Governor John Bel Edwards says the state is expecting Nate to make landfall in Louisiana sometime early Sunday; either as a strong tropical storm, or category one hurricane. But he says that intensity could change at any time, so residents should monitor updates…:
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With Nate slated to reach the eastern coast of the Yucatan peninsula early this evening, David Zelinsky with the National Hurricane Center says this is not expected to be monster storm…:
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A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect from west of Morgan City to Vermillion Parish. A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for areas not protected by the hurricane protection levees.

Louisiana has the highest savings for bundling auto and homeowners policies, according to data from InsuranceQuotes. Emelie Gunn has more:
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The LSU Tigers are ranked as the nation’s fifth most-valuable college football program in a report out of Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus. Ryan Brewer says even though LSU fans are nervous about the 2017 season, that doesn’t mean the team’s value is going to go down
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Governor John Bel Edwards held his first briefing on Nate and said they do anticipate that Louisiana will take a direct hit when it makes landfall. Kelley Ray reports…:
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The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says one of its detectives was arrested amid allegations he shared confidential information with possible suspects about ongoing drug investigations. Jordan Hollenbeck was booked at the parish jail on a charge of malfeasance in office.

If the LSU Tiger football program was for sale, they’d be worth about $911 million dollars; the fifth highest in the nation. That’s according to a report by finance professor Ryan Brewer out of Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus. The report shows the SEC as a whole put five teams in the top 10, which Brewer says isn’t surprising…:
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New data from insuranceQuotes finds Louisianans who bundle their auto and home insurance could save an average of nearly 600 dollars a year. Senior insurance analyst Laura Adams says if you own a home and are a driver in the Bayou State, you can save about 19-percent on insurance. She says the key to getting these savings is…:
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She says it’s a good idea to shop around with different providers.

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Nate is expected to move across the northwestern Caribbean Sea today, move into the southern Gulf of Mexico tonight, then approach the northern Gulf Saturday evening in a hurry. David Zelinsky is with the NHC…:
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That should happen in the early morning hours of Sunday. Some parts of south Louisiana are under hurricane or tropical storm watches.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state is prepared, but people need to pay attention…:
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He says the good news is that this system is expected to move fast and not linger over the Gulf long enough to become a monster storm.

The LSU Tigers are ranked as the nation’s fifth most-valuable college football program in a report out of Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus. The analysis, by Ryan Brewer, found that if the Tigers were for sale, they’d be worth about $911 million dollars…:
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The report shows the SEC as a whole put five teams in the top 10.

Some home football games have been moved tomorrow due to Tropical Storm Nate. Tulane and Nicholls State’s games will now kickoff at 11am, Southeastern 10am, and Southern’s Homecoming will now start at 1pm.

Governor John Bel Edwards says Tropical Storm Nate is expected to impact the area early Sunday morning, as either a strong tropical storm or category one hurricane.  But he said things could change very quickly…

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Edwards says the warm Gulf waters could change everything about the storm. Gov. Edwards has already declared a state of emergency for Louisiana ahead of Nate and said he will ask President Donald Trump to approve a pre-landfall emergency declaration for the state.  

The Grand Isle Mayor has issued a voluntary evacuation order, as the island is expecting 4 to 5 inches of rain; and unusually high tides. Grand Isle schools will be closed Friday and Monday.

A federal judge in Virginia has ordered convicted former congressman William Jefferson released from jail. He threw out seven of the ten corruption charges against Jefferson in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding what constitutes an official act. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says it’s now up to the Department of Justice to decide if they want to prosecute further…:
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Nearly 200 felons in Caddo Parish are set to be released early from prison and Sheriff Steve Prator is concerned. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Governor John Bel Edwards can’t understand why Congress didn’t include 2016 Louisiana flood victims in legislation that gives this year’s hurricane victims special disaster tax breaks. The bill has five tax relief provisions. Edwards says Congress should not pit storm victims against one another.

The National Hurricane Center predicts Tropical Storm Nate forming into a Category 1 Hurricane with a possible landfall along the southeast Louisiana coast. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Nate is affecting some sports events in Louisiana.  The LSU-Florida game is still on in Ganiesville, but other games have been affected.  Tulane will now play Tulsa at 11am, Nicholls State versus Northwestern State will kick off at 11am in Thibodaux (Ti-bah-dough) instead of 6:30.  And the Southeastern Louisiana-Incarnate Word contest in Hammond begins at 10am…

Former New Orleans Congressman William Jefferson is set to be released from his 13-year prison sentence for taking bribes.  A federal judge says seven out of ten counts against Jefferson are now invalid. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says the ruling is based on a U.S. Supreme Court decision involving former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell’s corruption case.

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State Police have arrested a St. Joseph mother for allegedly murdering her newborn and putting him in the dumpster. The one day old boy was found Monday in front of an elementary school. Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says 21-year-old Alicia Richard is charged with first degree murder.  He says police are trying to determine how a mother could do this to her child…

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An autopsy has been performed on the infant and the cause of death is ruled to be blunt force trauma.  Bond is set at 200-thousand-dollars…

Tropical Storm Nate has the potential to become a Category one hurricane and make landfall on the southeast Louisiana coast Sunday morning. Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in New Orleans Phil Grigsby says Nate  is currently located in Central America will go over land before reaching the Gulf. But Grigsby says there is a low chance of this storm breaking up or not developing into a hurricane.

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Grigsby adds rainfall totals should not be like we’ve seen in recent hurricanes.

Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says the 192 felons that will be released early from prison next month in Caddo Parish is due to new laws. He says Louisiana does need some reform but.  During a news conference in Shreveport today, Prator gave examples of the kind of inmates that will be set free next month as a result of the new laws laws. The Sheriff says he knows of one prisoner who will be let out seven years early who should not be out on the streets.

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State Police has arrested a St. Joseph mother for allegedly murdering her newborn and putting him in the dumpster. The infant was found Monday in front of an elementary school. Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says 21-year-old Alicia Richard is charged with first degree murder.

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Reichardt says the baby boy was only one day old. He says detectives were able to find Richard when she went to the hospital after having the baby.

Former New Orleans Congressman William Jefferson is set to be released from his 13-year prison sentence for taking bribes.  A federal judge says seven out of ten counts against Jefferson are now invalid. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says the ruling is based on a U.S. Supreme Court decision involving former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell’s corruption case.

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The National Hurricane Center predicts Tropical Storm Nate forming into a Category 1 Hurricane with a possible landfall along the southeast Louisiana coast. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Nate is affecting some sports events in Louisiana.  The LSU-Florida game is still on in Ganiesville, but other games have been affected.  Tulane will now play Tulsa at 11am, Nicholls State versus Northwestern State will kick off at 11am in Thibodaux (Ti-bah-dough) instead of 6:30.  And the Southeastern Louisiana-Incarnate Word contest in Hammond begins at 10am…

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Former New Orleans Congressman William Jefferson is set to be released from his 13-year prison sentence for taking bribes. A federal judge says seven out of ten counts against Jefferson are now invalid. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says the ruling is based on a U.S. Supreme Court decision involving former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell’s corruption case…
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Ciolino says Jefferson’s time in prison might be done based on today’s ruling.

State Police have arrested a St. Joseph mother for allegedly murdering her newborn and putting him in the dumpster. The one day old boy was found Monday in front of an elementary school. Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says 21-year-old Alicia Richard is charged with first degree murder.  He says police are trying to determine how a mother could do this to her child…

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An autopsy has been performed on the infant and the cause of death is ruled to be blunt force trauma.  Bond is set at 200-thousand-dollars…

The National Hurricane Center predicts Tropical Storm Nate forming into a Category 1 Hurricane with a possible landfall along the southeast Louisiana coast. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Nearly 200 felons in Caddo Parish are set to be released early from prison and Sheriff Steve Prator is concerned. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Tropical Storm Nate has the potential to become a Category one hurricane and make landfall on the southeast Louisiana coast Sunday morning. Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in New Orleans Phil Grigsby says Nate is expected to move fast, which will keep rainfall totals and storm surge low.

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Grigsby says this storm could make a second landfall somewhere along the Mississippi coast. He says rainfall totals should not be like we’ve seen in recent hurricanes.

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Nate is currently located in Central America will go over land before reaching the Gulf. But Grigsby says there is a low chance of this storm breaking up or not developing into a hurricane.

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Former New Orleans Congressman William Jefferson is set to be released from his 13-year prison sentence for taking bribes.  A federal judge says seven out of ten counts against Jefferson are now invalid. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says the ruling is based on a U.S. Supreme Court decision involving former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell’s corruption case.

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Federal Judge T-S Ellis says a new sentencing hearing is necessary on the three remaining counts, but Ciolino says Jefferson’s time in prison might be done based on today’s ruling…

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Jefferson started serving his sentence in 2012 and his original release date was 2023. In 2005, federal agents found 90-thousand dollars in bribe money in his freezer. Ciolino says it’s now up to the Department of Justice to decide if they want to prosecute further…

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The sentencing on his three remaining counts will take place in December.

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Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator is extremely concerned that criminal justice reform measures passed during the last legislative session will allow for the release of some extremely dangerous criminals in November. Prator says 192 felons will be released early from prison next month in Caddo Parish. He says Louisiana does need some reform but…

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During a news conference in Shreveport today, Prator gave examples of the kind of inmates that will be set free next month as a result of the state’s new sentencing laws. The Sheriff says he knows of one prisoner who will be let out seven years early who should not be out on the streets.

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The goal of the criminal justice reform is to reduce the state’s incarceration rate, to lower inmate costs and use the savings to fund more rehabilitation programs. Prator says he is compassionate and believes reformed criminals should be given a second chance and deserve to be released early if they are changed.

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State Police has arrested a St. Joseph mother for allegedly murdering her newborn and putting him in the dumpster. The infant was found Monday in front of an elementary school. Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says 21-year-old Alicia Richard is charged with first degree murder.

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Reichardt says the baby boy was only one day old. He says detectives were able to find Richard when she went to the hospital after having the baby.

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Reichardt says detectives are working to determine how a mother could do this to her child.

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The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center on Tropical Storm Nate shows the storm moving across northeast Nicaragua with maximum sustained winds at 40-miles per hour. The N-H-C says Nate is expected to keep moving in a northerly direction across Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and into the Gulf of Mexico, which it should develop into a hurricane. A landfall in southeast Louisiana as a Category One storm on Sunday is possible.

Former New Orleans Congressman William Jefferson is set to be released from his 13-year sentence for taking bribes.  Federal Judge T-S Ellis says seven out of ten counts against Jefferson are now invalid.  Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says Jefferson’s time in prison might be done based on today’s ruling…

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The sentencing on his three remaining counts will take place in December.

Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator is concerned about the 192 felons that will be released early from prison next month in Caddo Parish due to criminal justice reform. Prator says  he is compassionate and believes reformed criminals should be given a second chance, but many of the prisoners that will be released should not be on the streets…

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State Police have arrested a St. Joseph mother for allegedly murdering her newborn and putting him in the dumpster. The one day old boy was found Monday in front of an elementary school. Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says 21-year-old Alicia Richard is charged with first degree murder.  Detectives were able to find Richard when she went to the hospital after having the baby…

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Reichardt says detectives are working to determine how Richard could do this to her child.

Tropical Storm Nate is forecast to reach the northern Gulf Coast this weekend as a hurricane. Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in New Orleans Phil Grigsby says Nate could make landfall in southeast Louisiana Sunday morning as a cat one. He says rainfall totals should be low..:
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He adds there is a low chance of this storm breaking up or not developing into a hurricane.

A federal judge in Virginia has ordered convicted former congressman William Jefferson released from jail. He threw out seven of the ten corruption charges against Jefferson in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding what constitutes an official act. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says it’s now up to the Department of Justice to decide if they want to prosecute further…:
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Nearly 200 felons in Caddo Parish are set to be released early from prison and Sheriff Steve Prator is concerned. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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State Police arrests a St. Joseph mother for allegedly murdering her newborn and putting him in the dumpster. Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says 21-year-old Alicia Richard is charged with first degree murder…:
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The infant was found Monday in front of an elementary school.