Another round of bad weather is impacting Louisiana today, starting this morning. There’s an enhanced risk for severe weather in the forecast for East Carroll Parish all the way down to southwest Louisiana and all parishes east of that stretch. State Climatologist Barry Keim says expect strong thunderstorms.

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Strong storms are currently moving into northwest Louisiana.

Texas A&M Athletic Director Scott Woodward is reportedly set to take over as LSU’s new AD. Woodward has been in charge of Aggies athletics since 2016, but Glen Guilbeau, who covers LSU for the USA Today Network, says he’s a local boy who may have been itching to get back to his roots in the boot.

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Woodward presided over the hiring of football coach Jimbo Fisher at A&M, a 10 year 75 million dollar contract.

A bill is being introduced that would guarantee all Louisianans 12 weeks of paid family or medical illness leave, along with legal protections against being fired while out. Berni Consulting partner Caitlin Berni says it would allow you to draw from a fund managed by the Workforce Commission, and paid into by you and your employer every paycheck.

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The bill includes parental leave, leave to take care of a close relative who has fallen ill, and long term medical leave for events like chemo therapy in cancer patients.

The Gofundme campaign for the three St. Landry parish churches that burned down has reached its goal of one-point-eight million dollars and the donations continue to pour in.

LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva has officially announced he’s stepping down. The university says he’ll be transitioning into a new role as special assistant to the president for donor relations, but will continue to serve as A-D until a new athletics director is named. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran

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Alleva has been the school’s A-D since 2008 and his contract is set to expire next year.

Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco is under hospice care. Blanco, who served as governor from 2004 to 2008 was first diagnosed with an eye cancer in 2011, but the cancer returned in 2017 and spread to her liver. Last December, she said there’s no escape from her cancer. Franklin Representative Sam Jones spoke on the House floor to recognize the governor’s fight for her life…

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Over 1.2 million dollars has been raised for the burned St. Landry Parish churches on a GoFundMe page that’s seen a surge in donations since a fire tore through the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Seventh District Missionary Baptist Church President Freddie Jack says the effort is much appreciated, and the congregations are taking the tragedy in stride while they figure out how to get back into their old homes.

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The Center for Reproductive Rights says if an admitting privileges law set to be heard at the US Supreme Court were to take effect, two of the state’s three abortion clinics would close. President Nancy Northup says the regulation requiring clinics and providers to have admitting privileges at a local hospital would dramatically reduce access to the procedure.

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The only remaining clinic would be a facility in Baton Rouge.

Tiger Rag Magazine has confirmed the initial report from the Baton Rouge Business Report that Joe Alleva is out as athletics director at LSU. Alleva’s faced controversy involving two prominent coaches but Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says there’s evidence Alleva wanted to go through with the firing of Les Miles and not suspend Will Wade, but the fan outrage is with Joe…
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A high place source has informed us that a replacement will be named within 24 hours.
The Center for Reproductive Rights says if an admitting privileges law set to be heard at the US Supreme Court were to take effect, two of the state’s three abortion clinics would close. Senior Council TJ Toup says with an increase in abuse towards workers and patients at the Shreveport clinic already escalating, the only doctor with privileges at the facility said he’d retire if the law took effect.
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Over 1.2 million dollars has been raised for the burned St. Landry Parish churches on a GoFundMe page that’s seen a surge in donations since a fire tore through the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Seventh District Missionary Baptist Church President Freddie Jack says the historic majority black congregations have deep roots in the community, some of which go back over a century.
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21-year-old Holden Matthews is accused of burning the churches in a racially motivated attack.
Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco is under hospice care. Blanco, who served as governor from 2004 to 2008 was first diagnosed with an eye cancer in 2011, but the cancer returned in 2017 and spread to her liver. Franklin Representative Sam Jones asks that Louisiana residents pray for Blanco…
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Multiple reports say Joe Alleva is out as LSU’s athletics director. Alleva’s contract is set to expire next year and Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says this could be a good time for the head of athletics to step down or retire…
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Alleva has been heavily criticized for his handling of basketball coach Will Wade’s suspension.

Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco is under hospice care as she battles cancer. Blanco’s one term in office was marked by Hurricane Katrina and the destruction it left behind. Franklin Representative Sam Jones says Blanco worked tirelessly to bring evacuees back home and wasn’t afraid to stand up to the White House…
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Blanco is 76-years-old.

The Center for Reproductive Rights filed a petition today asking the U-S Supreme Court to strike down a Louisiana law that says abortion doctors must have admitting privileges at a local hospital. Shreveport clinic administrator Cathleen Pittman says the legislation could leave the state with just one clinic, which isn’t good…
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Supporters of the law say it will help ensure the safety of the woman.

Over 1.2 million dollars has been raised for the burned St. Landry Parish churches on a GoFundMe page. Seventh District Missionary Baptist Association President Freddie Jack says the historic congregations are hoping for help from their insurance, but one of them is looking at some heavy costs.
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The Goal Fund Me goal was one-point-eight million.

Former Governor Kathleen Blanco is in his hospice care. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Over 1.2 million dollars has been raised for the burned St. Landry Parish churches on a GoFundMe page that’s seen a surge in donations since a fire engulfed the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The page has been shared by national figures like Hillary Clinton and Katie Couric. 21-year-old Holden Matthews is accused of burning the three churches in a racially motivated attack.

Tiger Rag Magazine has confirmed the initial report from the Baton Rouge Business Report that Joe Alleva is out as athletics director at LSU. Alleva has been the school’s A-D since 2008, but Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says Alleva is a widely unpopular administrator

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The Center for Reproductive Rights says if an admitting privileges law set to be heard at the US Supreme Court were to take effect, two of the state’s three abortion clinics would close. President Nancy Northup says the regulation requiring clinics and providers to have admitting privileges at a local hospital would dramatically reduce access to the procedure.

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The only remaining clinic would be a facility in Baton Rouge.

Reports have surfaced that LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva is expected to step down, perhaps as soon as today. Alleva has held the position for more than a decade and his contract expires next year. Over the years, Alleva has been the target of criticism from fans for various issues including the firing of football coach Les Miles and failing to recruit Jimbo Fisher. Most recently Alleva has once again caught heat following the suspension and reinstatement of LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade in the wake of an FBI wiretap investigating a recruitment scandal.

Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco is under hospice care. Blanco, who is battling cancer, served as governor from 2004 to 2008. Franklin Representative Sam Jones spoke on the House floor asking that Louisiana residents pray for Blanco…

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Blanco served in elected offices for two dozen years.

A GoFundMe raising money for the burned St. Landry Parish churches is now over 1.2 million dollars. Matt Doyle talked with the Seventh District Baptist Church President about the effort…

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Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco is under hospice care. Blanco, who is battling cancer, served as governor from 2004 to 2008 and did not seek re-election. She was criticized for her handling of Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath and the federally funded program set up to help Louisiana homeowners rebuild. Franklin Representative Sam Jones who worked for Blanco in the governor’s office, fought hard for the state and wasn’t afraid to stand up to the White House…
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Blanco is 76-years-old.
The latest installment from the Louisiana Survey out of LSU shows that 70-percent approve of the 2016 criminal justice reforms. But 60 percent of Republicans now support the reform efforts, up from 46 percent in 2018. LSU Public Policy Research Lab Director Dr. Michael Henderson says it’s taken a few years for the average GOP voter to buy in…

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A constitutional amendment is on its way to the House floor that would let Louisiana voters decided whether or not the state constitution protects abortion rights. The amendment was brought by Monroe Democratic Representative Katrina Jackson who says it’s an opportunity for voter to show the rest of the country that the Bayou State is the no. 1 pro-life state.

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The proposal would need two thirds support in both chambers, and over 50 percent of the vote at the October 12th ballot that also features the primary round of the governor’s race. Several states have adopted similar additions to their constitutions.

Reports have surfaced that LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva is expected to step down, perhaps as soon as today. Alleva has held the position for more than a decade. Alleva recently caught heat from fans for his decision to suspend LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade in the wake of an FBI wiretap investigating a recruitment scandal.

Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco is under hospice care. Blanco, who served as governor from 2004 to 2008 was first diagnosed with eye cancer in 2011, but the cancer returned in a checkup in 2017. Last December, she said there’s no escape from her cancer. Franklin Representative Sam Jones took time on Tuesday to recognize the governor’s fight for her life…
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Blanco is 76-years-old.
The latest installment from the Louisiana Survey out of LSU shows that 70-percent approve of the criminal justice reforms that were approved in 2016. But LSU Public Policy Research Lab Director Dr. Michael Henderson says only a third of respondents believe the system is fair and only a third believe it keeps the public safe.

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Bossier City has been selected as a top retirement destination according to Where to Retire Magazine. The city was highlighted in a feature called “8 Veteran-Friendly Cities” in an upcoming issue. Bossier City Chief Administrative Officer Pam Glorioso says the area offers a great part of Louisiana for people to live in and at a low cost.

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A wreck in Bossier Parish that claimed the life of four-year-old Katie Grantham in November 2017 has inspired legislation to run toxicology tests on drivers at fault for vehicle collisions that cause serious injury. The child’s mother, Morgan Grantham, spoke to a Senate Committee Tuesday and says evidence was found that could indicate the driver’s impairment, even though he was able to pass a field sobriety test.

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Currently a drug test is only mandated if someone dies at the scene of a crash. Grantham’s daughter died in the days that followed.

A proposed constitutional amendment advances to the House floor that would ask voters should the state constitution be amended to say the state does not protect abortion rights. Pro-choice advocates oppose the proposal. Steffani Bangel is with the New Orleans Abortion Fund…
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If the measure receives two-thirds support in the legislature, the question would appear on the October ballot.

Another round of severe weather is approaching Louisiana. Storms will arrive in northwest Louisiana tonight and then tomorrow much of the state is under an enhanced risk for severe weather. That includes the Mississippi Delta, Lafayette, Baton Rouge and all of southeast Louisiana. Much of north Louisiana is under flash flood watch through Thursday morning.

Legislation that would require drug testing of drivers at fault in wrecks that result in serious bodily injury heads to the Senate floor after emotional testimony from a Bossier Parish mother, who lost her four-year-old child in a car wreck…
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Morgan Grantham says the driver that caused the wreck that killed her daughter was not drug tested, because her daughter initially survived.

Where to Retire Magazine highlights Bossier City as a Veteran-Friendly city to retire.
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A clear majority of Louisianans support the 2016 criminal justice reforms according to the latest installment of the Louisiana Survey. Matt Doyle has more…
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Donations on Go Fund Me for the three St. Landry Parish churches that were burned down in what prosecutors call a hate crime have now surpassed one-million dollars. The goal is to raise one-point-eight million.

Former Governor Kathleen Blanco, who is battling cancer, has been placed in hospice care. The New Iberia native is 76-years-old.

A proposed constitutional amendment heads to the House floor that would ask voters to put into the constitution that it’s not a right in Louisiana to have an abortion. Pro choice advocates are concerned this measure would lay the groundwork to ban abortions in Louisiana and Steffani Bangel with the New Orleans Abortion Fund says that would not be good…
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Supporters of the measure say the amendment could become important if Roe Versus Wade is ever overturned.

Bossier City is among eight cities in Louisiana for best places to retire. That’s according to Where to Retire Magazine. The Where to Retire Editor says Bossier City is attractive to military personnel and Bossier City Chief Administrative Officer, Pam Gloriso says the area also contributes to the state’s reputation as a Soprtsman’s Paradise….
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