Fidelity Investments’ 2015 Couples Retirement Study finds a disconnect between couples on finances and retirement planning issues. Eric Gill reports…

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Not many are giving Governor Bobby Jindal much of a chance to win the republican presidential nomination. Emelie Gunn speaks with a political analyst who thinks Jindal can prove doubters wrong…

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Governor Bobby Jindal is officially a candidate for governor. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Fidelity Investments’ 2015 Couples Retirement Study finds a disconnect between couples on finances and retirement planning issues. The study shows that 43-percent of respondents don’t know how much their partner makes. Tulane University Business Professor, Dr. Mark Rosa, says that doesn’t surprise him. He says when you talk about pay, it can get complicated rather quickly…

cut 4  (08)  “the income is”

The survey also shows that 48-percent of respondents have no idea how much money they need to save to maintain their current lifestyle in retirement. Rosa says there is no excuse to not know how much money you need for retirement since there are free online tools that will show you if you’re on the right course…

Cut 5  (07)  “for retirement”

Although these numbers do not come as a shock to him, Rosa says people should more interest in their finances because, after all, it is your own money…

Cut 6 (07)  “to the investor”

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There are many people who do not think Governor Bobby Jindal has much of a chance to win the Republican Presidental nomination, but ULM Political Science Professor John Sutherlin says Jindal can emerge as one of the favorites.  Jindal is the 13th announced Republican candidate but he can distingish himself by telling American voters that as Governor he didn’t raise taxes , he reduced the size of the budget and reformed ethic laws.

CUT 7 (07)  “national level”

A recent poll showed that Jindal is less popular in Louisiana than Democratic President Barack Obama. But Sutherlin says that will not matter on the Presidential campaign trail.

Cut 8  (12)  “campaign on” 

Sutherlin says if Jindal is competitive  in the Iowa caucus and in the New Hampshire primary that could lead to a really good showing in South Carolina. He says Jindal has a history of being a good campaigner.

Cut 9 (10)  “very competitive”

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The National Weather Service says, due to rains from Tropical Storm Bill, northwest Louisiana should be aware that the Red River will crest again next week. But Marty Mayeaux with the NWS in Shreveport says it won’t be as bad as the flooding we saw earlier this month…:

Cut 10 (06) “two weeks ago”

Mayeaux says the Red will crest at 32 and a half feet on July 1st which is about 4 and a half feet lower than the June 9th crest…:

cut 11 (10) previous flood”

Officials say if your property flooded this month in Caddo/Bossier parish, you should take the necessary precautions. Mayeaux says it will mostly affect low lying areas and some farm land…:

cut 12 (11)  “those roads flooding”

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Governor Bobby Jindal is on the campaign trail today meeting with voters in New Hampshire as he’s joined a long list of candidates seeking the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. The governor kicked off his campaign in Kenner yesterday, by touting his accomplishments as governor and portraying himself as a man who gets things done

Cut 13 (09)  “doer”

Jindal says his top priorities will be to grow the private sector economy, rebuild America’s defenses and push forward a better health care policy…

Cut 14 (13) “cheering”

Jindal enters the race as a long-shot in receiving the republican presidential nomination. The governor says if he gets to the White House, he plans on making big changes…

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Two former LSU basketball players are expected to be selected in tonight’s NBA draft. Former Tiger hoops star and current color analyst on the LSU Sports Radio Network, Ricky Blanton, says Jarrell Martin and Jordan Mickey coudl be selected late in the first round, but he says Martin’s stock has fallen since he’s not participated in a lot of five-on-five and three-and-three workouts

Cut 16  (12)  “I don’t know”

Martin is six-foot-ten, 240 pounds and averaged nearly 17 points and nine rebounds a game last season. But Blanton says another thing going against Martin is that it’s hard to say what position he’ll play in the pros

Cut 17 (12) ” embrace it” 

Most mock drafts have Mickey as a second round pick. But Blanton says Mickey’s stock has been on the rise, because of good pre-draft workouts and NBA scouts appreciate his skill set…

Cut 18 (08) “he’s young”

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State Attorney General Buddy Caldwell announces the arrest of 36 suspected child predators as a result of a multi-agency effort to protect Louisiana’s children. Eric Gill has more…

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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office says three people are dead, including a 3-year-old little girl, after a fatal domestic situation. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Bogalusa authorities are investigating a double homicide. Assistant Police Chief Gene Crosby says they received a call yesterday about a shooting…

CUT 3 (10)  “of town”

One of the victims has been identified through the media as Shannon Hudson, a Baton Rouge rapper known as Young Ready. Crosby says incidents like this don’t usually happen in Bogalusa . He says they’re not releasing many details at this point.

CUT 4 (06)  “their job”

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A man wanted for stealing his father’s identity has turned himself into Baton Rouge authorities. Cpl. Don Coppola says 29-year-old  Gabadiah McClay of Plaquemine was booked on charges of Forgery and Identity Theft.

CUT 5 (10)  “his father”

Coppola says McClay took out an auto loan and a personal loan, which totaled around 69,000 dollars. He says McClay’s father suspected his son and alerted authorities after he noticed accounts had been opened in his name.

CUT 6 (08)  “personal information”

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State Attorney General Buddy Caldwell announces the arrest of 36 suspected child predators as a result of a multi-agency effort to protect Louisiana’s children. “Operation Broken Heart” was a two month initiative between the Attorney General’s Cyber Crime Unit and other law enforcement agencies across the state. Caldwell says he’s pleased with the results of the operation…

CUT 7 (07) “national average”

Caldwell says the 36 arrests made during “Operation Broken Heart” is double the national average. He says the initiative was part of a coordinated nationwide effort to apprehend those who engage in child sexual exploitation. Caldwell adds that 20 of those arrests came from the AG’s Cyber Crime Unit…

CUT 8 (09)  “with juveniles”

He says the 20 arrests from his office resulted in a total of 704 sex offenses. The Attorney General’s Cyber Crime Unit has made 95 total arrests in the last 12 months. Calwell says the effort to protect children from online predators is vitally important…

CUT 9 (09)  “else matters”

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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office says three people are dead, including a 3-year-old little girl, after a fatal domestic situation. Spokeswoman Ginny Higgins says they received a frantic 911 call from one of the victims, 72-year-old Leola Blanchard, who advised that she’d been shot by her husband, 58-year-old Clifford Blanchard…:

cut 10 (10) “been shot by Clifford” 

Higgins says it appears that Clifford Blanchard fatally shot his wife Leola and also shot and injured his son, 32-year-old Scott Blanchard..:

cut 11 (10)  “fatal gunshot wound”

(Higgins says Clifford Blanchard apparently also shot and killed his 3-year-old granddaughter before being fatally shot by his son, 32-year-old Scott Blanchard who was also injured. The investigation is ongoing. Scott Blanchard remains hospitalized.)

Higgins says deputies arrived on scene and discovered a third victim who had been shot to death, 3-year-old Ashlynn Blanchard, the granddaughter of the apparent gunman…:

cut 12 (09)  “at all”

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Governor Bobby Jindal has made it official, he announced on Twitter that he is running for President. On his campaign website, BobbyJindal.com, the governor posted a video of him telling his three children about his big decision.

cut 13 (11)  “like that”

The children seemed excited about their father’s run for President. One of their of their requests is a puppy if they get a chance to move into the White House.

cut 14 (12) “care of him”

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A study determines that Louisianans lead the country for paying the highest percentage of annual income for insurance costs. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Governor Bobby Jindal’s Presidential Announcement is slated to happen this afternoon at 4pm at the Ponchatrain Center in Kenner. Michelle Southern reporting….

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The Louisiana chapter of the NAACP has written a letter to Governor Bobby Jindal asking that the “Sons of the Confederate Veterans” license plate be removed as an option here. Scott Carwile reports…:

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According to the consumer website nerdwallet, Louisianians pay the highest percentage of their annual salary for insurance in the country. Nerdwallet found that a Louisianian pays 7,300 dollars a year for homeowners, health, life and auto insurance. Researcher Jeffery Chu says thats about 18 percent of our median yearly earnings because of a couple of different aspects.

cut 4  (08)  “as well”

Chu says unfortunately they’ve discovered many people are overpaying on insurance. He says even though these costs are high and hard to avoid, there are a lot of ways to save money on insurance.

Cut 5  (07)  “to this”

Chu says homeowners insurance is so expensive here because Louisiana is in a location with a major risk for hurricanes and bad weather. He says auto insurance is also high because of the large amount of claim rates.

Cut 6 (08)  “high rates”

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Governor Bobby Jindal’s presidential announcement is slated to happen this afternoon at 4pm at the Ponchatrain Center in Kenner. It’s expected that Jindal will announce he’s seeking the Republican Nomination. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says even though Jindal’s polling low, he’s likely of the mind that you can’t win if you don’t run…:

CUT 7 (09)  “pick up”

Cross says Jindal has been putting his team in place and plotting strategy and the next step will be aggressively campaigning…:

Cut 8  (08)  “first goal” 

Jindal is one of many candidates with their eye on the White House and Cross says one of the biggest challenges from here will be raising money and getting his team together. He also says the Governor will need to ramp up his name recognition as there are many voters in the US who have no idea who he is or what he’s about…:

Cut 9 (08)  “a tragedy”

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Governor Jindal signs legislation into law that attempts to help law enforcement on college campuses investigate accusations of sexual assault. Both measures are sponsored by New Orleans Senator J.P. Morrell. He says one of the bills requires the board of regents to develop a uniform sexual assault policy that colleges must file when there is a report of sexual assault.

Cut 10 (13) “those campuses”

Morrell says this is the first instance in the country where a state has set up procedure for public colleges to follow when there’s a report of a sexual assault and how the victim can be helped….

cut 11 (09) “to them”

Morrell says the second bill will train college and university police officers on how to investigate a sexual assault case…

cut 12 (1)7  “assault case”

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The Louisiana chapter of the NAACP has written a letter to Governor Bobby Jindal asking that the “Sons of the Confederate Veterans” license plate be removed as an option here. The Office of Motor Vehicles says there are currently 160 of those plates, which feature a Confederate flag, on the road. LA-NAACP President Ernest Johnson…:

Cut 13 (10)  “in any form”

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says he sponsored the legislation creating the plate in 1999 at the request of a State Capitol employee. He says he has no comment on whether the state should stop selling it because he is no longer a policy maker. Johnson says there have been many major retail outlets who have stopped selling Confederate flags:

Cut 14 (11) “license plate”

Johnson says a Rebel Flag is a symbol best regulated to individual use and should not be sponsored by our state in any way…:

Cut 15  (10)  “in Louisiana”

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There’s a break down in talks between the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and referees over how much they should be paid. The Lousiaina High School Officials Association wants a raise prior to start of the 2015 school year, but L-H-S-A-A  director Eddie Bonine says an increase in pay can’t take effect, until it’s voted on by school principals in January…

Cut 16  (17)  “has to cash”

The Louisiana High School Officials Association says they’ve only received two pay raises over the last 25 years and they are seeking a pay increase in all sports. The referees say they are tired of promises, which is why they’ve rejected a proposal for any increase in pay to begin in 2016. Bonine says he can’t increase referee pay, only principals can…

Cut 17 (11) ” festered over time” 

Bonine says if the impasse is not resolved, they could have problems finding officials for high school athletic events when school begins in August. He hopes it doesn’t come to that

Cut 18 (05) “suffer here”

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Thibodaux Representative Dee Richard finally gets legislation signed by Governor Jindal that gives state lawmakers approval authority over state consulting contracts. Eric Gill reports…

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State Police say a 2-year-old child is dead after falling out of the window of a vehicle in Acadia Parish Monday night. Jeff Palermo has more…

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After several attempts, Thibodaux Representative Dee Richard finally gets legislation signed by Governor Jindal that gives state lawmakers approval authority over state consulting contracts. Jindal vetoed the measure last year. Richard says this year he decided to make a deal with the governor over the SAVE act to get his bill signed into law…

CUT 3 (11)  “he said yeah”

The new law will put most state consulting and professional services contracts worth over $40,000 up for review from the joint budget committee. Richard expects up to one-third of state contracts to be subject to review…

CUT 4 (07)  “that much money”

When asked if the legislation was signed in exchange for Richard’s vote, a Jindal spokesman says, in a statement, the governor signed the bill because it’s good legislation. Richard says this law will put an end to wasteful contracts in state government and help the state budget for years to come…

CUT 5 (10)  “of our businesses”

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The Shreveport Police Department says a one year old child died after a large item of furniture fell on top of her. Corporal Marcus Hines says cops were called out to an apartment complex shortly after 8pm Monday in reference to a toddler who was deceased inside…:

CUT 6 (08)  “this child”

Hines says the mother of the little girl was home at the time of the incident but she was asleep…:

CUT 7 (10) “tragic accident”

Hines says it appears that the toddler was playing with two other siblings in the room when the dresser tipped over and fell, pinning the child beneath. He says the mother is devastated…:

CUT 8 (09)  “and her family”

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East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark is still searching for the cause of death of a man shot with Taser guns by two Baton Rouge police officers. Clark says in the preliminary autopsy of Kevin Bajoie, he found other physical evidence along with wounds connected to the Tasers.

CUT 9 (08)  “still pending”

Bajoie died on Saturday after an altercation with police that lead to two officers tasing him. Clark says they are doing more tests to determine if the head trauma happened before or during the incident. He says every finding is important and necessary to determine how Bajoie died.

cut 10 (10) “histology” 

Clark says the results will come back in around three or four weeks and he will then have a clearer picture of what happened.

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State Police say a 2-year-old child is dead after falling out of the window of a vehicle in Acadia Parish Monday night. The incident claimed the life of little Mitchell Watson of Church Point. Master Trooper Brooks David says investigators are looking into what exactly happened…

cut 11 (09)  “passenger window”

David says it is believed that Mitchell made his way to the front seat and fell from the passenger front window. The child was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. Mitchell’s mother, 32-year-old Amber Watson was driving the vehicle at the time and David says impairment is not a suspected factor…

cut 12 (09)  “at all”

He says charges are pending against Amber depending on the outcome of the case. David says detectives are working on determining if Mitchell was properly restrained while in the vehicle…

cut 13 (11)  “at least two”

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US Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie endorses former US Representative Jeff Landry of New Iberia in his quest to become the state’s next Attorney General. Eric Gill reports…

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Former Nicholls Baseball player and Baton Rouge native, Darryl Hamilton was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in the Houston area. Emelie Gunn has more….

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Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne has leaned Disney-ABC has placed a moratorium on new projects in Louisiana as a result of the state’s changes to the film tax credit program. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 3 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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US Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie endorses former US Representative Jeff Landry of New Iberia in his quest to become the state’s next Attorney General. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this endorsement, along with the endorsements from Congressman John Fleming and the Family Research Council, will certainly help his campaign…

cut 4  (10)  “Attorney General”

Landry faces fellow Republicans incumbent Attorney General Buddy Caldwell and 18th Judicial District assistant attorney Martin Maley in the race for the state’s top attorney. Cross says, clearly, Caldwell is an incumbent who conservatives believe could be replaced…

Cut 5  (10)  “true believer”

Cross expects this race to heat up as we get closer to the October 24th election. He thinks this will be one of the top races on the ballot…

Cut 6 (10)  “high profile”

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Nicholls State is mourning the death of one of its most famous alumnus, former Major League Baseball Player Darryl Hamilton. Police in suburban Houston say Hamilton was fatally shot by Monica Jordan, who was also found dead, in what appears to be a murder-suicide. Nicholls State baseball coach Seth Thibodaux says Hamilton will be terribly missed.

CUT 7 (10)  “to us”

Hamilton was born in Baton Rouge and graduated from U-High. Thibodaux says he played for the Colonels from 1984-1986 and lead the team in hitting in 1985 and still owns the school’s career stolen base record.  Thibodaux says he is likely the most successful baseball player to come out of the university.

Cut 8  (13)  “of fame” 

Hamilton was induced into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. Thibodaux says unlike a lot of big league players, he always put forth the effort to help out his college team. He says Hamilton was an amazing role model for young players.

Cut 9 (08)  “a tragedy”

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The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office is looking for a 17-year-old missing juvenile who they believe could be underage stripping. Alexandria Davis cut off an ankle bracelet that the court had placed on her and fled her home on February 11th according to Lt. Clay Higgins…:

Cut 10 (08) “erotic dancing”

Higgins says Davis was recently spotted at a gentleman’s club called “Lipstick” in Lafayette…:

cut 11 (08) “primary concern”

Higgins says Davis’s family is desperate to have her back home and safe. He says there is a message if the young girl can hear this…:

cut 12 (10)  “get you home safe”

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Lt Governor Jay Dardenne has learned Disney-ABC has placed a moratorium on new movie and film production in Louisiana as a result of changes made to the film tax credit program. Governor Bobby Jindal has signed into law a new 180-million dollar cap on credits redeemed. Dardenne says he’s concerned the state is chasing off a creative and growing industry.

Cut 13 (09)  “the state”

Dardenne says the film industry is important to the state’s economy and it helps bring more visitors to the state. He says the new law sets the cap too low and movie producers are obviously displeased…

Cut 14 (07) “fix things”

Dardenne says another problem with the new law is that the credit is claimed on the “backend” which creates a level of uncertainty whether a credit will be honored by the state.

Cut 15  (09)  “in Louisiana”

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During an introductory press conference, new Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry says he wants to see a parade down Canal Street in New Orleans after the team wins its first NBA title. Gentry says the pieces are in place to do that…

Cut 16  (15)  “try to do”

Gentry says he’s bringing an up tempo style of basketball to New Orleans and all-star Anthony Davis will be a big part of what they do…

Cut 17 (17) ” important also” 

Gentry is 60-years-old and this will be fifth his opportunity to be a head coach in the NBA. The North Carolina native says 60 is the new 40 and he’s ready to meet the challenge of trying to win an NBA Championship in New Orleans

Cut 18 (22) “they are too”

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LSU announces the new “Voice of the Tigers” will be Georgia Southern play-by-play man Chris Blair replacing Jim Hawthorne who retires after the 2015-16 men’s basketball season. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Today is the first full day of Summer and State Climatologist Barry Keim says it has arrived, pretty much, right on time. Eric Gill reports…

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As a result of Governor Bobby Jindal’s religious freedom executive order, IBM has reportedly cancelled today’s ribbon cutting for its new National Service Center in downtown Baton Rouge. Soon after the state legislature voted down the “Marriage and Conscience Act”, the governor issued an executive order that mirrored language in the bill. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the move by Jindal is just politics…

CUT 3 (08)  “don’t agree”

Company executives wrote a letter to the governor saying the legislation opposes what IBM stands for, equal rights and opportunity for everyone and discrimination for no one. Pinsonat says Jindal’s executive order actually doesn’t carry much weight…

CUT 4 (07)  “does nothing”

Pinsonat says the governor’s executive order is purely symbolic, related to him running for president, and really does nothing. He says IBM has every right to cancel the ceremony, but most governors in most states don’t do everything a corporation wants…

CUT 5 (08)  “can make money”

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LSU announces the new “Voice of the Tigers” will be Georgia Southern play-by-play man Chris Blair replacing Jim Hawthorne who retires after the 2015-16 men’s basketball season. Blair says getting this huge gig is surreal…:

CUT 6 (10)  “absolutely amazing”

Blair begins calling at LSU starting with the 2016 LSU baseball season and his title will be Director of Radio Broadcasting. The 40-year-old is currently the GM and Voice of the Eagles at Georgia Southern Sports Properties. Blair says when he applied for Hawthorne’s job, he never imagined he’d be the man in that seat…:

CUT 7 (11) “hope and prayer”

The announcement was made by Athletic Director Joe Alleva on Saturday and Blair says he and his family felt embraced by LSU fans right away…:

CUT 8 (08)  “brand”

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A preliminary autopsy report could be released today on 32-year-old Kevin Bajoie of Zachary, who died after he was tased by two Baton Rouge police officers. Corporal Don Coppola says officers responded to a call involving a fight outside a home, when units arrived, Bajoie was lying on his back, he unexpectedly jumped up and attempted to attack an officer…

CUT 9 (11)  “tasers”

Coppola says at first, it was only one officer who used his taser against Bajoie, but a second officer also used his taser, when the now deceased man kept fighting…

cut 10 (09) “Bajoie” 

After Bajoie was taken into custody, he was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from unknown reasons. Coppola says the two officers involved were placed on paid administrative leave per standard procedure. He says officers are trained to use their tasers in incidents like this

cut 11 (12)  “tasers”

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Today is the first full day of Summer and State Climatologist Barry Keim says it has arrived, pretty much, right on cue. He says the wet weather pattern in the state for the past six weeks or so has kept temperatures down. But Keim says that pattern has changed and now the forecast is calling for more seasonal temperatures…

cut 12 (10)  “of the year”

Keim says the long term forecast for the summer season is calling for near normal temperatures with below normal rainfall. He says fewer afternoon showers will definitely be something people will notice…

cut 13 (06)  “in the afternoon”

He says before you know it, fronts will begin flying though Louisiana in September and all will be right with the world. Keim says there are a few precautions people should follow to make it though these hot summer months…

cut 14 (12) “well hydrated”

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A federal trial begins today challenging Louisiana’s law that requires doctors who preform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. Eric Gill reports…

CUT 1 (29) “I’m Eric Gill”

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Bassmasters names Toledo Bend Reservoir the number 1 bass fishery in the country. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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Hollywood South is nervous over the ramifications of the legislature passing and Governor Jindal signing a bill to cap the film tax credit program. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 3 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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A federal trial begins today challenging Louisiana’s law that requires doctors who preform abortions to have admitting privileges to a hospital within 30 miles of where the procedure is performed. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says there is one key issue the judge will have to determine…

cut 4  (07)  “an abortion”

Opponents of the measure say that abortion is a safe procedure and admitting privileges to a nearby hospital are not needed. Ciolino says the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals took up that issue earlier this month in a ruling on Texas’ abortion law…

Cut 5  (09)  “abortion providers”

The plaintiffs claim the law will shut down all but one abortion clinic in the state and that would create an undue hardship for women seeking an abortion. Ciolino says the judge in this case could look at the appeals court ruling in the Texas case for guidance…

Cut 6 (08)  “an abortion”

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Cleco has launched an energy saving program which pays customers $50 for getting rid of outdated refrigerators and freezers. Spokeswoman Robbyn Cooper says this will also help people save money on their power bills…

CUT 7 (11)  “for customers”

To learn more about this new program, visit cleco.com. Cooper says many households have an additional refrigerator or freezer outside of the home to store food and drinks, but many of the units are older and require as much as three times more energy to operate than newer models…:

Cut 8  (11)  “you electric bill” 

Customers will receive a $50 check within 4-6 weeks after the unit is hauled away. She says if you’d like to participate in their program, you should clean, empty and defrost your appliance and it must be in working order.

Cut 9 (09)  “household”

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The Toledo Bend Reservoir is named by Bassmaster as the number 1 bass fishery in the country for 2015. Director of the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission Linda Curtis-Sparks says this is a great honor and she believes this will lead to an influx of out of state anglers to the reservoir.

Cut 10 (08) “those individuals”

Curtis-Sparks says they’ve never dropped below the top 15 in Bassmaster’s top 100 lakes. She says what sets Toledo Bend apart from the rest is the amount of fish that are over 10 pounds and their certification process.

cut 11 (11) “like this”

Curtis-Sparks says Toledo Bend is worthy of this honor considering the experience that many fisherman have when it comes to reeling in the big catch on daily basis.

cut 12 (10)  “more believable”

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Despite objections from Hollywood South and several lawmakers in New Orleans, Governor Bobby Jindal signs into law legislation that caps the film tax credit program at 180-million dollars. Mae Chapman owns a casting company in Lafayette and fears the cap will decrease movie production in this state, which means less opportunity to work for those in the industry

Cut 13 (10)  “exodus”

Chapman doesn’t understand why Jindal and the legislature would want to restrict an industry that creates thousands of jobs. She says some will have to look to other states to find jobs…

Cut 14 (10) “missed the ball”

The author of the legislation, Lafayette Representative Joel Robideaux, says by capping the redemption of film tax credits, the state directed more money to health care and higher education. But Chapman says the legislation is a job killer in an industry that has been growing

Cut 15  (09)  “wreck our state”

Three LSU football players have been indefinitely suspended from the team after being charged with unauthorized entry into a residence. Jeff Palermo has more

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A 19 million dollar contract has been signed to destroy the M6 propellant that is illegally stored at Camp Minden in Webster Parish. Emelie Gunn has more….

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LSU Quarterback Anthony Jennings and two other players have been charged with unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling. Police records indicate the players went to an on-campus apartment to retrieve items that were taken from Jennings. Legal analyst Chick Foret says that’s not a valid defense and District Attorney Hillar Moore will decide what actions to take…

CUT 3 (07)  “filed”

Jennings, cornerback Dwayne Thomas and defensive lineman Maquedius Bain have been suspended indefinitely. Coach Les Miles policy has been to suspend players charged with felonies. Foret says the players’ defense attorney will need to get their side of the story before going to the DA to ask for a reduced charge…

CUT 4 (11)  “all charges”

Foret says there is still a long way to go before these players’ football future is decided. The DA may not grant the request for a misdemeanor based on what the victim says occurred, although it is possible the charges will be dropped…

CUT 5 (09)  “change of heart”

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Baton Rouge based Explosive Service International signs a 19-million dollar contract with the Louisiana National Guard which allows them to begin the process of disposing 15 million pounds of M-6 propellant from Camp Minden in Webster Parish. Guard Spokesperson Colonel Pete Schneider says it will take the company a few months to create the closed container to burn the explosives.

CUT 6 (08)  “several months”

Schneider says they aren’t sure the exact date of when the disposal will begin but they are hosting public meetings to keep the community up to date.

CUT 7 (07) “take place”

Schneider explains they aren’t sure of how old the explosives are but the Army says M6 gets more unstable, the older it gets. He says the federal government will pay for the disposal.

CUT 8 (07)  “good thing”

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Louisiana receives a one million dollar job training grant from the federal government that will be used to help unemployed workers and veterans join the workforce in North Louisiana. Louisiana Workforce Commission spokesperson Aaron Caffarel says the commission is excited to get this money that will expand employment opportunities…

CUT 9 (08)  “apprenticeship programs”

The state is currently deciding where the money will go. Caffarel says it could go towards a parish, police jury or municipality depending on the type of industries in the area…

cut 10 (09) “those funds” 

Cafarrel says the grant will target the areas of Alexandria, Monroe and Shreveport because the state received a six million dollar grant last year for regions below those cities. The grant will assist dislocated workers, veterans, and those who have been unemployed for an extensive time period…

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Governor Bobby Jindal announces that his chief of staff, Kyle Plotkin and Deputy Communications Director Shannon Dirmann are leaving his administration to pursue other opportunities. Jeremy Alford, with LApolitics.com says they will be joining Jindal’s presidential campaign.

cut 12 (09)  “research roles”

LaPolitics.com also reports one of Jindal’s most trusted political advisors, Timmy Teepell will serve as manager of the national campaign. Alford wonders what national names will eventually join Jindal’s campaign team.

cut 13 (10)  “this campaign”

Jindal is expected to officially announce that he’s running for president on Wednesday. Alford says once the governor gets his presidential campaign team together, one of their top priorities is to make sure Jindal participates in the Republican presidential debates.

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Most people will spend a little less for Father’s Day gifts than they did last month for Mom. Emelie Gunn has more….

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A bill that would require all public high school students to pass the US Citizenship exam is awaiting Governor Bobby Jindal’s signature. Michelle Southern reports…:

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An effort by the estranged heirs of Saints and Pelcians owner Tom Benson to have a judge declare him incompetent to make important business decisions fails, so what’s next? Scott Carwile has more…

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Father’s Day is Sunday and the average person will spend about $116 on Dad, according to the National Retail Federation.The NRF says average spending on Mom was $173 dollars for Mother’s Day.  LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice

cut 4  (11)  “for mom”

Rice says another reason why spending is more for Mom than Dad, is because clothes for females usually cost more.

Cut 5  (07)  “more expensive”

Rice says Moms might also get more gifts than Dad, because sons and daughters really want to show how much they appreciate all she does.

Cut 6 (06)  “really nice”

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A bill that would require all public high school students to pass the US Citizenship exam is awaiting Governor Bobby Jindal’s signature. Louisiana would be the 8th state to enact such legislation. Frank Riggs is the president and CEO of the Joe Foss Institute which leads the National Civics Education Initiative…:

CUT 7 (10)  “public education”

Under the new law, civics courses in the state will have to contain curriculum on the same subject matter that is taught to immigrants seeking to become citizens. The student then has to pass the naturalization test to graduate. Lafayette Senator Page Cortez, who sponsored the measure, says increased knowledge of America is important

Cut 8  (04)  “better Americans” 

Riggs says making the test a graduation requirement helps educate all young people on our unique constitutionally guaranteed freedoms and rights that unite us…:

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A civil district court judge in New Orleans denies a petition from the estranged heirs of Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson that claimed the 87-year-old is mentally unfit to run his professional sports teams. It’s a victory for Benson. But Legal analyst Tim Meche says the real court battle is over Benson’s trust funds, and whether he can get them changed so that his wife Gayle can assume ownership of the teams when he dies…

Cut 10 (07) “or the Saints”

Meche says a bigger legal challenge for Benson is whether he can change a trust fund  set up for his daughter and her children to take over as owners of the teams….

cut 11 (11) “give it Gayle”

Meche says while Benson prevailed in the competency case, he’ll have a tougher time when it comes to getting a judge to remove Renee Benson and her two children as the future owners of the teams, when it’s already been established in trusts…

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In the 5th Week of the Louisiana Radio Network’s Governor Q&A, we asked the major candidates for Governor about the controversial SAVE legislation. The measure was pushed by Governor Bobby Jindal in the last session as a way to keep the budget “revenue-neutral.” Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle…:

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Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says SAVE will be rescinded under his leadership if a court hasn’t already thrown it out…:

Cut 14 (11) “very worst”

Democratic Amite Representative John Bel Edwards says he opposed the SAVE Act in the session because it was a dishonest, contrived piece of legislation…:

Cut 15  (09)  “wreck our state”

US Senator David Vitter says he’s seen a poll that shows 70% of Louisianians think the SAVE Act is a gimmick…:

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The LSU baseball team’s season ended last night with an 8-to-4 loss to TCU in the College World Series. The Tigers got off to a good start, by scoring a run in the 1st inning, but the Horned Frogs scored three runs in the 2nd inning and three more in the 5th and it was just too much to overcome. Coach Paul Mainieri says it’s tough to see a talented team not reach its ultimate goal…

Cut 17 (21) ” terribly” 

Mainieri says losing at the College World Series before reaching the championship series is a cruel way to end a great season…

Cut 18 (16) “so difficult”

LSU had just seven hits as TCU relief pitcher Trey Teakell shut the Tigers down for most of the game and LSU’s bullpen struggled. Austin Bain and Jesse Stallings each gave up multiple runs and starter Zac Person also allowed three runs. Mainieri says they got beat by a better team…

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The US Treasury Department says a woman will be the face of the 10 dollar bill in 2020. Emelie Gunn has more…..

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A US Supreme Court ruling bars Louisiana from executing a man convicted in the 1993 killing an off-duty Baton Rouge Police officer because his mental disability prohibits capital punishment. Eric Gill has more…

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US Treasury Department announces a woman will soon grace the face of the 10 dollar bill. Director of the LSU Women’s Center Summer Steib says it’s very exciting news and something many organizations have pushed for.

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Steib says the new currency won’t be released until 2020, to mark 100 years since woman received the right to vote. She says having a woman on the 10 dollar bill will be another milestone for women.

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Steib says women like Sacagawea and Susan B. Anthony are on the one dollar coin but is eager to find out who will soon be on the 10 dollar bill.

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With Father’s Day being Sunday, a WalletHub-dot-com study on the best states for working dads finds Louisiana near the bottom of the list. The Bayou State ranks 47th out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. WalletHub spokesperson Jill Gonzales says they looked at four different categories from a father’s perspective: economic and social well being, health, work-life balance, and child care…

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Only West Virginia, Arkansas, Nevada, and Mississippi ranked lower than Louisiana. Gonzales says the study found that the state has the lowest child care cost in the nation, but ranked third worst in day care quality…

CUT 7 (08) “and care”

Minnesota was at the top of the list. Gonzales says one area Louisiana can step it up for dads is health care…

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The US Supreme Court has barred Louisiana from executing a man convicted of the 1993 killing an off-duty Baton Rouge Police officer because his mental disability prohibits capital punishment. Kevan Brumfield was convicted in the shooting death of Cpl. Betty Smothers, the mother of former NFL star Warrick Dunn. Legal analyst Tim Meche on the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling…

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Meche says the ruling establishes that an IQ of 75 qualifies as mentally retarded, which would protect a prisoner from the death penalty. He says this ruling doesn’t overturn Brumfield’s conviction, it just raises the question of whether or not he will be executed for his crime. Meche says the case will now go back to lower courts for more hearings…

cut 10 (11) “to seven years” 

Meche points out that Brumfield has been going to court for 20 years and this ruling could drag matters out for another five to seven years. Meche says this decision will cause a lot of convictions and sentences in Louisiana to be looked at…

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The remnants of Tropical Storm Bill continue to dump significant amounts of rain in Texas, Oklahoma, and northwest Louisiana and officials have been told that another flood event is predicted for the Red River. Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says it’s expected that the Red will crest again in the next seven to ten days…

cut 12 (10)  “still raining”

The Red River crested June 9th at 37 feet, seven feet above flood stage. Prator says the river could rise again to 33 or 34 feet in the next week to week and a half. He says residents along the Red River should hold off on any work on their home…

cut 13 (11)  “for right now”

How much the Red River will rise will depend on how much and where rain falls in the next 24 to 36 hours. Prator says, as soon as this event is over, officials need to figure out what exactly is going on with the Red River…

cut 14 (10) “37 foot river”