Rapides Parish Sheriff deputies had to revive Jasmine Anderson after a suicide attempt this morning. The 24-year-old Alexandria mom is accused of killing her five-year daughter. Her attorney, Chad Guillot says if doctors find Anderson is not competent, she’ll be sent to the state’s mental hospital in East Feliciana Parish in an effort to restore her competency…

Cut 10 (06) “…free card”

Guillot says a hearing is set for next Tuesday for a judge to determine if a sanity commission is needed.
A political action committee backing Representative Ralph Abraham unleashes ads attacking fellow gubernatorial Republican candidate Eddie Rispone.  In the ad released on social media, it references that Rispone, a wealthy businessman, is trying to buy the election.  ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says he is not surprised that the attacks have begun.

Cut 15 (10) “…to do it.”

LSU announces it will sell beer and wine in public areas of Tiger Stadium this season. Brooke Thorington has more..

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

The US Department of Justice announces it is ending a moratorium on executions and one of the five federal death row inmates that were named by the Attorney General to be put to death is Alfred Bourgeois, a LaPlace man convicted in 2002 of abusing and murdering his two year old daughter. The incident happened in Corpus Christi, Texas. The executions are scheduled to take place at a Federal Prison in Indiana between December 9 and January 15^th.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says they had to revive Jasmine Anderson after a suicide attempt. The 24-year-old Alexandria mom is accused of killing her five-year daughter. Her attorney, Chad Guillot (Gee-oh) asked for a sanity commission to evaluate Anderson to see if she can assist in her defense…
cut 9 (08) “…facts arise”
Guillot says if medical professionals find that she’s not competent, she’ll be sent to the state’s mental hospital in East Feliciana Parish for treatment.

Fans sitting in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium can purchase beer and wine this football season. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says most concession stands will sell a variety of domestic and imported beer as well as red and white wines…
Cut 5 (07) “…for our fans.”
Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup.

Starting September 1st, the state health department will begin enforcing the state’s new labeling law that requires restaurants to say on their menus the country of origin of their crawfish and shrimp. L-D-H Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18-by-18 inch sign must be on display…
cut 7 (08) “…from the floor”
Bombet says if a patron feels a restaurant is not falling in line with the law, they can make a report to LDH.

Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas is a no-show on the first day of training camp. Thomas is looking for a contract that would make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL.

LSU releases its rules for beer and wine sales in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium. Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup, also no more than two alcoholic beverages may be purchased per transaction. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says they expect an increase in revenue from beer sales, but not sure how much…
cut 4 (12) “…that coke”

A go fund me has been established in the hopes of raising 20-million dollars for a new library at LSU. The library’s condition has been in the headlines this week. LSU president F King Alexander says there has been a shift the last couple of years when it comes to donations to the school, compared to athletics…
cut 8 (10) “…to athletics”

For the 10th straight year, Louisiana’s workforce training program has been ranked as the best in the country according to Business Facilities. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the program has been so successful that Virginia officials have been visiting to get a closer look…
Cut 5 (10) “… with.”

Louisiana Department of Health begins the enforcement of the crawfish and shrimp labeling law that goes into effect on September 1st. The legislation that was recently signed into law saw a heavy push from the state’s seafood industry so patrons could know the origin of their meal. LDH Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet…
Cut 6 (09) “…they have menus.”
Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18×18 inch sign must be put on display.

LSU announces it will sell beer and wine this season to fans over the age of 21 in the general seating areas at Tiger Stadium. A new SEC policy approved in the Spring gave the schools the option to sell beer and wine in public areas. LSU Senior Associate athletics director Robert Munson says this is something Tigers fans have been waiting for…
cut 3 (10) “…this fall”
Munson says a variety of domestic and imported beer as well as red and white wines will be available at most concession stands. The school has yet to decide how much it will cost.

Securing Louisiana’s Future, a political action committee backing Congressman Ralph Abraham in the governor’s race unleashes a Facebook ad attacking fellow gubernatorial Republican candidate Eddie Rispone. The ad references Rispone, as a wealthy businessman, trying to buy the election. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says it is part of the game when campaigning for GOP votes….
cut 13 (08) “…attack each other”

Louisiana FastStart, the state’s workforce training program, has been named the best state workforce training program in the nation for the 10th year in a row…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a statewide Emergency Declaration in response to an ongoing cybersecurity incident that impacted school systems in Sabine, Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. The declaration makes cybesecurity experts from the National Guard, State adn Police and the Office of Technooly Services available.

Louisiana’s workforce training program FastStart has been named the best workforce training program in the nation by Business Facilities for the tenth year in a row. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 4.3 percent is the lowest it’s been in over ten years. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says that’s good news for workers, who can use FastStart to move up to that next level job.
Cut 6 (09) “…today.”
Louisiana-Job-Connection-Dot-Com allows you to post your resume right to the website.

LSU President F. King Alexander was present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $28 million dollar football operations facility. The state of the art structure has been met with backlash due to other buildings on campus being in less than desirable conditions. Alexander says the Fierce for the Future campaign aiming to raise $1.5 billion for the school is helping shift the number of donations towards academics.
Cut 9 (11) “…been doing both.”

The Saints enter training camp today ahead of a campaign that many fans consider do-or-die after two straight years of playoff heartbreak.
ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett says Last year the defensive line was a real strength, but the team lost end Alex Okafor in free agency, and tackle Sheldon Rankins to injury, and Triplett says that puts all eyes on second-year pro, Marcus Davenport…
Cut 11 (11) “…quickly.”

A political action committee, named securing louisiana’s future, is backing Representative Ralph Abraham. They have unleashed ads attacking fellow gubernatorial Republican candidate Eddie Rispone. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says Intraparty attacks is something Louisiana Republicans have attempted to avoid but
Stockley says he is not surprised that the attacks have begun.
Cut 15 (10) “…to do it.”

Saints training camp begins today with fans and players desperate for a second crack at a Lombardi after two straight years of playoff tragedy…
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Matt Doyle”
Louisiana’s workforce training program FastStart has been named the best workforce training program in the nation by Business Facilities for the tenth year in a row.
Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the program has been so successful that Virginia officials have been visiting to get a closer look at what we’re doing so they can replicate that success in their own state.

LSU President F. King Alexander was present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $28 million dollar football operations facility. The state of the art structure has been met with backlash due to other buildings on campus being in less than desirable conditions. Alexander says there has been a shift in the most recent fiscal year when it comes to donations to the school in favor of academics over athletics.
Cut 8 (10) “…went to athletics.”

A political action committee, named Securing Louisiana’s future, is backing Representative Ralph Abraham and unleashed ads attacking fellow gubernatorial Republican candidate Eddie Rispone. In the ad released on social media, it references that Rispone, a wealthy businessman, is trying to buy the election. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says the current race isn’t nearly as spirited as it was four years ago.
Cut 14 (11) “…need to occur.”

LSU President F. King Alexander has heard the feedback concerning the conditions of some buildings on campus while opening a new $28 million dollar football operations center.
Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Louisiana’s workforce training program FastStart has been named the best workforce training program in the nation by Business Facilities for the tenth year in a row.
Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson credits the program’s innovative new training modules that can put workers face to face with real-life situations they’ll encounter on the job.
Cut 4 (10) “…situations.”

The Saints enter training camp today ahead of a campaign that many fans consider do-or-die after two straight years of playoff heartbreak.
One of the biggest stories heading into camp is the ongoing contract negotiations between the team and star wideout Mike Thomas. ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett says it may take some time for the two sides to work out an extension, but…
Cut 10 (12) “around him.”

A political action committee backing Representative Ralph Abraham unleashes ads attacking fellow gubernatorial Republican candidate Eddie Rispone. In the ad released on social media, it references that Rispone, a wealthy businessman, is trying to buy the election. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says it is part of the game when campaigning for GOP votes.
Cut 13 (08) “…attack each other.”

Louisiana FastStart, the state’s workforce training program, has been named the best state workforce training program in the nation for the 10th year in a row…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

A political action committee backing Representative Ralph Abraham unleashes ads attacking fellow gubernatorial Republican candidate Eddie Rispone. In the ad released on social media, it references that Rispone, a wealthy businessman, is trying to buy the election.

LSU President F. King Alexander was present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $28 million dollar football operations facility. The state of the art structure has been met with backlash due to other buildings on campus being in less than desirable conditions. Alexander says deferred maintenance has been an issue with other buildings on campus.
Cut 7 (08) “…we are tackling.”

Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a state wide cyber warning late yesterday declaring abn emergency declaration in response to an on-going cyber security incident affecting several local agencies. The cybersecurity incident affects schools in Sabine, Morehouse, and Ouachita parishes.

Louisiana FastStart, the state’s workforce training program, has been named the best state workforce training program in the nation for the 10th year in a row…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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LSU President F. King Alexander has heard the feedback concerning the conditions of some buildings on campus while opening a new $28 million dollar football operations center.

Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

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 Saints training camp begins today with fans and players desperate for a second crack at a Lombardi after two straight years of playoff tragedy…

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

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Louisiana’s workforce training program FastStart has been named the best workforce training program in the nation by Business Facilities for the tenth year in a row.

Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson credits the program’s innovative new training modules that can put workers face to face with real-life situations they’ll encounter on the job.

Cut 4 (10) “…situations.” 

Pierson says the program has been so successful that Virginia officials have been visiting to get a closer look at what we’re doing so they can replicate that success in their own state.

Cut 5  (10) “… with.” 

Business Facilities also ranked Louisiana 8^th best state for overall growth potential and number two for Foreign Direct Investments.

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 4.3 percent is the lowest it’s been in over ten years. Pierson says that’s good news for workers, who can use FastStart to move up to that next level job.

Cut 6 (09) “…today.”

Louisiana-Job-Connection-Dot-Com allows you to post your resume right to the website.

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LSU President F. King Alexander was present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $28 million dollar football operations facility. The state of the art structure has been met with backlash due to other buildings on campus being in less than desirable conditions. Alexander says deferred maintenance has been an issue with other buildings on campus.

Cut 7 (08) “…we are tackling.”

Alexander says there has been a shift in the most recent fiscal year when it comes to donations to the school in favor of academics over athletics.

Cut 8 (10) “…went to athletics.”

Alexander says the Fierce for the Future campaign aiming to raise $1.5 billion for the school is helping shift the number of donations towards academics.

Cut 9 (11) “…been doing both.”

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The Saints enter training camp today ahead of a campaign that many fans consider do-or-die after two straight years of playoff heartbreak.

One of the biggest stories heading into camp is the ongoing contract negotiations between the team and star wideout Mike Thomas. ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett says it may take some time for the two sides to work out an extension, but…

Cut 10 (12) “around him.”

Thomas holds the record for most receptions through a player’s first three years with 321, along with Saints franchise records for most receptions in a game, most receptions in a season, most receiving yards in a game, and most receiving yards in a season.

Last year the defensive line was a real strength, but the team lost end Alex Okafor in free agency, and tackle Sheldon Rankins to injury, and Triplett says that puts all eyes on second-year pro, Marcus Davenport…

Cut 11 (11) “…quickly.”

The 22-year-old notched 4.5 sacks last year but saw his production drop off after a midseason toe and tried to play through the pain to limited success. He later noted the same injury is often season-ending.

The offseason sidelines will be lacking one of the most beloved of the Black and Gold this year after the departure of running back Mark Ingram. Tripplett says fans are dying to see his replacement Latavius Murray in action.

Cut 12 (11) “…number 1.”

The six year vet ran for 578 yards on 4.1 yards per carry last year in Minnesota. He’s got 3,698 yards to his career with 34 TDs.

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A political action committee backing Representative Ralph Abraham unleashes ads attacking fellow gubernatorial Republican candidate Eddie Rispone.  In the ad released on social media, it references that Rispone, a wealthy businessman, is trying to buy the election.  ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says it is part of the game when campaigning for GOP votes.

Cut 13 (08) “…attack each other.”

Rispone has poured about $10 million of his own money into his campaign war chest.

Intraparty attacks is something Louisiana Republicans have attempted to avoid in fallout of an unsuccessful 2015 run for the Governor’s mansion.  Stockley says the current race doesn’t have near the vitriol there was four years ago.

Cut 14 (11) “…need to occur.”

Stockley says he is not surprised that the attacks have begun.

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This time of year can be the hottest in Louisiana, but this week the state is receiving relief because of a rare mid-summer cold front that’s cut humidity and brought Canadian air into the bayou state.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says you can expect high temps in the mid to upper 80s.

Cut 9 (07) “…so truly refreshing outside.”

Keim advises everyone not to waste this nice weather and find an excuse to get outside.

Today the media toured the new $28 million football operations building at LSU as part of a ribbon-cutting ceremony. With a growing controversy over allegations that the building represents LSU’s commitment to sports over academics, Athletic Director Scott Woodward chimed in that the publicity of the school’s athletics is crucial as it is usually the first introduction of LSU to the public when enticing students to attend.

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Louisiana US Representatives Cedric Richmond and Mike Johnson questioned Special Counsel Robert Mueller this morning regarding the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, and allegations of crimes committed by the President during that election, and during the ensuing investigation.

Republicans, including Northwest Louisiana Congressman Johnson, accused Mueller or running a partisan witch-hunt, but Richmond, a Democrat from New Orleans used his time to get an answer from the Special Counsel about activities that Richmond believes constitute Obstruction.

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Mueller reiterated his concern about foreign interference in American elections.

Louisiana Senior Senator Bill Cassidy says the men and women who work for Customs and Border Patrol are stretched thin and need more resources. Cassidy says people are coming from around the world to get to the United States and they’ve got to do something different so that that system is not overwhelmed…

Cut 8 (12) “…bunches of people”