The US Justice Department says they’ve reviewed the Mueller report, and say it’s conclusion is that there was no collusion between President Trump and the Russian government in the 2016 election. Minority Whip Steve Scalise celebrated the news, saying he’s glad the partisan witchunt is now over.
Cut 9, 12 seconds, collusion
Democratic political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray says the report may be a political win for the President, but it doesn’t clear him of all wrong doing, and doesn’t explain why the Russian government actively worked to make sure Hillary Clinton did not become the Commander in Chief.
Cut 10, 8 seconds, our election
Democratic Party leaders are calling on the Justice Department to release the full and unedited version of the report, and make it available for public consumption.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association have issued a joint policy statement calling for a collection of measures aimed at reducing the consumption of sugary drinks by kids. American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson Dr. John Maa says the primary goal is to raise awareness about the amount of extra sugars in beverages.
Cut 3 (12) “…to children’s health.”
Data shows that children and teens 17% of their calories from added sugars.
The LSU men’s basketball team is one of the 16 teams still alive in the NCAA Tournament after a heart stopping 69-67 win over Maryland on Saturday in Jacksonville. LSU is 28-6 on the season and they will play Michigan State on Friday night in Washington D-C. The Tigers have won their fair share of close games this season and Benford credits the believe system that’s been installed in these players…
Cut 14 (12) “…win this game”

A West Carroll Parish woman faces life in prison after she allegedly shot and killed one person and critically injured two others early Saturday morning at Blackberry’s Bar and Billards in Lake Providence. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says 34-year-old Quinessiah Sanders of Epps has been booked into the Riverbend Detention Center…
Cut 7 (09) “…look for her”
Sanders has been charged with second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder.
The recently released February employment numbers show nonfarm employment has grown for a 12th consecutive month. Economic Development Secretary Don Pearson says Lafayette is on the up with the expansion of Waitr….
Cut 12 (11) “…as well.”
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New research shows cable may have met its match. Connor Ferrill has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Connor Ferrill”
Minority Whip Steve Scalise says he’s glad the Mueller report has wrapped up and found no evidence of collusion with Russia, and in a press release says democrats have “spent the last 674 days perpetuating conspiracy theories and lies in a shameless effort to discredit the President.”
Democrats have pointed out that the Justice Department letter summarizing the findings is not the full report, and many party leaders are calling for a full, unedited version to be released.

A West Carroll Parish woman faces life in prison after she allegedly shot and killed one person and critically injured two others early Saturday morning at Blackberry’s Bar and Billards in Lake Providence. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says 34-year-old Quinessiah Sanders of Epps fatally shot Cheryl Lewis…
cut 6 (09) “…to the shooting”
Sanders turned herself in and she’s been booked at the Riverbend Detention Center.

The L-H-C Group has broken ground on a Lafayette Home office that will create an additional 500 jobs in Acadiana. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says L-H-C is the nation’s number two company for home health care…
Cut 11 (12) “their growth”
The LHC Group started in 1994 as a single home health agency in St. Landry Parish. It recently merged with Almost Family and now operates in 36 states.

A new report finds that subscriptions to streaming services outnumber cable TV subscribers. LSU director of student media John Friscia says the compeitive prices of streaming have made cable consumers do a double take…
cut 8 (09) “….cheaper price”

A former Caddo Parish animal shelter worker can’t be around animals for five years after he pleaded guilty to crimes against nature. Kevin Barnhart spoke with Caddo Parish district attorney spokesperson John Prime
Cut 1 (33) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

LSU is one of the 16 teams still alive in the NCAA Basketball Tournament after a heart stopping 69-67 win over Maryland. For the second straight game, the Tigers nearly let a double digit second half lead slip away, but Tremont Waters driving layup with one second left preserved the victory. Interim head coach Tony Benford gives credit to the players…
Cut 13 (11) “…keep moving on”
LSU will face Michigan State in DC on Friday.

The newly released February employment numbers show nonfarm employment has grown for a 12th consecutive month. The Louisiana Workforce Commission says there were 59-hundred more nonfarm jobs in February 2019, compared to the previous February. LWC chief economist Ali Bustamante says the strongest job growth is with education and health services…
Cut 10 (11) “…last year”

New research shows for the first time ever more Americans subscribe to streaming services like Netflix, and Hulu rather than cable providers, 69 percent to 65 percent. LSU Director of Student Media John Friscia says the majority of his students’ prefer streaming…
Cut 7 (11) “…such as that”
The report says the average household subscribed to three paid streaming services.

43-year-old Booker Thomas of Shreveport has received a three-year suspended prison sentence after he admitted to encouraging a coworker at a Caddo animal shelter to have sex with a pitbull. Caddo Parish District Attorney spokesperson John Prime says Thomas can also no longer live or work with any animals for five years…
cut 6 (10) “…for sex offenders’
The woman involved previously received an 18-month suspended sentence.

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise says the Mueller Report completely vindicates President Donald Trump and calls the investigation a “witch hunt.” But Democrats say the entire report should be released. U-S Attorney General William Barr says the lengthy investigation did not find evidence that the President conspired or coordinated with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election.

New numbers from the Louisiana Workforce Commission show the state added over five-thousand nonfarm jobs from February 2018 to this past February. Connor Ferrill has the story…
Cut 3 (31) “I’m Connor Ferrill”

The Motion Picture Association of America’s annual report finds that the number of subscriptions to online video services has topped cable TV packages for the first time. Director of Student Media at LSU, John Friscia, says the trend is not surprising and will likely not slow down…
cut 9 (10) “….tipping point”
The M-P-A-A report does say that many people have both a cable service and an online subscription.

A now-former animal shelter worker has pleaded guilty to crimes against nature following the accusations he encouraged a coworker at the shelter to have sex with a dog. Caddo Parish district attorney spokesperson John Prime says 43-year-old Booker Thomas of Shreveport received a three-year suspended sentence…
Cut 4 (11) “…3 months later.”
Thomas has been ordered that he can also not work with animals or have pets for the next five years.

New research gives more of an indication on how many people are cutting the cord when it comes to cable. Conner Ferrill has the story…
voicer 2 (28) “…..I’m Conner Ferrill”

The LSU mens’ basketball team is in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2006 thanks Tremont Water’s game-winning shot with one second left to give the Tigers a two-point win over Maryland. Interim head coach Tony Benford says they knew who they wanted to take the final shot..
cut 15 (09) “….us today”
The Tigers face Michigan State on Friday night in D-C.

Strange story out of northwest Louisiana as a now former animal shelter worker pleaded guilty to crimes against nature after he encouraged a coworker at the shelter to have sex with a dog. Caddo Parish district attorney spokesperson John Prime says 43-year-old Booker Thomas was given a three year suspended sentence. Prime says the woman admitted to following through with the act said there is video of the incident on Thomas’ cell phone, but the footage was never located…
cut 5 (12) “…with another woman”
Thomas has been ordered that he cannot live or work with any animals for five years.

Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Karen Carter Peterson has admitted to a gambling problem after she received a misdemeanor citation last month at the L’auberge Casino Resort in Baton Rouge. The state senator was issued the citation because she violated a Self-Inclusion Program to address gambling issues offered by Louisiana State Police. Peterson stated the summons never should have been leaked. “Unfortunately, I am having to publicly divulge these very personal challenges as a result of a breach in the confidentiality of the program.”

The Bayou State will host the SEC gymnastics championships on Saturday for the first time since 1998. Two sessions of competition will take place at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday at 3 PM. LSU Gymnastics coach DD Breaux says after years of laboring to convince the SEC to bring the championships back home she got some help this time…

Cut 6 (12) “…dream came true.”

There appears to be a breakthrough in the state’s effort to grow medical marijuana. Don Molino has the latest…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Seven new outpatient addictions treatment clinics have now opened in South Louisiana. In recent years, the opioid crisis has hit Louisiana hard. Lake Wellness Center spokesperson Amy Jones says what sets these new clinics apart is the ability to receive care in an outpatient setting.

Cut 5 (11) “…the older models.”

Clinics will be located in New Orleans, Metairie, Covington, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Houma.

Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Karen Carter Peterson has admitted to a gambling problem after she received a misdemeanor citation last month at the L’auberge Casino Resort in Baton Rouge. Peterson stated “It is a disease. From time to time I have relapsed”. Peterson was issued the citation because she violated a Self-Inclusion Program to address gambling issues offered by Louisiana State Police.

The Bayou State will host the SEC gymnastics championships on Saturday for the first time since 1998. Two sessions of competition will take place at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday at 3 PM. The Tigers are the number one seed and the defending SEC meet champions. LSU Gymnastics coach DD Breaux says the season started rough because of injuries, but ever since beating the Crimson Tide in January, the team has taken off…

Cut 7 (12) “…we got this”

Louisiana’s elected leaders have condemned the comments made by Iowa Congressman Steve King, who said FEMA officials told him Hurricane Katrina victims were just looking for handouts, while Iowans take care of each other. Governor Edwards called the comments disgusting and disheartening, while Jefferson Parish Congressman Steve Scalise said the remarks absurd and offensive. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves agrees

Cut 9 (07) “…ridiculous.”

Graves also says the Cajun Navy is an excellent example of how Louisiana residents help each other and other states during disasters.

The LSU men’s basketball team is getting ready for its next test in the NCAA Tournament as they meet up with sixth-seeded Maryland on Saturday in Jacksonville. Point guard Anthony Cowan averages 16 points a game to lead the Terrapins. Interim head coach Tony Benford says this game will come down to who wins the paint and the rebounding battle…

Cut 14 (10) “great matchup”

Tip time is at 11:10 AM.

Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Karen Carter Peterson has admitted to a gambling problem after she received a misdemeanor citation last month at the L’auberge Casino Resort in Baton Rouge. The state senator was issued the citation because she violated a Self-Inclusion Program to address gambling issues offered by Louisiana State Police. Peterson stated the summons never should have been leaked. “Unfortunately, I am having to publicly divulge these very personal challenges as a result of a breach in the confidentiality of the program.”

The Bayou State will host the SEC gymnastics championships on Saturday for the first time since 1998. Two sessions of competition will take place at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday at 3 PM. LSU Gymnastics coach DD Breaux says after years of laboring to convince the SEC to bring the championships back home she got some help this time…

Cut 6 (12) “…dream came true.”

There appears to be a breakthrough in the state’s effort to grow medical marijuana. Don Molino has the latest…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Seven new outpatient addictions treatment clinics have now opened in South Louisiana. In recent years, the opioid crisis has hit Louisiana hard. Lake Wellness Center spokesperson Amy Jones says what sets these new clinics apart is the ability to receive care in an outpatient setting.

Cut 5 (11) “…the older models.”

Clinics will be located in New Orleans, Metairie, Covington, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Houma.

Iowa Congressman Steve King says Katrina victims were looking for handouts, while Iowans are trying to take care of each other during the historic Midwestern flooding. Jeff Palermo reports Louisiana elected officials are furious with his comments…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Karen Carter Peterson has admitted to a gambling problem after she received a misdemeanor citation last month at the L’auberge Casino Resort in Baton Rouge. Peterson stated “It is a disease. From time to time I have relapsed”. Peterson was issued the citation because she violated a Self-Inclusion Program to address gambling issues offered by Louisiana State Police.

The LSU men’s basketball team is getting ready for its next test in the NCAA Tournament as they meet up with sixth-seeded Maryland on Saturday in Jacksonville. It’s been two weeks since head coach Will Wade’s suspension went into effect and point guard Tremont Waters says Wade’s absence has brought the team together even more…

Cut 12 (12) “…forward to Maryland .”

Seven new outpatient addictions treatment clinics have now opened in South Louisiana. In recent years, the opioid crisis has hit Louisiana hard. Lake Wellness Center spokesperson Amy Jones says Louisiana averages 122 prescriptions per 100 people.

Cut 3 (11) “…in our state.”

Clinics will be located in New Orleans, Metairie, Covington, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Houma.