After treading water Congress only has four days to reauthorize the Land and Water conservation fund before the environmental program that helps funds outdoor destinations across the state comes to an end. Louisiana Hypoxia Working Group Coordinator Doug Daigle, on Talk Louisiana, says it’s a vital program that funds the construction of many parks.

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Daigel says Jean Laffitte and Cane River Creole state parks were created using cash from the fund.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s surging income levels are a substantial part of the expected 300 million dollar surplus for the last budget year. Personal incomes grew at 5.9 percent in the 2^nd quarter. Edwards says that’s propelling the unexpected revenue.

Cut 4 (08) “…fiscal year.”

Louisiana’s income growth was second in the nation behind Texas.

The personal finance website WalletHub has analyzed twenty-two key metrics for all fifty states and DC to rank the overall best states for teachers.  Kevin Barnhart tells us where Louisiana ranks…

Cut 2 (32) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

Ruston Republican Representative Rob Shadoin is calling it quits after seven years in the Louisiana House. Shadoin is leaving the Capitol to join the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in a legal capacity. A special election will be held in March for the North Louisiana seat, and Shadoin will be vacating the position October 8^th.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s surging income levels are a substantial part of the expected 300 million dollar surplus for the last budget year. A report showed Louisiana paced most of the nation in income growth at 5.9 percent in the 2^nd quarter, good for second in country. Edwards says this didn’t come out of nowhere. He says the state’s economy has been on the rise for most of the year, backed by solid GDP numbers to open the year, and…

Cut 6 (06) “six percent.”
The personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2018’s Best and Worst States for Teachers.  The website analyzed 22 key metrics, including income growth potential and teacher safety.  Louisiana ranks 48 out of 51 spots.  Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesperson Les Landon says many of the concerning metrics area echoed by educators.

Cut 7 (09) “…right now salaries.”

Ruston Republican Representative Rob Shadoin is calling it quits after seven years in the Louisiana House. Shadoin is leaving the Capitol to join the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in a legal capacity. He says after nearly a decade of service, the frequent special sessions were becoming too much for his private practice to bear.

Cut 10 (10)   “the time.“

Shadoin represented the north Louisiana district that was comprised of Lincoln and Union Parishes.
Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a Lake Charles man on knowingly disposing of gasoline into a stormwater retention pond, which is a felony.  54 year old Dean Domingue and accomplice 51 year old David Mouton dumped 200 gallons of a gasoline and water mixture behind an Albertson’s grocery store.  Mouton remains at large.  DEQ spokesperson Jeff Nolan says the cost of cleanup was around 49-thousand dollars and that the Albertson’s did a voluntary clean up.
Cut 15  (08) “…do with this.”

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s surging income levels are a substantial part of the expected 300 million dollar surplus for the last budget year. A report showed Louisiana paced most of the nation in income growth at 5.9 percent in the 2nd quarter, good for second in country.
The Revenue Estimating Committee will not have official numbers on the surplus until next month.
The growth in income was pushed by continuing gains in construction and the oil industry, but also on the back of yet another quarter of healthcare growth. Edwards says that’s due to the Medicaid expansion that’s more than paying for itself in revenue returns.
Cut 5 (10) “…with insurance.”

Ruston Republican Representative Rob Shadoin is calling it quits after seven years in the Louisiana House. Shadoin is leaving the Capitol to join the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in a legal capacity. He says after nearly a decade of service, the frequent special sessions were becoming too much for his private practice to bear.

The personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2018’s Best and Worst States for Teachers. The website analyzed 22 key metrics, including income growth potential and teacher safety. Louisiana ranks 48 out of 51 spots. Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesperson Les Landon says teachers are very upset about the evaluation system the state has right now, saying it’s not fair and in many cases inaccurate. He adds it’s something to be worked on in the next legislative session.
Cut 8 (10) “…teachers would recognize.”

Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a Lake Charles man on knowingly disposing of gasoline into a stormwater retention pond, which is a felony. 54 year old Dean Domingue and accomplice 51 year old David Mouton dumped 200 gallons of a gasoline and water mixture behind an Albertson’s grocery store. Mouton remains at large. DEQ spokesperson Jeff Nolan says after the first incident, it caused a real scare for those living in the area.
Cut 13 (07) “…chose to evacuate.”

A North Louisiana House member is hanging up the cleats after nearly a decade of service. Matt Doyle has more.
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s surging income levels are a substantial part of the expected 300 million dollar surplus for the last budget year. A report showed Louisiana paced most of the nation in income growth at 5.9 percent in the 2nd quarter, good for second in country. Edwards says income gains are propelling the unexpected revenue.
Cut 4 (08) “…fiscal year.”

Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a Lake Charles man on knowingly disposing of gasoline into a stormwater retention pond, which is a felony. 54 year old Dean Domingue and accomplice 51 year old David Mouton allegedly dumped 200 gallons of a gasoline and water mixture behind an Albertson’s grocery store. Mouton remains at large. DEQ spokesperson Jeff Nolan says the cost of cleanup was around 49-thousand dollars and that the Albertson’s did a voluntary clean up.
Cut 15 (08) “…do with this.”

A Rapides parish grand jury has indicted Kaya Giles, 31, on a charge of first degree murder. Giles who had initially been charged with second degree murder allegedly shot her soon to be ex-husband, Thomas Coutee, to death in the Wal-Mart parking lot September 8th. Prosecutors have not said if they will seek a death penalty.

The personal finance website WalletHub has analyzed twenty-two key metrics for all fifty states and DC to rank the overall best states for teachers. Kevin Barnhart tells us where Louisiana ranks…
Cut 2 (32) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s surging income levels are a substantial part of the expected 300 million dollar surplus for the last budget year. A report showed Louisiana paced most of the nation in income growth at 5.9 percent in the 2nd quarter, good for second in country. Edwards says income gains are propelling the unexpected revenue.
Cut 4 (08) “…fiscal year.”

Ruston Republican Representative Rob Shadoin is calling it quits after seven years in the Louisiana House. Shadoin is leaving the Capitol to join the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in a legal capacity.
Shadoin represented the north Louisiana district that was comprised of Lincoln and Union Parishes.
The Ruston Republican says he’s going to miss serving in the House, a place he has always affectionately described as a place where the people’s will is heard.
Cut 11 (10) “…people’s seat”

Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a Lake Charles man on knowingly disposing of gasoline into a stormwater retention pond, which is a felony. 54 year old Dean Domingue and accomplice 51 year old David Mouton dumped 200 gallons of a gasoline and water mixture behind an Albertson’s grocery store. Mouton remains at large. DEQ spokesperson Jeff Nolan says anytime a pollutant into a body of water, it’s a major concern.
Cut 14 (07) “…that’s a concern.”

Governor Edwards is celebrating the big news that Louisiana was second in the nation for income growth in the second quarter of the year. Jeff Palermo has more.
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2018’s Best and Worst States for Teachers. The website analyzed 22 key metrics, including income growth potential and teacher safety. Louisiana ranks 48 out of 51 spots. Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesperson Les Landon says many of the concerning metrics area echoed by educators.
Cut 7 (09) “…right now salaries.”

Ruston Republican Representative Rob Shadoin is calling it quits after seven years in the Louisiana House. Shadoin is leaving the Capitol to join the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in a legal capacity. He says after nearly a decade of service, the frequent special sessions were becoming too much for his private practice to bear.
Cut 10 (10) “the time.“

Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a Lake Charles man on knowingly disposing of gasoline into a stormwater retention pond, which is a felony. 54 year old Dean Domingue and accomplice 51 year old David Mouton dumped 200 gallons of a gasoline and water mixture behind an Albertson’s grocery store. Mouton remains at large. DEQ spokesperson Jeff Nolan says after the first incident, it caused a real scare for those living in the area.
Cut 13 (07) “…chose to evacuate.”

Governor Edwards is celebrating the big news that Louisiana was second in the nation for income growth in the second quarter of the year. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 1 (29)  “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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The personal finance website WalletHub has analyzed twenty-two key metrics for all fifty states and DC to rank the overall best states for teachers.  Kevin Barnhart tells us where Louisiana ranks…

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 A North Louisiana House member is hanging up the cleats after nearly a decade of service. Matt Doyle has more.

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Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s surging income levels are a substantial part of the expected 300 million dollar surplus for the last budget year. A report showed Louisiana paced most of the nation in income growth at 5.9 percent in the 2^nd quarter, good for second in country. Edwards says income gains are propelling the unexpected revenue.

Cut 4 (08) “…fiscal year.”

The Revenue Estimating Committee will not have official numbers on the surplus until next month.

The growth in income was pushed by continuing gains in construction and the oil industry, but also on the back of yet another quarter of healthcare growth. Edwards says that’s due to the Medicaid expansion that’s more than paying for itself in revenue returns.

Cut 5 (10) “…with insurance.”

Edwards says the expansion cost the state 43 million dollars, but pulled down significantly more than that in federal matching dollars.

Edwards says this didn’t come out of nowhere. He says the state’s economy has been on the rise for most of the year, backed by solid GDP numbers to open the year, and…

Cut 6 (06) “six percent.”

The national average was 4.2 percent, and Texas led the nation at 6 percent income growth.

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The personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2018’s Best and Worst States for Teachers.  The website analyzed 22 key metrics, including income growth potential and teacher safety.  Louisiana ranks 48 out of 51 spots.  Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesperson Les Landon says many of the concerning metrics area echoed by educators.

Cut 7 (09) “…right now salaries.”

Landon says teachers are very upset about the evaluation system the state has right now, saying it’s not fair and in many cases inaccurate.  He adds it’s something to be worked on in the next legislative session.

Cut 8 (10)  “…teachers would recognize.”

Landon says there are many things about Louisiana that make it a great place to live and work.

Cut 9 (06)  “…in public education.”

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Ruston Republican Representative Rob Shadoin is calling it quits after seven years in the Louisiana House. Shadoin is leaving the Capitol to join the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in a legal capacity. He says after nearly a decade of service, the frequent special sessions were becoming too much for his private practice to bear.

Cut 10 (10)   “the time.“

Shadoin represented the north Louisiana district that was comprised of Lincoln and Union Parishes.

The Ruston Republican says he’s going to miss serving in the House, a place he has always affectionately described as a place where the people’s will is heard.

Cut 11 (10)   “…people’s seat”

Shadoin will be out of the seat by October 8^th, which he says will give those interested in the March special election ample time to consider their options.

Cut 12 (10)   “…the year”

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Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrested a Lake Charles man on knowingly disposing of gasoline into a stormwater retention pond, which is a felony.  54 year old Dean Domingue and accomplice 51 year old David Mouton dumped 200 gallons of a gasoline and water mixture behind an Albertson’s grocery store.  Mouton remains at large.  DEQ spokesperson Jeff Nolan says after the first incident, it caused a real scare for those living in the area.

Cut 13 (07) “…chose to evacuate.”

Nolan says anytime a pollutant into a body of water, it’s a major concern.

Cut 14 (07) “…that’s a concern.”

Nolan says the cost of cleanup was around 49-thousand dollars and that the Albertson’s did a voluntary clean up.

Cut 15  (08) “…do with this.”

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The Tigers take on Ole Miss Saturday after getting scorched by La Tech quarterback J’Mar Smith in an unexpectedly close game where the Bulldogs threw for 330 yards on LSU’s defense. The Purple and Gold secondary has looked vulnerable at times, something cornerback Greedy Williams says the secondary is trying to correct.

Cut 16 (15) “..   upcoming week  . 

The game kicks off at 8:15.

Williams complimented Bulldog QB J’mar Smith’s play, but says the Tigers gave Smith too many opportunities to shine…

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ULM heads to Georgia State for the start of a three-game road trip. The Warhawks opened Sun Belt play with a 35-27 loss to Troy last week. Coach Matt Viator’s team fell behind 35-7 at halftime and he’s still trying to figure out why his team didn’t perform well in the first half…

Cut 19 (19) “ happen again” 

The loss dropped ULM’s record to 2-2.Georgia State is 1-3. Viator says the Panthers leading rusher is their quarterback Dan Ellington and they also have a dangerous receiver and return man in Penny Hart…

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Louisiana has seen a relatively strong growth in personal income in the second quarter of 2018.  Kevin Barnhart has the details.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Governor John Bel Edwards was in Lake Charles today for the dedication ceremony of the newly renovated two-mile runway at Chennault International Airport. The governor says it’s a major investment in the future of the state.

Cut 12 (10)   “…for Lake Charles.” 

The renovation cost 18 million dollars.

Former soldier Ryan Taylor of New Llano has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for manufacturing and detonating a chemical weapon at a Fort Polk training area. US Attorney David Joseph says a device containing chlorine gas exploded in the Kisatchie National Forest in April 2017. He says they don’t know Taylor’s motivation, but they know he liked constructing devices that would explode…

Cut 10 (10) “…kind of a bomb”

Most of the Zachary Fire Department emergency response team returned home last night from the Carolinas after a 14 day mission responding to floods and damage from Hurricane Florence in South Carolina. Chief Mike Kimble says Louisiana teams saved 6 lives, including a few some some folks stuck on car surrounded by rising waters.

Cut 7 (11) “…those people.”

Kimble says twos of his team are still in South Carolina.

At a 5.9 percent increase, Louisiana has seen a relatively strong growth in personal income in the second quarter of 2018, ranking second in the nation only to Texas at 6%.  The construction sector was responsible for most of the growth.  LSU economist Dr. Loren Scott says the oil industry seeing an uptick is also a contributing factor.

Cut 4 (10) “…a little bit.”

Scott says while the healthcare sector is seeing growth, it’s following a national trend.

Most of the Zachary Fire Department emergency response team returned home last night from the Carolinas after a 14 day mission responding to floods and damage from Hurricane Florence in South Carolina. Chief Mike Kimble says Louisiana crews evacuated hundreds of people, and were responsible for saving the lives of six, including a few Carolina firemen.

Cut 6 (11) “…the vehicle.”

Former soldier Ryan Taylor of New Llano has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for manufacturing and detonating a chemical weapon at a Fort Polk training area. US Attorney David Joseph says a device containing chlorine gas exploded in the Kisatchie National Forest in April 2017. He says two responding soldiers inhaled the chlorine gas, had their military careers end because of the damage to their bodies…

cut 9 (06) “…shortness of breath”
Taylor plead guilty in June for producing, possessing and using a chemical weapon, which is banned under international and national laws because of the effects it can have on the human body.

Governor John Bel Edwards was in Lake Charles today for the dedication ceremony of the newly renovated two-mile runway at Chennault International Airport.  Edwards says the 18-million dollar renovation of this runway, which is one of the longest along the Gulf Coast, is an investment into the future of the region.
Cut 12 (10)   “…for Lake Charles.” 

A former Fort Polk Soldier receives an 11-year plus prison sentence for setting off a homemade bomb on the military base’s training grounds in the Kisatchie National Forest. Jeff Palermo has more

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A former sergeant in the k-9 Unit of the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office was sentenced to serve 30 months in prison and one year of supervised release on his guilty plea to violating the civil rights of a detainee.  David Prejean previously admitted during a guilty plea hearing that he acted without legal justification when he commanded his K-9 to bite the detainee, then striking the detainee several times.  The incident took place in 2012.

While in Lake Charles today, Governor John Bel Edwards welcomed the Houston Rockets to the area. The NBA team will hold training camp practice this week at the new on-campus arena at McNeese State University. Edwards says the Rockets are impressed with the new health and human performance complex…

Cut 14 (11) “…in the NBA.”

At a 5.9 percent increase, Louisiana has seen a relatively strong growth in personal income in the second quarter of 2018, ranking second in the nation only to Texas at 6%.  The construction sector was responsible for most of the growth.  LSU economist Dr. Loren Scott says two things really stick out.

Cut 3 (12) “…at the national level.”