It is now illegal to burn a flag in Ibervile Parish.  Kelley Ray has more.

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There is a noted decline in voter turnout for Louisiana elections.  More from Michelle Southern.

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Media reports indicate the Clinton man suspected of shooting four people, killing three of them, called authorities to let them know he’s the shooter. Doctor Peter Scharf, a criminologist with the LSU School of Public Health on why possible serial killer Ryan Sharpe would do this

Cut 3 (07) “attention.”

Sharpe was arrested last week for allegedly fatally shooting three people and wounding another in East Baton Rouge and East Feliciana parishes. Authorities are also trying to determine a motive. A source says Sharpe’s ex-girlfriend recently got married. Scharf says many people experience heart break, but do not go on a shooting spree…

Cut 4  (09) “decifpher often.” 

Sharpe worked as a plumber. His father says what his son is accused of doing is totally out of his character. Scharf says if the suspect never alerted authorities as what’s being reported, the shootings may have continued, because Sharpe was unfamiliar to law enforcement before his arrest…

Cut 5  (09)  “criminal suspect”

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The Iberville Parish Council has made it illegal to burn the American flag. Chairman Matt Jewell says it’s in response to an Ohio flag burning incident, which  caused consternation among war veterans.  Though there has not been any incidents in Iberville Parish, he and others want to make sure it doesn’t offend Veteran’s there…

Cut 6 (07)  “discourage that.”

The ACLU says Iberville Parish can’t stipulate any laws to prevent First Amendment rights.  Louisiana’s ACLU Executive Director Marjorie Esman says the council made a mistake…

Cut 7 (10) “land is.” 

Jewell brushes off any comment made by the ACLU as the organization’s usual rhetoric…

Cut 8 (07) “enforce it.”

Iberville Parish leaders reason they passed the law since their community is very patriotic. Burning flags will result in a one-thousand-dollar fine and possibly six months in jail.  Esman says the passage of the law is just the opposite…

Cut 9 (12) “unconstitutional laws.”

The law is expected to go into effect in 30 days.

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LSU political communication professor Mike Henderson finds that voter turnout for statewide elections has been on a decline for the last 30 years. In 1983, 54-percent of the eligible voters voted for governor and in 2015 the voter turnout was down to 33-percent. Last weekend’s special election saw only a 13 percent turnout. Henderson says the voting public seems to be burned out on state politics…

Cut 10 (09) “Louisiana politics.”

Henderson hopes more information on the issues and the candidates could help increase voter participation, but it could also backfire…

Cut 11 (09) “help a lot.” 

Is it possible that having statewide elections on Saturday hurts voter turnout? Henderson says there are two trains of thought…

Cut 12 (13) “down much.” 

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Authorities in Rapides Parish are investigating a fire in a ditch off Old Boyce Road where a charred body has been found. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Tommy Carnline says when they responded to the scene at around 6:30 this morning, the fire was put out and then deputies discovered a grim scene.

Cut 13 (07)  “conducted.”

Local media outlets report two bodies were discovered, but Carnline says that has not been confirmed.

Cut 14 (08) “human remains”

Carnline says no vehicle was involved in the fire and responding to a ditch fire is nothing out of the ordinary.

Cut 15 (11) “their mind”

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An 18-month-old toddler is dead and police have the father in custody.  More from Kelley Ray…

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A tiger who became a roadside attraction was put to sleep Monday.  Michelle Southern has more…

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A tiger who was a roadside attraction in Grosse Tete was euthanized.  Tony the Tiger lived at the Iberville Parish Tiger Truck Stop since 2001.  Due to health issues, he was put to sleep on Monday.  Attorney Jennifer Treadway says despite what protesters say, Tony died peacefully and was very loved by his caretakers…

Cut 3 (08) “men weeping.”

There have been ongoing legal battles between Tony’s owner Michael Sandlin and the Animal Legal Defense Fund.  Sandlin’s attorney Jennifer Treadway says Sandlin plans to get another tiger which he has the proper permit to do so…

Cut 4  (08) “LSU does.” 

Senior Staff Attorney for the Animal Legal Defense Fund Tony Eliseuson (Ella-susan) claims Tony lived in deplorable conditions…

Cut 5  (12)  “his demise.”

Eliseuson says they stand ready to prevent another tiger from living at that truck stop…

Cut 6 (08)  “another tiger.”

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An 18-month-old is dead following a gruesome murder.  New Orleans Police says the father, 45-year-old Mark Hambrick told police “God made him do it.”  Police Chief Michael Harrison says Hambrick called himself into police several hours after he killed the child…

Cut 7 (09) “old child.” 

Hambrick gave a detailed description to police of himself and the child and told them he would be found on his porch when police came on the property.  Harrison says the father remained strangely calm during the arrest…

Cut 8 (07) “not normal.”

Harrison says the exact motive is still unknown, however police say they are seeking any information about Hambrick that can help them with the investigation…

Cut 9 (11)  “823-1111″

Hambrick is in custody with charges to be filed later.

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Two years from now, Louisiana voters will likely be gearing up for a gubernatorial runoff election. GOP Chairman Roger Villere says they plan to go after current Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards in a big away. He says Edwards does not share many of the conservative beliefs of Louisiana voters.

Cut 10 (11) “in there”

Villere says one big name that has been mentioned a lot for the 2019 election is U.S. Senator John Kennedy. He says Kennedy is an extremely formidable candidate for the position.

Cut 11 (10) “state treasurer ” 

Villere says many other potentially strong Republican politicians have voiced interest in running for Governor.

Cut 12 (08) “at it” 

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Open enrollment for the Medicare program is now until December 7^th for 2018 plans. State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says this is the only time of the year when senior citizens can shop around for their plans and compare prices. He says it’s important to find a plan that goes along with your current doctors.

Cut 13 (11)  “system.”

Donelon says there are different plans with different pricing structures available during this period, so there is a good chance for savings.

Cut 14 (11) “last year”

Staff with the Senior Health Insurance Information Program are available to talk with Louisiana residents. Donelon says call L-D-I to reach someone who can help with the shopping process at 1 (800) 259-5300.  He says there are assistance programs to help some individuals pay for healthcare premiums.

Cut 15 (09) “eligible “

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The search continues for a missing worker after an oil and gas platform exploded in Lake Pontchartrain on Sunday. Jeff Palermo has more…

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New Orleans will see it’s first female mayor in it’s history.  Kelley Ray has more on the upcoming runoff election…

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Three victims from last night’s energy platform explosion on Lake Pontchartrain remain in critical condition and the search for one of the workers continues today. Jefferson Parish EMS Director Mike Guilliot says seven people were taken to the hospital

Cut 3 (14) “were discharged”

Officials can’t find any environmental impacts from the blast and the Coast Guard says the platform is no longer burning. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says the platform is just a storage facility and owned by Clovelly Oil Company. Lopinto says the explosion occurred at 8 PM on Sunday

Cut 4  (12) “supply boat” 

Officials say cleaning chemicals used during a maintenance operation could be a possible cause. Lopinto is not releasing much information on the 8th worker that remains missing…

Cut 5  (12)  “find em”

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Zachary police say a man accused of allegedly murdering his 11-month-old baby is in custody.  33-year-old Fabian Smith is charged in the death of Jericho Smith.  Police arrived on the scene Saturday to find the baby lying in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds.  Police Chief David McDavid says Smith did not own up to the incident initially…

Cut 6 (08)  “tragic event.”

McDavid says they found multiple weapons in the house and the autopsy shows the baby died of stab and gunshot wounds…

Cut 7 (06) “head also.” 

McDavid says neighbors called 9-1-1 after other children in the Smith’s house ran next door telling them what happened…

Cut 8 (07) “call 911.”

Fabian Smith was the only adult home at the time of the murder.

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The three constitutional amendments on Saturday’s ballot passed and are now law. President of the Public Affairs Research Council Robert Travis Scott says the first amendment which establishes a property tax exemption for construction work in progress will make things more certain for tax assessors.

Cut 9 (11)  “be taxed”

Amendment number two expands an already existing law and will give the spouses of volunteer firefighters, EMS, and paramedics who die on duty, a full property tax exemption on their home. Scott says this will be retroactive to those who have already suffered this tragedy.

Cut 10 (10) “valuable job”

Scott says with the passage of amendment three, the state has created a new fund within the transportation fund. He says this fund will receive any new money if the legislature decided to increase the gas tax.

Cut 11 (07) “have now” 

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New Orleans is on the verge of electing its  first female mayor.  Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell and former Municipal Court Judge Desiree Charbonnet are in the November 18 runoff. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says with history in the making, more attention will be drawn to the Mayor’s race in the runoff election…

Cut 12 (07) “sharp edged.” 

Voter turnout for the Mayoral primary was 32 percent.  The state Treasurer’s race will also be decided next month. Dubos expects a less than 10 percent turnout statewide. He says Democrat Derrick Edwards and Republican John Schroder have their work cut out for them, when it comes to securing votes.

Cut 13 (09)  “a ballot.”

Dubos says even though New Orleans has never had a female mayor, it’s not a big surprise to see two women in the runoff.

Cut 14 (12) “have two.”

A dismal 13 percent voters, representing about 400,000, participated statewide on Saturday.

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Detectives in Baton Rouge are investigating a fatal shooting last night that left a 26-year-old dead after a homeowner claims he brandished a firearm and charged at him. BRPD Sgt. Don Coppola says the 36-year-old homeowner told police he was standing in his yard when he shot Clayton Bradford after a verbal altercation.

Cut 15 (10) “crimes unit”

Coppola says the investigation is still under investigation so there is no word on if the homeowner faces any charges. He says the two had a verbal altercation in the homeowner’s front yard when things turned ugly.

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State health officials say now is the time for Louisianans to get their flu shot, as the influenza season is starting. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Looks like the Bayou State has gotten some much needed relief from the heat as a cold front passed through last night. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Congressman Garret Graves is seeking to protect Cajuns, saying they’re endangered.  Kelley Ray has more…

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State health officials are reminding Louisianans it’s time to get your annual flu vaccination. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public Heath Dr. Parham Jaberi says the flu season has begun and doctors are starting to see a small number of cases.

Cut 4  (09) “from now”

LDH will host flu vaccination clinics until December in all parts of the state and residents can visit LDH’s website for locations and dates. Jaberi says walk-ins are welcome. He says the flu shot is free for individuals with insurance and 10 dollars for those without insurance.

Cut 5  (09)  “them somewhere”

Jaberi says it’s important to get a flu shot because the virus is dangerous to young children and the elderly. He says many people think they can get the flu from the vaccine, but that’s not true.

Cut 6 (10) “actual illness”

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A significant cold front moved through the Bayou State leaving us with some much needed relief. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this front has brought in much cooler and drier Canadian air and pushed out the warm Gulf of Mexico air. He says the afternoon highs will be in the 70s in northern parishes and low 80s in the coastal zone.

Cut 7 (11)  “coastal parishes”

Keim says this cool weather will stick around all week long. He says we may have broken the back of summer.

Cut 8 (07) “be over”

Keim says even as temperatures in the 90s subside, expect a warmer than usual autumn.

Cut 9 (11)  “currently getting”

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Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves authored legislation seeking to protect Cajuns, saying they are endangered, because of coastal land loss.  He is pushing for them to be protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.  Graves believes the federal government has been mismanaging the Mississippi River system for years, endangering the Cajun’s way of life…

Cut 10 (08)  “primarily live.”

Graves claims endangered species are given extra protections and since the Cajun culture is threatened, he wants them to be afforded the same opportunity…

Cut 11 (13) “same protections.”

He says no matter how his fellow congressman feel, the federal government needs to get out of the business of “land grabbing”…

Cut 12 (09) “that loss.”

Following discussion on the floor and some good natured jabbing, Graves withdrew his amendment from consideration.

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Halloween is only two weeks away and Louisiana residents are rushing to find the hottest costume. Store manager for Halloween Express in Baton Rouge DeMarcus Cox says the most popular costume this year is Pennywise the Clown from the movie It. He says it looks like guys are going for scarier outfits for this Halloween.

Cut 13 (08) “scream man”

Cox says women aren’t on board for the scary theme this year, instead dressing up as female superheroes.

Cut 14 (10) “wonder woman”

Cox says the trends show even kids are looking to be scary with clown costumes. But he says the favorite costume for children is…

Cut 15 (05) “policeman “

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The LSU Tigers are once again ranked in the Top 25 polls after their historic come from behind win over Auburn. LSU trailed by 20 points, but roared back to beat their SEC West rival 27-23. The defense held Auburn to 64 yards in the 2nd half, D.J. Chark returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown and Connor Culp kicked two field goals in the final three minutes. Head Coach Ed Orgeron…

Cut 16  (20)  “football game”

It’s the Tigers largest come from behind win at home since 1949. LSU is now 5-2, 2-1 in the SEC. Two weeks ago, some wondered if LSU would finish with a winning record. Now they are in position to compete for an SEC West title. Orgeron says his team never showed any signs of quitting after the upset loss to Troy…

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The Saints nearly blew a 35-point lead, but an opportunistic Black and Gold defense preserved a 52-38 victory over the Detroit Lions. The Saints defense, which looked very bad at the beginning of the season, forced five turnovers and scored a franchise record three touchdowns in one game. Head Coach Sean Payton credits the pressure put on Detroit QB Matthew Stafford

Cut 18 (17) “sack fumble early” 

An interception in the end zone by Cam Jordan on a batted pass sealed the victory. Before that big play by Jordan, the Lions scored four straight TDs. One of the scores was a punt return and another a pick six. The Saints offense failed to get a first down in eight straight possessions in the second half. Payton not happy with how his team finished

Cut 19 (12) to win“

The Saints have won three in a row and for the first time since 2013 they have a winning record at 3-2. Quarterback Drew Brees tossed two touchdown passes, but only threw for 186 yards and he threw his first two interceptions of the season. Brees says there’s a lot of mistakes that need to be corrected going forward

cut 20 (20)  “get better” 

A New Orleans Police officer is dead following and early morning shooting.  Kelley Ray has more.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

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The Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter at the University of Louisiana at Monroe is suspended after a pledge group’s private statements were made public. Michelle Southern reports…:

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A New Orleans police officer is dead following a shooting early this morning.  NOPD identifies the officer as 29-year-old Marcus McNeil. Chief Michael Harrison says four officers were patrolling the area.  They are still investigating what exactly happened…

Cut 3 (12) “as a result.”

Harrison says the 30-year-old male suspect fled from the scene following the shooting and was surrounded by SWAT members.  He later surrendered…

Cut 4  (07) “this time.” 

McNeil had a wife, and two children age 2 and 5. Harrison says the deceased officer along with the other three officers were on patrol when the ambush happened…

Cut 5  (11)  “this hurts.”

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Sasol announces they have hired their 500^th employee to support its new 11 billion dollar ethane cracker and derivatives project in Calcasieu Parish and plans to hire at least 200 new employees over the next two years. Kim Cusimano with Sasol says they’ve been working towards this goal for several years.

Cut 6 (11)  “2013″

93-percent of those hired are Louisiana residents and 83-percent are Calcasieu Parish residents. Sasol partnered with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and SOWELA Technical Community College in Lake Charles to help fill positions. Cusimano says they were true success factors in ensuring quality workers for the openings.

Cut 7 (09) “advantage of” 

These careers have an average salary of 80-thousand dollars. Cusimano says if you’re interested in working for Sasol….

Cut 8 (09) “available”

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The University of Louisiana at Monroe is continuing to investigate alleged racist remarks made by several students which resulted in the suspension of the Kappa Sigma Pledge fraternity.  ULM President Nick Bruno says this incident is not representative of the way their students behave…

Cut 9 (09)  “get along”

Bruno says he understands that racism is dividing the country.  He hopes the students and ULM faculty can rise above the divisive issue…

Cut 10 (10) “by one”

The Dean of Students will now investigate the incident.  Bruno says he doesn’t know if the students will be expelled…

Cut 11 (06) “of things” 

The students used a private group internet exchange called Group Me in order to make the comments, which became public.

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Louisiana legislators met for a one day retreat this week to consider what needs to be done to prevent falling off a fiscal cliff.  The state is facing a 1-point-38-billion dollar cut in funding when extra temporary tax revenue ends July 1^st.  Minden Representative and House Democratic Caucus chairman Gene Reynolds says they are one step closer to resolving the issue…

Cut 12 (11) “something done.” 

As much as legislators don’t want to consider tax increases, Reynolds says the public needs to talk with their representatives to urge them to find a solution everyone can agree on, no matter the cost…

Cut 13 (07)  “you like.”

If some don’t understand the concept completely of what this means for the state, Reynolds says now is the time to become informed…

Cut 14 (05) “deal is.”

65 members of the House attended the meeting Thursday…

Authorities arrest a plumber involved in a string of south Louisiana murders.  Kelley Ray has the details…

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LDWF is reminding residents to co-exist with black bears as the mammals are making a comeback in the Bayou State. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A Clinton man police allege killed three and injured one in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes is in custody.  Police say 36-year-old Ryan Sharpe shot and killed 66-year-old Carroll Breeden, 62-year-old Thomas Bass and Brad DeFranceshi since July.  He also injured 47-year-old Buck Hornsby last month.  Breeden’s daughter, Marcy Breeden Slotte, says her grieving may never end…

Cut 3 (07) “get peace.”

Slotte is upset that living in a rural area in the town of Pride did not protect her family…

Cut 4  (09) “little disturbring.” 

Slotte says even though Sharpe is off the streets, she has questions remaining as to why the killings happened…

Cut 5  (06)  “with people.”

Officials expect to charge Sharpe with one count of murder in East Baton Rouge Parish and two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in East Feliciana Parish.

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With all the destruction due to numerous fires in California, people can become concerned in Louisiana about the threat for wildfires.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the northern part of the state is somewhat drier…

Cut 6 (09)  “moderate danger.”

Browning says most of Louisiana is usually under a moderate danger for wildfires most of the time.  He warns if you have to burn, do so only if necessary…

Cut 7 (09) “that fire.” 

Browning says the Department of Agriculture does a good job in monitoring areas where wild underbrush could cause dangerous fires…

Cut 8 (09) “accelerate fires.”

Caddo, Desoto, Webster and West Carroll Parishes are currently under burn bans.

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As black bears have made a big comeback in the Bayou State, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries encourages Louisianans to visit bearwise.org. Black bear expert for LDWF Maria Davidson says there is now more interaction between black bears and the public.

Cut 9 (09)  “be having”

The black bear was officially moved from the protected list in April of 2016. Davidson says the website is one stop shopping for bear conflict resolution. She says people who have never had to deal with bears before are having bears move into their areas.

Cut 10 (08) “bearwise.org”

Davidson says residents can find information on bear proofing systems around homes and camps along with ways to secure trash cans.

Cut 11 (09) “this website” 

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Investigators are seeking answers in the death of an eight-month-old child left in a car for several hours.  Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says the child’s guardian never dropped off the child to a day care center and when they returned to the daycare to pick up the toddler, it was discovered the infant was still in the vehicle…

Cut 12 (06) “of time.” 

Panepinto says the District Attorney’s office is continuing their investigation into the tragedy and the guardian is cooperating with police …

Cut 13 (11)  “extremely cooperative.”

Panepinto says this is a good time for all who care for younger children to review their protocol for taking care of them while in their custody…

Cut 14 (10) “can happen.”

The daycare is not being investigated.  Police are withholding the names of the persons involved pending the review by the DA’s office.

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Ten LSU students are charged in connection with the hazing death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver of Georgia. Jeff Palermo spoke with a legal analyst…

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Sean Pennison is one of ten members of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity charged with hazing in the death of pledge Max Gruver. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Ten LSU students face charges in connection with last month’s hazing death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver. All ten were booked on a misdemeanor hazing charge and Matthew Alexander Naquin (Nah-Can) is also charged with negligent homicide.  Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says Naquin was singled out due to his alleged role in the incident…

Cut 3 (10) “this case.”

The lesser misdemeanor charges carry a 30 day sentence, however, Ciolino says if Naquin is found guilty of negligent homicide, he could be imprisoned for some time…

Cut 4  (08) “five years.” 

Law enforcement is cracking down on hazing around the country and Ciolino says they are intent on bringing justice to the victims…

Cut 5  (10)  “homicide case.”

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The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office has released the cause of death of Maxwell Gruver.  Dr. Beau Clark says the death was an accident due to acute alcohol intoxication…

Cut 6 (11)  “his lungs.”

Clark says Gruver’s high blood alcohol level of .495 was more than six times the legal limit…

Cut 7 (05) “with death.” 

An initial autopsy report revealed that Gruver had THC, the chemical found in marijuana.  Coroner Clark won’t say if that was confirmed in his findings…

Cut 8 (09) “going on.”

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Sean Pennison is one of the ten LSU students arrested as part of the investigation into Max Gruver’s death. His Attorney Franz Borghardt says it’s extremely hard for these students as Max was their friend. He says Pennison is not being charged with Gruver’s death, only hazing.

Cut 9 (07)  “innocent”

Borghardt says it’s disappointing that LSU decided to arrest these ten young men rather than issue a court summons for the misdemeanor. He says these students truly cared about Max.

Cut 10 (10) “fraternity”

Of the ten, one fraternity member, Matthew Naquin, has been charged with hazing and negligent homicide. Borghardt says Gruver’s death will stay with Pennison for the rest of his life.

Cut 11 (10) “with this” 

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds Louisiana is ranked second in the country when it comes to the high rates of STDs for the third year in a row. Deputy Director for the Louisiana STD/HIV Program Chaquetta Johnson says chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are the sexually transmitted diseases measured. She credits this increase to a few factors.

Cut 12 (11) “tested” 

2016 CDC data shows Louisiana’s chlamydia rate is 680 cases per 100,000 people. Johnson says they are looking at ways to increase screening and testing to lower this high number…

Cut 13 (09)  “disease.”

The CDC also reports Louisiana had the second highest rate of HIV in 2016. Johnson says they are aggressively tackling this epidemic. She says they have partnered with each office of public health and also with community and parish leaders to educate the public on these diseases.

Cut 14 (07) “Louisiana”

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Former Saints and LSU star Tracy Porter has been arrested on drug and domestic battery charges. Sgt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says on October 5th, the victim alleged she visited Porter to get her keys back from him, then the two became involved in an argument that got physical…:

Cut 15 (09) “what she was reporting”

Porter was arrested on charges of battery of dating partner, possession of marijuana and distribution of schedule II drugs. Copolla says the victim and 31-year-old Porter had been in a relationship over the past couple of years. He says Porter did admit to grabbing her…:

Cut 16  (07)  “that had become physical”

14-hundred inmates are set to be released on November 1^st as a result of criminal justice reform measures passed earlier this year. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The NFL says they want players to stand for the national anthem.  Jeff Palermo on whether this controversy is coming to an end…

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High school students from across the state will be designing the new Louisiana Seafood logo.  Kelley Ray has more…

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As a result of criminal justice reform measures passed in the last legislative session, 14-hundred inmates in Louisiana will be released early from prison in November. Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator said last week that some extremely dangerous criminals could be back on our streets. But Criminal Justice Reform Field Director for the Southern Poverty Law Center John Burkhardt says that isn’t true.

Cut 4  (10) “for parole”

Burkhardt says no one convicted of sex crimes, manslaughter or murder will be released early as a result of the legislation approved earlier this year. He says the new sentencing laws accelerate the release mechanism for inmates on good time parole.

Cut 5  (09)  “vetting process”

Sheriff Prator also said Louisiana needs to take its time before opening the flood gates and letting inmates out that should not be released. But Burkhardt says safety checks are performed before each individual is released to ensure there are no consecutive sentences requiring an inmate to remain in custody.

Cut 6 (10) “with policies”

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The N-F-L has been more about the National Anthem than the game itself recently.   Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all 32 teams, specifying that all players and coaches quote – “should stand for the National Anthem.”  N-F-L analyst Mike Detellier says it’s sad team owners didn’t force the issue prior to Goodell’s memo…

Cut 7 (09)  “of everyone.”

Goodell says he hopes the teams and the league can quote – “move past the controversy…together with our players.”  Detellier says it’s easier said than done, especially when key players are taking part in the protests…

Cut 8 (09) “find it.”

Detellier says President Donald Trump’s remarks about the N-F-L helped to keep the controversy alive and has proved to be problematic for the league…

Cut 9 (07)  “put out.”

Goodell’s memo adds he hopes for a full and open discussion on the National Anthem issue when the league meets next week in New York.

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High school students from across the state will be designing the new Louisiana Seafood logo.  The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board has partnered with the Louisiana Department of Education to let students design the new logo.  Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s a good way for students to use the creative skills they have learned…

Cut 10 (10)  “to come.”

Nungesser says he’s been urged by the public to spice up the logo to make people really want the seafood from this area…

Cut 11 (09) “or crawfish.”

Nungesser says it’s better to have local help with the logo than to go to a marketing firm spending a lot of money to design it…

Cut 12 (08) “in this.”

Submissions will be accepted through December 15^th and is open to all high school students in Louisiana.  The winner will be announced in April 2018.

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The father for wounded East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier says his son is making remarkable progress.  Tullier was seriously injured during a police ambush in Baton Rouge in July 2016.   James Tullier says his son has been moved from a rehab facility in Houston to the Transitional Learning Center in Galveston, Texas, marking an important point in his recovery…

Cut 13 (12) “of coverage.”

His motor skills are beginning to improve.  James says his son is now able to make some small but important movements…

Cut 14 (08) “self now.”

James says his son is continuing to beat the odds so much so that doctor’s predictions on the final outcome have long been surpassed…

Cut 15 (09) “given already.”

Two other officers were injured and three more killed when 29-year-old Gavin Long of Missouri began shooting at officers on Airline Highway.  Long was killed at the scene.

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LSU is preparing to face one of the best teams in the Southeastern Conference this Saturday when they host the 10th ranked Auburn Tigers. Auburn defeated the Tigers 18-13 last season and Quarterback Danny Etling threw for just 118 yards and one touchdown…

Cut 16  (10)  “against us”

The Tigers are coming off a tough victory over the Florida Gators. Etling hopes LSU can score more than 17 points this week…

Cut 17 (16)  “be okay” 

LSU’s two starting tackles KJ Malone and Toby Weathersby are questionable for Saturday. Injuries along the line, forced the coaching staff to shuffle players in and out against Florida. Etling says it wasn’t that big of a distraction

Cut 18 (20) “as well” 

Lafayette police say they have arrested a Baton Rouge man in connection with the death of a woman injected with silicone.  Kelley Ray has more…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray”

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A recent Morning Consult survey shows President Trumps approval rating in Louisiana has fallen slightly.  Michelle Southern has more…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

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Lafayette police say they have arrested a Baton Rouge man in connection with the death of a woman injected with silicone.  23-year-old Brionna Guillory died after allegedly receiving the injections from 33-year-old Vincent Jamal Boles. Lafayette Police Corporal Karl Ratcliff says the silicone traveled throughout Guillory’s body…

Cut 3 (08) “extremely dangerous.”

Police are trying to piece together the locations Boles may have conducted the injections.  They know Guillory was injected in Lafayette and later died in Lake Charles.

Cut 4  (06) “a hotel.” 

The police department urges others who may have had contact with Boles to come forward.

Cut 5  (11)  “police department.”

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Champion Home Builders announces a manufactured housing production facility will be established in the Vernon Parish town of Leesville. Mayor Rick Allen says this project will create 200 direct jobs and 218 indirect jobs.

Cut 6 (07)  “it is”

Louisiana is the third ranking state in manufactured housing sales. Allen says this is one of the biggest economic development announcements the town has ever had. He says the facility will be located in Leesville’s Northside Industrial Park, which has been vacant and added unnecessary costs on the town for 17 years.

Cut 7 (10) “utilities on” 

Allen says these jobs are desperately needed and will provide good wages and benefits to employees. He says after attending a prayer meeting, he received a call from a long lost friend who happened to work for Champion Home builders and the Industrial Park became a topic of conversation.

Cut 8 (08) “whole deal”

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Monroe-based Flying Tiger Brewery will donate a portion of the revenues from their latest brew, War Hawk, to scholarships through the University of Louisiana Monroe Foundation. Flying Tiger Co-owner Robert Brewer says they want to help ULM because the school doesn’t get the credit it deserves, aside from academics.

Cut 9 (09)  “they are”

War Hawk beer is not officially licensed through ULM. Brewer says they got the idea a year and a half ago to help students further their education and it’s finally come to fruition.

Cut 10 (11) “the doors”

The War Hawk logo features a Curtiss P-40 War Hawk plane flown by the Flying Tigers. Brewer says the beer is a lot lighter than other flagship beers. He says War Hawk will be available on tap in Ouachita Parish and it will be canned in the future.

Cut 11 (10) “white wine”

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The Morning Consult group says that President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have dropped some, but only two percent in Louisiana.  U-L-M  Political Science professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says the drop from a 59 percent approval in January to 57 percent now is not a big deal…

Cut 12 (13) “the President.” 

Stockley says Trump’s failure to establish polices he promised during his campaign, could be a reason for the small decline…

Cut 13 (11)  “been accomplished.”

Are party members leaving and turning their loyalties somewhere else?  Stockley says , probably not…

Cut 14 (07) “same party.”

Morning Consult says Trump’s 57-percent approval rating in Louisiana is the fourth highest in the nation after Wyoming, West Virginia and Alabama.

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The UL System hopes to graduate 150-thousand students by 2025. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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Another person has been fatally shot in East Feliciana Parish.

Cut 2 (25) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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Former L-S-U and N-F-L star Y.A.Tittle passed away at the age of 90.  Kelley Ray looks back at his legendary career…

Cut 3 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

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The University of Louisiana System has set a goal to graduate 150-thousands students by 2025. U-L System President Jim Henderson says if this can be accomplished by the nine universities in the system, these students will be the most educated generation in Louisiana history.

Cut 4  (10) “our state”

Henderson says in order to achieve this increase in graduates over the next eight years, partnerships with technical and community colleges are needed to provide ample classroom space for more students. He also adds using technology to our advantage.

Cut 5  (10)  “online education.”

Henderson says it’s time Louisiana started to invest more in its students. He says we need to focus more on the outcomes of investments, rather than what it costs on the front end.

Cut 6 (11) “the cost”

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Iberville Parish leaders will discuss a proposed law on October 17^th that would prevent an individual from damaging or defacing the nation’s or the state’s flag. Councilman Matthew Jewell says last Veterans Day, a group of people ripped down and burned an American flag. He says the veterans were extremely upset about it so he decided to take action.

Cut 7 (09)  “the flag”

Jewell says strong penalties would come along with the ordinance…

Cut 8 (04) “in jail”

Jewell says Iberville Parish is extremely patriotic and the veterans are honored every year. He doesn’t expect any push back from passing the ordinance.

Cut 9 (09)  “it is”

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Former L-S-U and N-F-L star Y.A.Tittle has passed away at the age of 90.  Tittle played for the Tigers during the mid 1940s and set five records, including passing yards in a career, touchdown passes and total offense. In a 2008 interview with our own Jim Engster, the Marshall, Texas native explained how he ended up at LSU.…

Cut 10 (12)  “me away.”

Tittle played in one of the strangest bowl games, the 1947 Cotton Bowl which L-S-U and Arkansas played to a scoreless tied. It has since been called the Ice Bowl…

Cut 11 (12) “miserable day”

Tittle’s belt buckle is a part of LSU lore.  Tittle tells of a time when players wore regular belts and after a player tried to tackle him in a game, almost losing his pants and then losing the chance to play in the Sugar Bowl…

Cut 12 (12) “his pants.”

Late in his professional career, he played for the New York Giants, leading them to Eastern Conference titles in 1961, 62 and 63, and throwing 86 touchdown passes.  He also played three years for the Baltimore Colts and ten seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.

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A well-known member of the Boy Scouts was killed Monday in a drive-by shooting in Clinton. East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeffery Travis says the victim has been identified as 48-year-old Brad DeFrancheschi. He says three other middle aged white men have been killed since July in a similar manner and they are receiving assistance from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office to solve these murders.

Cut 13 (07) “these crimes”

On September 19^th, Carroll Breeden was gunned down in a drive-by shooting at his home in Pride while gardening in his front yard. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says they are assisting on this case in every way possible.

Cut 14 (08) “this case”

 East Feliciana Chief Criminal Deputy Greg Phares says they are keeping details private at this stage of the investigation expect police are looking for a white four door sedan with tinted windows. He says they are aware many residents in the area are concerned about safety.

Cut 15 (11) “of care”

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LSU hosts 10th ranked Auburn this Saturday at Tiger Stadium. Auburn is 5-1, with its lone loss against defending national champion Clemson. Auburn averages 36-points a game, but LSU is getting closer to full strength on the defensive line. Christian LaCouture had to play every snap against Florida, but Coach Ed Orgeron says senior defensive end Frank Herron returns this week after presumably serving a six-game suspension

Cut 16  (17)  “this week”

Kick-off is at 2:30. Tiger nation prefers a night game in Death Valley, but Orgeron says they’ll need the fans best effort for this big SEC matchup…

Cut 17 (09)  “let’s go” 

Linebacker Devin White, who was named Co-SEC Defensive player of the week after recording 13 tackles in the road win against Florida. White is glad to see Herron return to the defensive line rotation….

Cut 18 (17) “of the season” 

White batted down a pass on fourth-and-three to preserve the Tigers win in the Swamp. The Springhill native says he was reading the Florida quarterbacks eyes….

Cut 19 (17) great moment“