State Police is investigating an officer involved in a shooting in Bernice. The L-S-P says yesterday at about 5 PM, the Union Parish Sheriff’s office was sent to a home in response to a disturbance and made contact with a male subject. They say at some point during the incident, the suspect was shot and died at the scene.

LSU’s suspension on Greek activities in the wake of the death of fraternity pledge Max Gruver, is rife with constitutional concerns, according to attorney Scott Sternberg. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the TV host bashed the health care plan being pushed by US Senator Bill Cassidy. Cassidy had previously said any new health care bill should pass the Jimmy Kimmel test, but on Tuesday, Kimmel accused Louisiana’s Senator of being a liar..:

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Cassidy’s responded and said Kimmel doesn’t understand the bill.

An increase in babies born in Louisiana exposed to drugs and alcohol has the State Department of Children and Family Services is taking action.  DCFS Assistant Secretary Rhenda Hodnett says they work to push prevention, awareness, and intervention for children born addicted to drugs.  She says case workers are assigned to help in the areas with the biggest problems.

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Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is not happy with Senator Bill Cassidy and his legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Kimmel says the bill does not pass the so-called Jimmy Kimmel test and he believes it will not cover all individuals with pre-exisiting conditions…
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Cassidy said on C-N-N that he is sorry that Kimmel does not understand his bill.

The state department of children and family services says the number of babies born in Louisiana who are exposed to alcohol and drugs while in the womb has tripled from 2008 to 2016. Assistant Secretary for Child Welfare Rhenda Hodnett says they can provide counseling for mothers with substance abuse problems…
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New Orleans attorney Scott Sternberg has concerns with parts of LSU’s suspension of Greek activities in the wake of the death of a fraternity pledge. Sternberg says the students first amendment rights are being taken away when not allowed to gather in groups of 10 or more to tailgate and he also questions the prohibition of wearing Greek attire. He fails to see how this will educate students about making good decisions….
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Authorities are searching for a suspect in the fatal shooting of former Baton Rouge Park and Recreation commissioner Carroll Breeden. The 66-year-old was gunned down outside his hime in Pride. E-B-R sheriff’s office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says family members and neighbors heard gunshots…
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The State Department of Children and Family Services reports that the number of babies born in Louisiana who are exposed to alcohol and drugs while in the womb has tripled from 2008 to 2016. Assistant Secretary for Child Welfare Rhenda Hodnett says last year, that number reached nearly 17-hundred..:
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Hodnett says DCFS works to push prevention, awareness, and intervention for children born addicted to drugs.

Is LSU’s suspension on Greek activities in the wake of the death of a pledge violating the constitution? Attorney Scott Sternberg says telling an organization that they can’t have a group gathering in a public forum, where everyone else can, is incredibly problematic…:
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Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the TV host bashed the health care plan being pushed by US Senator Bill Cassidy. Previously, Cassidy appeared on the show when he was touting a plan that would pass the Jimmy Kimmel Test. But Kimmel called he bill a scam that’s trying to sneak in confusing language which does nothing they claim it does…:
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Cassidy responded soon after on CNN and implied Kimmel didn’t understand the bill.

A former BREC Commissioner was found shot to death outside of his home in Pride at around 5:45 Tuesday night. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says when police arrived they attempted to resuscitate the man, 66-year-old Carroll Breeden, but he died at the scene:
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She urges anyone who may have seen something to contact the police.

LSU’s suspension on Greek activities in the wake of the death of fraternity pledge Max Gruver, is rife with constitutional concerns, according to attorney Scott Sternberg. LSU officials said fraternities and sororities can’t tailgate in a group of more than 10, or do most things together as an organization. Sternberg says LSU is trying to teach these students a lesson, but:
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Sternberg said a public institution should not be allowed to tell these adult students that they can’t exercise their basic rights of association.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission is hosting job fairs at 25 locations across the state, tomorrow from 3-6. Executive Director Ava Dejoie…:
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To find the job fair closest to you go to la-works-dot-net.

The number of babies born in Louisiana that are exposed to illegal substances has tripled from 2008 to 2016, according the DCFS. Emelie Gunn has more.:
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Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the TV host bashed the health care plan being pushed by US Senator Bill Cassidy. “The Jimmy Kimmel Test” is what Cassidy had previously said on the show the nation’s healthcare system should pass, but Kimmel on Tuesday accused Louisiana’s Senator of being a liar..:
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Cassidy’s responded and said Kimmel doesn’t understand the bill.

The Department of Children and Family Services reports that the number of babies born in Louisiana who are exposed to alcohol and drugs while in the womb tripled from 2008 to 2016. Assistant Secretary for Child Welfare Rhenda Hodnett says technology has improved since then to better test for this:
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After the tragic death of LSU freshman Max Gruver, the dangers of hazing have become an important conversation in Louisiana. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests a former inmate accused of stalking a woman who had previously worked at the jail where the suspect was incarcerated. They say 31-year-old Jerome Ferrell of Alexandria allegedly started sending the victim and her family messages when he was released from the Rapides Detention Center and threatened to harm her. Ferrell was arrested on nine counts of Cyberstalking and six counts of stalking.

U.S Senator Bill Cassidy said on CNN he is sorry Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel does not understand his health care legislation. Kimmel said last night that Cassidy lied to his face when it comes to passing a health care bill that protects individuals with pre-exisiting conditions and lowers premiums for middle class families. Cassidy says his bill does cover pre-existing conditions and it will lead to more Americans covered by health insurance.

An email poll by Governor John Bel Edwards asks his supporters if they back a higher minimum wage. Michael Farrar has more on why this question was asked…
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LSU is hosting a “week of reflection” Maxwell Gruver, the 18-year-old Phi Delta Thete fraternity pledge who died last week in an apparent hazing incident. Executive director of Hazing Prevention-dot-org, Emily Paulwan, says hospitalization and death are the only way for the public to know about hazing and unfortunately it can have fatal consequences….
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After LSU’s 30-point loss to Mississippi State last Saturday, some are wondering if Head Coach Ed Orgeron is the right man for the job. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says the hire of Coach O was Athletic Director Joe Alleva’s decision, and if things remain bleak there will be consequences…:
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The dangers of hazing have become an important conversation in the wake of LSU freshman Max Gruver’s death. Gruver was pledging at Phi Delta Theta and high amounts of alcohol were found in his system. Executive Director of HazingPrevention.org Emily Pualwan hopes universities and fraternities learn from the mistakes that have led to tragedy on college campuses..:
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LSU has temporarily shut down their entire Greek system after Gruver’s death.

A new 25-member panel will meet in Baton Rouge tomorrow to discuss a recent survey which found that 65-percent of Louisiana parents believe the state places too much emphasis on student testing. Louisiana Association of Educators’ Debbie Meaux says it’s important to keep the focus on education:
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Could LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva be worried about his job if football tanks this season? Jeff Palermo reports…:
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Meanwhile a former Tiger doesn’t have much nice to say about the team he once played for. Once an LSU All-American Marcus Spears said on his SEC Network show Thinking Out Loud that the program has become a mediocre football team.

Governor John Bel Edwards monthly call-in radio show takes place this afternoon at 2pm. Ask the Governor can be heard on certain affiliates of the Louisiana Radio Network.

After the tragic death of LSU freshman Max Gruver, the dangers of hazing have become an important conversation in Louisiana. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the TV host bashed the health care plan being pushed by US Senator Bill Cassidy. “The Jimmy Kimmel Test” is what Cassidy had previously said on the show is what the nation’s healthcare system should pass, but Kimmel on Tuesday accused Louisiana’s Senator of being a liar indicating the plan he’s proposing does nothing he promised it would do. No response from Cassidy’s office as of this report.

Governor John Bel Edwards is asking supporters to take part in a poll on whether they’d like to see the minimum wage increased. ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says Edwards is looking for more public support, as this issue is not gaining traction in the legislature…:
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Stockley says since the governor plans to run again, it’s important that he continues to fight for a higher minimum wage.

Could LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva be on the hot seat if the season under his choice for head coach ends up looking a lot like last Saturday’s 30 point loss to Mississippi State? Some were skeptical of Ed Orgeron’s hire because of his 10-25 record at Ole Miss. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says football rules the day even if men’s basketball coach Will Wade was a good hire..:
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The dangers of hazing have become an important conversation in the wake of LSU freshman Max Gruver’s death. Gruver was pledging at Phi Delta Theta and high amounts of alcohol were found in his system. Executive Director of HazingPrevention.org Emily Pualwan says hazing is different from bullying:
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LSU has temporarily shut down their entire Greek system after Gruver’s death.

A survey by the Louisiana Association of Educators finds that the state places too much emphases on student testing. A random sample of residents were polled. L-A-E President Debbie Meaux says a new 25-member panel will meet to examine whether public school students are over tested…:
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The group meets tomorrow in Baton Rouge.

The former Commissioner of the public park and recreation facilities in Baton Rouge was found shot to death outside his home in Pride last night. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says the man, 66-year-old Carroll Breeden, was pronounced dead on the scene. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact a authorities.

Could LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva be worried about his job if football tanks is season? Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says one thing to keep in mind is that Alleva’s fate lies with the Board of Supervisors…:
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But he says if the season is bad enough, you can bet fans will be very vocal about their thoughts on Alleva.

This morning, Governor John Bel Edwards is speaking at the Human Trafficking Awareness Symposium in Baton Rouge. At 2pm he will host his monthly call-in radio show, Ask the Governor.

Governor John Bel Edwards released an email poll asking if Louisiana residents support raising the minimum wage. ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says this survey is more about fundraising…:
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Stockley believes this message was also sent out to raise awareness about his campaign pledge that he continues to support.

After LSU’s 30-point loss to Mississippi State last Saturday, some are wondering if Head Coach Ed Orgeron was the right man to choose for the job. But Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says the hire of Coach O was strictly a call made by Athletic Director Joe Alleva, and if things remain bleak there will be consequences…:
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But Worsham says ultimately Alleva’s fate lies with the board where he has many allies.

The Louisiana Association of Educators says a poll of Louisiana parents finds that 65-percent believe the state places too much emphasis on student testing. L-A-E President Debbie Meaux says parents and their children are not excited about filling out bubbles on a test…:
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The L-A-E survey also found 55-percent of respondents believe a student’s test performance should not play a major role in determining a teacher’s effectiveness.

Governor John Bel Edwards monthly call-in radio show takes place this afternoon at 2pm. Ask the Governor can be heard on certain affiliates of the Louisiana Radio Network.