One year later, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier continues to defy the odds. Nick has made tremendous strides in his recovery after being shot three times by a gunman who ambushed Baton Rouge police officers on July 17th, 2016. Nick’s father, James Tullier, says his son underwent major abdominal surgery last week because he’s been struggling with infection since the shooting…:
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Tullier says the doctors and therapists at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston have been awesome in their commitment to Nick and all their patients.

A St. Helena Parish grand jury has indicted a woman on a murder charge in the death of her sister, whose body was found in a shallow grave. 38-year-old Deborah Palmer of Amite, will face one count of second-degree murder in the death of her sister, 36-year-old Rebecca Blades of Greensburg.

Baton Rouge Police are seeking a murder suspect after police say he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend. 52-year-old Robert Antoine is accused of killing 41-year-old Monique Maxie over the weekend. Sgt. Don Coppola says the victim was getting out of a vehicle with another person..:
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Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Antoine is urged to contact authorities.

Monroe chef Cory Bahr got to cook against Bobby Flay on Week 7 of the competition Food Network Star, and he was the only contestant who won. This means he remains on the show, and the Flying Tiger Brewery in Monroe is holding a watch party from 6 -10 p.m. every Sunday night as long as Bahr’s competing.

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says the Baton Rouge police ambush a year ago today was a turning point for our community. Gautreaux says he was in Lake Charles when he received a phone call telling him his officers were shot. He says he raced back to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital where he learned three officers had lost their lives…:
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And one year later, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier continues to defy the odds. His father, James, says Nick is able to move his arms and legs, and about a month ago he even said the word hello out loud, which are strides he was never supposed to make…:
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Those who died in the ambush are Deputy Brad Garafola, Officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for a man they say fatally shot and killed his ex-girlfriend. Sgt. Don Coppola says 52-year-old Robert Antoine is accused of opening fire on two individuals early Saturday morning, striking one whom police believe was his ex-girlfriend:
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Copolla says Antoine was wanted for two counts of attempted second degree and his charges will be upgraded. Anyone with information on this man’s whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.

State officials are ramping up efforts to boost participation in the flood recovery survey. Pat Forbes with the Office of Community Development says they’re bring the forms to the ground level and going door to door…:
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He says this is the first step for flood victims to get the aid they need. The survey can be found online at restore.la.gov.

One year ago, three Baton Rouge law enforcement officers were killed and three injured in a police ambush in Baton Rouge. Michelle Southern looks back with BRPD Chief Carl Dabadie…

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Baton Rouge Police are seeking a murder suspect after police say he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend. 52-year-old Robert Antione is accused of killing 41-year-old Monique Maxie over the weekend. The victim was taken to an area hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

State officials are going door to door to tell flood victims about the state’s flood recovery survey and the homeowner assistance program. Pat Forbes with the Office of Community Development says many people don’t think they will qualify for assistance, but that’s not the case.

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The survey is online at restore.la.gov.

Beginning this month, children with incarcerated parents can get backpacks full of school supplies through the Louisiana Corrections Association’s Kits for Kidz program. Vice President Angela Whittaker says these kids are thrilled when they get their backpack full of goodies.

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$15-thousand worth of supplies will be handed out this year.

It’s hard to believe it’s already been one year since that tragic day. On July 17th, 2016, a gunman ambushed police officers in Baton Rouge and killed Deputy Brad Garafola, Officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, and injured three others including Deputy Nick Tullier who is still hospitalized. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says throughout this catastrophic event, the community has come together in unimaginable ways to support BRPD. He says the department has been working extremely hard to improve relations with the public…:
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The shooting happened less than a mile from the Baton Rouge Police Headquarters.

A man has been arrested for attempted second degree murder after another man was found in the bathroom of LSU Digital Media Center with symptoms of a heroin overdose. Police have in custody 33-year-old Joshua Brian of Greenwell Springs who they believe gave the man the heroin.

Participation in the state’s flood recovery survey is lagging, and state officials are hoping upping their efforts will get more flood victims to apply for federal aid…:
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Louisiana Correctional Association’s Kits for Kidz is underway where school supplies are distributed to children of the state’s incarcerated population. Vice President Angela Whittaker says parents feel a sense of joy knowing that even behind bars their kids are excited about school:
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It was one year ago this morning that three unsuspecting officers lost their lives, and three others were injured, one critically, in an ambush on Baton Rouge cops. BRPD Chief Carl Dabadie has a message for the families whose lives forever changed 12 months ago…:
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The officers leave behind three wives, and eight children among them.

State officials will be going door-to-door in flooded neighborhoods today to visit those who have not filled out the Restore Louisiana survey. Pat Forbes with the Office of Community Development says the survey is the first step for flood victims to receive federal flood recovery dollars:
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The survey can be found online at restore.la.gov.

Kits for Kidz is now underway as the Louisiana Correctional Association distributes school supplies to children with incarcerated parents…:
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Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser is in Canada promoting Louisiana’s French heritage and reaffirming its partnership with Quebec and the Council on Development of French in Louisiana, or CODOFIL..:
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It’s hard to believe it’s already been one year since that tragic day. On July 17th, 2016, a gunman ambushed police officers in Baton Rouge and killed Deputy Brad Garafola, Officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, and injured three others including Deputy Nick Tullier who is still hospitalized. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says he’s in awe of the tremendous bravery shown by the wives of the fallen officers:
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Dabadie thanks the community for their unimaginable support to BRPD since the catastrophic event.

Deputy Tullier responded to a call of an active shooter on that day a year ago, and was shot three times, including once in the head. Doctors say Tullier will never fully recover from his brain injury, but also say short term progress looks promising.

Louisiana Correctional Association’s Kits for Kidz is underway where school supplies are distributed to children of the state’s incarcerated population. Vice President Angela Whittaker says encouraging education contributes to putting these children on the path to success…:
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To donate, visit www.lacorrectional.org.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is meeting with Canadian officials today to renew the Quebec-Louisiana partnership with the Council on Development of French in Louisiana, or CODOFIL. Nungesser says the partnership helps prepare French teachers for the classroom…:
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Nungesser and other tourism officials made the trip to Quebec on Sunday.

It was an early Sunday morning one year ago, when the lives of three law enforcement officers were lost and three others injured in the tragic police ambush in Baton Rouge. BRPD Chief Carl Dabadie says everything came crashing down at 8:30 a.m….:
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Dabadie says this anniversary is a day of remembrance and reflection for the lives of, Deputy Brad Garafola, Officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson…and their families.

Baton Rouge police are seeking the public’s help for information on the whereabouts of a man wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. Detectives identify the suspect as 52-year-old Robert Antoine. They believe the shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday when 41-year-old Monique Maxie and a friend exited a vehicle and Antoine fired several shots at them. The shots only hit Maxie and she died later Sunday. Antoine should be considered armed and dangerous.

State officials are ramping up efforts to boost participation in the flood recovery survey. Pat Forbes with the Office of Community Development says they started with emails and phone calls and moved on to PSA’s and billboards. He says now they’re taking the survey to the ground level and going door to door…:
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The survey can be found online at restore.la.gov.

A man has been arrested for attempted second degree murder after another man was found in the bathroom of LSU Digital Media Center with symptoms of a heroin overdose. Police have in custody 33-year-old Joshua Brian of Greenwell Springs.

US Senator John Kennedy suggests New Orleans police could reduce crime if they implement a “stop, question, and frisk” policy. NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison says that’s racial profiling, but officers do question suspects if they find reasonable suspicion.
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Kennedy maintains that “stop and frisk” is completely permissible under the constitution.

The opioid prescription rates are dropping in Louisiana, according to the Centers for Disease Control. But former FBI Director Louis Freeh is concerned that federal loopholes could possibly threaten that progress. He says addicts will now turn to other sources and he is worried gaps in federals laws would let drug dealers meet that demand.
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The media has picked LSU to finish third in the SEC West, and fourth overall. Michelle Southern reports.
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Authorities in Morehouse Parish has seized over 200-thousand dollars in drugs and more than 70-thousand dollars in cash during a traffic stop. Sheriff Mike Tubbs says 59-year-old Henry Armstrong of Bastop had sixty pounds of marijuana, more than 700 pills and two pounds of cocaine and methamphetamines. Armstrong faces multiple charges including possession of a schedule I with intent to distribute.

US Senator John Kennedy asked candidates for FBI director to help with the crime problem in New Orleans. Halen Doughty has more on his plan and the response from NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison…
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Firefighters in Central rescued a motorist from an SUV after it wrecked into building and was lodged inside the wall. Authorities say EMS responded to the scene at around 2 this morning and the vehicle was almost entirely inside the building. The SUV and the structure sustained substantial damage.

The Centers for Disease Control says the Bayou State has had a decline in opioid prescriptions after lawmakers passed a legislative package aimed at curbing the epidemic. But former FBI Director Louis Freeh is worried this could push more people towards dangerous counterfeit drugs imported into the US.
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Popular north Louisiana Chef Cory Bahr of Monroe remains in the competition to be the next Food Network Star. The episode airs tomorrow at 8 p.m. Bahr says he heads into week 7 with the main goal of showing the world what makes Louisiana special.
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Bahr encourages fans to vote for him online.

US Senator John Kennedy says he’s found the way to reduce crime in New Orleans, but the police chief has other ideas. Kennedy said this week that he secured a promise that the potential FBI director will help The Crescent City. One of his recommendations is to increase the number of officers in the force.
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NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison says under-staffing is a big problem but they refuse to lower their standards just to get more cops on the streets.

According to the CDC, opioid prescription rates are dropping in Louisiana, but former FBI Director Louis Freeh says federal loopholes could threaten that progress. A new report suggests policy proposals would loosen restrictions on imported drugs. Freeh says the US has a closed prescription system, but these proposals could open it up.
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Monroe chef Cory Bahr goes into the 7th week of Food Network Star. The show airs on Food Network at 8 p.m. Sunday night. Bahr says the hardest part of the competition is trying to get his point of view across to the judges.
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The Flying Tiger Brewery in Monroe will host watch parties for as long as Bahr is a contestant on the show.

SEC Media predictions have the 2017 LSU football team finishing behind Alabama and Auburn in the SEC West. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says this isn’t surprising especially when it comes to Alabama. But he says reporters are also big on Auburn right now.
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LSU is picked No. 4 to outright win the SEC Championship.