Baton Rouge Rep. Ted James strongly disagrees with a fellow lawmaker who wants to cut state tax dollars to the Saints…
Cut 2 (29) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

Congressman Clay Higgins says the NFL is now dead to him. He says there was a time when the league was patriotic, but there are players showing blatant disrespect for the flag…:
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He says players have a right to protest, and he has the right to turn off the TV.

Once again Louisiana ranks in the top five for the rate of women who are murdered by men. Executive director of the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Mariah Wineski, says one factor is inadequate funding for domestic violence services, for those seeking immediate safety…:
Cut 14 (09) “our state”
Wineski says another factor is easy firearm access for abusers.

There’s a new reality TV show based in northeast Louisiana and this one is called Rednecks 4 Hire and airs during the weekend on the C-W channel. The show follows David Yelton and his two friends as do nasty jobs that nobody wants to deal with and cameras don’t stop rolling, even if one of them gets hurt….
cut 6 (11) “…whole thing”

Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says fellow House member Kenny Havard is wrong to suggest that the state should stop providing tax dollars to the Saints because some players refused to stand during the national anthem. He hopes this is just grandstanding, but suspects Havard is not alone with this sentiment:
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Havard said he doesn’t feel the Saints deserve rewards if the players aren’t going to be appreciative.

There are at least two restaurants which say they are no longer going to broadcast future NFL games because of the protests. They are Sarita’s Grill and Cantina in Denham Springs which says the programming will be barred until further notices. WOW Cafe & Wingery of St. Bernard in Chalmette also said on social media that decided to turn the Saints Panthers game off on Sunday because some players chose to sit during the anthem.

The Violence Policy Center says a new report shows that Louisiana ranks in the top five for women who are murdered by men. It found that in 2015, the state has the third highest rate in the country. Executive director of the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Mariah Wineski, says state and federal law prohibit many abusers from possessing firearms, but Louisiana lacks any consistent process for actually implementing these prohibitions..:
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She also blames inadequate funding for domestic violence services.

Northeast Louisiana has produced another hilarious reality show called Rednecks 4 Hire. It’s a show where three men do disgusting jobs for residents who have problems with things like rodents, bee hives, beaver damns, and just about anything. David Yelton says everything you see on the show actually happened the exact way it’s presented…:
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Visit Rednecks (the number 4) Hire on Facebook to find out more.

Congressman Clay Higgins is another lawmaker voicing his disapproval of NFL players refusing to stand during the national anthem…:
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Louisiana ranks third in the country in the rate of women who are murdered by men. Michael Farrar gets reaction from the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence…:
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Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says fellow House member Kenny Havard is wrong to suggest that the state should stop providing tax dollars to the Saints because of the players not standing during the national anthem. He welcomes a discussion if the Havard genuinely wants to talk about incentives and address the deficit problems in our state…:
Cut 11 (10) “approach it”
James believes the protesting athletes are not disrespecting our military.

There’s yet another reality show with northeast Louisiana ties that is quickly becoming the latest TV craze. Rednecks 4 Hire follows three men who do nasty jobs that nobody else wants to deal with. David Yelton says he and Mike Myers and Kevin Dodd will do almost anything…:
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Rednecks 4 Hire airs on the CW at 6:30am on Saturdays, and 12:30pm on Sundays.

Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says fellow House member Kenny Havard is wrong to suggest that the state should stop providing tax dollars to the Saints because they had players who did not stand for the national anthem. James says Havard must have forgotten that legislators take an oath to uphold the constitution and that violates the first amendment…:
Cut 10 (09) “black athletes”
In the 2016 legislative session, Havard was criticized for making a joke suggesting strippers should be young and skinny.

Congressman Clay Higgins says the NFL is now dead to him. He says there was a time when the league was patriotic, but now this group of players are showing blatant disrespect for the flag…:
Cut 8 (11) “my field”
He says they do have a right to protest, and he has the right to turn off the TV.

Once again Louisiana ranks in the top five for the rate of women who are murdered by men. Executive director of the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Mariah Wineski, says one factor is inadequate funding for domestic violence services, for those seeking immediate safety…:
Cut 14 (09) “our state”

There’s yet another reality show with northeast Louisiana ties that is quickly becoming the latest TV craze. Jeff Palermo reports…:
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Baton Rouge Rep. Ted James strongly disagrees with a fellow lawmaker who wants to cut state tax dollars to the New Orleans Saints. Emelie Gunn has more.:
Cut 2 (29) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

On the other side, Congressman Clay Higgins is sickening to watch NFL players refuse to stand during the national anthem…:
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Higgins says these athletes have the right to disrespect the national anthem and he has the right to turn off the TV.

Once again Louisiana ranks in the top five for the rate of women who are murdered by men. The Violence Policy Center says in 2015 it was double here than the national average, and third highest in the country. Executive director of the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Mariah Wineski, says the report is sad…:
Cut 13 (09) “this data”
Wineski says one factor is inadequate funding for domestic violence services, and another is easy firearm access for abusers.

Senator Susan Collins announced Monday afternoon that she will oppose the GOP’s latest plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act. This means that the bill co-authored by Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy likely has no chance of passing.

Ten Saints players sat on the bench during the national anthem prior to the team’s win over Carolina, now a state lawmaker says it’s time for Louisiana to stop giving the professional franchise taxpayer dollars. St. Francisville Representative Kenny Havard says these players have a right to protest, but they should not do it during the anthem….
cut 7 (10) “….for that”
The Saints receive millions of dollars in tax dollars, exemptions and credits.

Dozens of NFL players didn’t stand during the anthem following comments made by President Donald Trump at a rally in Alabama. Mr. Trump said the NFL should fire players who sit or knee during the anthem. Saints QB Drew Brees disagrees with the President….

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But Brees wishes the protests for social inequality didn’t involve sitting during the anthem.

A 10-year-old was killed and a teenager was injured in a shooting that happened last night in Lake Charles. Deputy Chief Mark Kraus says this is not a case where two children were playing with a gun and it accidentally discharged. He says someone shot these kids….

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The 10-year-old child that died is Jaylyn Citizen and the 17-year-old is in stable condition, after undergoing surgery.

On the US House floor, US Representative Ralph Abraham praised six Winnfield high school football players who served as a pallbeares for a World War II veteran, who did not have any living family members. Abraham says the students actions speak volumes….

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The veteran who died is 93-year-old Thomas Hunter.

Saints Q-B Drew Brees and Coach Sean Payton respond to the president’s comments regarding NFL players who do not stand for the national anthem…

Voicer 1 (29) “I’m Michelle Southern”

A lawmaker wants to cut state tax dollars for the Saints after some players didn’t stand during the national anthem during Sunday’s game. St. Francisville Representative Kenny Havard also points out the state rents office space in the Benson Tower at an expensive price…:

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State Police say a 7 year old was killed in a single vehicle crash in St. Charles parish.  Trooper Melissa Matey says they believe the driver, 32 year old Islam Ezzo was impaired when he ran off of the roadway.

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State Police say the child was not properly restrained.

Lake Charles Police are investigating a shooting Sunday evening that killed a 10-year-old and seriously injured a 17-year-old. Deputy Chief Mark Kraus says police are actively searching for a suspect or suspects. He says it was a grim scene when they responded to the call…:

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The 10-year-old who died was Jaylyn Citizen of Lake Charles.

A Louisiana lawmaker would like the state to stop giving the Saints public dollars after several players didn’t stand during the national anthem yesterday. St. Francisville Rep. Kenny Havard says Louisiana has made dramatic cuts to departments across the board and now is the perfect time to redistribute money given to a sports franchise that is not grateful.
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The Saints receive millions of dollars from the state as part of its lease agreement with the Superdome.

Several Saints players sat on the bench during the anthem, after President Donald Trump said players who didn’t stand during the national anthem should be fired. New Orleans Head Coach Sean Payton is disappointed in Mr. Trump’s statements…
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The President says the issue of kneeling has nothing to do with race, it’s about respecting our country, flag and National Anthem.

A 32-year-old Hahnville man faces several charges, including vehicular homicide, after he was allegedly driving impaired in a rollover wreck that killed a seven-year-old girl in St. Charles Parish. State Trooper Melissa Matey says this is a very tragic crash….
cut 11 (11) “..poor choice”
The driver, Islam Ezzo, also suffered serious injuries.

Six Winnfield Senior High School students were recognized on the House floor by Congressman Ralph Abraham after serving as pallbearers for a World War II veteran. 93-year-old Thomas Hunter had no close family so the football players stepped up after learning about the situation. Abraham says this is an inspiring story about a community rallying to honor a hero…:
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St. Francisville Representative Kenny Havard wants to cut state funding to the Saints after multiple players did not stand during the national anthem…

Voicer 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo

US Representative Ralph Abraham praised six members of the Winnfield High School football team for serving as pallbearers for a World War Two vet, didn’t have any close family members still alive…

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The vet who died was identified as 93-year-old Thomas Hunter.

A 10-year-old was killed and a teenager was injured in a shooting that happened last night in Lake Charles. Deputy Chief Mark Kraus says this is not a case where two children were playing with a gun and it accidentally discharged. He says someone shot these kids….

Cut 13 (09) “…some arrests”

The 10-year-old child that died is Jaylyn Citizen and the 17-year-old is in stable condition, after undergoing surgery.

State Police say a 7-year-old was killed Sunday in a single vehicle crash in St. Charles Parish. Trooper Melissa Matey says they believe the driver, 32-year-old Islam Ezzo of Hahnville was impaired, and the child was not properly restrained:

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7 year old Alina Ezzo of Luling died at St. Charles Hospital. Islam Ezzo faces many charges including Vehicular Homicide.

Ten Saints players sat on the bench during the national anthem prior to the team’s win over Carolina, now a state lawmaker says it’s time for Louisiana to stop giving the professional franchise taxpayer dollars. St. Francisville Representative Kenny Havard says these players have a right to protest, but they should not do it during the anthem….
cut 7 (10) “….for that”
The Saints receive millions of dollars in tax dollars, exemptions and credits.

A 32-year-old Hahnville man faces several charges, including vehicular homicide, after he was allegedly driving impaired in a rollover wreck that killed a seven-year-old girl in St. Charles Parish. State Trooper Melissa Matey says this is a very tragic crash….
cut 11 (11) “..poor choice”
The driver, Islam Ezzo, also suffered serious injuries.

Saints Q-B Drew Brees and Coach Sean Payton respond to the president’s comments regarding NFL players who do not stand for the national anthem…
Voicer 1 (29) “I’m Michelle Southern”

On the US House floor, US Representative Ralph Abraham praised six Winnfield high school football players who served as a pallbeares for a World War II veteran, who did not have any living family members. Abraham says the students actions speak volumes….
cut 16 (10) “…without question”
The veteran who died is 93-year-old Thomas Hunter.