The first hearing on the expulsion of state Senator Troy Brown was held today. Some Senators want Brown gone due to two domestic violence convictions. His attorney Jill Craft is fighting this effort and on the senate floor reminded other Senators they are trying to dismiss a lawmaker over misdemeanors, but Senator Karen Peterson responded…
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The next hearing is Monday.

A Triple-A Foundation for Traffic Safety study finds millennials, 19-to-24-year-olds, is the most reckless age group behind the wheel, because they are more likely to speed, text and drive and run a red light. Spokesperson Don Redman says the survey shows older drivers are reckless too…
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Thirty-nine pit bulls were scheduled to be euthanized today in Opelousas, but that will not happen because of an animal rescue group out of New Orleans….
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Bossier City Police are investigating an anti-muslim flier that was pasted onto a sign in front of a mosque. Spokesperson Mark Natale says it reads “Imagine a Muslim-free America. A second flier stuck to a brick sign said “What made American great: Blood and Soil.” Authorities believe the signs are from a white nationalist group called American Vanguard.

It was tense on the Senate floor today at the first hearing to expel state senator Troy Brown from office because of two separate convictions regarding domestic violence. Brown’s attorney, Jill Craft, says the Senate is trying to remove a legislator based on their assessment of a misdemeanor, but Senator Dan Claitor says that’s not what this is about…
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A vote on expulsion is scheduled for Monday.

The debate continues at the state capitol on whether or not to tap into the rainy day fund to address a $304 million midyear budget deficit. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry opposes that plan and continues to push for reductions in state spending…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly call-in radio show that the session is NOT off to a robust start.

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds through a survey that millenials, 19 to 24-year-olds are more dangerous drivers than teenagers. Local AAA spokesperson Don Redman says their survey found that millenials are more likely to send a text message while driving, exceed the speed limit by 10 to 15 miles per hour and run a red light…
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Thanks to an animal rescue group in New Orleans 39 pit bulls in Opelousas were not put to death today, because Tia Torres of Pit Bulls and Parolees have stepped forward to provide the resources to keep the animals alive. Stacey Alleman with St. Landry Parish Animal Control says they put out a plea for help on social media and it’s been successful…
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The first hearing on the expulsion of state Senator Troy Brown was held today. Michelle Southern reports…:
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A former St. John Parish sheriff’s deputy will spend 10 years in prison for spreading HIV to two juveniles. Prosecutors say 33-year-old Barlon Cammon transmitted the virus during multiple encounters, with 15 and 16-year-old boys. Cammon was not a deputy at the time and he’ll have to register as a sex offender upon his release.

The House Appropriations Committee is meeting to discuss how to address the state’s 304-million dollar budget shortfall. Republican chairman Cameron Henry says during negotitations they continue to propose deeper cuts to the Louisiana Department of Health that could be done without impacting patients, but he says the governor doesn’t see it that way…
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The special session to deal with the budget deficit must end next Wednesday.

Thanks to support from a New Orleans animal rescue group, 39 pit bulls at the St. Landry Parish Animal Control will not have to be put down. Stacey Alleman says Tia Torees of Pit Bulls and Parolees is providing the resources…
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Alleman says the national Human Society has stepped as well.

Lawmakers are going back and forth over whether to use the rainy day fund, or reduce government spending to fill a $304 million dollar deficit. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry says many in the lower chamber refuse to accept the governor’s proposal to use $119 million dollars from the savings account…:
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The governor says not using the fund puts vital services at risk. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says neither side wants to give in
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The special session ends next Wednesday and Henry says there’s still enough time to pass a responsible budget deficit elimination plan.

The first hearing on the expulsion of state Senator Troy Brown was held today. Some Senators want Brown gone due to two domestic violence convictions. His attorney Jill Craft says all lawmakers should reveal criminal past, but Senator Karen Peterson said small violations are not the same as big ones which Craft dismissed…:
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The next hearing is Monday.

Triple-A released their annual worst drivers on the road report and it confirmed millennials use the most risky behavior, even more than teens. AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says of drivers between the ages of 19 to 24…:
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He says the survey also found that most millennials don’t believe they are doing anything wrong.

The debate continues at the state capitol on whether or not to tap into the rainy day fund to address a $304 million midyear budget deficit. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry opposes the use of rainy day fund and continues to push for reductions in state spending…:
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Thirty-nine pit bulls were scheduled to be euthanized today in Opelousas, but that will not happen because of an animal rescue group out of New Orleans. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The first hearing on state Senator Troy Brown’s expulsion or suspension from the Upper Chamber was heard today. Resolutions have been filed seeking to reprimand Brown for his domestic violence convictions. The Napoleonville lawmaker’s lawyer, Jill Craft, requested subpoenas of lawmakers’ texts and emails…:
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Craft is trying to stop a legislative hearing on the matter saying it would violate Brown’s right to due process. But state Senator JP Morrell says members of the Senate make their own rules…:
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Nearly all of Craft’s requests were rejected. The hearing on the expulsion proposal is slated for Monday.

The first hearing on state Senator Troy Brown’s expulsion or suspension from the Upper Chamber is being heard at this hour in a meeting that includes the Napoleonville lawmaker’s lawyer. Resolutions have been filed seeking to reprimand Brown for his domestic violence convictions. His attorneys are trying to stop a legislative hearing on the matter saying it would violate Brown’s right to due process. The Senate argues the body makes its own rules.

Thirty-nine pit bulls that were scheduled to be euthanized today have been rescued. Stacey Alleman with St. Landry Parish Animal Control says they made a Facebook post hoping for a miracle, and they got one in Tia Torres of Pit Bulls and Parolees….:
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She credits the power of social media for this miracle.

Community leaders say an investigation into allegations a Baton Rouge judge used racial slurs at a local restaurant is needed to uncover the truth. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The Rainy Day Fund legislation to help plug the state’s budget deficit is headed to the Senate floor. Senate President John Alario says closed door meetings were a bit rocky Tuesday because Republicans want to reduce spending instead of using the savings account..:
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Legislative leaders and the governor are expected to meet again Wednesday.

Legislation that authorizes the use of the rainy day fund to address a 304-million dollar midyear budget deficit is heading to the Senate floor. Senate President John Alario says dipping into the state’s savings account will stave off cuts to colleges, public schools and child services programs…:
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But several House Republicans do not support using the rainy day fund and support cutting more dollars on the state budget.

Baton Rouge Attorney Jill Craft is attempting to prevent a hearing that seeks to expel state senator Troy Brown, who has recently been convicted twice on domestic abuse charges. Craft says if the hearing takes place, Brown will not be able to review and contest evidence against him.

A police report could not find any witnesses that heard Baton Rouge state judge Mike Erwin use a racial slur towards a woman regarding a seat at the bar. And Erwin says he never used the “N” word. The woman appeared in Judge Erwin’s courtroom in 2010 for a traffic case, but community activist Daniel Banguel says that’s not why Kaneitra Johnson made these alleagations…
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It’s unknown if the Louisiana Judiciary commission will investigate this incident.

A new investigation discovery series begins tonight featuring former Shreveport homicide detective Rod Demery. Demery says he became a cop, because his mother was murdered at a young age and his brother was convicted in separate homicide. He says the show has been a therpeutic experience…
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Negotiations appear to be a little rough at the Capitol as leaders meet with the governor behind closed doors about how much of the rainy day fund to use for the $304 million dollar shortfall. Republicans want to reduce state spending; the governor wants to use $119 million in the savings account…:
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That’s legal analyst Bernie Pinsonat.

The first hearing on the fate of State Senator Troy Brown’s position at the Capitol is being held at this hour. There are two resolutions, one to expel Brown over the domestic abuse convictions and one to suspended him. Senate Secretary Glenn Koepp says Monday the Senate will hear from Brown..:
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The show, Murder Chose Me, airs tonight on Investigation Discovery, which tells the stories of the homicide cases solved by a former Shreveport detective. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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UL Lafayette is expanding its Louisiana Legacy Scholarship, a longstanding program that offers in-state tuition rates to students from other states with a parent who graduated from UL Lafayette. Now, out-of-state students with at least one parent who received an associate’s degree or higher from other colleges and universities in Louisiana can have the non-resident fee waived.

There’s no consensus yet on how to fill a 304-million dollar gap in the state’s budget. Jeff Palermo has more on the special session..:
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The Southern Miss Student who was killed after he fell from an 11th story Canal Street hotel in New Orleans was highly intoxicated at the time, according to reports. The man is identified by the coroner’s office as 20-year-old Cole Whaley. Authorities believe Whaley ran through the window breaking it, lost his balance and landed on the ground outside near the pool.

Black community leaders want more answers about what happened at a restaurant where a Baton Rouge judge is accused of calling a woman at the bar, the n-word. Activist Daniel Banguel even though Judge Mike Erwin denies this ever happened, why was he banned from all of Sammy’s establishments…:
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Erwin says no witnesses have come forward on the matter.

Investigation Discovery is premiering a new show tonight that features a homicide detective profiling cases he worked while with Shreveport PD. Rod Demery says all of the crimes featured in the show have been solved and he hopes Murder Chose Me will humanize what goes on after a murder…:
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The show begins at 9pm.

The Rainy Day Fund legislation to help plug the state’s budget deficit is headed to the Senate floor. Senate President John Alario says closed door meetings were a bit rocky Tuesday because Republicans want to reduce spending instead of using the savings account..:
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Legislative leaders and the governor are expected to meet again Wednesday.

Two separate resolutions have been filed regarding Napoleonville Senator Troy Brown, one that seeks to suspend him and another seeking his expulsion after two different domestic abuse convictions. Senate Secretary Glenn Koepp says a vote could happen on one of the two resolutions on Monday when it goes to the Senate floor…:
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A new show airs tonight on Investigation Discovery called Murder Chose Me that highlights the murder cases of a former Shreveport Police detective. Rod Demery’s says the show is centered around many of the homicide cases he worked in his 17 years with Shreveport PD:
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Murder Chose Me premieres tonight at 9 p.m.

Community leaders say an investigation into allegations a Baton Rouge judge used racial slurs at woman is needed…:
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