An arrest has been made in connection to the double homicide that happened on the campus of Grambling State University. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s office says Jaylin Wayne faces first-degree murder charges.

It’s the talk of Eunice. A Powerball ticket worth 191 million dollars has been sold in the St. Landry Parish town and everyone is trying to figure out who won. Mayor Scott Fontenot says he found out about this just like everyone else…:
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The Louisiana Lottery says the ticket holder has 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize.

Cooking for crowds greatly complicates food safety as nearly 200 people found out after a bad batch of Jambalaya was served in Caldwell Parish about two weeks ago. LSU AgCenter food safety expert Wenqing(When-sheing) Xu (Shu) says pathogens naturally exist in raw foods, but if you cook thoroughly, they shouldn’t be a problem…:
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The Louisiana Department of Health is happy that President Trump has taken a stand in the growing opioid crisis…:
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Another fraternity on LSU’s campus has been shut down. The Board of Directors for Lambda Chi Alpha voted earlier this week to close the house at LSU, because it was unsafe and didn’t promote a healthy environment.

It’s fall and that means it’s time to attend lots of festivals, but it’s also a time to remind people that cooking for crowds complicates food safety. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The University of Louisiana at Monroe now has a doppler weather radar.  Kelley Ray has more…

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The Louisiana Department of Health is happy that President Trump has taken a stand in the growing opioid crisis…

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Cooking for crowds greatly complicates food safety as nearly 200 people found out after a bad batch of Jambalaya was served in Caldwell Parish about two weeks ago. LSU AgCenter food safety expert Wenqing(When-sheing)  Xu (Shu) says usually we cook for our families, which is around 6 people on a regular basis but during big events hundreds of people are served.

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The State Fair of Louisiana and the Louisiana Seafood Festival take place this weekend, where large batches of food will be served. Xu says food borne pathogens naturally exist on raw foods, but if you cook thoroughly, they shouldn’t be a problem.

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Xu says it’s important to wash your hands before cooking and then cook meats to the proper temperature by using a food thermometer and it’s also necessary to keep raw meat chilled until use. She advises anyone cooking for a large group to attend her food safety workshop.

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The University of Louisiana at Monroe now has a Doppler weather radar, helping to bridge a gap in identifying severe storms in northeast Louisiana.  ULM received a 3-million-dollar grant through the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to acquire a radar to assist weather forecasters.  Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Science Todd Murphy says…

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The radar has already proved it’s worth.  Murphy says it assisted the National Weather Service last April in a tornado outbreak…

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Not only will it assist the National Weather Service, Murphy says the hands on education under grad students learning meteorology will be one of a kind…

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ULM has been the only metrological program in the state for the past 40 years.  A third of NWS meteorologists in Louisiana graduated from ULM.

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It’s the talk of Eunice.  A Powerball ticket worth 191 million dollars has been sold in the St. Landry Parish town and everyone is trying to figure out who is the newest millionaire.  Mayor Scott Fontenot says he found out just like everyone else that his town was the center of the Powerball universe…

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Reports say the winner is a regular customer of Brownie’s Shop Rite, but the identity has not been revealed.  Fontenot says he hopes the winner will use the money wisely…

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Brownie’s will get a nice bonus from the Louisiana Lottery Commission.  Fontenot is happy to see them get something good out of the deal…

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The lump sum after taxes is estimated at nearly 120-million-dollars.

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President Trump has declared a public health emergency on the growing opioid crisis, calling it a “national shame” and “human tragedy.”  He indicated he intends to file a lawsuit against opioid manufactures, something Governor Edwards did last month.  Chief of Staff for the Louisiana Department of Health Andrew Tuozzolo says a state law passed this year is working to reduce opioid addictions…

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The CDC reports Louisiana is one of 20 states with a significant increase in opioid deaths with 478 fatal drug overdoses in 2014.  Tuozzolo says parish coroners are helping the state to determine where most fatal opioid overdose deaths are occurring…

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This public health emergency will allow for the prescribing of medicine commonly used to treat substance abuse.  Tuzzolo says a particular nasal spray is an effective and valuable tool for someone who has overdosed…

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The best college football game in the state this weekend will likely take place in Hammond where Southeastern Louisiana will host 5th ranked Sam Houston State. Lions Coach Ron Roberts says they are facing one of the best programs on the F-C-S level…

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Sam Houston and Southeastern can put points on the scoreboard. The Bearkcats are averaging 45 points a game, while the Lions are only averaging 42 a contest. Roberts says special teams will be a key in this contest…

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Roberts hopes his defense can create a few negative plays to slow down Sam Houston’s powerful offense…

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Louisiana Tech looks to snap a two-game losing streak in Houston on Saturday when they face the Rice Owls. The Bulldogs have lost three of their last four games. The three defeats were by a combined nine points. Coach Skip Holtz says his team has not given up on the season…

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Rice has just one win on the season, but the Bulldogs and Owls share the same conference record at 1-and-2. Holtz says his team is not in a position to overlook anybody at this point, plus Rice presents his defense with a lot of pre-snap reads…

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Authorities say the man who murdered a woman whose body was found in Pineville last week, is also the person that allegedly killed two people, who were burned in a ditch on Old Boyce Highway that same morning. Rapides Parish Sheriff William Hilton says Matthew Sonnier now faces three counts of first-degree murder…

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Good news for Louisiana’s tourism industry. Nearly 25 percent of the new jobs in the state were related to tourism.  Over six-thousand new travel related jobs were created in the last 12 months, based on data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says not only is the industry creating jobs, but it’s bringing in a large portion of the state’s tax revenue…

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The 111th State Fair of Louisiana begins a 14-day run in Shreveport today, with shows, rides and livestock. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

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President Trump’s declaration against the opioid crisis today helps the state choose how they will use future federal funds to fight a problem that increased by 12 percent in 2015 alone.  Governor Edwards has sued opioid manufactures and Trump has said he would like to do the same, calling it a national crisis.  The declaration will help mobilize additional federal resources for states.

Someone in Eunice hit the Powerball jackpot when they bought a ticket worth 1919 million dollars. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says the winning ticket was sold at Brownie’s on West Maple Ave. She says the Louisiana Lottery gives the store a bonus for selling jackpot winning tickets.
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Chopin says if the winner decides to take the cash value of the jackpot, they will receive 119-million dollars.

Police say the man who murdered a woman in Pineville last week is the same person who allegedly killed and burned two people in a ditch off Old Boyce Road the same day. Rapides Sheriff William Hilton says Matthew Sonnier faces multiple charges of first degree murder and his sister was also arrested. He says Ebony Sonnier’s charges could result in the death penalty for the death of the two men found burned in a ditch.
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Nearly 25-percent of new jobs created in Louisiana were in the tourism industry. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says this is one industry that has huge growth potential in all corners of Louisiana.
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Over six-thousand new travel related jobs were created in the last 12 months, based on data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Board of Regents is requesting 192 million dollars more in state funding for public colleges in 2018. The money would go straight to the four college systems as they suffered budget cuts for years. It’s unlikely the request will be granted by lawmakers or Governor Edwards because the legislature is still looking at how to stop from falling off a 1 billion dollar fiscal cliff.

If you bought a Powerball ticket in Eunice for last night’s drawing, check your ticket! Brownie’s on West Maple Ave sold the jackpot winner worth 191 million dollars. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says the lucky winner has 180 days to claim their prize, but they should take their time:
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119-million dollars is the cash option.

Two homicide cases resulting in three deaths in Rapides Parish were found to be connected, and a brother and sister are charged in the crimes. Pineville Police have upgraded the charge against Matthew Sonnier to first-degree murder, and his sister, Ebony, faces the same for the stabbing death of Latish White:
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The suspects are also accused in the case of the burned bodies found in a ditch in Rapides Parish.

The 111th State Fair of Louisiana begins a 14-day run in Shreveport today, with shows, rides and livestock. Jeff Palermo has a preview…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is in Washington, DC to attend a listening session at the White House. President Donald Trump is speaking at this hour with the governor and several state health department heads. It is part of his effort to curb the country’s growing opioid addiction. The president reportedly also plans to declare the opioid crisis a national emergency.

Someone in Eunice bought a Powerball ticket last night that’s worth 191 million dollars…:
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Louisiana is set to get nearly $2 million from a settlement with General Motors, according to Attorney General Jeff Landry. He says 49 states settled with GM over allegations the automaker concealed safety issues connected to ignition switch related defects.

The State Fair of Louisiana kicked off today in Shreveport. Live entertainment includes performances by The Hollow Decks, Pokey Bear, Lenny Cooper, Frank Foster and more. Fair president Chris Giordano says some musical greats will also be impersonated by Bobby Miller Sunday…:
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Find out more at statefairoflouisiana.com.

A recent report by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows tourism accounted for nearly 25% of jobs gained in Louisiana over the last 12 months. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says tourism is also bringing in a good portion of the state’s revenue…:
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A 191 million dollar Powerball jackpot ticket was sold last night at a gas station in Eunice. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says the last time the Bayou State saw a jackpot winner was in May of 2013. She says in 2008, a player won the second largest jackpot of 97 million dollars…:
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She says if the winner chooses the cash option, they’ll receive $119 million.

The 111th State Fair of Louisiana kicks off today a 14 day run in Shreveport with shows, rides and livestock. Fair president Chris Giordano says there will the usual fair food vendors this year, with a few putting a special focus on a fan favorite…:
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You can get more information online at statefairoflouisiana.com.

Authorities believe the man who murdered a woman whose body was found in Pineville last week is also the person that allegedly killed two people, who were found burned in a ditch that same morning. Rapides Sheriff William Hilton says Matthew Sonnier faces three counts of first-degree murder:
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The bodies were identified as Kendrick Horn and Jeremy Norris, both of Alexandria.

The world continues to react to the death of New Orleans music legend Fats Domino. Jazzfest producer Quint Davis was a long-time friend of Domino, and says the icon never forgot his roots, which was reflected in his music…
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Domino’s family says he died peacefully. He was 89.

Grambling State University is still reeling from a shooting early Wednesday which left a student and his friend dead.  A student was shot in a separate incident last month.  Grambling President Rick Gallot says Grambling is a gun free zone and residential life works hard to keep on campus housing as safe as possible.

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The shooter remains at large.

A video series has been released by Governor John Bel Edwards to educate the public on the criminal justice reform legislation that goes into effect next Wednesday. 14-hundred non-violent offenders are set to be released. One person helping the cause, the Reverend Gene Mills, says his perspective of criminal reform mixed with biblical beliefs were eye opening for him …

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Jason Aldean will perform tonight at Champion’s Square in New Orleans at his first outside concert since the horrific Las Vegas shooting that left 58 people dead and 546 injured. General Manager of the Superdome and Champion’s Square Alan Freeman says they’ve had discussions with the security in Benson Tower and The Hyatt Regency, which both overlook Champion’s Square. He says if anyone is on top of keeping fans safe, it’s them.

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Governor Edwards is in Washington, DC to attend a listening session at the White House which aims to address the nation’s opioid crisis. President Donald Trump is slated to deliver a major speech today on fighting the pain killer epidemic.

The Louisiana Lottery says last night’s Powerball jackpot was hit in Louisiana. The drawing is worth an estimated $191 million dollars.  The winning ticket with all 5 winning numbers was sold in Eunice.

Grambling State is beefing up security this week after a student and his friend were fatally shot…:
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Governor Edwards is in Washington, DC to attend a listening session at the White House which aims to address the nation’s opioid crisis. President Donald Trump is slated to deliver a major speech today on fighting the pain killer epidemic.

And the Louisiana Lottery reports last night’s Powerball jackpot was hit in Louisiana. The drawing for Wednesday is worth an estimated $191 million dollars.

The Jason Aldean show in New Orleans’ Champions Square tonight is the country artist’s first outdoor concert since the Vegas mass shooting. Mid-Day anchor on Baton Rouge’s 100.7 The Tiger, James Gilmore is going and says he knows safety will be top of mind:
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Concert officials say there is no reason not to feel secure at the show.

A video series has been released by the governor to educate the public on the criminal justice reform legislation that goes into effect next Wednesday. New Orleans Representative Walt Leger is a former prosecutor who says in a video that there are many non-violent offenders who really need drug or mental treatment; not jail:
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14-hundred non-violent offenders are set to be released November 1st.

Grambling State University is getting beefed up security from the state in the wake of a double homicide on campus, which school officials believe was an isolated incident. GSU President Rick Gallo says it’s homecoming weekend, and they just want to take all the necessary precautions. He adds even though the gunman is at large, students should feel safe…:
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He says Louisiana State Police is going to send in additional troopers for the weekend.

Expect higher security at the Jason Aldean concert tonight in New Orleans’ Champions Square, the country artist’s first outdoor performance since the deadly Vegas mass shooting while Aldean was on stage. General Manager of the Superdome and Champion’s Square, Alan Freeman, says they are looking at the tragedy as a one-time occurrence, but safety is a top priority…:
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The death of New Orleans legend Fats Domino continues to rock the music community. Jazzfest Producer Quint Davis was a friend, and says Domino was known for wearing flashy attire, and the singer’s wardrobe was incredible:
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Domino passed peacefully this week at the age of 89.

Rapides Sheriff William Hilton provides an update this morning on the two burned bodies that were found last Wednesday in a ditch…:
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