President Donald Trump has nominated federal appeals judge Neil Gorsuch of Colorado to the Supreme Court. Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana is disappointed Democrats started voicing their concerns, before they knew who the nominee would be..:
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Democratic Congressman Cedric Richmond said President Trump has nominated a judge that is hostile to women’s rights and lenient on police brutality.

A Bossier City couple is behind bars after police say their children tested positive for drugs. Mark Natale with Bossier Police says Child Protective Services launched an investigation involving 35-year-old Shannon Blake and 30-year-old Victoria Blake. He says all five of the couple’s children, age 6 months to 10 years…:
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Natale says both of the parents have been charged with five counts of cruelty to a juvenile.

The name of the 5-year-old who perished in a two alarm fire in Baton Rouge last night has been released. Officials say Treasure Garner died in a blaze after her family lost her in the shuffle of escaping the massive fire. The exact cause of the fire, that also caused minor injuries to four other people, remains under investigation.

The Tax Foundation released data on which state imposes the highest combined state and local sales taxes and Louisiana comes in first at 9.98-percent. Don Molino has more…:
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Most of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation supports President Donald Trump nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Many Democrats say they will try to block the nominee from U.S. Senate confirmation. But Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana says Gosuch is more than qualified. Meanwhile on the House side, he says lawmakers are set to pass bills to bring jobs back to America.
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The Tax Foundation reports Louisiana ranks number one for the highest state and local combined sales tax rate at 9.98-percent. Vice President for State Projects Joe Henchman says it’s okay for states to have a high rate if it’s managed well and residents can afford it but that isn’t the case in the Bayou State.
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The St. Tammany Parish group, Operation We Care, shipped 300 red, white and blue king cakes to U.S. troops overseas to celebrate Mardi Gras. Public Relations Director Colleen Smith says the names of the soldiers who receive a cake is gathered by Louisianans so most who get a cake are from the state but anyone from anywhere can get one.
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The group has been sending soldiers king cakes from Randazzo’s Camellia City Bakery for 14 years.

14 people have been arrested after an extensive burglary investigation by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. Capt Tommy Carnline says this big burglary ring broke into at least six locations where a variety of items were stolen, including body armor.
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Republicans and Democrats are extremely divided in Washington D.C., the latest over President Trumps nominee for Supreme Court justice: federal appeals court judge Neil Gorsuch. Senate Democrats have already been slow to confirm many of Mr. Trump’s picks for cabinet secretaries. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise says this is getting ridiculous..:
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The Tax Foundation releases data on what each state imposes when it comes to state and local sales taxes, and Louisiana leads the nation with a rate of 9.98-percent. Vice President for State Projects Joe Henchman says Louisiana’s tax structure is far too complex..:
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Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama and Washington are ranked behind Louisiana in the top five.

14 individuals have been arrested after an extensive burglary investigation by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. Capt. Tommy Carnline says some of these burglaries started back in the fall, but the bigger break ins took place in January…:
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He sys the suspects where part of a huge burglary ring.

It’s national signing day and LSU has already gotten some big names and hope to get more to play for the Purple-and-Gold. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Louisiana has the highest average sales tax rate at 9.98 percent according to the Tax Foundation, and some say it’s time for a change. It’s the highest of the 45 states surveyed. Vice President for State Projects Joe Henchman says the state’s range is so high because what the tax applies to is so narrow…:
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The report analyzed state rates and average local rates in states where cities and parishes or counties can levy an additional sales tax of their own.

Police in Bossier City have arrested a couple on criminal charges after their children tested positive for illegal drugs. 35-year-old Michael Blake and 30-year-old Victoria Blake of Bossier City were booked on multiple counts of cruelty to juveniles. The two had five kids aged 6 months to 10 years and officials say they tested positive for pot and cocaine.

Operation We Care has shipped 300 king cakes overseas to soldiers..:

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It’s National Signing Day and LSU has already landed a huge commitment from Georgia four-star linebacker Tyler Taylor. The Tigers were already able to flip All-American Jacob Phillips from Oklahoma and Sonny Shipp with Geaux 24-7 says the four-star linebacker will be vital to LSU:
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Jacobs and Taylor join Patrick Queen in the linebacker group for LSU.

Louisiana leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump’s appointment of Neil Gorsuch of Colorado to the Supreme Court. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says Judge Gorsuch is an intelligent conservative. While Democratic Congressman Cedric Richmond said President Trump has nominated a judge that is hostile to women’s rights and lenient on police brutality.

The Tax Foundation released data on which state imposes the highest combined state and local sales taxes and Louisiana comes in first at 9.98-percent. Don Molino has more…:
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Operation We Care and Rondazzo’s Camellia City Bakery in Slidell are packing and shipping 300 king cakes to US troops serving in Iraq. Public Relations Director Colleen Smith says they’ve been doing this for 14 years through donations and it’s just a small way to thank those serving our country…:
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These king cakes are red white and blue instead of traditional Mardi Gras colors.

14 individuals have been arrested after an extensive burglary investigation by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. Capt. Tommy Carnline says each time a search warrant was conducted, it led detectives to find more information or the recovery of stolen property. He says the suspects were part of what seems to be a huge burglary ring:
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Carnline says three additional suspects are still wanted.

President Donald Trump nominates federal appellate judge Neil Gorsuch of Colorado to the Supreme Court. Several Democrats have said they will try and block Trump’s nominee from U.S. Senate confirmation. Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana is disappointed Democrats started voicing their concerns, before they knew who the nominee would be..:
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Gorsuch fills the vacancy created by the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

A 5-year-old girl has died in a two alarm fire Tuesday evening in Baton Rouge, according to the BRPD Fire Department. They said the blaze happened around 7, and the girl was reported missing by family members who lost her while trying to escape. Officials discovered her body hours later. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

The Tax Foundation releases data on what each state imposes when it comes to state and local sales taxes, and Louisiana leads the nation with a rate of 9.98-percent. Vice President for State Projects Joe Henchman says the state’s high rate is also very complicated…:
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Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama and Washington are ranked behind Louisiana in the top five.

The group, Operation We Care out of St. Tammany Parish, has shipped 300 red, white and blue king cakes to U.S. soldiers overseas to celebrate Mardi Gras. Public Relations Director Colleen Smith..:
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She says these cakes were specially made by Randazzo’s Camellia City Bakery in Slidell for the troops.

Many Republican state lawmakers do not want to use the Rainy Day Fund to solve the 304 million dollar budget deficit and there is also a Democrat opposed to it, as well. Jeff Palermo has more…
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is currently in France promoting tourism to Louisiana. Nungesser is scheduled to return back to the states on Thursday after visiting Lyon, France. The Lt. Governor says we’ve seen a 37-percent increase in international visitation, as overseas visitors are spending more money and staying longer in Louisiana. The cost of the trip has not been released.

There’s been a lot of criticism on social media and nightly news shows over President Donald Trump’s immigration order. But there are public opinion polls, including one from Rasmussen that finds strong public support for the travel ban. But LSU Political Communications Chair Martin Johnson says Rasmusson surveys tend to support conservative candidates and issues…
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Entergy Louisiana broke ground today on an 869-million dollar power plant in St. Charles Parish. Michael Burns with Entergy says this new power station will be one of the cleanest and most efficient..:
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Burns says the plant will begin operations in June of 2019.

Several Republicans oppose using money from the Rainy Day Fund to solve a 304 million dollar budget deficit and there is at least one Democrat who also doesn’t think it’s a good idea. Shreveport Senator Greg Tarver made the comments to News Radio 7-10 KEEL
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A special session will likely begin on February 13th to address the budget shortfall.

State Police Col Mike Edmonson credits a strong awareness campaign as the reason more human trafficking victims than ever are reaching out for help. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 104 cases of human trafficking were called in last year, compared to 75 in 2015. Edmonson says getting victims to come forward begins with compassion..:
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Entergy Louisiana began work today on an 869-million dollar power plant in St. Charles Parish. Entergy spokesperson Michael Burns says the plant will produce carbon dixoide emissions 40-percent lower than those of its current gas-fired plants and customer savings will total one-point-three billion dollars over 30 years…
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The plant is expected to be operational in 2019.

President Trump has signed an executive order to reduce regulations on small businesses. National Federation of Independent Business’ State Director Dawn Starns says this order can only help business owners run and grow their businesses…:
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Mr. Trump said he wants to eliminate “a little more than 75 percent” of the regulations now on the books.

We’ve heard republican lawmakers say they oppose using money from the rainy day fund to offset the state’s 304-million dollar budget deficit. There’s also at least one democratic senator who supports that too. Greg Tarver of Shreveport believes revenues will increase soon, because the state’s economy is showing signs of improving as a result of rising oil prices…
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A special session will begin February 13th to address the budget deficit.

Entergy Louisiana broke ground today on a new power station that the company says will save customers one-point-three-billion dollars for the next 30 years, because it will be able to produce electricity more efficiently. Spokesperson Michael Burns says the power plant will also produce jobs…
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Burns says they expect the plant to begin running in 2019.

Case data has been released on the number of human trafficking reports received in Louisiana in 2016 and it shows a significant increase. Michelle Southern Reports…
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A 63-year-old Gailliano man is facing seven counts of attempted murder after deputies say he fired a 22 caliber rifle into a bedroom of a home. The LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s office says there were five children inside that bedroom. No one was injured and Francis Lee was taken into custody outside of the home, after he allegedly threatened to kill everyone inside, as result of a dispute.

A special session is set to begin February 13th to address a 304-million dollar budget shortfall. Governor Edwards recommends a combination of cuts and Rainy Day dollars to eliminate the deficit. But Democratic Shreveport senator Greg Tarver says he’s against using the rainy day fund and suggests cuts to eliminate the shortfall…
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There’s been a lot of criticism on social media and nightly news shows over President Donald Trump’s immigration order. But there are public opinion polls, including one from Rasmussen that finds strong public support for the travel ban. But LSU Political Communications Chair Martin Johnson says Rasmusson surveys tend to support consertative candidates and issues…
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The National Human Trafficking Hotline says they saw an increase in the number of reports of human trafficking in Louisiana in 2016. Of the more than 100 cases reported last year, 74 were of sex trafficking and 21 for labor trafficking. It’s an issue State Police takes very seriously and Colonel Mike Edmonson says he’s talked to victims who felt like this was the only life that they were going to ever have…:
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Louisiana ranked 20th in the nation for the most human trafficking cases reported in 2016.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office announces they’ve arrested 14 individuals and they are still seeking three men from Alexandria who were involved in a string of residential burglaries where jewelry, guns and body armour were taken. In each case, the suspects forced their way into the home. Some of the stolen items have been recovered.