Former Baton Rouge cop Blane Salamoni has filed an appeal to his firing. B-R-P-D Police Chief Murphy Paul terminated Salamoni from the force for violating policies and procedures during the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling. Salamoni’s attorney John McLindon says he anticipates a hearing on the appeal this summmer…
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McLindon says the goal is to clear Salamoni’s name of any wrong doing.

Shreveport Police Chief Alvin Crump said today the man seen in the background of a Facebook Live video that showed the fatal shooting of a woman is the man responsible for the victim’s death. Crump says the suspect 36-year-old Johnathan Robinson also shot one of their officers in the wrist, which led to the heavy police presence yesterday…
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Louisiana is bracing for the threat of severe weather today and tomorrow. Don Molino has more from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness…
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At the state capitol today a bill was defeated that sought to set up an oversight panel for district attorneys. Sarah Mojula from the Southern Povery Law Center expressed support for the legislation, because it would make sure there wouldn’t be any misconduct…
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The bill is dead for the session.

Shreveport Police confirmed the man shown firing fatal gun shots at Rannita Williams while on Facebook Live is 36-year-old Johnathan Robinson. Police Chief Alvin Crump says when they brought Robinson to jail, he became violent again…
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Crump says Robinson broke a water pipe and flooeded his cell. Authorities also say Robinson and the victim had a romantic history.

Former Baton Rouge Police officer Blane Salamoni has appealed his firing with a local civil service board. Police Chief Murphy Paul says Salamoni did not follow policies and procedures when he fatally shot Alton Sterling in 2016. Salamoni’s attorney John McLindon says he’s heard from officers nationwide that the firing was unjust….
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A hearing on the appeal is expected this summer.

The state has activated its Crisis Action Team, because of the threat of severe weather today and tomorrow. Northwest Louisiana is under a tornado watch until 10 PM tonight. GOHSEP spokesman Mike Steele says the eastern portion of the state could see as much as 6 inches between now and tomorrow night…
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Several schools in northwest Louisiana had early dismissal because of the severe weather threat.

Legislation that would have created an oversight commission for district attorneys to watch for misconduct failed in a House committee this morning. Pete Adams represents district attorneys at the capitol and told the panel the bill is flawed….
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The proposal is dead for the session.

The police officer who shot and killed Alton Sterling during a struggle has appealed his firing. Attorney John McLindon filed the appeal to a local civil service board on behalf of Blane Salamoni who shot Sterling nearly two years ago. McLindon says Salamoni wants to clear his name…
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Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul fired Salamoni because he said the officer violated policies on use of force and command of temper.

Louisiana is gearing up for the potential of severe weather as strong line of thunderstorms will begin moving through the state later today. Mike Steele is with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Prepardness…
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The House Judiciary committee failed to advance a bill that would have created an oversight committee for the state’s 41 District Attorneys. Jim Shannon has more.
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Did you know that switchblade knives are illegal in Louisiana? The state legislature is taking steps to get that ban off the books. It’s been against the law to own or posses a switchblade knife, except for law enforcement officers, since the 1950s. A bill to repeal the ban was approved unanimously by the House today and heads to the Senate for more discussion.

Louisiana is bracing for the threat of severe weather today and tomorrow. Don Molino has more from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness…
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Here’s the line of the day from the state capitol. It was delivered by Ruston Representative Rob Shadoin…
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Shaadoin was talking about a bill that attempted to set up an oversight commission to watch for misconduct involving the state’s district attorneys. The measure failed to pass.

Shreveport Police have a man in custody following Thursday’s domestic situation in which the victim, 27-year-old Rannita Williams, was shot and killed on Facebook live. The video shows the shadow of 36-year-old Johnathan Robinson pacing back and forth holding a gun in the video. Police Chief Alan Crump says it was a very tense situation…
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One officer was shot in the wrist, but is expected to make a full recovery.

Individuals suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, intractable pain, severe muscle spasms and P-T-S-D would be able to receive a prescription for medical marijuana under legislation that was approved by the full House. The bill is sponsored by Baton Rouge Representative Ted James…
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The measure still needs Senate approval. Its expected medical marijuana will be available to Louisiana patients later this year.

There is a moderate to enhanced risk for severe weather for north Louisiana today and into tonight. And northeast and southeast Louisiana are under a flash flood watch. Torrential downpours could result in flooded roadways. Mike Steele with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says if the water is high on the roadway, turn around….
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At the state capitol today a bill was defeated that sought to set up an oversight panel for district attorneys. Sarah Mojula from the Southern Povery Law Center expressed support for the legislation, because it would make sure there wouldn’t be any misconduct…
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But nearly every district attorney in the state was present for the bill and it has been killed for the session.

Individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease, intractable pain and P-T-S-D would be able to receive a prescription for medical marijuana under legislation approved by the full House. In 2016, the state legislature set up the framework for the legal dispensing of medical marijuana and 10 different conditions would be eligible for a prescription. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James bill would add to that list and he hopes it will result in more people using medical pot, instead of pain killers
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Its expected medical marijuana will be available to Louisiana patients later this year.

The state has activated its Crisis Action Team because of the likelihood of severe weather today and tomorrow. Portions of north Louisiana are under an enhanced and moderate risk for the development of tornadoes. GOHSEP spokesman Mike Steele says southeast Louisiana could see 2 to 4 inches of rain with isolated areas receiving as much as 6 inches…
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Individuals suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, intractable pain, and P-T-S-D would be able to receive a prescription for medical marijuana under legislation approved by the full House. Leesville Representative James Armes says he recently hosted 17 wounded vets at Fort Polk…
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The measure still needs Senate approval.

The proposed Federal Farm bill contains work requirements for able-bodied 18 to 59-year-olds who receive SNAP benefits. A beneficiary would have to work or enroll in a work training program at least 20 hours a week. Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham hopes this will provide recipients with the tools they need to become productive citizens…
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The 47th annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is expected to draw up to 300-thousand people this weekend. There will be food, music and rides for everyone to enjoy. Spokesperson Donald Lanier…
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Lanier says there’s plenty of strawberries to go around, despite all that cold weather we saw in January.

The state House passes a bill that expands the list of conditions that a patient can legally be prescribed medical marijuana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The northern half of the state is under a slight to enhanced risk of severe weather today and the risk for severe storms shifts to southeast Louisiana for tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s a good chance we’ll see a few tornado warnings today…

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A flash flood watch is in effect for Northeast and Southeast Louisiana through Saturday night.

The proposed Federal Farm bill contains work requirements for able-bodied 18 to 59-year-olds who receive SNAP benefits. Exemptions would be given to caretakers with children under six-years-old, pregnant women and those mentally or physically disabled. Congressman Ralph Abraham says the work requirement is not intended to harm individuals, but to help break the cycle of poverty and help people climb the economic ladder…

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The largest free outdoor festival in Louisiana, the 47th Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is this weekend. So if you are bored and don’t know what to do, spokesperson Donald Lanier invites everyone to Ponchatoula for a full weekend of fun…

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Over 300,000 are expected to attend this weekend.

The largest free outdoor festival in Louisiana, the 47th Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is expected to draw up to 300-thousand people this weekend. There will be food, music and rides for everyone to enjoy. Spokesperson Donald Lanier says the carnival style rides they have this year are grown up…

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The northern half of the state is under a slight to enhanced risk of severe weather today and the risk for severe storms shifts to southeast Louisiana for tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this powerful system is capable of producing large hail, strong winds and twisters. He says flash flooding is also a concern

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Individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease, chronic pain, severe muscle spasms and P-T-S-D would be able to receive a prescription for medical marijuana under legislation that was approved by the full House.

The measure still needs Senate approval. In 2016, the state legislature set up the framework for the legal dispensing of medical marijuana and 10 different conditions would be eligible for a prescription. James bill will add to that list and he hopes it will result in more people using medical pot, instead of pain killers

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Its expected medical marijuana will be available to Louisiana patients later this year.

The proposed Federal Farm bill contains work requirements for able-bodied 18 to 59-year-olds who receive SNAP benefits. A beneficiary would have to work or enrolled in a work training program at least 20 hours a week. Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham says the requirement will filter out persons who choose to take advantage of the welfare system…

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The state House passes a bill that expands the list of conditions that a patient can legally be prescribed medical marijuana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The proposed Federal Farm bill contains work requirements for able-bodied 18 to 59-year-olds who receive SNAP benefits. A beneficiary would have to work or enrolled in a work training program at least 20 hours a week. Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham says the requirement will filter out persons who choose to take advantage of the welfare system…

Abraham realizes there are some who can’t find work. He hopes this bill will provide recipients with the tools they need to become productive citizens in their communities…

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The northern half of the state is under a slight to enhanced risk of severe weather today and the risk for severe storms shifts to southeast Louisiana for tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s a good chance we’ll see a few tornado warnings today…

Keim says a strong cold front that will once again bring us chilly air for the weekend will begin firing off storms this weekend…

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The largest free outdoor festival in Louisiana, the 47th Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is expected to draw up to 300-thousand people this weekend. There will be food, music and rides for everyone to enjoy. Spokesperson Donald Lanier says the carnival style rides they have this year are grown up…

Lanier says since there is no cover charge, it has led to a very successful outdoor festival year after year…

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The largest free outdoor festival in Louisiana begins today. Kelley Ray on the 47^thAnnual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival.

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The proposed Federal Farm bill contains work requirements for able-bodied 18 to 59-year-olds who receive SNAP benefits. A beneficiary would have to work or enrolled in a work training program at least 20 hours a week. Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham says the requirement will filter out persons who choose to take advantage of the welfare system…

Exemptions would be given to caretakers with children under six-years-old, pregnant women and those mentally or physically disabled. Abraham says the work requirement is not intended to harm individuals, the goal is to help break the cycle of poverty and help people climb the economic ladder…

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The northern half of the state is under a slight to enhanced risk of severe weather today and the risk for severe storms shifts to southeast Louisiana for tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s a good chance we’ll see a few tornado warnings today…

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Individuals suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, chronic pain, severe muscle spasms and P-T-S-D would be able to receive a prescription for medical marijuana under legislation that was approved by the full House. The measure still needs Senate approval. Leesville Representative James Armes says he hosted 17 wounded vets at Fort Polk recently and they said medical marijuana would be beneficial for the issues they face each day….

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The largest free outdoor festival in Louisiana begins today. Kelley Ray on the 47^thAnnual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival.

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

The proposed Federal Farm bill contains work requirements for able-bodied 18 to 59-year-olds who receive SNAP benefits. A beneficiary would have to work or enrolled in a work training program at least 20 hours a week. Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham says the requirement will filter out persons who choose to take advantage of the welfare system…

Exemptions would be given to caretakers with children under six-years-old, pregnant women and those mentally or physically disabled. Abraham says the work requirement is not intended to harm individuals, the goal is to help break the cycle of poverty and help people climb the economic ladder…

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The northern half of the state is under a slight to enhanced risk of severe weather today and the risk for severe storms shifts to southeast Louisiana for tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s a good chance we’ll see a few tornado warnings today…

Cut 7 (05)  “convective activity”

Individuals suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, chronic pain, severe muscle spasms and P-T-S-D would be able to receive a prescription for medical marijuana under legislation that was approved by the full House. The measure still needs Senate approval. Leesville Representative James Armes says he hosted 17 wounded vets at Fort Polk recently and they said medical marijuana would be beneficial for the issues they face each day….

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