The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says two men, one of them armed with a handgun, stopped a school bus because they felt the bus driver was speeding. Lt. Col. Ward Webb says after producing a copy of the ordnance, an altercation apparently ensued and the bus driver drove away and called police. He says it’s always the best to call police if faced with a similar matter…

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Baton Rouge Police are investigating a crash off Airline Highway, which left two people dead including a toddler. Sgt. Don Coppola says witnesses told detectives they saw the driver of a 2009 Mustang driving erratically and crossing over the median multiple times before hitting an 18-wheeler head on…

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A woman was arrested after allegedly using pepper spray on several people inside a Chuck E Cheese’s restaurant in Metairie.  Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Jason Rivarde says they were called to the scene and arrested Katarian Marshall of New Orleans after she hit some children and adults with the spray following an apparent argument…

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State police are reminding those out for Halloween activities tonight that this holiday is more dangerous for drunk driving than New Years.  Trooper Melissa Matey says last New Year’s Eve there were seven deaths in Louisiana, five were alcohol related with similar numbers last Halloween…

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The U.S. Department of Transportation says deaths from impaired driving make up half of all traffic fatalities…

The suspect in the high profile Grambling State University double murder has hired a defense team to argue his innocence. Attorneys Ronald Haley and Dedrick (Deed-Rick) Moore would not reveal 19-year-old Jaylin Wayne’s side of the story, but said the focus should switch to the environment at Grambling. Moore says there is a culture of gun violence on campus:

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A Caldwell Parish teen is in police custody after he allegedly burned down a building that belonged to a historic church in Rayville. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says two men, one of them armed with a handgun, stopped a school bus because they felt the bus driver was speeding. Lt. Col. Ward Webb says the bus was traveling down the road with students on board yesterday afternoon when 58-year-old Clifton Hamby and 60-year-old Kerry LaSaicherre(Les-sha-share) refused to let the driver pass.

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A report from the Centers for Disease Control finds children are four times more likely to be hit by a vehicle on Halloween than any other night of the year. State Trooper Melissa Matey also adds it’s illegal for sex offenders to participate in any Halloween events where children may be present. She says L-S-P will be out in full force tonight.

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The suspect in last week’s double murder at Grambling State University, Jaylin Wayne, says he’s not guilty and has hired a defense team. Attorney Ronald Haley says there was yet another suspected shooting on campus this past weekend, and they feel more light should be shed on a bigger problem at Grambling…gun violence…
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Wayne faces first-degree murder charges.

State Police asks the public to make smart decisions tonight, especially if they attend a Halloween party…
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Trooper Melissa Matey says State Police responded to several fatal accidents last Halloween weekend where 11 people lost their life, six of those wrecks were alcohol related.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff deputies arrested a woman for allegedly pepper spraying people at a Chuck E. Cheese in Metairie. Lt. Jason Rivarde says 24-year-old Katarian Marshall was angry and started indiscriminately spraying pepper spray, hitting five adults and two kids:
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Marshall is charged with disturbing the peace by fighting.

Ascension Sheriff deputies arrested two Prairieville men for allegedly stopping a school bus and one of the men was armed. Lt. Colonel Ward Webb says 58-year-old Clifton Hamby and 60-year-old Kerry LaSaicherre (Les-sha-share) were angry with the bus driver for speeding on the road they lived on. Webb says the men should have called police instead…
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Webb says the men never threatened the bus driver with the gun.

The suspect in the high profile Grambling State University double murder has hired a defense team to argue his innocence.
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KNOE TV say someone is in police custody after a church fire in Richland Parish. St. Paul Baptist church in Rayville just had their 137th anniversary. Reports says the old building is fine, it was the new building that was burned. The fire marshal along with police are investigating the fire that started at around 9:30 this morning.

State Police is reminding those out of the street for trick or treating or attending Halloween parties that this holiday is more dangerous for drunk driving than New Years. Trooper Melissa Matey says last New Year’s Eve there was 7 deaths in Louisiana and five were alcohol related.
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Matey encourages people to make smart decisions before heading out to parties tonight.

Baton Rouge Police are investigating a crash that took the life of a 23-year-old and a two-year-old. Sgt. Don Coppola says they received calls of a Mustang driving recklessly down Airline Highway before hitting an 18-wheeler head on. He says the driver is identified as Wallacea Swazer of Baton Rouge and two year-old Carter Northern.
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A 19-year-old male was a passenger in the vehicle and was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries.

The police chief in Shreveport is on paid administrative leave after he fired his gun at an armed robbery suspect. Emelie Gunn has the story…

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The suspect in the Grambling State University double murder has hired a defense team to argue his innocence.  Attorneys Ronald Haley and Dedrick Moore won’t reveal 19-year-old Jaylin Wayne’s side of the story, but say the focus should be on the environment at Grambling and their culture of gun violence.

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State Attorney General Jeff Landry wants to take control of a lawsuit filed by Governor Edwards suing opioid manufacturers. Landry also wants to hire former Mississippi AG Mike Moore who successfully sued tobacco manufacturers in the 1990s.  Landry is asking the court to allow him to supersede the state Department of Health’s lawsuit against more than a dozen pharmaceutical firms.  He wants to include allegations of the increased cost to the criminal justice system and the loss of workforce productivity.

A woman was arrested after allegedly using pepper spray on several people inside a Chuck E Cheese’s restaurant in Metairie.  Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Jason Rivarde says they were called to the scene and arrested Katarian Marshall of New Orleans after an apparent argument…

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The suspect in the double murder at Grambling State University, Jaylin Wayne, says he’s innocent and has hired a defense team. Attorney Ronald Haley says there was yet another shooting on campus just this past weekend, and they feel more light should be shed on a bigger problem at Grambling, that being gun violence. He says school officials aren’t saying everything…:
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Wayne faces first-degree murder charges.

The FCC has approved Monroe headquartered CenturyLink’s acquisition of Level 3 Communications, paving the way to close the deal. The company says this is great news and means everything is now in place to complete the transaction, which they anticipate will be effective tomorrow. CenturyLink and Level 3 believe the merger will allow CenturyLink to compete with AT&T and Verizon Communications in the business communications market.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says a Metairie woman is under arrest for allegedly pepper spraying people at Chuck E. Cheese’s. Lt. Jason Rivarde says 24-year-old Katarian Marshall was angry and started indiscriminately spraying pepper spray, hitting five adults and two kids:
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Marshall is charged with disturbing the peace by fighting.

Two men apparently angry about a school bus they said always speeds down a road in Ascension Parish are now facing charges for trying to take matters into their own hands. Lt. Col. Ward Webb says one of the suspects was armed when the two stopped the bus and confronted the driver…:
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But he said the two should have called police to report the problem, instead they were both charged with obstruction of a highway and disturbing the peace.

The suspect in the high profile Grambling State University double murder has hired a defense team to argue his innocence. Attorneys Ronald Haley and Dedrick (Deed-Rick) Moore would not reveal 19-year-old Jaylin Wayne’s side of the story, but said the focus should switch to the environment at Grambling. Moore says there is a culture of gun violence on campus:
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They say cops framed this as an isolated incident, but they feel it is not.

Baton Rouge Police are investigating a crash off Airline Highway, which left two people dead including a toddler. Sgt. Don Coppola says witnesses told detectives they saw a 2009 Mustang driving erratically and crossing over the median multiple times before hitting an 18-wheeler head on…:
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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says two men, one of them armed with a handgun, stopped a school bus because they felt the bus driver was speeding. Lt. Col. Ward Webb says the bus was traveling down the road with students on board yesterday afternoon when 58-year-old Clifton Hamby and 60-year-old Kerry LaSaicherre (Les-sha-share) refused to let the driver pass…:
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The two men were both arrested and charged with obstruction of a highway and disturbing the peace.

Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson is said to be doing very well and was expected to be released from the hospital today.

The safety of drivers and trick or treaters is top priority for State Troopers.
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The state Department of Health is scheduling an additional flu vaccination clinic in Cameron Parish as there has been an uptick in flu activity. Dr. B.J. Foch (Fosh) says the cases are in one specific area.
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The Louisiana Department of Health is warning those frequent patrons of indoor shooting ranges about toxic exposure to lead. Dr. David Holcombe with Office of Public Health says there are currently no regulations to control dangerous levels of exposure.
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There are at least 50 shooting ranges in Louisiana, a third of those are indoor.

A New Orleans woman was arrested after allegedly using pepper spray on multiple people inside a Metairie Chuck E Cheeses. Lt. Jason Rivarde with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says they were called to the scene and arrested Katarian Marshall after an apparent argument.
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Marshall is charged with disturbing the peace by fighting.

A Tangipahoa Parish 41-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing over            21-thousand-dollars worth of lottery tickets.  Cherish Watson admitted to taking the tickets from a Hammond convenience store where she worked by ‘creating the tickets through the stores register system.  The thefts occurred over four months.  She claimed three-thousand-dollars in winnings.  She is charged with several counts of felony theft.

Due to an increase in flu activity in Cameron Parish, The Louisiana Department of Health is scheduling an additional flu vaccination clinic. The flu hospitalizes three-thousand per year and causes about 500 deaths in Louisiana.  Dr. B.J. Foch (Fosh) says the flu shot can be administered to just about everyone and he identifies some segments of the population who need to get one…

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Halloween is today and with that comes trick or treating.   State Trooper Jesse LaGrange says it’s vital that drivers easily see children who are out and about.  He says make sure they are easily seen in darker shaded costumes…

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The town of Tuscaloosa is gearing up to host thousands of LSU fans this weekend for the big SEC West matchup between the Tigers and Crimson Tide. Jeff Palermo has more…

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It’s Halloween night and State Police is reminding the public that registered sex offenders cannot participate in trick or treating activities. Trooper Jesse LaGrange says you can investigate the neighborhood you plan to take children beforehand…:
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He urges drivers to be vigilant on the roads tonight, and kids to have a glow stick or something reflective on their clothing.

It’s LSU versus Alabama week, and fans from both schools are pumped for the big game Saturday night in Bryant Denny Stadium. Barrett Elder with Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports says LSU fans know the atmosphere is electric inside Tiger Stadium for big primetime games like this, and you can expect to see the same thing over there…:
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LSU hasn’t beat Bama since 2011.

The State Department of Health is warning those who frequent indoor shooting ranges about toxic exposure to lead. Dr. David Holcombe says effects from lead can permanently damage vital organs, and in children, damage the nervous system, slow growth, create learning and behavior problems…:
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He says if you enjoy indoor shooting ranges, make sure you get regular medical checkups and blood work to monitor your exposure to lead.

Due to an increase in flu activity in Cameron Parish, The Louisiana Department of Health is scheduling an additional vaccination clinic. It will be held Thursday at the Cameron Parish Health Unit. Dr. BJ Foch, regional medical director, hopes folks who still need a flu shot come out:
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The flu hospitalizes three-thousand per year and causes about 500 deaths in Louisiana.