Over 260 dolphins have been stranded since February 1^st in the Gulf and Mexico prompting a NOAA to declare Unusual Mortality Event. Of the mammals they have been able to perform necropsies on 23-percent have shown skin lesions consistent with fresh water. There are concerns the recent openings of the Bonne Carre Spillway has increased the amount of fresh water and pollutants into the Gulf.  Dr. Erin Fougeres with NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region.

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Investigation Discovery is running a four-hour special on Saturday and Sunday nights on the unsolved murders of eight women in the Jennings area. Reports say the women lived “high risk” lifestyles, some of them engaging in heavy drug use or prostitution, but ID executive Producer Liz Massie says the special looks beyond the stereotypes to tell the victim’s stories…

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Police are on the hunt for 39-year-old Oshay Booker who is believed to have murdered his stepfather, former Winnfield Mayor Ronald “Cloud” Goff in a familial dispute Tuesday. Winn Parish Sheriff Cranford Jordan says it’s a tragedy for the city, and a personal tragedy as the Sheriff says he knew the former mayor well.

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They believe Booker possibly fled to Texas and was last seen in a green Honda Pilot.

Two years ago today, Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise was one of five people shot when a gunman opened fire on a group of Republican lawmakers while practicing for a charity baseball game. Scalise thanked everyone in a video message who prayed for him to recover from his near death experience…

Cut 14 (06) “…everyday.” 

Scalise had numerous surgeries and returned to work two a half months later.

Two years ago today, Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise was fighting for his life after he was one of five individuals wounded when a gunman opened fire as a group of Republican lawmakers was practicing for a charity baseball game. In a video message, the House Minority Whip says thinking back to the day he was shot, still brings out a lot of emotions….
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Scalise underwent numerous surgeries and returned to Congress two and a half months later.

The former mayor of Winnfield is dead and the search continues for his suspected killer, 39-year-old Oshay Booker. Winn Parish Sheriff Cranford Jordan believes Booker killed his stepfather Ronald Cloud Goff in some sort of a domestic dispute…
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Booker was last seen driving a green Honda Pilot.

Investigation Discovery revisits the mysterious deaths of eight women in Jennings who’s bodies were scattered across southwest Louisiana from 2005 to 2009…
cut 2 (30) I’m Matt Doyle”

The father of a teenager who escaped from the Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center has been arrested. Authorities claim in court documents that Brian McClain helped his son, Kaleb McClain, escape on Saturday. Ouachita Parish deputies finally caught Kaleb McClain yesterday, but not before he allegedly fired shots at a deputy during a high-speed chase.

Over 260 dolphins have been stranded since February 1st in the Northern Gulf of Mexico, which has prompted NOAA Fisheries to declare an Unusual Mortality Event. NOAA Fisheries Coordinator Dr. Terri Rowles (Rolls) on what to do if you come into contact with any stranded mammals.
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The deaths could be linked to the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway as 23-percent of the deceased mammals that were examined showed signs of fresh water lesions.

The town of Winnfield is mourning the death of its former mayor Ronald “Cloud” Goff who authorities say was fatally shot by his stepson. Winn Parish Sheriff Cranford Jordan…
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The search is on for the suspected killer, 39-year-old Oshay Booker.

Investigation Discovery is running a four-hour special on Saturday and Sunday night that looks into the unsolved murders of eight women in Jennings between 2005 to 2009. I-D executive producer Liz Massie…
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The first half of “Death In The Bayou: The Jennings 8″ airs Saturday at 9 PM.

Sons and daughters are predicted to spend an all-time high of 16-billion on Father’s Day gifts this year….
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Police are on the hunt for 39-year-old Oshay Booker who is believed to have murdered his stepfather, former Winnfield Mayor Ronald Goff in a familial dispute Tuesday. Winn Parish Sherriff Cranford Jordan (Jer-den) says the believe the suspect is headed for the Texas border, and he may already have crossed state lines. If you encounter him, do not try to stop him yourself.

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Investigation Discovery is running a four part special this Saturday and Sunday night on the unsolved murders of eight women in the Jennings area between 2005 and 2009. Ten years later the deaths are still under investigation, and “Death In The Bayou: The Jennings 8” producer Liz Massie says they hope their in-depth look at the tragedy can shake loose some leads…

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Dads should expect to hit the mother lode this weekend. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend more than ever on Father’s Day gifts this year. N-R-F spokesperson Katherine Cullen says they predict spending to reach a high of $16-billion. Sons and daughters are predicted to spend an average of $139 on gifts this year, an increase of 70-percent since 2009.

Cut 5 (13) “…gift cards.”

Two years ago today, Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise was one of five people shot when a gunman opened fire on a group of Republican lawmakers while practicing for a charity baseball game. Scalise was shot in the hip and the bullet nearly killed him. In a video message sent out by his office, Scalise says there were many dark days during his long recovery…
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Scalise underwent numerous surgeries and still walks with a noticeable limp.

The Calcasieu District Attorney is seeking an August 19th execution date for Jason Reeves, who was has been on death row since 2004 for the sexual assault and murder of four-year-old Mary Jean Thigpen. But the state has not performed an execution since 2010, because it lacks the drugs needed to carry out a lethal injection. D-A John DeRosier says he’ll talk with the department of corrections about their options…
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The U-S Supreme Court denied an appeal by Reeves for a new trial last week, which paved the way for the D-A’s seeking an execution date.

Seventeen-year-old Brandon McClain is in custody in Ouachita Parish. He recently escaped from the Green Oaks Juvenile Dention Center and shot at a deputy during a high speed chase. He had alluded authorities for several hours.

Saints QB Drew Brees returned for the team’s final two minicamp practices after testifying against a San Diego based jeweler who allegedly defrauded him of 6.7 million dollars…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

A southwest Louisiana DA is seeking an execution date of later this summer for a man convicted fifteen years ago of the brutal kidnapping, rape, and murder of a four-year-old girl…
Voicer 3 (31) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

The search continues for 39-year-old Oshay Booker. He’s wanted on a charge of first-degree murder in the shooting death of stepfather and former Winnfield Mayor Ronald Goff. Booker was last seen driving a forest green Honda Pilot.

Northeast Louisiana was left out when it comes to funding in a 700-million dollar road project plan approved by the state legislature. Monroe Representative Jay Morris….
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But Morris says at least the state found 25-million dollars to complete the long-awaited Kansas Lane—Garret Road Connector I-20 interchange.

Many Dads will hit the mother lode this weekend. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend more than ever on Father’s Day gifts this year. N-R-F spokesperson Katherine Cullen says they predict spending to reach a high of $16-billion. Cullen says greeting cards are the most popular gift along with
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Cullen says they expect shoppers will spend on average 139-dollars on dad.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office has re-arrested a former Lake Charles teacher for sex offenses with a 10-year-old student. 34-year-old Deidre Smith is facing 17 additional counts for having an inappropriate relationship with one of her 10-year-old students. Her bond has been set at one-point-three million dollars.

A firestorm erupted when the Monroe News-Star recently ran a headline reading “Monroe snubbed in 700 million dollar infrastructure bill.” But Monroe Representative Jay Morris says the governor found some funds to redirect up north after his office got bombarded with calls…
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Earlier this week, the governor announced plans to use 25-million dollars on completing the Kansas Lane–Garret Road connector I-20 interchange.

Sons and daughters are predicted to spend an all-time high of 16-billion on Father’s Day gifts this year. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The Saints have completed their organized offseason training program. Quarterback Drew Brees is entering the final year of his contract and the 40-year-old says he’s still working on a few tricks, like running some pass routes when Taysom Hill goes under center…
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The Saints return to the practice field in late July for training camp.

Calcasieu Parish District Attorney John DeRosier has filed a death warrant for convicted child rapist and murderer Jason Reeves. Reeves was sentenced to death in 2004 for the brutal murder of four-year-old Mary Jean Thigpen, who was taken from her Moss Bluff home in 2001.

But It’s been nine years since the state executed a prisoner, and Louisiana has been unable to find a pharma company willing to supply the chemicals needed for lethal injections to be carried out. DeRosier says between that and legal delays…
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Reeves latest appeal was denied by the U-S Supreme Court last month.

A statewide search is underway for 39-year-old Oshay Booker, who is accused of fatally shotting his step-father, Ronald Cloud Goff, who is the former mayor of Winnfield. Winn Sheriff Cranford Jordan says Booker was last seen driving a forest green Honda Pliot. He’s considered armed and dangerous.

Governor Edwards awards 25 million for a road project in Monroe after a controversy erupted over the legislature not including northeast Louisiana in a 700-million-dollar road improvement plan. Monroe Representative Jay Morris says when the plan to use BP oil settlement money to fund projects was proposed, politicians from every corner of the state wanted a piece of the action.
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But northeast Louisiana was left out, so the governor’s office came up with 25-million dollars to fund the Kansas Lane – Garret Road connector I-20 Interchange.

The Saints have completed organized offseason workouts. Quarterback Drew Brees missed over a week because he had to testify in a courtroom in San Diego against a California jeweler who allegedly defrauded his family of six-point-seven-million dollars…
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In other Saints news, the team has released former LSU and Breaux Bridge star Travin Dural.

The Calcasieu District Attorney’s office is seeking an August 19th execution date for Jason Reeves, who was has been on death row since 2004 for the sexual assault and murder of four-year-old Mary Jean Thigpen. But the state has not performed an execution since 2010, because it lacks the drugs needed to carry out a lethal injection. District Attorney John DeRosier says he’ll talk with the department of corrections about their options…
cut 14 (07) “….law of the land”
The U-S Supreme Court last month denied an appeal by Reeves for a new trial, which paved the way for the D-A’s seeking an execution date.

Two people are behind bars after gunshots were fired during a one-year-old child’s birthday party at Zemurray Park in Hammond. Nobody was hit by a bullet. The alleged shooter has been identified as a 16-year-old and he’s been charged with attempted first-degree murder. Police also arrested 33-year-old Charlene Jackson on suspicion of principal to attempted first-degree murder.

Saints QB Drew Brees returned for the team’s final two minicamp practices after testifying against a San Diego based jeweler who allegedly defrauded him of 6.7 million dollars…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

Sunday is Father’s Day. National Retail Federation spokesperson Katherine Cullen says clothing, special outings and gift cards are the most popular gifts, but there are also some unique gift ideas out there..
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The average shopper is expected to spend 139-dollars on Dad this year.

Calcasieu District Attorney John DeRosier is seeking an August 19th execution date for Jason Manuel Reeves, who was convicted and sentenced to death in 2004 for the abduction of four-year-old Mary Jean Thigpen, who Reeves raped and stabbed 16 times, and slit her throat. DeRosier says Reeves deserves to die for what he did…
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Four-year-old Mary Jean Thigpen was taken from her family in Moss Bluff on November 1st, 2001, but currently, executions are on hold in Louisiana, because the state can’t acquire drugs to carry out a lethal injection.

Northeast Louisiana was left out when it comes to funding in a 700-million dollar road project plan approved by the state legislature. Monroe Representative Jay Morris….
cut 8 (06) “…..Louisiana”
But Morris says at least the state found 25-million dollars to complete the long-awaited Kansas Lane—Garret Road Connector I-20 interchange.

The National Retail Federation says Father’s Day spending is expected to reach an all-time high of 16-billion dollars, up from last year’s 15.3 billion dollars. National Retail Federation spokesperson Katherine Cullen says sons and daughters are predicted to spend an average of 139-dollars on gifts this year, an increase of 70-percent since 2009….
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Greeting cards remain the most popular gift for dad as total spending for gift cards is expected to be 830-million dollars.