Lake Charles Police Chief Don Dixon says a former Angola inmate is responsible for a shooting that killed a 10-year-old boy and wounded his 17-year-old brother. Dixon says 50-year-old Felton Thompson has been charged with first-degree murder and he’s already served time for an armed robbery….
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Dixon was arrested early Wednesday morning in New Orleans.

Sarita’s Grill & Cantina in Denham Springs was one of the first establishments to announce they would no longer air NFL games after about 200 players refused to stand for the national anthem. General Manager Tony Melara says he is an immigrant and his family takes great pride in the American flag…:
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The state department of health has filed a law suit against several opioid manufacturers claiming they are responsible for the escalating opioid crisis. The suit alleges the drug companies fradulently marketed the risks and benefits of prescription opioids.

With aid slow to come to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, Governor John Bel Edwards is asking Louisiana residents to donate diapers, non-perishable formula, baby wipes, bottles and nipples along with feminine care products. Mike Steele is with the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness….
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A list of collection sites can be found on the governor’s website.

Cleco announces what they call the START program, which is a 130 million dollar upgrade to the company’s software system capabilities. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A former Angola inmate has been charged in the murder of a 10-year-old and severely wounding his 17-year-old brother in Lake Charles. Michael Farrar has the story…

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Sarita’s Grill & Cantina in Denham Springs was one of the first establishments to say they would no longer air NFL games because of anthem protests. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Cleco announces a new two year, 130-million dollar project to improve customer service and it will also help stimulate the economy. Spokesperson Jennifer Cahill says they are calling it the START program and it will create 221 jobs, as they will replace Cleco’s core technology of multiple systems with one primary system.

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Cahill says Cleco will work with IBM to ensure their one primary system, SAP, works properly. She says the START program will improve efficiency and also help the state and local economies.

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Cahill says the START program will upgrade its software system capabilities and implement best-practice business processes.

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Lake Charles Police Chief Don Dixon says a former Angola inmate is responsible for a shooting that killed a 10-year-old boy and severely injured his 17-year-old brother. Dixon says 50-year-old Felton Thompson faces numerous charges, including first-degree murder and he’s already served time for an armed robbery that took place over two decades ago….

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Dixon says Thompson was arrested early Wednesday morning at the Hyatt Hotel attached to the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The police chief is asking for the public’s help to figure out why he shot these kids at a home in Lake Charles…

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Thompson was sentenced in the 1990s to 99 years in prison for armed robbery and other offenses. He was paroled last year. Calcasieu Parish District Attorney John DeRosier is troubled by Thompson’s release from prison and this could happen again, because of new legislation designed to reduce the state’s incarceration rate…

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Sarita’s Grill & Cantina in Denham Springs was one of the first establishments to announce they would no longer air NFL games after about 200 players throughout the league refused to stand for the national anthem Sunday. General Manager Tony Melara says he is an immigrant who was not born here, but his family takes great pride in what the American flag stands for…:

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Melara says since they made a post on their Facebook page to announce that they were boycotting NFL games, the positive response from supporters has been unreal…:

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Melara says they have also received plenty of backlash, but it was expected. He says they have 53 TVs throughout the restaurant, and realize they may lose a little business on Sunday, but at the end of the day it’s not about that..:

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The state has started a donation drive to help Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico. Governor John Bel Edwards says Puerto Rican officials say the island is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, if help does not arrive. Mike Steele, with the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness, says residents are encouraged to donate these items

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Steele says there’s a list of collection sites on the governor’s website…

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Steele says people of Puerto Rice are facing tremendous adversity from flooding and much of the island is without communication….

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Defensive end Cam Jordan was one of the ten Saints players who sat during last Sunday’s playing of the national anthem prior to the victory against Carolina. Jordan says he respects the flag and our troops and he loves everything about our country, but he felt they needed to do something after President Donald Trump said players should be fired for protesting during the anthem

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Jordan says the demonstrations are to highlight social injustices that occur in America and they are not trying to create a rift, but they are pushing for unity…

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Quarterback Drew Brees says if your an American, you should stand with your hand over your hear during the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner. Brees says before this Sunday’s Dolphins game in London, the team plans on being unifed during the national anthem and not division

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When it comes to on the field matters, wide receiver Willie Snead returns after serving a three-game suspension for an offseason DWI. Brees is looking forward to one of his favorite targets returning…

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A former Angola inmate has been charged in the murder of a 10-year-old and severly wounding his 17-year-old brother in Lake Charles. Michael Farrar has th estory…
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St. Bernard Parish authorities say a 56-year-old man attacked his ex-wife with an ax as she left her home for work this morning, killing her. 48-year-old Kimberly Owens suffered fatal injuries as her mother watched from the home. The sheriff says Kimberly Owens had a restraining order against Mark Owens, who turned himself in.

Shreveport police detectives are trying to determine who fatally stabbed an 82-year-old woman who lived alone. Kathleen Cates was pronounced dead at the scene, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Corporal Marcus Hines says whoever did this, deserves to be punished to the fullest extent of the law….
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Neighbors say a man and woman performed yard work at the home before she was killed. They are considered persons of interest.

The state has started a donation drive to help Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico. Governor John Bel Edwards says Puerto Rican officials say the island is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, if help does not arrive. Mike Steele, with the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness, says residents are encouraged to donate these items
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For more information go to the governor’s website

Governor John Bel Edwards weighs in on the Saints national anthem protests and what impact it has on the subsidies the state provides to the NFL Franchise. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards organized a statewide donation drive to help survivors of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.  The specific items needed are baby items including bottles, nipples, baby wipes, non-perishable baby formula, diapers and feminine care products.  For a list of donation sites go to:  Gov-DOT-Louisiana-DOT-Gov-SLASH-PuertoRico  

17-year-old Vincent Cummings has been arrested in connection to the death of an 8-month-old girl in Baton Rouge. Sgt. Don Coppola says Cummings admitted to police that 8-month-old Katelyn Carter was acting strange so he picked the child up and squeezed her extremely hard…:

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He is charged with second degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile.

Shreveport Police are looking for answers in the case of an 82-year-old woman who was found stabbed to death at her home. Sgt. Marcus Hines says witnesses in the neighborhood report an African American man and woman doing yard work for Kathleen Cates earlier in the day before she was killed…:

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Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact police.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the anthem protests that took place last weekend involving several Saints players will not impact the state’s current contract with the NFL franchise. Which means the team will continue to receive state subsidies, but Edwards says there are more effective ways to protest than not standing during the national anthem….
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LSU Punter Zach Van Rosenberg had a chance to play baseball for the Tigers in 2009, but elected to sign a professional baseball contract. Von Rosenberg is back and chasing another dream…
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Von Rosenberg averaged 45 yards in his two punts last Saturday.

Louisiana Tech enters this Saturday’s game versus South Alabama with a 2-2 record. In the one point loss to the Gameocks, the Bulldogs had just 80 yards of rushing. Head coach Skip Holtz says he wants to see a better ground game this Saturday….
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Louisiana Tech is listed as a two touchdown favorite.

ULM is an 11-point favorite to beat Colastal Carolina this Saturday as the Warhawks look to go 2-0 in the Sun Belt Conference. The Warhawks will honor the 1987 national champion Northeast Louisiana University team during the game.

Tough start for former LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman last night. The Orioles right hander was on the losing end of a 10-1 defeat to the Pirates.

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office says 56 year old Mark Owens used an ax to kill his ex-wife, 48 year old Kimberly Owens. Chief Deputy John Doran says the grizzly incident happened in the victim’s front yard as she was leaving for work…:
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Mark Owens turned himself in and will be charged with murder. The victim’s mother witnessed the incident and called 9-1-1.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says although he’s on an official trip in Europe to promote Louisiana tourism, he’s decided to not attend the Saints Sunday game at Wembley Stadium. This is due to some Saints players failing to stand for the national anthem. Nungesser says he’s worked with people who have lost loved ones in war…:
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Nungesser says he won’t support anyone who disrespects the national anthem.
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to the death of an 8-month-old in Baton Rouge. BRPD Sgt. Don (CUH-POLE-UH) Coppola says they responded to a call reporting an unresponsive baby. He says they learned the child was left in the care of the mother’s boyfriend, Vincent Cummings…:
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Cummings is charged with second degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile.
Shreveport Police are investigating the stabbing death of an 82-year-old woman in her home. Sgt. Marcus Hines says the Violent Crimes Unit is working to solve who killed Kathleen Cates. He says the victim’s car was stolen after her death…:

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Hines says witnesses report an African American man and woman doing yard work for Cates earlier in the day.

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office says Mark Owens murdered his ex wife, Kimberly Owens this morning with an ax in her front yard. Chief Deputy John Doran says two 911 calls came in — one from a neighbor, and the other from the victim’s mother who was also there…:

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Mark Owens has turned himself in and will be charged with murder.
A handful of Saints players did not stand during national anthem before the team’s last game and the Tom Benson organization says the athletes have a right to express their feelings. But Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says a demonstration like this is completely disrespectful to the country. He says football players have a following far greater than most people.
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Governor John Bel Edwards weighs in on the New Orleans Saints national anthem protests that has stirred public controversy. He commented on what impact the protests has on the subsidies that the state provides to the NFL Franchise.
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Lake Charles Police have charged a former Angola prison inmate with the fatal shooting of a 10-year-old child and his 17 year old brother who was also injured in the shooting incident. Authorities arrested 50-year-old Felton Thompson in New Orleans overnight. He served 24 years in Angola for armed robbery. A motive for last weekend’s shooting is not known.

The debate over NFL players not standing during the national anthem rages on in Louisiana. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says even though he’s on a tourism trip to Europe, he will not be attending the Saints game at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. He says he’s worked with people his entire life who have lost loved ones to war…:
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He says he will not support anyone who disrespects the national anthem, including the Saints.

Meanwhile, though some lawmakers have called on the state to cut tax benefits to the Saints organization Senate President John Alario says that would be just as un-American as not standing for the anthem..:
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A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to the death of an 8-month-old girl in Baton Rouge. Sgt. Don Coppola says Vincent Cummings admitted to police that 8-month-old Katelyn Carter was acting strange so he picked the child up and squeezed her extremely hard…:
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He is charged with second degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile.

Shreveport Police are looking for answers in the case of an 82-year-old woman who was found stabbed to death at her home. Sgt. Marcus Hines says witnesses in the neighborhood report an African American man and woman doing yard work for Kathleen Cates earlier in the day before she was killed…:
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Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact police.

Governor John Bel Edwards weighs in on the Saints national anthem protests and what impact it has on the subsidies the state provides to the NFL Franchise. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office says a man murdered his ex wife this morning with an ax in her front yard. Chief Deputy John Doran says two 911 calls came in — one from a neighbor, and the other from the victim’s mother who was also there…:
Cut 13 (09) “attack yes”
The ex-husband has turned himself in and will be charged with murder.

Shreveport Police are investigating the death of an 82-year-old woman who was found stabbed to death in her home. Sgt. Marcus Hines says detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit are working to determine who committed this horrific crime. He says the victim, Kathleen Cates’, car had been stolen sometime after her death…:
Cut 14 (12) “the country”
Hines says witnesses report an African American man and woman doing yard work for Cates earlier in the day.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was shot at a Republican Congressional Baseball team practice last June, will appear on 60 minutes Sunday to discuss his road to recovery.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says he will not support anyone who disrespects the national anthem, including the Saints. He’s in Europe right now promoting Louisiana tourism and direct flights to New Orleans, but says he has cancelled plans to attend the Saints game Sunday at Wembley Stadium…:
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The Tom Benson organization says players have a right to express their feelings.

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to the death of an 8-month-old in Baton Rouge. BRPD Sgt. Don Coppola says they responded to a call reporting an unresponsive baby. He says they learned the child was left in the care of the mother’s boyfriend, Vincent Cummings…:
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Cummings is charged with second degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile.

Governor John Bel Edwards says it’s unfortunate to see NFL players not stand for national anthem, but that doesn’t mean the state can end it’s current agreement with the Saints. Edwards appeared this morning on the Newell Normand show on WWL radio…:
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Some lawmakers have been calling on the state to pull subsidies from the Saints organization because they don’t agree with their form of protest.

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office says a man murdered his ex wife this morning with an ax in her front yard. Chief Deputy John Doran says the brutal incident happened as the victim was leaving for work that morning…:
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He says the 56-year-old man turned himself in and will be charged with murder.