got some help this time…

Cut 6 (12) “…dream came true.”

There appears to be a breakthrough in the state’s effort to grow medical marijuana. Don Molino has the latest…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Seven new outpatient addictions treatment clinics have now opened in South Louisiana. In recent years, the opioid crisis has hit Louisiana hard. Lake Wellness Center spokesperson Amy Jones says what sets these new clinics apart is the ability to receive care in an outpatient setting.

Cut 5 (11) “…the older models.”

Clinics will be located in New Orleans, Metairie, Covington, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Houma.

Iowa Congressman Steve King says Katrina victims were looking for handouts, while Iowans are trying to take care of each other during the historic Midwestern flooding. Jeff Palermo reports Louisiana elected officials are furious with his comments…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Karen Carter Peterson has admitted to a gambling problem after she received a misdemeanor citation last month at the L’auberge Casino Resort in Baton Rouge. Peterson stated “It is a disease. From time to time I have relapsed”. Peterson was issued the citation because she violated a Self-Inclusion Program to address gambling issues offered by Louisiana State Police.

The LSU men’s basketball team is getting ready for its next test in the NCAA Tournament as they meet up with sixth-seeded Maryland on Saturday in Jacksonville. It’s been two weeks since head coach Will Wade’s suspension went into effect and point guard Tremont Waters says Wade’s absence has brought the team together even more…

Cut 12 (12) “…forward to Maryland .”

Seven new outpatient addictions treatment clinics have now opened in South Louisiana. In recent years, the opioid crisis has hit Louisiana hard. Lake Wellness Center spokesperson Amy Jones says Louisiana averages 122 prescriptions per 100 people.

Cut 3 (11) “…in our state.”

Clinics will be located in New Orleans, Metairie, Covington, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Houma.

There appears to be a breakthrough in the state’s effort to grow medical marijuana. Don Molino has the latest…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

A husband found his wife, 74-year-old Frances Jane Schultz, tied up dead in their home on Brian Road in Zachary last night. In an interview with WBRZ, Sherriff Sid Gautreaux said the incident seemed to be a home invasion. Schultz had apparent head injuries and the East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office stated she died from multiple gunshot wounds.

No information about a potential suspect has been released.

Louisiana’s elected leaders have condemned the comments made by Iowa Congressman Steve King, who said FEMA officials told him Hurricane Katrina victims were just looking for handouts, while Iowans take care of each other. King says he was one of the first Congressmen to visit New Orleans following Katrina. But Graves says he plans to remind King how devastating Katrina was to southeast Louisiana…

Cut 11 (09)   “…was flooded.”

Seven new outpatient addictions treatment clinics have now opened in South Louisiana. In recent years, the opioid crisis has hit Louisiana hard. Lake Wellness Center spokesperson Amy Jones says the new facilities look at addiction as a biological illness as opposed to a chosen behavior, treating patients with both medicine and behavioral therapy.

Cut 4 (10) “…one or the other″

Clinics will be located in New Orleans, Metairie, Covington, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Houma.

Iowa Congressman Steve King says Katrina victims were looking for handouts, while Iowans are trying to take care of each other during the historic Midwestern flooding. Jeff Palermo reports Louisiana elected officials are furious with his comments…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain has announced that GB Sciences, which is LSU’s growing partner for medical marijuana in the state, has been approved to move into a larger facility, allowing for ramped up production. Regulatory paperwork and background checks have been completed with a facility inspection scheduled for Wednesday.

The LSU men’s basketball team is getting ready for its next test in the NCAA Tournament as they meet up with sixth-seeded Maryland on Saturday in Jacksonville. It’s been two weeks since head coach Will Wade’s suspension went into effect and point guard Tremont Waters says Wade’s absence has brought the team together even more…

cut 12 (12) “…forward to Maryland”

Tip time on Saturday is at 11:10

Seven new outpatient addictions treatment clinics have now opened in South Louisiana. In recent years, the opioid crisis has hit Louisiana hard. Lake Wellness Center spokesperson Amy Jones says what sets these new clinics apart is the ability to receive care in an outpatient setting.

Cut 5 (11)  “…the older models.”
Clinics will be located in New Orleans, Metairie, Covington, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Houma.

Louisiana’s elected leaders have condemned the comments made by Iowa Congressman Steve King, who said FEMA officials told him Hurricane Katrina victims were just looking for handouts, while Iowans take care of each other. King made his comments while speaking at a town hall meeting as he discussed the contrast between the victims of the recent flooding in the Midwest and Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina killed over 18-hundred people in August of 2005. Graves says his advice to Representative King is not to compare disasters…

Cut 10 (12)“…your own people.”

Seven new outpatient addictions treatment clinics have now opened in South Louisiana. In recent years, the opioid crisis has hit Louisiana hard. Lake Wellness Center spokesperson Amy Jones says Louisiana averages 122 prescriptions per 100 people.

Cut 3 (11) “…in our state.”

The Bayou State will host the SEC gymnastics championships on Saturday for the first time since 1998. Two sessions of competition will take place at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday at 3 PM. The Tigers are the number one seed and the defending SEC meet champions. Breaux says the season started rough because of injuries, but ever since beating the Crimson Tide in January, the team has taken off…

Cut 7 (12) “…we got this”

The LSU men’s basketball team is getting ready for its next test in the NCAA Tournament as they meet up with sixth-seeded Maryland on Saturday in Jacksonville.

Point guard Anthony Cowan averages 16 points a game to lead the Terrapins. Interim head coach Tony Benford says this game will come down to who wins the paint and the rebounding battle…

Cut 14 (10) “great matchup”

Tip time is at 11:10 AM.

Iowa Congressman Steve King says Katrina victims were looking for handouts, while Iowans are trying to take care of each other during the historic Midwestern flooding. Jeff Palermo reports Louisiana elected officials are furious with his comments…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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 There appears to be a breakthrough in the state’s effort to grow medical marijuana. Don Molino has the latest…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino”  

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Seven new outpatient addictions treatment clinics have now opened in South Louisiana. In recent years, the opioid crisis has hit Louisiana hard. Lake Wellness Center spokesperson Amy Jones says Louisiana averages 122 prescriptions per 100 people.

Cut 3 (11) “…in our state.”

Jones says the new facilities look at addiction as a biological illness as opposed to a chosen behavior, treating patients with both medicine and behavioral therapy.

Cut 4 (10) “…one or the other″

Jones says what sets these new clinics apart is the ability to receive care in an outpatient setting.

Cut 5 (11)  “…the older models.”

Clinics will be located in New Orleans, Metairie, Covington, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Houma.

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The Bayou State will host the SEC gymnastics championships on Saturday for the first time since 1998. Two sessions of competition will take place at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday at 3 PM. LSU Gymnastics coach DD Breaux says after years of laboring to convince the SEC to bring the championships back home she got some help this time…

Cut 6 (12) “…dream came true.”

The Tigers are the number one seed and the defending SEC meet champions. Breaux says the season started rough because of injuries, but ever since beating the Crimson Tide in January, the team has taken off…

Cut 7 (12) “…we got this”

Breaux says the purple and gold community will have a big presence in the Smoothie King Center and Tiger fans should grab their tickets now while they can…

Cut 8 (11) “…conference.”

The SEC Championships begin Saturday at 3:00 PM.

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Louisiana’s elected leaders have condemned the comments made by Iowa Congressman Steve King, who said FEMA officials told him Hurricane Katrina victims were just looking for handouts, while Iowans take care of each other. Governor Edwards called the comments disgusting and disheartening, while Jefferson Parish Congressman Steve Scalise said the remarks absurd and offensive. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves agrees

Cut 9 (07) “…ridiculous.”

King made his comments while speaking at a town hall meeting as he discussed the contrast between the victims of the recent flooding in the Midwest and Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina killed over 18-hundred people in August of 2005. Graves says his advice to Representative King is not to compare disasters…

Cut 10 (12)“…your own people.”

King says he was one of the first Congressmen to visit New Orleans following Katrina. But Graves says he plans to remind King how devastating Katrina was to southeast Louisiana…

Cut 11 (09)   “…was flooded.”

Graves also says the Cajun Navy is an excellent example of how Louisiana residents help each other and other states during disasters.

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The LSU men’s basketball team is getting ready for its next test in the NCAA Tournament as they meet up with sixth-seeded Maryland on Saturday in Jacksonville. It’s been two weeks since head coach Will Wade’s suspension went into effect and point guard Tremont Waters says Wade’s absence has brought the team together even more…

Cut 12 (12) “…forward to Maryland .”

Maryland features two big post players in Bruno Fernando and Jalen Smith. Fernando is a big-time NBA prospect who averages a double-double. LSU big man Kavell Bigby-Williams on the matchup…

Cut 13 (08) “…for them”

Point guard Anthony Cowan averages 16 points a game to lead the Terrapins. Interim head coach Tony Benford says this game will come down to who wins the paint and the rebounding battle…

Cut 14 (10) “great matchup”

Tip time is at 11:10 AM.