An estimated five-thousand students are subject to corporal punishment in Louisiana based on a recent study from Doctor Elizabeth Gershoff, a development psychologist at the University of Texas. Gershoff says lawsuits filed by parents who had their children paddled are usually unsuccessful…
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Gershoff says corporal punishment is used more in rural school districts than urban areas.

Cleco announces they’ll break ground on a new clean energy power plant in St. Mary Parish this month. Spokesperson Robbyn Cooper says the 80-million dollar facility will provide power for 17-thousand homes….
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Cleco expects the power plant will be operational by March 2018.

A 24-7 Wall Street Report says Monroe is the fourth poorest city in the nation. ULM economist Doctor Robert Eisenstaedt says the best way to improve Monroe’s economic status is through education….
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Eisenstaedt says a positive for Ouachita Parish is that it’s not impacted by the downturn in the oil industry.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says over one-thousand families displaced by the August floods are back in their homes thanks to the Shelter at Home Program. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says the program is not a right fit for everyone, but it’s an enormous help for those who are…
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The deadline to register is October 15th.

Monroe is the fourth poorest city in the country according to a report by 24/7 Wall Street…:
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Pineville-based Cleco will break ground this month on a new clean energy plant in St Mary parish. Spokesperson Robbyn Cooper says this is a good investment for Cleco because it will replace a smaller plant that was built in the 1950s:
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LSU confirmed this morning that its live mascot, Mike VI, has been transitioned to hospice care and will no longer be out in his yard. Dr. David Baker said on October 5th that CT scans revealed that Mike’s cancer had spread and that he would likely only live a couple more months.

Over 160,000 students in 19 states, including Louisiana, still endure corporal punishment. That’s according to a study by the Society for Research in Child Development. Dr. Exlizabeth Gershoff with the University of TExas said she hopes her research will get parents to address the issue…:
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She says African American children are 50-percent more likely to be smacked than white students.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says they are still trying to figure out why an obstacle at a popular St. Francisville race collapsed injuring several people. They said four people, including a 10-year-old, remained hospitalized Sunday.

Pineville-based power company Cleco will begin construction this month on the St. Mary Clean Energy Center in Franklin. Jeff Palermo has more:
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The Louisiana National Guard is assisting in Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts by sending 8 helicopters to both South Carolina and Florida. In a news release, LANG says that each group includes two UH-60 Blackhawks and two UH-72 Lakotas. They have a total of 32 crew members, maintenance and medics going to help. The deadly storm claimed the lives of 15 in the US.

The state says more than 1,000 flood victims have had their residences repaired to the point where they can live there. The deadline to register for the Shelter at Home program is Saturday. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesman Mike Steele says even if you don’t have all the paperwork you could still qualify as long as you get the initial application in on time…:
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You can register online at shelterathome.la.gov.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says it’s investigating a fatal Mamou fire that claimed the lives of a couple. They say just after 2am Saturday, firefighters responded to the blaze and during suppression efforts located the bodies of 55-year-old Regina LeJeune and her husband 57-year-old Michael LeJeune. Investigators learned that the couple was observed barbecuing under the carport earlier Friday evening.

A report finds nearly 200-thousand students in 19 states, including Louisiana, are subjected to corporal punishment. Emelie Gunn has more..:
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State Police is investigating two separate crashes that claimed the lives of young children who were not wearing their seat belts. 11-year-old Matiya Zachary of Rayne died when the vehicle she was traveling in overturned. In the other crash, 7-year-old Thaddeus Johnson Jr of Donaldonville died after being ejected. Authorities say charges are pending in both cases.

Pineville-based utility company, Cleco, will break ground this month on a new clean energy plant in St Mary parish. Spokesperson Robbyn Cooper says a partnership between Cleco and Cabot Corporation will allow them to produce energy without any emissions at the 80-million dollar facility in Franklin…:
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Cleco expects it will be operational by March 2018.

A new report from the finance website 24/7 Wall Street finds Monroe is the fourth poorest city in the country. ULM economics professor Dr. Robert Eisenstadt says this isn’t surprising because Louisiana as a whole is a poor state, and the northeast portion tends to be even poorer…:
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A report by the Society for Research in Child Development finds over 160-thousand students in 19 states, including Louisiana, kids are being subjected to corporal punishment in their schools every year. Developmental Psychologist with the University of Texas, Dr. Elizabeth Gershoff…:
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Gershoff says she decided to do this research to alert the public, because many people are surprised corporal punishment is still legal in some schools.

The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office says at least 16 people were injured after an obstacle collapsed at the popular Warrior Dash event in St. Francisville. The website for the event describes the structure as a wooden dome with views of the ground that will ignite your vertigo. Authorities say 11 people were transferred from the scene with a wide range of injuries. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announces more than 1-thousand flood victims have had their homes repaired as part of the Shelter At Home program. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says this is a huge milestone for the program…:
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The deadline to register for Shelter At Home is October 15.

A 7-year-old unrestrained child died Friday night, after being thrown from an SUV in a single-vehicle crash on La. 405, south of La. 1 in Ascension Parish, State Police said. They say the driver, 35-year-old Delacy Howard, failed to make a left-hand curve and ran off the road. Thaddeus Johnson Jr. of Donaldsonville was pronounced dead at the scene. Charges are pending according to authorities.

Did the SEC drop the ball with the Florida/LSU game? Michelle Southern reports…

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Authorities say FEMA has awarded nearly $700 million in disaster aid since the flood in south Louisiana. Nearly 150-thousand people in the 22 affected parishes have registered for federal assistance, but the deadline to apply is approaching. FEMA reminds the public that they must apply by October 13 in order to be eligible for FEMA assistance.

Federal and state agencies are combining forces to investigate and prosecute cases of fraud as a result of the devastating flooding in south Louisiana. Attorney General Jeff Landry says his office and the US Attorney’s Office have established a national disaster fraud hotline.

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The hotline is (866) 720-5721.

The entire Jefferson Parish Council is calling for Parish President Mike Yenni’s resignation after he admitted to sexting with a 17-year-old boy. Legal analyst Tim Meche says he doesn’t think the council could force him to resign, because he didn’t break any laws.

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Many LSU fans say the SEC dropped the ball in allowing the LSU-Florida game to be postponed. Fox Sports college football writer, Stewart Mandel says this is particularly troubling because LSU is no stranger to being the displaced team. He says last year Tiger Stadium played host to a flooded South Carolina home team.

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Mandel says he doesn’t see why the game couldn’t have been moved.

As Hurricane Matthew is leaving a trail of destruction along the East Coast, state Climatologist Barry Keim says Tropical Storm Nicole could affect Matthew’s path. He says there’s a small chance that the two storms could join forces like in 2005 with Hurricane Wilma and Tropical Storm Alpha.

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As Louisiana continues to recover from the flood, Attorney General Jeff Landry warns people to beware of frauds. Landry says on the AG website, there is a sample contract to use with contractors doing work on your home and gives some tips to protect yourself.

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He says they’ve already received more than 12-hundred complaints of fraud.

A Lafayette man with “a lot of passion and a little know how” is attempting to make the hottest pepper in the world. Self-professed pepper aficionado, Troy Primeaux, says his first pepper, the 7-Pot Primo, is the second hottest pepper in the world, next to the Carolina Reaper. He says he’s working to make a pepper that’s even hotter- the Louisiana Creeper.

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A lot of LSU fans believe the SEC dropped the ball for allowing the LSU-Florida game not to happen this weekend. College football writer for Fox Sports, Stewart Mandel, says he doesn’t see why this SEC matchup couldn’t have been moved.

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Mandel says this is particularly troubling because LSU is no stranger to being the displaced team.

The Jefferson Parish Council is calling on Parish President Mike Yenni resign, in light of allegations that Yenni sent sexually explicit text messages to a 17-year-old boy. Legal analyst Tim Meche says a petition could be started to recall Yenni from office, but that’s tough to accomplish under Louisiana law.
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Authorities announced they have received 12-hundred disaster fraud complaints related to the devastating south Louisiana flooding. Attorney General Jeff Landry says if you believe you are a victim of a scam, call 1-866-720-5721. Landry advises homeowners to use their technology to help prevent fraud.

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Lafayette resident and self-professed pepper aficionado Troy Primeaux is attempting make the world’s hottest pepper. Primeaux is developing what he calls the Louisiana Creeper and he says he’s always tried to push the envelope.

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Primeaux says preliminary data looks good for the Louisiana Creeper to be the hottest pepper on the planet.

A lot of LSU fans feel the SEC completely dropped the ball for allowing the LSU/Florida game not to happen this weekend. Stewart Mandel, college football writer for Fox Sports, says while Florida was being stubborn about moving the game, he doesn’t think it was their hope that the game wouldn’t happen at all.

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Mandel says he doesn’t see why this matchup couldn’t have been moved.

The Jefferson Parish Council is calling for Parish President Mike Yenni to resign after he admitted to sexting a 17-year-old boy. Legal analyst Tim Meche says a petition could be started to recall Yenni out of office, but that’s very difficult to accomplish under Louisiana law.

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Council members say Yenni owes parish residents an explanation.

Attorney General Jeff Landry says his office has received 12-hundred complaints about crooked contractors since the flood. He advises homeowners to use their technology to help prevent fraud.

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Landry says there are tips for homeowners on the AG website.

A Lafayette man is trying to breed the world’s hottest pepper, the Louisiana Creeper. Troy Primeaux says he got started in pepper breeding when he gave up his life as a rock star to find a more family friendly hobby. He says it’s just something he stumbled into, and he says he’s always trying to push the envelope.

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Primeaux says the preliminary data looks good for the Louisiana Creeper to be the hottest pepper in the world at 2 million SHU or better.

As Louisiana continues to recover from the flood, Attorney General Jeff Landry warns residents to be aware of crooked contractors. Landry says there website has a sample contract you should use with contractors performing repairs on your home and tips to protect yourself.
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Landry says if you come across a shady contractor call 1-866-720-5721.

A Lafayette man is attempting to make the hottest pepper in the world. Self-professed pepper aficionado, Troy Primeaux, says his first pepper, the 7-Pot Primo, is the second hottest pepper in the world, next to the Carolina Reaper. He says he’s working to make a pepper that’s even hotter- the Louisiana Creeper.
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Primeaux says the preliminary data looks good for the Louisiana Creeper to be the hottest pepper in the world.

Did the SEC drop the ball with the Florida/LSU game? Michelle Southern reports…:
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The models on Hurricane Matthew are inconsistent, but is it possible it could flip back around and hit Florida again and enter the Gulf? State Climatologist Barry Keim is optimistic Louisiana is in the clear…:
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