23-year-old Vonteeko Anderson has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Ville Platte City Marshal Barry Giglio. Giglio and other law officials were issuing a search warrant at a drug house when shots were fired. State Trooper Thomas Gossen says Anderson was taken into custody and booked on weapon and drug charges…

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The city of Minden is set to go in the dark around 10 o’clock tonight. The power outage is due to needed repairs after a fire over the weekend at the Entergy Substation. Mayor Nick Cox says the plan includes setting up a temporary bypass to allow Entergy crews to make the repairs.

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The outage is expected to last up to six hours.

Office of State Parks officially opened new attractions and upgrades at Bogue Chitto State Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Franklinton today. In addition to upgrades, the 2,000-acre site also added kids’ pump tracks, a bike repair area, and a new restroom. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says there’s also an award-winning mountain bike trail to cater to bike enthusiasts…

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Colorado State University hurricane forecast team is now changing its weather forecast for the rest of the season.  They are still calling for 18 named storms but say El Nino weather conditions can help suppress hurricane activity.  Researcher Angelie Nieves-Jimenez says warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures can result in an above-average season…

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The 18 named storms include five named storms that have already formed.

The Republican Party of Louisiana endorses Liz Murrill in the Attorney General’s Race. Brooke Thorington has more…

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Pop icon Taylor Swift is bringing the “Eras Tour” to New Orleans with three shows in October of 2024. Tickets go on sale next week. Swift’s last performance in New Orleans was in 2018. Fans will have to register to buy tickets to the show.

City of Minden officials say the citywide power outage is set for 10 tonight. The blackout is to repair the Entergy substation damaged by a fire over the weekend.  Entergy has been working on a plan to reduce the length of the outage to lessen the inconvenience for residents and businesses with the heat. Mayor Nick Cox asks residents for their patience and understanding…

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The peak of hurricane season is quickly approaching and today Colorado State University hurricane officials have updated its forecast for the rest of the season. Researcher Angelie Nieves-Jimenez says they are still calling for 18 named storms, which means an active season, despite an El Nino…

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18 named storms include the five named storms that have already formed, including the unnamed storm in January.

A federal jury finds a white state police trooper not guilty of depriving Aaron Bowman, a black man, of his civil rights during a violent 2019 arrest. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The Rapides Parish Coroner’s Office says the body of a person swimming the Red River on Monday was recovered Wednesday morning by the Alexandria Fire Department Dive Team.  The remains have been identified but the person’s identity is not being released pending next of kin notification. Foul play is not suspected.

In Minden, a citywide power outage to repair an Entergy substation is set for 10 pm tonight. Mayor Nick Cox says Entergy has been working on a plan to reduce the duration of the outage to lessen the inconvenience for residents and businesses due to the excessive heat. He says the outage is expected to last up to six hours.

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Office of State Parks unveils new attractions and upgrades to Bogue Chitto State Park with a ribbon cutting in Franklinton. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says you have to think regionally so you can compete globally to attract visitors.

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State Police have charged 23-year-old Vonteeko Anderson with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Ville Platte City Marshal Barry Giglio. Giglio and other law enforcement officers were executing a search warrant on a known drug house Monday in Ville Platte when gunfire rang out. State Trooper Thomas Gossen says four people were inside the house and their investigation found Anderson fired at officers…

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Anderson was taken into custody Monday night on other charges and was rebooked with murder charges.

In Minden a citywide power outage is set for 10pm tonight to repair an Entergy substation that caught on fire Sunday. Mayor Nick Cox says the plan includes setting up a temporary bypass to allow Entergy crews to make the repairs.

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Cox says they’ve been working on a plan to minimize the duration of the outage.

A Franklin Parish man is on the mend after his eight-year-old great-granddaughter saved his life Tuesday night. The two were ejected from a four-wheeler and he was trapped underneath. Sheriff Kevin Cobb says Alli Glass knew to prop his head up to keep him from drowning and went for help.

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Cobb says they are all impressed with Alli’s bravery and thankful she wasn’t hurt when she ran barefoot to get help.

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And Taylor Swift announced she’s coming to New Orleans for three shows in October of 2024. Tickets go on sale next week.

State Police have charged 23-year-old Vonteeko Anderson with first degree murder in the shooting death of Ville Platte City Marshal Barry Giglio. Giglio and other law enforcement officers were executing a search warrant on a known drug house in Ville Platte Monday night when gunfire erupted. State Trooper Thomas Gossen says Anderson was taken into custody that night and booked on drug and weapon charges.

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Another person inside the home was also fatally shot.

Eight-year-old Alli Glass is being called a hero after helping her great-grandfather survive a four-wheeler accident. The two were thrown from the four-wheeler Tuesday night and the 83-year-old man was pinned underneath in a ravine. Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb says she propped his head to keep it above water and ran more than half a mile to get help. Cobb says everyone is okay after the traumatic experience.
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The state launches a new campaign to encourage Louisianans to get vaccinated to reverse declining vaccination rates, especially in the Northeast region. Teiko Foxx has more…

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And Taylor Swift is bringing her Eras Tour to the Superdome. Tickets for the October 25, 26, and 27^th shows in 2024 go on sale this August 9^th.  You must preregister on Swift’s website in advance to purchase tickets next week. The former country pop star has been selling out shows on her Eras tour that kicked off in March.

The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding the public to catch up on routine vaccinations with its Operation Immunization campaign. Vaccination rates show a downward trend in Northeast Louisiana. Regional 8 Medical Director Tonya Hunter says it’s never too late to catch up on your vaccinations and protect your health.

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Small white flags will be placed along roadsides throughout the Monroe area to serve as a reminder to update vaccinations. You can find information about recommended vaccinations at immunizations.la.gov.

8-year-old Alli Glass is being credited with saving her grandfather’s life after a four-wheeling accident Tuesday night. The two were thrown from a four-wheeler and the 83-year-old was pinned underneath in a canal. Sheriff Kevin Cobb says her grandfather is grateful Alli didn’t get hurt after running for help.

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A Tulane study finds the more you drink, the greater the effect on your blood pressure. Brooke Thorington has more…

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Residents in Minden are bracing for a citywide power outage after a fire damaged the city’s Entergy Gilark substation over the weekend. The blackout is set for 10 pm Thursday and is expected to last up to six hours. Entergy representatives say their priority is to minimize any inconvenience to residents and businesses during the heat.

August is Vaccination Awareness Month and State officials have launched Operation Immunization reminding Louisianans, especially in the Northeast region to get vaccinated. Regional 8 Medical Director Tonya Hunter says vaccinations are crucial for protecting us against crippling diseases

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Hunter says nine parishes in northeast Louisiana have below-average vaccination rates for children at the age of two.

A Franklin Parish man is on the mend after his eight-year-old granddaughter saved his life Tuesday night. The two were ejected from a four-wheeler when the grandfather was trapped underneath. Sheriff Kevin Cobb Alli Glass knew to prop his head up to keep him from drowning and went for help.

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A new study finds a correlation between consuming alcohol and high blood pressure. Co-author of the study Dr. Paul Whelton at Tulane University says the observational study of 20-thousand participants conducted over a 24-year period found a direct connection and even one beer a day can increase your BP.

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The full study is published in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.

39-year-old Nelson Montgomery was arrested at Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans for allegedly hurting himself and a flight attendant on an arriving flight Wednesday. Officials say Montgomery hurt himself with a sharp object and then grabbed a flight attendant. Passengers were able to finally stop Montgomery’s attack. The flight attendant was treated at the hospital. Officials say Montgomery was treated with non-life-threatening injuries.

The state Office of Public Health has launched Operation Immunization in northeast Louisiana. Regional 8 Medical Director Tonya Hunter says Operation Immunization aims to address the downward trend in vaccinations among children entering kindergarten since 2020…
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Nine of the 12 northeast Louisiana parishes have lower vaccination rates than the statewide average for the common childhood vaccine series at age two.

A federal jury acquits State Trooper Jacob Brown of depriving Aaron Bowman’s civil rights during an arrest in Monroe in 2019. Brown, a white officer, was seen on body-camera video, repeatedly hitting Aaron Bowman, a black man, with a flashlight.

The city of Minden will be without power at 10 PM tonight so repairs can be made to an Entergy substation that caught on fire over the weekend.

Acadian Ambulance is targeting young people as they face EMT and paramedic shortages. Director of Louisiana and Mississippi operations, Porter Taylor, says Acadian has several training sites across south Louisiana and Alexandria and the training can be applied to college coursework to earn an associate’s degree…
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For more information go to become-a-medic-dot-com.

Eight-year-old Alli Glass has been labeled a hero after helping her great grandfather survive a four-wheeler accident. The two were thrown off the four-wheeler while riding at night and the 83-year-old man was pinned underneath. Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb says Alli maneuvered her great grandpa and the four-wheeler so he can breathe and then ran more than a half a mile to get help. Cobb says everyone is okay after the traumatic experience.
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The state health department launches a new campaign to encourage Louisianans to get up to date on their vaccinations, especially in northeast Louisiana. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards are mourning the death of Father Mark Beard, the pastor at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite, the home parish of the Edwards. Beard died in a car crash yesterday just over the state line in Mississippi. He was known as a dynamic priest. Father Beard was 62.

An eight-year-old girl in Franklin Parish is being called a hero after she helped her 83-year-old great grandfather survive after they were both thrown from a four-wheeler. The elderly man was pinned underneath and Alli Glass helped position him to make sure he could breath. Sheriff Kevin Cobb says the eight year old than ran over a half a mile to go get help…
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Cobb has made Alli an honorary sheriff’s deputy in Franklin Parish.

A new study co-authored by a Tulane researcher has found one beer a day is enough to increase blood pressure. But what if you are a wine drinker? Doctor Paul Whelton says when it comes to alcohol…
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Whelton says this study suggests that people battling high blood pressure may benefit the most from low to no alcohol consumption.

A federal jury finds a white state police trooper not guilty of depriving Aaron Bowman, a black man, of his civil rights despite body-camera video that showed the officer hitting Bowman with a flashlight 18 times in the driveaway of his Monroe home. The incident left Bowman’s head bleeding and he had a a broken jaw and ribs. Brown was facing up to ten years in prison.

After running half a mile in the dark to help save her grandfather, an eight-year-old north Louisiana girl is being called a hero.
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Acadian Ambulance is recruiting students for its National EMS Academy which provides credentials for EMTs and paramedics in the face of workforce shortages. Director of Operations in Louisiana and Mississippi Porter Taylor says there are plenty of opportunities…
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Acadian has training sites across south Louisiana and Alexandria. For more information go to becomeamedic.com.

A Tulane researcher finds a correlation between consuming alcohol and high blood pressure. Dr. Paul Whelton says the observational study of 20-thousand participants conducted over a 24-year period found a direct connection and even one beer a day can increase your BP.
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Whelton says the findings may be most impactful on those who already have higher than desired blood pressure levels.