Tropical Storm Ian formed last night in the Caribbean Sea. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Ian is heading towards Cuba and it’s expected to reach the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday morning as a hurricane. A U-S landfall is expected mid-week near Tampa, Florida. Keim says Louisiana is NOT in the cone of uncertainty…

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Ian’s current maximum sustained winds are 45 miles per hour.

Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says students will have access to flight simulators and more..

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The Houma police department arrested 30 year old Asha Randolph for the attempted first-degree murder of her 18- month old child. Around 5pm Friday evening Randolph threw her son off the liberty street bridge into bayou Terrebonne. The toddler was taken to the hospital and expected to recover. Houma police are still investigating what led to the incident.

State lawmakers are discussing ways to eliminate Louisiana’s state income tax, and the latest to chime in with an idea is Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell…

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A federal judge in New Orleans rules the state can move juvenile offenders from a detention center in Jefferson Parish to the state penitentiary at Angola. The judge determined it does not violate federal law, but activists and attorneys plan to appeal. The Edwards administration came up with the plan for numerous riots and escapes at the Bride City Center for Youth.

In a first of its kind of collaboration at LA Tech, aviation students will have access to training from United Airlines. Brooke Thorington has more.

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To help elementary school students stay on grade level, State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley proposes a required summer school session for kindergarten through fourth-grade students who aren’t reading on grade level. Brumley says these students were impacted the most during the pandemic

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Less than half of those in K-3^rd grade read on grade level.

State Police are holding child safety seat education and inspection events statewide today. To find one near you, check for Buckle Up Louisiana on Facebook. Trooper James Anderson says experts will inspect your child seat for safety and compliance, but if you’re not set right you won’t be in trouble..:

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Events are scheduled today – from 9 until noon – at a location in each State Troop. Again check out Buckle Up Louisiana on Facebook for a location near you.

Tropical Depression Number Nine in the Caribbean Sea is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system is expected to strengthen over the weekend and enter the southeastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday after it crosses western Cuba as a hurricane.

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At the moment it doesn’t appear as if Louisiana will be impacted.

Louisiana’s “National Hunting and Fishing Day” returns Saturday to four locations around the state. Trey Iles is with the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries and says there are events in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge.

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And each location will have free food

State Police are taking part in the National Seat Check Saturday safety event, for parents of kids still small enough to need a child seat or booster. Sgt. James Anderson says an event is scheduled for each of the State Police troops statewide, and people will be on hand to see if your vehicle’s current equipment is safe…:

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For a list of times and locations search Buckle Up Louisiana on Facebook.

Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says in addition to training aviation students it also assists with career opportunities

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It’s the first of its kind of partnership for Louisiana Tech and its 150 aviation students.

A hurricane could be in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by Tuesday, but Louisiana is not in the cross hairs…:

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That storm, should it grow to named storm strength will be called “Ian.” Tropical Storm Hermine formed today in the Eastern Atlantic. Though we’re in the latter weeks of hurricane season, we need to remain vigilant for possible storms.

State Police are taking part in the National Seat Check Saturday safety event, for parents of kids still small enough to need a child seat or booster. Sgt. James Anderson says each LSP troop area will have one Saturday – from 9 ‘til noon – in Covington, Crowley, Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Houma, Metairie and Baton Rouge. Finding one near you is as easy as opening Facebook…:

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By the way, if your child seat isn’t in compliance, you will NOT be in any trouble. They’ll just help you get it all in line for your kids’ safety.

National Hunting & Fishing Day is back tomorrow, too. State Wildlife & Fisheries spokesman Trey Iles says they’ll offer training for kids in how to fish…:

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Events are happening in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge.

Tropical Depression Number Nine in the Caribbean Sea is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm and eventually enter the Gulf of Mexico…but as of now, its projected path doesn’t threaten Louisiana. Conditions will likely move the storm more towards Florida’s lower Gulf Coast. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says the National Hurricane Center is predicting this system will develop into a major hurricane…:

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Remember that the system’s projected course can definitely change, to come more to the west…so keep an eye on it. If it reaches named storm status, it will either be called Hermine or Ian.

State Police are holding child safety seat education and inspection events statewide tomorrow. To find one near you, check for Buckle Up Louisiana on Facebook. Trooper James Anderson says experts will inspect your child rig for safety and compliance, but if you’re not set right you won’t be in trouble..:

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The reward for the killer of LSU student Allie Rice a week ago in Baton Rouge continues to grow. Between cash offered by the restaurant where Allie worked and cash from Crimestoppers and others…the reward for helping catch the killer is now up to $50-thousand. Baton Rouge Police still have no progress they can report.

In a first of its kind of collaboration at LA Tech, aviation students will have access to training from United Airlines…:

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A hurricane could be in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by Tuesday, but Louisiana does not seem to be in its crosshairs…:

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More trouble for New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, as one of her non-profits is under investigation by the city’s Inspector General. The group Forward Together New Orleans is having its books inspected top account for how millions in donated funds have been spent. Council members have lamented a lack of transparency from Cantrell’s venture.

One of the state’s most popular outdoor events is back.  Paused for two years during the pandemic, Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day returns tomorrow to four locations around the state. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesman Trey Iles says each location will have free food and live animal demonstrations. There’s also an emphasis on introducing kids to fishing…:

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Events are in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge.

State Police are taking part in the National Seat Check Saturday safety event, for parents of kids still small enough to need a child seat or booster. LSP Sgt. James Anderson says an event is scheduled for each of the state Police troops statewide, and people will be on hand to see if your vehicle’s current equipment is safe…:

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Tropical Depression Number Nine is expected to strengthen into a Tropical Storm and eventually enter the Gulf of Mexico. State Climatologist Barry Keim says after it crosses western Cuba, it’s expected to reach the gulf on Tuesday morning near Ft. Meyers, Florida. And while it doesn’t appear as if Louisiana is in the cone of uncertainty… Keim does point out that three-to-five-day forecasts do tend to get altered.

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Once the system reaches tropical depression status it will be known as Hermine.

A 62-year-old man was killed when the recreational shrimping boat he was on overturned on Lake Pontchartrain Thursday. Wildlife officials say Ricky Hodgson of Pearl River was not wearing a life vest.  Another man was also on the boat but was not injured. The Coast Guard located the two men near the St. Tammany-Orleans Parish Line. The cause of death remains under investigation.

Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Because of the great demand for pilots. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says the partnership helps United fill job vacancies and it also opens the door for students who are underrepresented in the industry.

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Students will be trained by United instructors and also mentored by those instructors in their careers with United commuter airlines.

National Hunting and Fishing casts off tomorrow and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hosting events in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge. Trey Isles with LDWF says it’s a great introduction to what the Sportsman’s Paradise offers.

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For more information, you can visit the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.

Tropical Depression Number Nine is expected to strengthen into a Tropical Storm and eventually enter the Gulf of Mexico. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system is just north of Aruba and is starting to organize. He says it’s expected to reach the gulf on Tuesday morning after it crosses western Cuba as a hurricane.

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Right now, it doesn’t appear as if Louisiana will be impacted by the storm but that could change.

Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says it’s a first of its kind of collaboration for the university and their aviation students will benefit immensely and be able to take flight with state-of-the-art technology.

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The program will also act as a fast track for graduates and careers with their commuter airlines.

Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day returns tomorrow to four locations around the state. Trey Iles is with the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries and says they are hosting events in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge. Each location’s events vary but all include outdoor exhibits, as well as hunting and fishing opportunities.

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Iles says each location will have free food, live animal demonstrations, and a fishing tournament for the kids.

The reward to find the person or persons responsible for the shooting death of LSU student Allie Rice reaches $50,000. The Shed restaurant, where Rice worked, kickstarted the reward fund for anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her death a week ago today. Baton Rouge Crimestoppers Executive Director Johnny Dunnam

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The Violence Policy Center released a report this week that said nearly 90-percent of women who are murdered are killed by an intimate partner or someone they know. LSU Health New Orleans Psychiatry Professor Doctor Rahn Bailey cut 11 (10) “….happening too much”

If you need assistance call the Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-888-411-1333.

Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says in addition to training aviation students it also assists with career opportunities

Cut 9 (10)  “…their profession.”

It’s the first of its kind of partnership for Louisiana Tech and its 150 aviation students.

One of the state’s most popular outdoor events is back.  Paused for two years during the pandemic, Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day returns tomorrow to four locations around the state. Trey Iles is with the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries.

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Events will be held at Department of Wildlife and Fisheries locations in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul asked the community to lift the family of Allie Rice in prayer and to stop spreading misinformation about the case. When Paul was asked about an eyewitness who claims no one would return his call and if they were taking the case seriously, Lt. Kevin Heinz stepped up to the mic.

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Because Louisiana ranks 5^th in the nation for the rate of women murdered by men, we asked the question what causes some men to abuse and or kill women. LSU Health New Orleans Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Rahn Bailey says some men abuse women simply because they are more likely to dominate the physical battle.

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Researchers at Tulane University say having kids makes one become more conservative. Senior study author and professor of psychology Dr. Damian Murray says when they survey more than 2600 people in numerous countries it revealed raising kids placed higher importance on family values. Murray says it’s not age that makes one conservative, it’s the urge to protect one’s progeny

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Tropical Depression Nine formed early this morning over the central Caribbean and based on the National Hurricane Center’s Forecast track this storm will develop into a hurricane as it moves towards Cuba and then the Gulf Coast of Florida. Louisiana has been keeping its eye on the system and Governor Edwards says the state really needs a season with no storms…

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