The second night of the first round of Democratic Primary debates kicks off at 8pm with ten candidates on the stage. The night is headlined by former Vice President Joe Biden, polling in first place and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders polling in second. Biden Campaign Co-Chair Congressman Cedric Richmond spoke with us earlier, saying Biden is the most electable candidate in the race, but New Orleans Our Revolution Chairman Adam Kay says Sanders has a compelling, progressive message for voters.

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The debate will also feature candidates like California Senator Kamala Harris, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and more.

State Police announce the arrest of three Rapides Parish Sheriff’s deputies who allegedly were paid for hours they didn’t work during the Safe and Sober campaign.

The Army Corps of Engineers says they expect to close the Bonnet Carre Spillway within the next two to three weeks as pressure on Mississippi River levees is expected to begin decreasing. It’s the first time in history the Spillway has had to open twice in one year as record rainfall in the Midwest has sent a torrent of water downstream. Spokesperson Matt Roe says that’s kept Corps engineers and inspectors busy for most of 2019…

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Three people are dead following a shooting at an East Baton Rouge home just after midnight.  The victims were identified as 35-year-old Christa Sudduth, her current boyfriend 32-year-old Ivy Frank, and her grandmother 72-year-old Ruby White.  Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says a surviving child was able to give a description of the vehicle and deputies were able to catch up with the suspect, 48-year-old Michael Wade, in the Shenandoah neighborhood.

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Three people are dead following a shooting at an East Baton Rouge home just after midnight.  The victims were identified as 35-year-old Christa Sudduth, her current boyfriend 32-year-old Ivy Frank, and her grandmother 72-year-old Ruby White.  Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says if it wasn’t for the help of a child, an already tragic situation could have ended even worse.

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The Army Corps of Engineers says they expect to close the Bonnet Carre Spillway within the next two to three weeks as pressure on Mississippi River levees is expected to begin decreasing. Spokesperson Matt Roe says they’re confident the structure can begin closing soon…

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State Police announce the arrest of three Rapides Parish Sheriff’s deputies who allegedly were paid for hours they didn’t work during the Safe and Sober campaign. Trooper Scott Moreau says the three deputies arrested, Matthew Davis, Jonathan Treadway, and David Billings are facing charges or malfeasance, public payroll fraud, and injuring public records.

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The top two polling candidates in the Democratic Presidential Primary will square off tonight in a debate along with eight other hopefuls. Former Vice President Joe Biden sits at the top of the polls in the crowded field and Biden Campaign Co-Chair Congressman Cedric Richmond says the VP’s history of bipartisan work make him the best candidate

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Biden recently came under fire for touting his record in Congress of working with segregationists.

Ten Democrats vying for the party’s 2020 Presidential nomination square off for a debate at 8 PM. Matt Doyle has reactions from advocates for the top two polling candidates.

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An overnight shooting at an East Baton Rouge home leaves three dead and the deputies are crediting the quick thinking of a 14-year-old for the fast capture of the suspect. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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The top two polling candidates in the Democratic Presidential Primary will square off tonight in a debate along with eight other hopefuls. Former Vice President Joe Biden sits at the top of the polls in the crowded field and Biden Campaign Co-Chair Congressman Cedric Richmond says the VP’s history of bipartisan work make him the best candidate

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Biden recently came under fire for touting his record in Congress of working with segregationists.

But New Orleans Our Revolution Chairman Adam Kay says the candidate at number two in the polls, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, has a compelling, progressive message for voters.

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Sanders is the author of Congressional “Medicare For All” legislation.

Democrats are jonesing for a chance to knock President Trump out of office in 2020, and Richmond argues Biden is the most electable candidate in the field, and his electability would have down ballot results…

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Last night ten other Democrats took the stage for debate, headlined by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke.

But the Democratic party base has shifted significantly to the left on issues like healthcare and the economy and Kay says Sanders can appeal to that shift with his decades long consistently progressive record.

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The debate kicks off at 8PM, and will also feature candidates like California Senator Kamala Harris, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and more.

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Three people are dead following a shooting at an East Baton Rouge home just after midnight.  The victims were identified as 35-year-old Christa Sudduth, her current boyfriend 32-year-old Ivy Frank, and her grandmother 72-year-old Ruby White.  Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says Sudduth’s 14-year-old son grabbed his younger brother, hid and called 911.

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Hicks says the child was able to give a description of the vehicle and deputies were able to catch up with the suspect, 48-year-old Michael Wade, in the Shenandoah neighborhood.

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Hicks says if it wasn’t for the help of the child, an already tragic situation could have ended even worse.

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The Army Corps of Engineers says they expect to close the Bonnet Carre Spillway within the next two to three weeks as pressure on Mississippi River levees is expected to begin decreasing. Spokesperson Matt Roe says they’re confident the structure can begin closing soon…

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The Bonnet Carre is located just west of New Orleans, and redirects river water into Lake Ponchartrain when it threatens to overtop city levees.

It’s the first time in history the Spillway has had to open twice in one year as record rainfall in the Midwest has sent a torrent of water downstream. Roe says that’s kept Corps engineers and inspectors busy for most of 2019…

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The Bonnet Carre’s opening is thought to be responsible for a rash of toxic algae blooms along the Mississippi coast.

The Bonnet Carre has been open for 90 days this year, topping a record of 75 days set back in 1973, and Roe says the Corps and Levee Authorities have faced high river levels for even longer than that.

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State Police announce the arrest of three Rapides Parish Sheriff’s deputies who allegedly were paid for hours they didn’t work during the Safe and Sober campaign. Trooper Scott Moreau says the arrests come 9 months after the investigation began

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Moreau says the three deputies arrested, Matthew Davis, Jonathan Treadway, and David Billings are facing charges or malfeasance, public payroll fraud, and injuring public records.

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Investigators could not find the citations claimed by the deputies to support the unworked hours.

The Army Corps of Engineers announces the Bonnet Carre Spillway in St. Charles Parish could finally close in the second or third week of July. The spillway has been open for 90 days this year, topping the previous record of 75 in 1973. Corps spokesperson Matt Roe says they’ve have been faced with high river levels for even longer than that…
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Roe says they will begin closing the Bonnet Carre when the Mississippi River falls to 15.5 feet at the Carrollton gage in New Orleans.

Craft beer brewers across the state have seen things fizzle. Six breweries opened their doors over the last year, but five others closed…
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That’s the Executive director of Louisiana’s Craft Brewer’s Guild Cary Koch who hopes a new state legislature that will take office in 2020 can make changes to state laws to help their industry.

An overnight shooting at an East Baton Rouge home leaves three dead, but deputies credit the quick thinking of a 14-year-old for the fast capture of the suspect. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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State Police announce the arrest of three Rapides Parish Sheriff’s deputies who allegedly were paid for hours they didn’t work during the Safe and Sober campaign. Trooper Scott Moreau says the arrests come 9 months after the investigation began.
Cut 13 (09) “…an internal audit.”
The three deputies arrested.. Matthew Davis, Jonathan Treadway, and David Billings.

The top two polling candidates in the Democratic Presidential Primary will square off tonight in a debate along with eight other hopefuls. Democrats are jonesing for a chance to knock President Trump out of office in 2020, and Biden Campaign Co-Chair Congressman Cedric Richmond argues Biden is the most electable candidate in the field, and his electability would have down ballot results…

Cut 5 (11) “…Colorado”

Last night ten other Democrats took the stage for debate, headlined by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke. But the Democratic party base has shifted significantly to the left on issues like healthcare and the economy and New Orleans Our Revolution Chairman Adam Kay says Sanders can appeal to that shift with his decades long consistently progressive record.

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The debate kicks off at 8PM.

Three people are dead following a shooting at an East Baton Rouge home just after midnight.  Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says 14-year-old, whose mother was killed in the incident, grabbed his younger brother, hid out, and called 911. The child was able to give a description of the vehicle and deputies were able to catch up with the suspect, the mother’s ex-boyfriend 48-year-old Michael Wade, in the Shenandoah neighborhood.

Cut 8 (11) “…interviewing him.”

The Army Corps of Engineers says they expect to close the Bonnet Carre Spillway within the next two to three weeks as pressure on Mississippi River levees is expected to begin decreasing. It’s the first time in history the Spillway has had to open twice in one year as record rainfall in the Midwest has sent a torrent of water downstream. Spokesperson Matt Roe says that’s kept Corps engineers and inspectors busy for most of 2019…

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Reports indicate a massive levee breach in Arkansas may have been responsible for the reduced flow.

Three people are dead following a shooting at an East Baton Rouge home just after midnight.  The victims were identified as 35-year-old Christa Sudduth, her current boyfriend 32-year-old Ivy Frank, and her grandmother 72-year-old Ruby White.  Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says Sudduth’s 14-year-old son grabbed his younger brother, hid out, and called 911.

Cut 7 (06) “…and began shooting.”

Hicks says the child was able to give a description of the vehicle and deputies were able to catch up with the suspect, 48-year-old Michael Wade, in the Shenandoah neighborhood.

The Army Corps of Engineers says they expect to close the Bonnet Carre Spillway within the next two to three weeks as pressure on Mississippi River levees is expected to begin decreasing. Spokesperson Matt Roe says they’re confident the structure can begin closing soon…

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Ten Democrats vying for the parties 2020 Presidential nomination will square off for a debate at 8pm. Matt Doyle has reactions from advocates for the top two polling candidates.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

The top two polling candidates in the Democratic primary will square off tonight in a debate along with eight other hopefuls.

Former Vice President Joe Biden sits at the top of the polls in the crowded field and Biden Campaign Co-Chair Congressman Cedric Richmond says the VP’s history of bipartisan work make him the best candidate for the toughest job.

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Biden recently came under fire for touting his record in Congress of working with segregationists.

But New Orleans Our Revolution Chairman Adam Kay says the candidate at number two in the polls, Senator Bernie Sanders, has a compelling progressive message and a decades long record of consistency.

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Sanders is the author of “Medicare For All” Congressional legislation.

Governor Edwards has been making the rounds in the world of sports recently, hosting LSU freshmen football players at the mansion and filming a PSA with Drew Brees. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says typically Louisiana governors are hands off when it comes to LSU. Sure, they’ll root and cheer for the home team from a sweet suite, but it’s been nearly a century since we’ve seen a governor so publicly partner with the Tigers.

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The LSU freshman got a tour of the mansion and dinner with the Governor and his wife.

Craft beer brewers across the state are seeing a slump in business. While six breweries may have opened over the last year, five others have shut their doors. Executive director of Louisiana’s Craft Brewer’s Guild Cary Koch part of the reason for the plateau in the industry is antiquated state laws on the books.

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Governor Edwards has ruffled feathers with opponents by hosting a dinner for LSU freshmen football players at the mansion and filming a PSA with Drew Brees for veterans. But Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it might not be politics driving these decisions. Brees has a history of supporting veterans, and Pinsonat says Edwards and coach Orgeron have a public friendship.

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A timeline for closing the Bonnet Carre Spillway has changed several times with the unpredictable forecast and now it looks like the flood-controlled structure is scheduled to close the second or third week of July. The U-S Army Corps of Engineers posted the update on Twitter Wednesday. But that could change depending on the National Weather Service forecast. The record opening on the spillway has been blamed for high mortality rates of dolphins, oysters and other aquatic life, plus algae blooms plaguing the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries say black bear sightings are on the rise in portions of Louisiana. Large carnivore program manager for LDWF Maria Davidson says one reason for the encounters, mother bears are forcing their cubs to start fending for themselves as she preps for another mating season.

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Bass fishing has been accepted by the Louisiana High School Athletics Association as a trial sport, with 173 schools telling the organization that they’d like to see fishing made official. LHSAA Assistant Executive Director Adam MacDowell says prep-age fishing competition is already popular and this will give those kids a chance to use those skills while wearing school colors.
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Governor Edwards hosted the LSU freshman football players for dinner at the mansion, and shot a PSA for veterans with Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, prompting opponents to say he’s politicizing Louisiana sports…

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U.S. House Minority Whip and Louisiana Congressmen Steve Scalise was the leadoff hitter in the Congressional Baseball game for Republicans’ last night. He scored his first run since returning to the field after narrowly surviving a mass shooting two years ago.

Black bear sightings have increased across the state. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Large Carnivore program LDWF Maria Davidson says it’s mating season, mothers are forcing cubs to fend for themselves and adult males are on the prowl.

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Craft beer brewers across the state have seen things fizzle, despite the fact that six breweries have opened over the last year, five others have closed. Executive director of Louisiana’s Craft Brewer’s Guild Cary Koch says the three-tier system of having a brewer, distributor, and a retailer is cutting into the ability to stay afloat. Koch says of the outdated business models that brewers have to deal with makes it impossible for them to self-distribute their product.

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Three people are dead after what the East Baton Rouge Sheriff Department is calling a “crime of rage.” Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says they received a call from a 14-year old boy shortly before midnight that his mother’s ex-boyfriend was shooting at their home on Palmer Lane. The 14-year old was found hiding with this 12-year old brother behind the home. But the scene inside the home was much different three deceased victims that included the boy’s mother, her boyfriend and the boy’s great grandmother. The suspect is 48-year old Michael Wade, he was arrested after deputies were led on a chase that ended in the Shenandoah area.

Governor Edwards has been rubbing elbows with athletes in the state recently, hosting LSU freshmen football players at the mansion and filming a PSA with Drew Brees. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says typically Louisiana governors are hands off when it comes to LSU. It’s been nearly a century since we’ve seen a governor so publicly partner with the Tigers.

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries say black bear sightings are on the rise in portions of Louisiana. Large carnivore program manager for LDWF Maria Davidson says one reason for the encounters, mother bears are forcing their cubs to start fending for themselves as she preps for another mating season.

Cut 4 (08) “…back into heat.”

Craft beer brewers across the state are seeing a slump in business. While six breweries may have opened over the last year, five others have closed. Executive director of Louisiana’s Craft Brewer’s Guild Cary Koch says the increased competition from neighboring states is a factor, saying many of those states have laws that have kept up with the changes in the industry.

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