Waitr is finding a new home in Downtown Lafayette and bringing with it 200 new jobs.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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An aide to Congressman Clay Higgins has been charged with pandering. Lafayette Parish Sheriff deputies say 47-year-old Jerod Prunty was one of eight arrested as part of an investigation looking into human sex trafficking and prostitution at massage parlors.

The legislative session is now on the horizon, and every year there are calls for the Louisiana film tax credit to be revoked and the 180 million to be deposited back into the general fund.  Louisiana Entertainment’s Chris Stelly hopes the legislature maintains the program, which he says supports thousands of jobs that pay 60-65 thousand on average…

Cut 4 (10) “…residents.″

The latest Governor’s race campaign finance numbers show Governor Edwards has eight-point-four million dollars in his bank account, while Eddie Rispone has five-point-five million and Ralph Abraham only has 350-thousand through the 2018 fundraising period. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says it doesn’t appear many Republicans are ready to get behind Abraham

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Louisiana film tax credit advocates are celebrating box office receipts of the New Orleans shot comedy/horror slasher flick Happy Death Day 2U.

While the most film production jobs are in New Orleans, Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly says incentives have encouraged new studios to pop up statewide.

Cut 5 (11)“…Shreveport.”

Happy Death Day 2U has grossed $27 million with a budget of $9 million.

The latest campaign finance numbers show Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards has more money in his warchest than his two Republican challengers combined. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says Edwards is in a good position heading into the October 12th election…

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Waitr is now a publicly traded company and recently released its preliminary earnings. CEO Chris Meaux says the focus of the company in the last five years has been on growth.

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Waitr will relase full figures in March.

A 14-year-old has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his mother and a dog at a home in Vivian last night. KTBS-TV is reporting the victim, Annette Moore, is the juvenile’s mother. Caddo Sheriff’s spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says after the incident, the teenager stormed out of the house, and found transportation.

Cut 13 (10) “…locate him”

New fundraising totals are in for the 2019 governor’s race and Governor Edwards has more money than his two Republican challengers. (J.P. has more)

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A 75-year old Bossier woman has been arrested in connection with the death of her husband.  Sunday morning Bossier police were called a residence on Foxglove Drive and found 71-year old, Robert Walker unresponsive with a puncture wound to the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife Betty Walker was arrested and has been charged with second degree murder. Bond is set at $250-thousand.

A 14-year old has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman and a dog at home in Vivian last night. KTBS is reporting the victim Annette Moore is the juvenile’s mother. Caddo Sheriff’s spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says the incident began when the victim and the 12-year old were at home watching TV…

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The dog’s condition is unknown at this time.

Louisiana-based food delivery service Waiter announces its creating 200 new jobs in downtown Lafayette with new offices. Waiter CEO Chris Meaux says the company he founded in Lake Charles continues to grow as they’ve are now servicing 624 cities and 85-hundred restaurants, which resulted in gross food sales of 279-million dollars….

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Waiter is now a publicly traded company and will release a full earnings report next month.

Louisiana film tax credit advocates celebrate nearly two years since the program was reformed. The legislative session is now on the horizon, and every year there are calls for the credit to be revoked and the 180 million to be deposited back into the general fund.  Louisiana Entertainment’s Chris Stelly hopes the legislature maintains the program, which he says supports thousands of jobs that pay 60-65 thousand on average…

Cut 4 (10) “…residents.″

The latest Governor’s race campaign finance numbers show Governor Edwards has eight-point-four million dollars in his bank account, while Eddie Rispone has five-point-five million and Ralph Abraham only has 350-thousand through the 2018 fundraising period. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says it doesn’t appear many Republicans are ready to get behind Abraham

Cut 7 (12) “…among Republicans”

Food delivery service Waitr is now moving its Lafayette operations into the city’s downtown area and adding 200 new jobs.  Waitr is now a publicly traded company and released it’s preliminary earnings last week with a full earnings call coming up on March 7^th.  Waitr CEO Chris Meaux says the focus of the company in the last five years has been on growth.

Cut 10 (13)“…in 2018.”

A 14-year-old has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman and a dog at the house in Vivian where he lived last night. KTBS is reporting the victim, Annette Moore, is the juvenile’s mother. After allegedly stabbing his mother and the family dog, Caddo Sherriff’s spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says the teenager stormed out of the house, and found some transportation.

Cut 13 (10) “…locate him”

A 14-year-old has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman and a dog at the house in Vivian where he lived last night. KTBS is reporting the victim, Annette Moore, is the juvenile’s mother. Caddo Sherriff’s spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says the incident began when the victim and the 14-year-old were at home watching TV…

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Moore told authorities that the 14-year-old then escaped on a four wheeler. He submitted at police around 330AM.

Food delivery service Waitr is seeing growth that will now result in 200 new jobs with an average annual salary of $55,000 in the Lafayette area. Waitr CEO Chris Meaux says over the next 18 months, the company will be moving into their new headquarters, the former Washington Life Building in the downtown area.

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New fundraising totals are in for the 2019 governor’s race and Governor  has more money than his two Republican challengers combined. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The New Orleans shot comedy/horror slasher flick Happy Death Day 2U clears 27 million in worldwide box office receipts as Louisiana film tax credit advocates celebrate nearly two years since the program was reformed. Louisiana Entertainment’s Chris Stelly says the credit is proving it’s long-term viability.

Cut 3 (08) “…as well.”

The changes put a 180 million dollar cap on total yearly credits and required productions to justify their credited expenses.

The latest campaign finance numbers show Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards has more money in his warchest than his two Republican challengers combined. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley.

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One of his two challengers, Congressman Ralph Abraham reported only 350,000 on hand.

The recent high profile hazing case that resulted in the arrest of 9 LSU students from incidents in the Fall of 2018 has many wondering what it will take to end the hazing culture on college campuses.  Founder of HazingPrevention.org Tracy Maxwell says the swift action taken to address the situation is a step in the right direction.

Cut 11 (07) “…taking aggressive action.”

Maxwell added it will take some time for the culture of hazing to end at LSU, despite harsher penalties.

A legal battle is brewing over the President’s national emergency declaration. Democrats say they will challenge the declaration in Congress, where a two thirds vote would be needed to clear a Presidential veto. Graves backs the national emergency declaration, saying the situation at the southern border needs to be addressed.

Cut 15 (11) “…a crisis.”

The New Orleans shot comedy/horror slasher flick Happy Death Day 2U clears 27 million in worldwide box office receipts as Louisiana film tax credit advocates celebrate nearly two years since the program was reformed. Louisiana Entertainment’s Chris Stelly says the credit is proving it’s long-term viability.

Cut 3 (08) “…as well.”

The changes put a 180 million dollar cap on total yearly credits and required productions to justify their credited expenses.

The latest campaign finance numbers show Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards has more money in his warchest than his two Republican challengers combined. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley.

Cut 6 (10) “…important financiers.”

One of his two challengers, Congressman Ralph Abraham reported only 350,000 on hand.

The recent high profile hazing case that resulted in the arrest of 9 LSU students from incidents in the Fall of 2018 has many wondering what it will take to end the hazing culture on college campuses.  Founder of HazingPrevention.org Tracy Maxwell says the swift action taken to address the situation is a step in the right direction.

Cut 11 (07) “…taking aggressive action.”

Maxwell added it will take some time for the culture of hazing to end at LSU, despite harsher penalties.

A legal battle is brewing over the President’s national emergency declaration. Democrats say they will challenge the declaration in Congress, where a two thirds vote would be needed to clear a Presidential veto. Graves backs the national emergency declaration, saying the situation at the southern border needs to be addressed.

Cut 15 (11) “…a crisis.”

The recent high profile hazing case that that resulted in the arrest of 9 LSU students from incidents in the Fall of 2018 has many wondering what it will take to end the hazing culture on college campuses.  Founder of HazingPrevention.org Tracy Maxwell says it is important to remember the elimination of hazing will take time adding the swift action taken to address the situation is a step in the right direction.
Cut 11 (07) “…taking aggressive action.”

With $8.4 million, the latest campaign finance numbers show Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards has more money in his war chest than his two Republican challengers combined. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says Edwards is in a good position heading into the October 12th election…

Cut 6 (10) “…important financiers.”
On the Republican side, Eddie Rispone has 5.5 million and Ralph Abraham only has 350-thousand through the 2018 fundraising period.

Matt Doyle talked with Congressman Garret Graves, who says the national emergency declaration will not impact Louisiana flood projects.

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A Bossier City woman is behind bars after police found evidence she fatally stabbed her husband.   Bossier City Police responded to a residence to find 71-year-old Robert Walker unresponsive.  He was later pronounced dead.  His wife, 75-year-old Betty Walker, is now charged with 2nd-degree murder.

FBI and IRS investigators had enough information to convince a federal grand jury that a Baton Rouge accountant allegedly stole almost 2 million dollars from the New Orleans firefighters pension fund.

The Advocate newspaper reports that Wayne Triche of American Pension Consultants, now faces a 38 count indictment. The federal grand jury indictment states that Triche used the money for gambling, credit card debts, various living expenses and home improvements.

If convicted Triche could be sentenced up to 20 years in prison.

There was a shooting death in New Orleans Saturday morning about 4:30 am beneath the Interstate 10 bridge close to the intersection of North Claiborne Avenue and Canal Street near the Central Business District.

Authorities say an autopsy will need to be completed before the victim’s identity is released.

The man was shot in the head and body according to New Orleans Police. The Advocate newspaper reported another man was killed by gunfire earlier in February near the same intersection.

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A jury found a 19 year old man not guilty of murder in the stabbing death of a St. Amant High School Student.

Jacob Westbrook was 16 at the time when he got into altercation that resulted in the death of 18-year old Todd TJ Toups Jr.

Defense attorny Jarrett Ambeau says Westbrook acted in self-defense.
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LSU’s number three and four hitters Antoine Duplantis and Daniel Cabrera each hit two home runs last night as the Tigers finally pulled away for a 12 to 7 victory over ULM.

Cabrera hit a two-run shot in the third inning and a solo home run in the sixth inning and he drove in five runs.

Duplantis hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and then a grand slam in the eighth inning.

ULM Third baseman Chad Bell hit a two-run homer in the first inning off of LSU starting pitcher Zack Hess.

Hess gave up five runs in his first start of the season.

An ATM technician was arrested by Louisiana State Police after allegedly stealing over $41,000 from ATMs across eight parishes.

NOLA.com reports that 32 year old Christian Washington, 32, of Harvey, was placed under arrest and faces charges in parishes including Jefferson, Orleans, Washington, St. Tammany, St. Mary, Terrebonne, Tangipahoa and Lafourche parishes.

Washington’s job was to service those ATMs.

The New Orleans Pelicans made a dramatic cut to their roster… the team’s General Manager Dell Demps.

Bourbon Street Shots writer Jesse Brooks says Demps was on borrowed time after the Anthony Davis demanded to be traded off the team a few weeks ago.

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Davis’s trade demand was not met by the deadline last week, and he will play out the rest of the season as a Pelican.

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The future looks very bright for the main three sports at LSU. Kevin Barnhart speaks with Tiger Rag Associate Editor Tyler Nunez to get the details.

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The Ethics Board has reversed a November decision to bar a Baton Rouge woman who was running for office from using campaign funds to pay for childcare expenses.

There was a public outcry over the decision, due to the board previously allowing men to do it.
Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray, says she’s glad they’ve reversed the decision, but…

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