A judge will allow evidence of previous hazing behavior in the trial of two former LSU students. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says while the evidence could be damning come court time, it could be used by a skillful defense attorney to get an upper hand in jury selection.

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McDonald’s is pumping 114 million dollars into 200 Louisiana restaurants and is going all in on online ordering as part of the revamp. Customers can now order a Micky D’s delivery using the Uber Eats service and download an app that lets them place an early order ahead of time to skip the lunchtime long lines. Lancaster says it’s easy to use and should get you in and out fast.

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According to a new study by the American Federation of Teachers, Louisiana spends more than one billion dollars less on education, when adjusted for inflation, now than it did prior to the recession of 2008. Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesman Les Landon cites the reasoning behind the billion dollar figure as the state not keeping up with inflation, as well as the budget cuts in education over the last ten years.

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A 72-year-old New Orleans woman has been arrested for an August 8th hit and run incident on the interstate on-ramp in Jefferson Parish. It took five days to track down Elva Lafaye with public tips and coverage of the crime. State Police Spokesperson Melissa Matey says it’s a good reminder about how important public tips can be in solving tough to crack crimes.

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The courts are allowing evidence of alleged past hazing behavior into the trial of two of the former LSU student’s who authorities say participated in Maxwell Gruver’s death. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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42 year old Shelly Carey of Bossier City and 27 year old Bryan Smiley of Haughton, both have been taken into custody.  Each charged with 3^rd degree rape, cruelty to juveniles, and indecent behavior with juveniles.  The two are accused of committing sex acts in front of a 13 year old girl after making her smoke meth in a hotel room.

McDonalds is pumping 114 million dollars into 200 Louisiana restaurants to overhaul everything from the exterior of the building to how you order your food. It’s part of a 6 billion dollar national facelift for one of the biggest food chains on earth. McDonalds Vice President of US Restaurant Development Rob Lancaster says just because the exterior is going to look a lot different, doesn’t mean their touching the classics.

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According to a new study by the American Federation of Teachers, Louisiana spends more than one billion dollars less on education, when adjusted for inflation, now than it did prior to the recession of 2008.  Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesman Les Landon says if education is going to be the cornerstone of Louisiana’s future, it’s time to pony up.

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McDonalds is pumping 114 million dollars into 200 Louisiana restaurants to overhaul everything from the exterior of the building to how you order your food. McDonalds is going all in on online ordering as part of the revamp. Customers can now download an app that lets them place an early order ahead of time. McDonalds Vice President of US Restaurant Development Rob Lancaster says it’s easy to use and should get you in and out fast.

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The family of the St. Mary Parish man who lost his pregnant wife and one-year-old child to a drunk driver is fundraising to help pay for the expenses related to the tragedy that shocked the family, and community. The GoFundMe account is over half way to its final 20,000 dollar goal, which Chris Sintiere, the father and husband, says means a lot, but it’s still a difficult time for the family.

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A judge will allow evidence of previous hazing behavior in the trial of two former LSU students, Sean-Paul Gott and Ryan Isto, who were some of those allegedly responsible for Maxwell Gruver’s hazing death. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says while the evidence could be damning come court time, it could be used by a skillful defense attorney to get an upper hand in jury selection.

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Court papers revealed yesterday have revealed that two students were allegedly involved in a similar incident September 6^th that left another pledge violently ill. Gruver died September 14^th.

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A judge will allow evidence of previous hazing behavior in the trial of two former LSU students, Sean-Paul Gott and Ryan Isto, who were some of those allegedly responsible for Maxwell Gruver’s hazing death. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says its powerful evidence that could sway a jury, but says using that kind of evidence could backfire.

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Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries are rolling out signs alerting people of a threatened species you might not expect to encounter in the Bayou State: Manatees.  The signs are showing up along coastal areas and taking some residents by surprise.  LDWF Endangered Species Biologist Keri Lejeune says the sea cows are highly susceptible to injury from boats.

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29 year old Brittany Mackie of Prairieville is charged with a multitude of crimes for a fatal hit and run that killed 31-year-old Christian Martinez of Kenner, who was walking on LA-73 in Ascension Parish Monday morning. State Trooper Bryan Lee says multiple tips from the public helped them track down Mackie…

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The family of the St. Mary Parish man who lost his pregnant wife and one-year-old child to a drunk driver is fundraising to help pay for the expenses related to the tragedy that shocked the family, and community. Chris Sintiere, the father and husband, says his 11-year-old and three-year-old are almost ready to leave the hospital, but his nine-year-old daughter remains under medical supervision.

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20,000 homeowners who were flooded in 2016 did not fill out the survey to qualify for RESTORE grant money. Matt Doyle has more.

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Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries are rolling out signs alerting people of a threatened species you might not expect to encounter in the Bayou State: Manatees. LDWF Biologist Keri Lejeune says if you encounter a manatee, snap pictures.

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The family of the St. Mary Parish man who lost his pregnant wife and one-year-old child to an alleged drunk driver is fundraising to help pay for the expenses related to the tragedy that shocked the family, and community. The GoFundMe account is over half way to its final 20,000 dollar goal. Chris Sintiere, the father and husband, says s they’re still having a hard time processing the trauma.

Cut 12 (10) “a sudden.”

25-year-old Dylan LeBlanc, the alleged drunk driver, is facing four counts of Vehicular Negligent Injuring, First Degree Feticide, and Reckless Operation.

Court papers have revealed that  two former LSU students, Sean-Paul Gott and Ryan Isto, who were some of those allegedly responsible for Maxwell Gruver’s hazing death were involved in a similar incident just a few days before Gruver’s death shocked the state. Gruver died September 14^th, and the two are suspected to be responsible for a September 6^th incident that left another pledge violently ill.

20,000 homeowners who were flooded in 2016 did not fill out the survey to qualify for RESTORE grant money. Matt Doyle has more.

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Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries are rolling out signs alerting people of a threatened species you might not expect to encounter in the Bayou State: Manatees.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A GoFundMe supporting a St. Mary man who’s pregnant wife and one-year-old child were killed by a drunk driver has passed the half way point. Matt Doyle.

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20,000 homeowners who suffered flood damage from the 2016 deluge did not file paperwork to tap into the 1.3 billion dollars in recovery aid money available. Anyone who suffered one foot of flooding or at least 8,000 dollars’ worth of damage was eligible to potentially receive RESTORE grants. Division of Administration Executive Director Pat Forbes says that’s despite a substantial media blitz and…

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More than half of those who did not fill out forms were from the hardest hit parishes of East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston.

Governor John Bel Edwards recently announced that those who qualified for RESTORE grants would receive 100 percent reimbursement on their claims, up from the original estimation of 50 percent. Forbes says the lower than estimated participation rate definitely played a part in getting those who did fill out the forms a bigger return

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44 percent fewer households filled out the five minute survey than the state originally estimated would.

About half of the 1.3 billion allotted has been spent, but the state is cautiously waiting before spending the rest. Forbes says the remaining funds could be spent on additional homeowners who qualify for the grants, along with other flood related expenses.

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Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries are rolling out signs alerting people of a threatened species you might not expect to encounter in the Bayou State: Manatees.  The signs are showing up along coastal areas and taking some residents by surprise.  LDWF Endangered Species Biologist Keri Lejeune says the sea cows are highly susceptible to injury from boats.

Cut 7 (07) “…with boat propellers.”

Manatees will explore the gulf coast in the summer time with warmer waters, but it’s important they head home to Florida before temps drop too low.  Lejeune says if you encounter a manatee, snap pictures and notify LDWF.

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Lejeune adds if a manatee you encounter appears injured, notify LDWF immediately.

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The family of the St. Mary Parish man who lost his pregnant wife and one-year-old child to a drunk driver is fundraising to help pay for the expenses related to the tragedy that shocked the family, and community. Chris Sintiere, the father and husband, says they’re raising the funds to help cover the costs associated with such a tragedy.

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The family is also raising funds by selling T-shirts and other items on their Facebook page.

Three of Sintere’s other children were in the vehicle at the time, and incurred serious injuries. He says his 11-year-old and three-year-old are almost ready to leave the hospital, but his nine-year-old daughter remains under medical supervision.

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The GoFundMe account is over half way to its final 20,000 dollar goal, which Sintere says has meant a lot to the family. He says they’re still having a hard time processing the trauma.

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25-year-old Dylan LeBlanc, the alleged drunk driver, is facing four counts of Vehicular Negligent Injuring, First Degree Feticide, and Reckless Operation.

29 year old Brittany Mackie of Prairieville is charged with a multitude of crimes for a fatal hit and run that killed 31-year-old Christian Martinez of Kenner, who was walking on LA-73 in Ascension Parish Monday morning. State Trooper Bryan Lee says multiple tips from the public helped them track down Mackie…

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Lee says Martinez’s early morning walk on Jefferson Highway is still a mystery to investigators…

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Lee says Mackie faces multiple charges…

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President Trump has signed a 717-billion dollar defense spending bill. It includes pay raises for troops, and substantial investments in Louisiana based military bases. Northeast Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham says it’s the biggest pay raise for the military in nearly a decade.

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The National Home Education Research Institute says homeschooling is on the rise.  It’s a trend that is likely becoming a more popular option when factoring in a tailored curriculum, a difference in values, and an uptick in school violence.  President of Homeschool Louisiana, Christopher Chin, explains the concerns with school violence encompasses more than just school shootings.

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A second body in the last week has been recovered in Lake Ponchartrain. On Tuesday, it was 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux, and on Saturday 66-year-old Milton Gomez’s body was pulled out of the lake as well. State Wildlife and Fisheries Spokesman Adam Einck says lake swimming can be dangerous because distances on the water can be misleading.

Cut 9 (12)  “lot further.”

And before you head out on the water, Einck says make sure you check up on the conditions out on the lake, because even though it’s not the gulf, it can still be dangerous.

State agriculture commissioner Mike Strain announces the arrest of a suspected serial arsonist in Morehouse Parish. Strain says between July 20^th and August 3^rd, 55-year-old Philbert Bowers of Bastrop intentionally set several wildlife fires near the Arkansas state line…

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Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham says the 717 billion dollar defense spending bill signed by the president has some substantial investments for the state. Jeff Palermo has more.

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State ag commissioner Mike Strain announces the arrest of a suspected serial arsonist in Morehouse Parish. Strain says 55-year-old Philbert Bowers of Bastrop intentionally set several wildlife fires near the Arkansas state line and adds preventing these kind of crimes benefits the community in multiple ways.

A second body in the last week has been recovered in Lake Ponchartrain. On Tuesday, it was 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux, and on Saturday 66-year-old Milton Gomez’s body was pulled out of the lake as well. State Wildlife and Fisheries Spokesman Adam Einck says make sure you check up on the conditions out on the lake, because even though it’s not the gulf, it can still be dangerous.

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The National Home Education Research Institute says homeschooling is on the rise.  It’s a trend that is likely becoming a more popular option when factoring in a tailored curriculum, a difference in values, and an uptick in school violence.  President of Homeschool Louisiana, Christopher Chin, says the Bayou State is not exempt from the rise in homeschooling.

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President Trump has signed the 717-billion dollar defense spending bill that will fund the military through 2019. It includes pay raises for troops, and substantial investments in Louisiana based military bases. Northeast Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham says it’s the biggest pay raise for the military in nearly a decade.

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The National Home Education Research Institute says across the nation, homeschooling is on the rise.  It’s a trend that is likely becoming a more popular option when factoring in a tailored curriculum, a difference in values, and an uptick in school violence.  President of Homeschool Louisiana, Christopher Chin explains the concerns with school violence encompasses more than just school shootings.

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A second body in the last week has been recovered in Lake Ponchartrain. On Tuesday, it was 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux, and on Saturday 66-year-old Milton Gomez’s body was pulled out of the lake as well. Both incidents are under investigation, but state Wildlife and Fisheries Spokesman Adam Einck says neither Thibadoux nor Gomez were wearing lifejackets when their body was recovered, and adds before you jump into the water there’s three things you need to keep in mind.

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LDWF are also investigating a fatal boating incident that took place in Iberia Parish.  The body of 58-year old Leonard Norbert, Junior, of New Iberia, was recovered from Mud Lake just before 10PM Saturday.

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North Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham says the 717 billion dollar defense spending bill signed by the president has some substantial investments for the state. Jeff Palermo has more.

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A second body in the last week has been recovered in Lake Ponchartrain. On Tuesday, it was 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux, and on Saturday 66-year-old Milton Gomez’s body was pulled out of the lake as well state Wildlife and Fisheries Spokesman Adam Einck says before heading out on the lake, check the conditions first.

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The National Home Education Research Institute, who has conducted homeschool research over the last 33 years, says across the nation, homeschooling is on the rise.  It’s a trend that is likely becoming a more popular option when factoring in a tailored curriculum, a difference in values, and an uptick school violence.  President of Homeschool Louisiana, Christopher Chin, says the Bayou State is not exempt from the rise in homeschooling.

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A Ouachita man is under arrest after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home, stealing her gun and jewelry, and then turning the gun on the home’s resident as he made his escape. Dominque Hall has been booked on felony Home Invasion. Authorities say Hall broke into the home which was uninhabited at the time, and after rummaging around found the owner’s gun, and when the owner arrived, hid, and then bull rushed past her, raising the gun at her as he fled.