The Caddo Parish Commission has voted seven to five to remove a Confederate monument that has stood in front of the courthouse for 111 years. Commissioner Louis Johnson voted in favor of removal. Johnson says he cast his vote based on his constituent’s feelings…

Cut 6 (12) “to represent.”

A motion was made to put the issue up for a public vote, but that recommendation was voted down.  Gulf Coast Patriot Network’s Rex Dukes is upset the public is not being allowed to make the decision on keeping or removing the statue.

Cut 7 (08) “the council.” 

The lawsuit was filed by the Shreveport Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, which owns the monument and they claim the statue is on private property.

Search crews have found the body of a missing oil platform worker following an explosion Sunday on Lake Pontchartrain.  Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says Timothy Morrison’s body was on the shoreline about three miles west of the Jefferson-St. Charles Parish line.  Crews are still investigating the exact cause of the explosion.  Crews had been searching for the 44-year-old from Katy, Texas since the Sunday explosion.

A Prairieville man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of one man and critically injuring another on Wednesday in Ascension Parish. Chief Deputy Bobby Webre says detectives arrested 46-year-old David Foreman Jr. last night.

Cut 15 (10) “people involved”

Foreman faces multiple charges including first degree murder, attempted first degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Webre says Foreman may face more charges and they are still activing investigating.

Eight people were arrested in Acadiana on multiple charges of Medicaid welfare fraud. Attorney General Jeff Landry says there is a tremendous amount of abuse in Louisiana and his office will continue to fight to root out welfare fraud. He says Louisiana spends 14 billion dollars a year under the Medicaid expansion.

Cut 3 (10) “are spending”

The individuals arrested allegedly submitted time sheets and service logs for Medicaid services while working other jobs.

Search crews have found the body of a missing oil platform worker following an explosion Sunday on Lake Pontchartrain.  Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says Timothy Morrison’s body was on the shoreline about three miles west of the Jefferson-St. Charles Parish line.  Crews are still investigating the exact cause of the explosion.  Crews had been searching for the 44-year-old from Katy, Texas since the Sunday explosion.

It was a violent night in Baton Rouge as a 56-year-old woman was fatally shot while stopped at an intersection and a 17-year-old was found shot to death in a park. Emelie Gunn has more…

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LSU goes after its third striaght victory on Saturday when they visit Ole Miss. The Tigers rallied from 20 points down to beat Auburn 27-23 last week. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says they can’t afford to fall behind early to the Rebels…

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Kickoff is 6:15 Saturday night in Oxford at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium.

The Caddo Parish Commission has voted seven to five to remove a Confederate monument that has stood in front of the courthouse for 111 years. Commissioner Louis Johnson voted in favor of removal. Johnson says he cast his vote based on his constituent’s feelings…

Cut 6 (12) “to represent.”

A motion was made to put the issue up for a public vote, but that recommendation was voted down.  Gulf Coast Patriot Network’s Rex Dukes is upset the public is not being allowed to make the decision on keeping or removing the statue.

Cut 7 (08) “the council.” 

The lawsuit was filed by the Shreveport Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, which owns the monument and they claim the statue is on private property.

A Prairieville man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of one man and critically injuring another on Wednesday in Ascension Parish. Chief Deputy Bobby Webre says 46-year-old David Foreman Jr. is in custody.  61-year-old Byron Hayes was found dead at a Prairieville home and 70-year-old Douglas Tillotson remains in critical condition.  Webre says there is a possibility the shooting was drug related…

Cut 14 (10) “wasn’t good.”

The Saints are looking for their first four game winning streak since 2013 when they visit the Green Bay Packers Sunday. The Saints have forced nine turnovers in the prior three games and have found their running game, rushing for 193 yards in last week’s win over Detroit.  Brees says the team is heading in the right direction…

Cut 11 (11) “bit more.”

Kickoff is at noon Sunday.

The Caddo Parish Commission has voted seven to five to remove a Confederate monument that has stood in front of the courthouse for 111 years.  A motion was made to put the issue up for a public vote, but that recommendation was voted down.  Gulf Coast Patriot Network’s Rex Dukes is upset the public is not being allowed to make the decision on keeping or removing the statue.

Cut 7 (08) “the council.” 

A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the removal of the monument.

The salmonella outbreak in Caldwell Parish has state health officials urging Louisiana residents to be careful of cross contamination when preparing food.  Louisiana’s Office of Public Health Dr. David Holcombe says poultry is the most common cause of salmonella…

CUT 10 (08) “bad deal.”

A Prairieville man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of one man and critically injuring another on Wednesday in Ascension Parish. Chief Deputy Bobby Webre says detectives arrested 46-year-old David Foreman Jr. last night. He says more arrests are possible.

Cut 13 (10)  “violent act”

LSU fraternities will not be allowed to have alcohol on campus until early next year.  LSU President F. King Alexander says students have not understood the seriousness of the recent death of student Maxwell Gruver.  A school task force is evaluating current frat policies and procedures and will report their findings in January.

There are 49 confirmed cases of salmonella in Caldwell Parish and 31 people were hospitalized after eating jambalaya at a charity softball game. State Office of Public Health’s Dr. David Holcombe says the symptoms of the gastrointestinal illness are abdominal cramping, fever and diarrhea. He says make sure you cook chicken thoroughly and don’t let it sit out.

Cut 11 (11) “proliferate”

Caddo Parish commissioners voted to remove a Confederate monument outside the courthouse.  An earlier motion to allow the public to vote whether to keep the monument or not didn’t pass.  Commissioners heard public comments that revealed over three-quarters of those spoke in favor of removing it.  The monument has stood at the courthouse since 1906.  A new location for the monument will be decided later.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise is hopeful that President Trump’s tax reform package will be passed, giving relief to millions of American’s pocketbooks and corporations.  The House Majority Whip says the Republicans reform proposal will simplify the tax code bringing a couple of benefits…

Cut 13 (11) “for everybody.”

An LSU Health Sciences Center doctor says a clinical study of veterans dealing with brain injuries and disorders has shown a reduction in suicides using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Dr. Paul Harch has been studying the effects of the therapy on 30 veterans since 2008.  He knew some symptoms would be reduced, but was surprised at the final results…

Cut 7 (05)  “the study.”

It is estimated 300-thousand veterans return from duty in Iraq or Afghanistan with some form of PTSD or major depression…

The Traveling Tigers are headed to Oxford to watch LSU take on Ole Miss. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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The LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans finds that military veterans with mild traumatic brain injury have a reduction in suicidal thoughts after undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Republicans says they hope to see President Trumps tax reform policy become reality.  Kelley Ray has more…

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Coming off of two wins, LSU fans are excited to travel to Oxford, Mississippi to watch the Tigers take on the Rebels. LSU Alumni Association Senior Director of Alumni Engagement Sally Stiel says they have a sold out trip and are already on the road where they will stay at a casino hotel in Tunica, Mississippi.

Cut 4  (11) “ahead of us”

Kickoff is at 6:15 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Stiel says the momentum is up after the Tigers’ win last weekend to Auburn. She says plenty of activities will be waiting for the Traveling Tigers when they arrive in Oxford.

Cut 5  (10)  “good crowd”

Stiel says after the tailgate party, fans will gather into the stadium to watch the Tigers take on the Rebels. She says the Traveling Tigers are also planning to travel to the next away games.

Cut 6 (10) “our tigers”

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An LSU Health Sciences Center doctor says a clinical study of veterans dealing with brain injuries and disorders has shown a reduction in suicides using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Dr. Paul Harch has been studying the effects of the therapy on 30 veterans since 2008.  He knew some symptoms would be reduced, but was surprised at the final results…

Cut 7 (05)  “the study.”

After H-BOT, 52-percent of military patients no longer met the criteria for the diagnosis of PTSD.   Harch says the therapy helps to increase oxygen levels to treat the disease…

Cut 8 (11) “their PTSD.”

He has also treated professional football players and after seeing success with the therapy presented the NFL with his findings…

Cut 9 (08)  “not interested.”

It is estimated that 300-thousand military veterans who return from service in Afghanistan or Iraq have PTSD or major depression…

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The salmonella outbreak in Caldwell Parish has state health officials are urging Louisiana residents to be careful of cross contamination when preparing food. Dr. David Holcombe with the state Office of Public Health says poultry is the most common cause of salmonella.

Cut 10 (08)  “bad deal”

There are 49 confirmed cases of salmonella in Caldwell Parish and 31 people were hospitalized after eating jambalaya at charity softball game. Holcombe says the symptoms of the gastrointestinal illness are abdominal cramping, fever and diarrhea. He says make sure you cook chicken thoroughly and don’t let it sit out.

Cut 11 (11) “proliferate”

Holcombe suggests using a meat thermometer when cooking meat and poultry. He says another big problem associated with salmonella poisoning is inadequate refrigeration.

Cut 12 (09) “all that”

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Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise is hopeful that President Trump’s tax reform package will be passed, giving relief to millions of American’s pocketbooks and corporations.  The House Majority Whip says the Republicans reform proposal will simplify the tax code bringing a couple of benefits…

Cut 13 (11) “for everybody.”

Scalise says their plan would help a somewhat stagnant economy take off.  He cites a recent study which shows there would be a large increase in take home pay…

Cut 14 (09) “been done.”

Scalise says the current corporate tax structure is scaring away companies from staying here and moving to other countries.  He says he wants to work with corporations in helping them stay here…

Cut 15 (11) “middle class.”

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There are 49 confirmed cases and 31 people have been hospitalized as a result of a salmonella outbreak in Caldwell Parish. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

A man on trial in the death of a New Orleans Police officer has been declared incompetent to stand trial today.  Travis Boys rubbed feces on his face after entering the courtroom for his jury  trial yesterday.  Prosecution experts say it was a stint for him to avoid trial.  The judge ordered Boys to be evaluated and if needed medicated after declaring him incompetent.

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NOAA released their winter outlook today and it says La Nina will dictate a warmer and drier winter in Louisiana for a second year in a row. Wetter-than-average conditions are expected across the northern United States. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s a similar weather pattern we saw in 2011…

Cut 9 (12)      “drought here” 

Pineville Police have made an arrest in the stabbing death of 42-year-old Latish White.  Deputy Police Chief Darrell Basco says they arrested 29-year-old Matthew Sonnier of Pineville.   Basco says he is glad his department worked quickly to apprehend Sonnier…

Cut 8 (06) “24 hours.”

Sonnier is charged with second degree murder and aggravated flight from an officer.  He is in the Rapides Parish Detention Center without bond.

The Caddo Parish Commission votes today on removing the statue of a Confederate soldier outside the parish courthouse in Shreveport. LSU Shreveport Associate Professor of Political Science Jeffery Sadow expects they will support the removal. He says the parish has kept no official record of who currently owns the land where the monument stands so this could create problems…
Cut 5 (10) “some time”
The United Daughters of the Confederacy erected the statue.

Jackson Parish’s largest private employer has announced plans to upgrade the WestRock paper mill in Hodge. State Representative Jack MacFarland says if the facility closed down, it would be catastrophic, since the mill also provides needed utilities…
cut 12 (09) “….wastewater treatment’
The mill produces 800-thousand tons of container board paper each year.

A warmer and drier winter is predicted for Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story.
Cut 2 (29) “I’m Jeff Palmero.”

Media outlets report a mass illness that’s affected nearly 200 people in Caldwell Parish could be salmonella poisoning. It’s believed those who are sick ate from the same pot of jambalaya at a charity softball game.

The Caddo Parish Commission votes today on removing the statue of a Confederate soldier outside the parish courthouse. Michelle Southern has more…

Cut 1 (23) “I’m Michelle Southern”

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Governor Edwards says he met with Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator about his concerns over the release of hundreds of inmates next month as part of the state’s criminal justice reform effort. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 2 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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A Jackson Parish paper mill will remain open thanks state tax breaks which will result in an updated facility. Kelley Ray has more.

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The Caddo Parish Commission will likely vote today to remove the statue of a Confederate soldier outside of the parish courthouse in Shreveport. LSU Shreveport Associate Professor of Political Science Jeffery Sadow says last month the council preliminarily voted to support the removal of the monument…

Cut 4  (11) “that monument”

The United Daughters of the Confederacy erected the statue and the parish has kept no official record of who currently owns the land which it stands on. Sadow say this could create problems if the council does vote to remove the monument.

Cut 5  (10)  “some time”

Sadow says the monument was placed on the location of the last capitol of the Confederacy. He says the statue received the designation to be on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 but that likely won’t affect if the monument can be removed or not.

Cut 6 (12) “situated”

Sadow says the community has not made much public noise keeping up the monument or removing it.

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In just a few weeks, hundreds of inmates will be released in Louisiana as a result of a criminal justice reform package signed into law by Governor John Bel Edwards. Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator voiced concern that violent criminals will be released early without proper rehabilitation. But Edwards says Prator didn’t have the best information at hand…

Cut 7 (09)  “best practices”

Prator also said it was important to keep “good” prisoners incarcerated, so they can pick up trash, wash cars, and cook for first responders. Edwards says these are the individuals Louisiana wants to release early, because they have proven themselves trustworthy and did not commit a violent offense.

Cut 8 (10) “policy debate”

The goal of the criminal justice reform is to reduce the state’s incarceration rate, to lower inmate costs and use the savings to fund more rehabilitation programs. Edwards says the majority of inmates will only be released about two months early. He says these reform efforts will help do more than just reduce the incarceration rate.

Cut 9 (07)  “gonna save”

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A Jackson Parish paper mill will continue to play a vital role in the local economy. WestRock will perform a 200-million-dollar expansion, saving about 400 jobs at the mill and another 37-hundred indirect jobs. State Economic Development Secretary Don Pearson says a big win for north Louisiana.

Cut 10 (09)  “that mill.”

The mill’s annual payroll is some 28-million-dollars. To help with their payroll and other operating costs, Pearson says WestRock will receive tax breaks.

Cut 11 (09) “for five years.”

Hodge Representative Jack McFarlin says if the facility closed down, it would be catastrophic to the community since the mill also provides needed utilities.

Cut 12 (09) “wastewater treatment.”

The mill produces 800-thousand tons container board paper each year. 

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Police are investigating the discovery of a female body near the Pineville expressway.  The victim is identified as 42-year-old Latish White of Alexandria.  Pineville Police Deputy Darrell Basco says they are trying to determine why the body was there…

Cut 13 (11) “this time.”

This is the city’s first apparent murder of the year.  Basco says where the victim was found is known as a pretty safe area…

Cut 14 (07) “crime rate.”

Basco says troubling to police is the state the body was in when it was found…

Cut 15 (05) “detective office.”

Basco says and autopsy will be conducted.

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The Ragin Cajuns have another big Sun Belt matchup tonight as they visit Arkansas State. UL Lafayette won last Thursday, beating Texas State. Tonight they’ll face a Red Wolves team that’s 2-0 in league play. Louisiana beat A-S-U last year 24-19, but Cajuns Coach Mark Hudspeth says the Red Wolves are a better team this year

Cut 16  (11)     our defense”

This is the 46th meeting between these two schools and they’ve met annually since 2001. Hudspeth says every time they play Arkansas State conference championship implications are on the line..

Cut 17 (21)  “the moment” 

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ULM looks to get back in the win column this Saturday when they visit South Alabama. The Warhawks were defeated for the first time in conference play last weekend by Georgia State. Coach Matt Viator says his team learned a valuable lesson that you can’t take victory for granted…

Cut 18 (12) “it is” 

South Alabama is coming off a win over Troy University. Viator says the Jaguars last performance shows their talent level…

Cut 19 (14) have a chance“

cut 20 (13)  “come prepared”