The Baton Rouge Police Department announces Kenneth Gleason is charged with two counts of second-degree murder in the random deaths of two black men last week that cops had said could be racially motivated. BRPD Interim Police Chief Jonny Dunnam said Gleason is also being charged for allegedly shooting up a black family’s home near his parents’ house…:
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East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore said the suspect’s DNA was found on shell casings, which he said normally doesn’t happen. He added that while the suspect is innocent until proven guilty, this case would qualify for the death penalty.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center has been awarded a 6.7 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to study military nutrition and metabolism research…:
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That’s Pennington researcher Dr. Jennifer Rood (Rude).

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has received a grant to increase the number of child welfare workers. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says her staff has decreased by 600 employees over the last 10 years and this is an opportunity to address the high turnover rate…:
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She says additional help is coming, as DCFS has now been awarded a federal research grant to test strategies to retain caseworkers.

Hundreds gathered last night at a church on LSU’s campus to remember 18-year-old Max Gruver who died last week after leaving the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house in what officials have called a possible hazing incident. Phi Delta Theta has formally revoked the charter from its LSU chapter saying some of the members had violated its Alcohol Free Housing policy. Authorities say it’s still far too early in the investigation to say whether charges will be brought in this case.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is holding a joint news conference at this hour to give more information about the person of interest questioned in connection to two linked deadly shootings they believe could be racially motivated. 23-year-old Kenneth Gleason was arrested on drug charges over the weekend, and he was booked again last night on a theft charge for allegedly stealing from Books-A-Million.

Four sheriff’s offices in Louisiana have filed lawsuits against drug companies and physicians for allegedly helping to grow the opioid crisis. Attorney David Laborde says the defendants have misrepresented the proper use of opioids which has led to an epidemic and an uptick in crime…:
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Avoyelles, Lafayette, Jefferson Davis and Rapides have filed lawsuits in state courts in their respective parishes.

LSU has taken the final step in the medical marijuana contract process, as its finalized the deal with GB Sciences that will grow the cannabis. LSU vice president for Agriculture Dr. Bill Richardson says he doesn’t know when the drug will be available in 2018, because they have to make sure everything is done right…:
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He predicts they’ll be moving quickly to begin cultivation.

Two elected officials in the northwest Louisiana town of Stanley suffered burns from an explosion at their home. They are Mayor Sharon Fletcher and her mother Dwena Henry, who is the former mayor. DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle says Henry suffered third-degree burns over 50-percent of her body and the town of Stanley is praying for her recovery…:
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Arbuckle says Henry is lucky to be alive and doctors say the next 48 hours will be critical.

Patients with certain debilitating conditions could soon be prescribed medical marijuana in Louisiana, as LSU has finalized its contract with the company that will cultivate the drug. LSU vice president for Agriculture Dr. Bill Richardson says he visited GB Sciences in Las Vegas and was very impressed, especially with their commitment to medical…:
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He says medical cannabis should be available some time next year.

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $6.7 million dollar grant to LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research center to study military nutrition. Dr. Jennifer Rood (Rude)…:
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She says they will focus on how to ensure a healthy and fit military.

Four sheriff’s offices have filed state lawsuits in an effort to stop the opioid abuse epidemic. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Today Governor John Bel Edwards is continuing his statewide tour to discuss the state’s ongoing budget problems. He’ll be in Hammond this morning meeting with local elected officials and business leaders. The governor is exploring options for addressing the more than $1 billion budget shortfall the state faces next year, as a temporary one-cent sales tax hike approved last year is set to expire in July.

LSU has completed its contract with the company that will grow medical marijuana, clearing the way for cultivation to begin…:
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Hundreds gathered last night at a church on LSU’s campus to remember 18-year-old Max Gruver who died last week after leaving the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house in what officials have called a possible hazing incident. Phi Delta Theta has formally revoked the charter from its LSU chapter saying some of the members had violated its Alcohol Free Housing policy.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center has been awarded a 6.7 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to study military nutrition and metabolism research. Researcher Dr. Jennifer Rood (Rude) says they will focus on how to ensure a healthy and fit military…:
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She says Pennington has the expertise to conduct research that’s not available within the Department of Defense.

Two elected officials in the northwest Louisiana town of Stanley suffered burns from an explosion at their home. DeSoto Parish Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle says Mayor Sharon Fletcher and her mother Dwena Henry, who is the alderman, suffered burns on their bodies. He says the 92-year-old Henry is fighting for her life…:
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Henry has a decades-long following through a column she writes in the weekly newspaper.

LSU has taken the final step in the medical marijuana contract process, which means patients with debilitating conditions could have the drug in their hands soon. LSU vice president for Agriculture Dr. Bill Richardson says the agreement with the cannabis company GB Sciences is done…:
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He expects it will be made available sometime next year.

Four sheriff’s offices in Louisiana have filed lawsuits against drug companies and physicians for allegedly helping to grow the opioid crisis. Attorney David Laborde says the sheriff’s offices are seeking to recoup the money law enforcement has spent..:
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Sheriff’s filing the suit are Avoyelles, Lafayette, Jefferson Davis and Rapides

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center receives a six-million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to study how to improve soldiers’ nutrition…:
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A person of interest in the fatal shooting of two black men in Baton Rouge last week has been released on bond. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The national Phi Delta Theta organization has removed the charter from the Beta Chapter at LSU, where a pledge recently died in a possible hazing incident. The organization said it suspended operations based on information in the investigation of the death of 18-year-old Max Gruver which found some chapter members were in violation of the alcohol-free housing policy.

The Louisiana Democratic Party opposes U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s and three other Republican lawmakers bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Party Spokesperson D’Seante Parks says this legislation would end the Medicaid expansion, which covers more than 430-thousand Louisiana residents…:
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She says Democrats believe that all Louisianians should have access to affordable healthcare.

Sports fans of Louisiana’s two most popular teams are down in the dumps today as both LSU and the Saints lost rough games. The Tigers had 9 penalties in a 37-7 loss to Mississippi State which is what bothered Quarterback Danny Etling the most…:
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The Saints dropped a 36-20 decision to the New England Patriots Sunday.

A Baton Rouge man considered a person of interest in the shooting deaths of two black men last week, has bonded out of jail. 23-year-old Kenneth Gleason was arrested over the weekend on drug charges. Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Don Coppola says Gleason has yet to be cleared of the homicides…:
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He says it’s a possibility that these murders were racially motivated, but the investigation is ongoing.

Whether or not charges will be filed in the case of the LSU freshman who died in a possibly hazing incident is still a long way from being known. That’s according to East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore who says some members of 18-year-old Max Gruver’s fraternity were fully cooperative with LSU police…:
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Preliminary autopsy findings indicated Gruver had high levels of alcohol in his system.

A summit is being held at the White House today for presidents of black colleges, but Grambling State President Rick Gallot did not go. He says it’s not a boycott, they’re just busy at Grambling; and still waiting on a person to be named to head the Washington Initiative on HBCUs…:
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He says September is the worst time to hold a summit for academics, as it’s the beginning of a semester and the kickoff of football season.

LSU has completed its contract with the company that will grow medical marijuana. The AgCenter says the deal is done with GB Sciences, and the drug is expected to reach patients by mid-2018.

East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore says it will probably be a while before they’ll know if charges will be brought in the case of the LSU freshman who died in a possible hazing incident at his fraternity. Preliminary autopsy findings indicated that 18-year-old Max Gruver had high levels of alcohol in his system at the time of death. Moore says this investigation will be long:
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Attorneys say whether or not felony charges would be brought likely depends on if there is evidence of hazing.

The White House holds a summit with presidents of black colleges today, but Grambling State President Rick Gallot is not there. Gallot says he’s not boycotting, but there’s a lot happening on Grambling campus’ between the start of a new semester and football season…:
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New Orleans Congressman Cedric Richmond says he’s not surprised many black college presidents have declined to come.

While the nation saw an increase in median household income in 2016, Louisiana saw the largest decline in the country at 2.1-percent…:
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Police in Baton Rouge are investigating two shootings they believe are linked and say could be racially motivated. They still have not made an arrest in the murders, but did have a man in custody on drug charges that is considered a person of interest in last week’s shootings. 23-year-old Kenneth Gleason was released on $3500 bond.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Saints have started 0-2 as they dropped a 36-20 decision to the New England Patriots. They travel to Carolina this Sunday, and Coach Sean Payton believes this team can turn things around…:
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The Saints have now lost 11 of their last 12 games in the month of September.

The median household income in Louisiana declined by over 2-percent in 2016, the largest decrease in the nation according to Census Figures. LSU Economist Dr. Loren Scott says there are definitely signs of optimism for better numbers in 2017. He says the rate of decline in both Houma and Lafayette has significantly lessened…:
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Jeff Palermo reports on LSU’s 37-7 shocking loss to Mississippi State…:
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Attorney General Jeff Landry is alerting consumers about buying flooded vehicles from Texas. He says when shopping on the lot, there are some things to watch for that could point to a previously flooded vehicle..:
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