The grandchildren of a bedridden Baton Rouge grandmother have been arrested after the elderly woman was found dead in their home. Baton Rouge Police Spokesperson Sgt. L’Jean Mckneely Jr. says Barbara Lewis-Brown was found in deplorable conditions. As a warning, the description is extremely graphic…

Cut 6 (10)  “…and malnourished”

Louisiana hit record low unemployment numbers for June, at 4.7 percent, and Kaeding says their numbers show the tax reform package passed by congress last year will ultimately be responsible for 3,000 jobs created this year in the state.

Cut 10 (09) “Effort”

Increased wages were part of the pitch for the trillion and a half dollar tax plan, but Kaeding says it may be a few years before workers see a noticeable boost in wages related to the tax reform package.

Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc is speaking out against Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s accusations that the Edwards Administration is stonewalling efforts to continue executions in Louisiana. Executions have stopped since the legislatively approved drugs ceased production in 2010. In a recent letter, Landry claimed that Angola State Penitentiary’s Pharmacy was capable of compounding the chemicals necessary to produce the drugs needed for lethal injections. Jimmy LeBlanc:

Cut 13 (12) “capability.” 

The murder of a six month old child the rocked the Natchitoches community last week has more details emerging.  The child died from severe burns following a home invasion.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says they’ve now made an arrest and more arrests are expected.

Cut 3 (05) “…is still ongoing.”

Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc is speaking out against Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s accusations that the Edwards Administration is stonewalling efforts to continue executions in Louisiana. Executions have stopped since the legislatively approved drugs ceased production in 2010. Drug companies are now refusing to sell the drugs necessary to execute prisoners who have been given the death penalty. LeBlanc says before releasing a letter to the media, Landry had been dead silent to him on the issue.

Cut 12 (11)   “my opinion.”

The grandchildren of a bedridden Baton Rouge grandmother have been arrested after the elderly woman was found dead in their home. Baton Police Police  Spokesperson Sgt. L’Jean Mckneely Jr. says EMS was called to the home for medical purposes but upon seeing her condition pronounced her dead at the hospital…

Cut 8 (12) “…and medically”

The murder of a six month old child in Natchitoches has more details emerging.  The child died from severe burns following a home invasion.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the kidnapping and murder were not a random act.

Cut 5  (04) “…to the child.”

The Tax Foundation says their estimates show the average Louisianan will receive a 1,300 dollar tax break resulting from the tax reform passed in Congress last year. Tax Foundation Director of Special Projects Nicole Kaeding says if so, talk to your employer about adjusting for the new rates.

cut 9 (10)  “or April.”

A poll from Politco/Morning Consult released April 25^th, showed only 22 percent of Americans have noticed an increase on their paychecks. Kaeding says if so, talk to your employer about recalculating your paycheck taxes.

Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc is speaking out against Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s accusations that the Edwards Administration is stonewalling efforts to continue executions in Louisiana. Executions have stopped since the legislatively approved drugs ceased production in 2010. Drug companies are now refusing to sell the drugs necessary to execute prisoners who have been given the death penalty. LeBlanc says they’ve tried reaching out to those chemical companies, but no one’s budging.

Cut 14 (08) “turned down”

The murder of a six month old child the rocked the Natchitoches community last week has more details emerging.  The child died from severe burns following a home invasion.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning has given a timeline on when he believes the full picture will be more clear.

Cut 4  (06) “…week or so.”

The grandchildren of a bedridden Baton Rouge grandmother have been arrested after the elderly woman was found dead in their home. Baton Rouge Police Spokesperson Sgt. L’Jean Mckneely Jr. says the suspects lived with the grandmother for some time and says he has no idea how the neglect could become so severe that the two wouldn’t have noticed when their grandmother had fallen into that poor of a condition…

Cut 7 (08)  “…did nothing”

Increased wages were part of the pitch for the trillion and a half dollar tax plan that slashed corporate taxes, and lowered the top marginal income tax rate. The average pay for workers has remained mostly flat over the last year, and Tax Foundation Director of Special Projects Nicole Kaeding says it may be a few years before workers see a noticeable boost in wages related to the tax reform package.

Cut 11 (06) “have been.”

A DC think tank says the average Louisianan is in line for some big savings result of the federal tax reform passed last year. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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A Baton Rouge grandmother was found dead in in her home as a result of alleged neglect. Connor Ferrill has more, and as a warning, the descriptions are graphic.

Cut 2 (31) “I’m Connor Ferrill” 

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Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc is speaking out against Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s accusations that the Edwards Administration is stonewalling efforts to continue executions in Louisiana. Executions have stopped since the legislatively approved drugs ceased production in 2010. LeBlanc says before releasing a letter to the media, Landry had been dead silent to him on the issue.

Cut 12 (11)   “my opinion.”

In a recent letter, Landry claimed that Angola State Penitentiary’s Pharmacy was capable of compounding the chemicals necessary to produce the drugs needed for lethal injections. LeBlanc says they considered it, and realized there was just no way to pull that off at a facility like Angola.

Cut 13 (12) “capability.” 

Drug companies are now refusing to sell the drugs necessary to execute prisoners who have been given the death penalty. LeBlanc says they’ve tried reaching out to those chemical companies, but no one’s budging.

Cut 14 (08) “turned down”

Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc is speaking out against Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s accusations that the Edwards Administration is stonewalling efforts to continue executions in Louisiana. Executions have stopped since the legislatively approved drugs ceased production in 2010. In a recent letter, Landry claimed that Angola State Penitentiary’s Pharmacy was capable of compounding the chemicals necessary to produce the drugs needed for lethal injections. LeBlanc says they considered it, and realized there was just no way to pull that off at a facility like Angola.

Cut 13 (12) “capability.” 

The grandchildren of a bedridden Baton Rouge grandmother have been arrested after the elderly woman was found dead in their home. Baton Police Police  Spokesperson Sgt. L’Jean Mckneely Jr. says the grandma was found in deplorable conditions. As a warning, the description is extremely graphic…

Cut 6 (08)  “at today”

The murder of a six month old child in Natchitoches has more details emerging.  The child died from severe burns following a home invasion.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning.

Cut 3 (05) “…is still ongoing.”

The Tax Foundation says their estimates show the average Louisianan will receive a 1,300 dollar tax break resulting from the tax reform passed in Congress last year. Tax Foundation Director of Special Projects Nicole Kaeding says that will also translate into 3,000 new jobs in the state.

Cut 10 (09) “Effort”

A poll from Politco/Morning Consult released April 25^th, showed only 22 percent of Americans have noticed an increase on their paychecks. Kaeding says if so, talk to your employer about recalculating your paycheck taxes.

The murder of a six month old child the rocked the Natchitoches community last week has more details emerging.  The child died from severe burns following a home invasion.  25 year old Felicia Marie-Nicole Smith has been arrested in connection with the case, with more arrests expected.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the kidnapping and murder were not a random act.

Cut 5  (04) “…to the child.”

The Tax Foundation says their estimates show the average Louisianan will receive a 1,300 dollar tax break resulting from the tax reform passed in Congress last year. But a national poll showed most Americans haven’t seen a bigger paycheck yet. Tax Foundation Director of Special Projects Nicole Kaeding says if so, talk to your employer about adjusting for the new rates.

cut 9 (10)  “or April.”

Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc is speaking out against Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s accusations that the Edwards Administration is stonewalling efforts to continue executions in Louisiana. Executions have stopped since the legislatively approved drugs ceased production in 2010. LeBlanc says before releasing a letter to the media, Landry had been dead silent to him on the issue.

Cut 12 (11)   “my opinion.”

The New Orleans Police Department have arrested two of their own following an investigation in to the officers’ involvement into battery on a man in Mid City that left the victim hospitalized with severe injuries.  As a result of the arrest, termination proceedings have begun today.  Both officers graduated from the NOPD Training Academy in December and are still in a probationary period.  The investigation continues as to whether more serious charges are warranted

A DC think tank says the average Louisianan is in line for some big savings result of the federal tax reform passed last year. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Parents of a fourteen year old boy forced to live in a shed have been arrested.  The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office made the arrest of Larry and Antoinette Lewis and are now being held on bonds of $7,500 and $25,000 respectively.  Detectives arrived at the home and spoke with the juvenile and found out he had not bathed or eaten in days.

Scientists have associated the climate with mental health problems before, but a new study out of California suggests global warming is leading to an increased rate of suicides around the world.  Based on current warming projections, the study estimates by 2050 climate change may increase suicide rates 1.4 percent in the U.S. resulting in 14,000 more deaths.  Clinical Psychologist at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Michelle Moore says further research must be done to understand the extent of the mental implications of climate change.

Cut 6 (09) “for the future”

The Trump Administration on Tuesday announced up to $12 billion in emergency relief for farmers hurt by the president’s trade war.  Ag commissioner Mike Strain says the hand up is much needed in the ag industry as the burden put on farmers by financial shortfalls can be overwhelming.

Cut 8 (08)  “…worth of work.”

The murder of a six month old child the rocked the Natchitoches community last week has more details emerging.  The child died from severe burns following a home invasion.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says they’ve now made an arrest and more arrests are expected.

Cut 3 (05) “…is still ongoing.”

The person arrested was identified as 25 year old Felicia Marie-Nicole Smith.

Scientists have associated the climate with mental health problems before, but a new study out of California suggests global warming is leading to an increased rate of suicides around the world.  Researchers found that in the U.S., an increase of 1-degree Celsius in average monthly temperatures correlated to a 0.7-percent increase in the monthly suicide rate. Clinical Psychologist at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Michelle Moore explains how temperature can alter our physiology.

Cut 5  (08)  “your emotions”

The Trump Administration on Tuesday announced up to $12 billion in emergency relief for farmers hurt by the president’s trade war.  Ag commissioner Mike Strain says the hand up is much needed in the ag industry, as the state sees more than $5.7 billlion in ag products exported to China.  Strain says the burden put on farmers by financial shortfalls can be overwhelming.

Cut 8 (08)  “…worth of work.”

The Bureau of Economic Analysis says Louisiana showed the 14^th fastest gross domestic product growth in the nation for the first quarter of 2018. The 2.3 percent growth rate is slightly higher than the expected 2.0 percent for the nation. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says its good news, that’s reflective of the state’s record low unemployment rate.

Cut 10 (09)   “decade here”

Senator John Kennedy sat down for half an hour with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and says his early impressions are promising. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

The New Orleans Police Department have arrested two of their own following an investigation in to the officers’ involvement into battery on a man in Mid City that left the victim hospitalized with severe injuries.  As a result of the arrest, termination proceedings have begun today.  Both officers graduated from the NOPD Training Academy in December and are still in a probationary period.  The investigation continues as to whether more serious charges are warranted.

The Trump Administration on Tuesday announced up to $12 billion in emergency relief for farmers hurt by the president’s trade war.  Ag commissioner Mike Strain says the hand up is much needed in the ag industry, as the state sees more than $5.7 billlion in ag products exported to China.

Cut 7 (02) “…stabilize our farmers.”

Strain says the burden put on farmers by financial shortfalls can be overwhelming and says he has faith in the work of President Trump and USDA Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue with this relief.

Cut 9 (06)  “…and some stability.”

US Senator John Kennedy weighed in on the situation, saying he wonders what will be done for manufacturers for automobiles and petrochemicals, saying you have got to treat everyone the same.

A new study out of California suggests warmer temperatures will lead to higher suicide rates. Becca Dill has more.

Cut 1 (30)  “I’m Becca Dill“

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Louisiana had one of the top 15 highest GDP growths in the nation for the first quarter. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (30) ”I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

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Senator John Kennedy sat down for half an hour with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and says his early impressions are promising. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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Scientists have associated the climate with mental health problems before, but a new study out of California suggests global warming is leading to an increased rate of suicides around the world. Clinical Psychologist at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Michelle Moore weighs in on her interpretation of the research published in Nature Climate Change.

Cut 4  (11) “rates of depression”

Researchers found that in the U.S., an increase of 1-degree Celsius in average monthly temperatures correlated to a 0.7-percent increase in the monthly suicide rate. Dr. Moore explains how temperature can alter our physiology.

Cut 5  (08)  “your emotions”

Based on current warming projections, the study estimates by 2050 climate change may increase suicide rates 1.4 percent in the U.S. resulting in 14,000 more deaths. Dr. Moore says further research must be done to understand the extent of the mental implications of climate change.

Cut 6 (09) “for the future”

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The Trump Administration on Tuesday announced up to $12 billion in emergency relief for farmers hurt by the president’s trade war.  Ag commissioner Mike Strain says the hand up is much needed in the ag industry.

Cut 7 (02) “…stabilize our farmers.”

Strain says the burden put on farmers by financial shortfalls can be overwhelming.

Cut 8 (08)  “…worth of work.”

Strain says he has faith in the work of President Trump and USDA Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue with this relief.

Cut 9 (06)  “…and some stability.”

US Senator John Kennedy weighed in on the situation, saying he wonders what will be done for manufacturers for automobiles and petrochemicals.

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis says Louisiana showed the 14^th fastest gross domestic product growth in the nation for the first quarter of 2018. The 2.3 percent growth rate is slightly higher than the expected 2.0 percent for the nation. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says its good news, that’s reflective of the state’s record low unemployment rate.

Cut 10 (09)   “decade here”

But Pierson cautioned that GDP numbers can be fickle, and don’t represent the full picture of the state of Louisiana’s economy.

Cut 11 (10) “rate” 

Pierson pointed to a series of corporate announcements detailing new expansions planned for the state as major reasons for the GDP expansion. He says recent expansion of the Shintech facility in Plaquemine is a sign that the state’s economic growth is here to stay.

Cut 12 (12) “be significant”

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US Senator John Kennedy got a chance to sit down and talk with President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The conversation stuck mostly to personal topics, as Kennedy said he was keen to get to know the man. The Senator says the two talked about family, teaching, and a LSU hero.

Cut 13 (13)  “at LSU” 

Kennedy says he’s spent some time reviewing Kavanagh’s writing and decisions, and while he has a ways to go before he’s finished, he says he’s impressed so far with the nominee’s temperament. He says they discussed the perception that the Supreme Court has become recognized as yet another partisan battle ground in recent years.

Cut 14 (06) “has caused”

Kennedy, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, the group tasked with the initial round of questions for any Supreme Court Nominee, says he’s looking forward to asking the judge hard questions before he makes his final call on whether or not he’d support him. He says its crucial the Senate get it right, because the nomination is for life.

Cut 15 (12) “be sure”

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The Saints open their first day of training camp tomorrow at 8:50AM, which will be on the field, but sans-pads. Some of the workouts will be open to the public, and Saints Analyst Mike Detillier has some things for fans to watch for if they pay a visit to the Metairie facility. He says number one, the battle for running back Alvin Kamara’s backup is likely to be intense, but he’s calling an early favorite.