Louisiana’s Senior U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy is a co-author of the last ditch effort by Republicans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Cassidy says this proposal takes Washington out of the decision making and instead each state receives an annual block grant to determine how to help individuals pay for health care…:
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Those who oppose this bill favor a full repeal of the ACA.

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner has ruled the death of the fire chief’s wife in July, as a homicide. The body of Nanette Krentel, wife of Fire District 12 Chief Stephen Krentel, was discovered in the rubble of the couple’s home which had burned to the ground on July 14th. Coroner Charles Preston said it was determined from the start Mrs. Krentel died from a gunshot wound…:
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But the St. Tammany Sheriff doesn’t necessarily agree and will give an update tomorrow.

The Shreveport City Council voted 6 to 0 against a multi-million dollar project to build a sports complex and downtown arena. Emelie Gunn has more on why…:
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Two people are in custody in the murder case of a woman who was 8 months pregnant, according to the St. Martin Sheriff’s Office. They say the boyfriend of the victim, Mark Trimble, and his sister, Toni Trimble Thomas, are persons of interest in the homicide investigation.

A homeowner shot and killed an alleged intruder in LaPlace last night. St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre says the homeowner told detectives he heard voices in his yard and went to investigate. Tregre says when he opened the back door, he was face-to-face with the intruder.
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No charges have been filed against the homeowner.

The Shreveport City Council voted no to a multi-million dollar project to build a sports complex and downtown arena . Councilman Oliver Jenkins says he voted against the it because there was not a lot of visible public support. He hopes they can go back to the drawing board because a Tom Benson partnership is a great opportunity.
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How to get more students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is the goal of a 29-member council that meets for the first time in Baton Rouge today
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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for a brother and sister from Catahoula who are wanted in connection with the death of a woman who was 8 months pregnant. Major Ginny Higgins says this is a homicide investigation.
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Louisiana’s Congressional delegation is working to bring a Shreveport man back to the United States. Zachary Wilson was arrested in Guatemala following a church mission, when bullets were found in his luggage. U.S. Representative Mike Johnson says they respect the rule of law but the charges brought against Wilson are not justified….
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The family says Wilson forgot the bullets for hunting were in his bag.

The death of a fire chief’s wife in a Lacombe house fire has been ruled a homicide. That’s from the St. Tammany Parish coroner who says after three autopsies on the remains of Nanette Krentel, he is comfortable in declaring her death as a homicide. Krentel shared a home with St. Tammany District 12 Fire Chief Steve Krentel. Authorites have not said much about the case.

A woman who was eight months pregnant is dead and the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office is looking for two persons of interest, 29-year-old Mark Trimble and his sister, 32-year-old Toni Trimble. Both are from Catahoula. Major Ginny Higgins says anyone with information is urged to come forward…
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The victim, 24-year-old Ashley Nichole Meche was found dead at a residence.

Northwestern State has set a record when it comes to enrollment for this fall semester. 10,572 students are attending classes at the Natchitoches school, which is the most ever in the 133-year-old university’s history. N-S-U President Doctor Chris Maggio says the school’s online program is included in the enrollment number and it has been extremely successful…
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A new study finds that Louisiana’s lawsuit climate is the worst in the nation, and also showed this ranking is not good when it comes to attracting new businesses. Harold Kim is the executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. He says the poll of more than 1300 attorneys or leaders in companies also asked what they thought the worst jurisdictions were in the US…:
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He says Louisiana ranked poorly in competence and impartiality of its judges, fairness of its juries and quality of appellate review.

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for two people wanted in connection with the death of a woman who was 8 months pregnant. Investigators are calling 29-year-old Mark Trimble, and his sister, 32-year-old Toni Trimble, both of Catahoula, persons of interest. 24-year-old Ashley Nicole Meche, who was 8 months pregnant, was found dead Tuesday afternoon.

A 29-member panel meets today in Baton Rouge to discuss ways to get more students interested and improve achievement in the areas of science technology, engineering and math also known as STEM. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says it’s essential Louisiana does what it can to produce more STEM talent and that includes women…:
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She says the objective is to make sure education and industry are aligned with workforce needs.

Northwestern State University’s fall enrollment has reached its highest ever in the school’s 133-year history, with 10,572 students. NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio says also partnering with business and industry has helped to boost enrollment…:
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A new study finds that Louisiana’s lawsuit climate is the worst in the nation. Don Molino reports…:
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Northwestern State University’s fall enrollment has reached its highest ever in the school’s 133-year history, with 10,572 students. NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio credits this achievement to the university’s academics..:
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A state lawmaker has worked to form a group that will talk about ways to get more students excited about technology and engineering. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says the objective is to make sure education and industry are aligned with workforce needs…:
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The Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Advisory Council meets today in Baton Rouge.

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy are trying to free a Shreveport missionary who is jailed in Guatemala. Zachary Wilson has a time sensitive medical condition that needs to be treated, but authorities in the sovereign nation caught him with hunting ammunition and took him into custody. Johnson says they need to ensure Wilson’s safe return from Guatemala:
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Wilson’s medical condition is life threatening if left untreated.

A 29-member panel meets today in Baton Rouge to discuss ways to get more students interested and improve achievement in the areas of science technology, engineering and math also known as STEM. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt is behind this effort to grow STEM programs in schools…:
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Hewitt says major employers, like Amazon, are seeking workers who can perform STEM related jobs.

A new study finds that Louisiana’s lawsuit climate is the worst in the nation. Harold Kim is the executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. He says this could hurt Louisiana’s chances at talking new industries into expanding and growing here…:
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Senator Billy Cassidy and Congressman Mike Johnson are trying to bring a Shreveport man back home after he was arrested in Guatemala in March while on a mission trip. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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LSU football coach Ed Orgeron has signed an agreement to represent Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers in Louisiana. As part of the agreement, Coach O will be featured in Cane’s TV and radio ads, and on billboards and signage in restaurants throughout the state.

A new study finds that Louisiana’s lawsuit climate is the worst in the nation, and also showed this ranking is not good when it comes to attracting new businesses. Harold Kim is the executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. He says the survey found that 85% of company attorneys said a state’s lawsuit climate is likely to impact decision making:
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Louisiana lawmakers are working to free a Shreveport man from a Guatemalan jail after he was arrested in March for bringing hunting ammunition in his luggage. U.S. Representative Mike Johnson and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy met with the country’s ambassador to discuss the case of Zachary Wilson. Johnson says Wilson suffers from a rare condition…
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How to get more students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is the goal of a 29-member council that meets for the first time in Baton Rouge today Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A 29-member panel meets tomorrow in Baton Rouge to discuss ways to get more students interested and improve achievement in the areas of science technology, engineering and math also known as STEM. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt is behind this effort to grow STEM programs in schools…
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Hewitt says major employers, like Amazon who is looking to build a second headquarters, are seeking workers who could perform STEM related jobs.

The Edwards Administration gives the private operator of two state owned north Louisiana hospitals, BRF,45 days to correct alleged violations of a contract. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the state spoke with Ochsner Health System, which could help BRF run the hospitals…
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BRF says they anticipate resolving the contract disagreement without being ousted and they’ll use legal action if removed as operator of University Health in Shreveport and University Health Conway in Monroe.
Residents in Texas and Florida are attempting to recover from two massive hurricanes. Recovery is also underway in Calcasieu Parish from Tropical Storm Harvey. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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There was hope the Saints would be better this year, but that hope has vanished following the team’s 29-19 loss to Minnesota last night. Here is some fan reaction….
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The Saints will host the Super Bowl champion Patriots this Sunday.

A new study finds Louisiana’s lawsuit climate is the worst in the nation. Don Molino reports…:
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Saints fans are not happy about the last night’s season opener, which saw New Orleans fall to the Vikings 29-19…:
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It doesn’t get any easier for the Black and Gold this Sunday as they host the Super Bowl champion Patriots.

The Edwards administration has started the legal process to remove BRF as the operator of the state’s safety net hospitals in Monroe and Shreveport. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says a letter has been sent to BRF that gives them 45 days to correct various problems….
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Dardenne says the state has spoken with Ochsner Health System who could help BRF run the hospitals or possibly replace them.

Hundreds of cancer patients and survivors were in Washington D.C. today to urge Congress to help with the fight against cancer. Louisiana resident Amber Stevens says they are urging lawmakers to support palliative care and hospice education training…:
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She’d like to see funding for cancer research reach 36 billion dollars, a two billion dollar increase.

Recovery continues in Calcasieu Parish after Tropical Storm Harvey left major flood damage in some areas. OEP Director Dick Gremillion says in the days before the storm made landfall in Calcasieu, a torrential downpour left nearly 500 houses with some water inside. He says flooding also occurred when the Sabine River came out of its banks…:
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Gremillion says they are still waiting to find out if Calcasieu flood victims will be available for federal assistance.

The state might get out of its contract with BRF, which operates state owned hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says BRF is violating the contract that’s currently in place and they have 45 days to correct the problems…
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BRF says they anticipate resolving the contract disagreement without being ousted.

The Black and Gold Nation is not happy today after the Saints fell to Minnesota last night 29-19. Michelle Southern reports…:
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LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron has signed an advertising deal with Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane’s. Orgeron will be featured in commercials, billboards and in-restaurant signage for the fast food restaurant that specializes in chicken fingers. Former LSU Head Coach Les Miles had a similar agreement with Cane’s for eight years.