The chairman of the Tulane Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences says the implications for coastal Louisiana would likely be devastating if President-elect Donald Trump takes the United States out of a climate change agreement. Tor Tornqvist says if the US doesn’t reduce greenhouse gases, sea levels will rise and swallow Louisiana’s coast…:
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Based on previous statements, Mr. Trump has expressed skepticism about global warming caused by humans.

It looks like former Governor Bobby Jindal will not head the Department of Health and Human Services as sources say President-elect Trump has selected Georgia US Representative Tom Price. Jindal was rumored to be on a list of those under consideration for the cabinet position. During his own failed presidential campaign, the former governor made several critical statements of Mr. Trump including calling him a narcissist egomaniac.

A 91-year-old man in Baton Rouge lost his life when high winds knocked a tree on top of him while he was raking leaves. State Climatologist Barry Keim says tonight the state is looking at the potential for more severe weather. He expects high winds, hail and a lot of rain:
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He says once this cold front passes, the second half of the week will be much cooler and dry.

A fatal crash involving a Swamp Tour boat in LaFourche parish has claimed the life of one person. Adam Einck with the Louisiana Department of Wild life and Fisheries says a mud boat collided with the tour boat and the operator of the mud boat was ejected and killed. He says the two boats were going around a bend where they collided…:
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He says no one aboard the tour boat was injured.

An agreement has been made in a lawsuit accusing Baton Rouge law enforcement of violating the civil rights of people protesting the death of Alton Sterling who was killed during a struggle with officers. The suit said that during peaceful gatherings, citizens were physically abused and wrongfully arrested. ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Marjorie Esman says this proceeding was not seeking monetary damages and money had nothing to do with it..:
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She says this settlement should ensure that such violations won’t happen in the future.

A cold front is sweeping across the state tonight bringing the potential for another round of severe weather. State Climatologist Barry Keim we could experience tornadoes, high winds and hail…:
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Keim says the majority of the rain potential is in southeastern Louisiana with the chance of one to two inches of rain.

After a fatal shooting on Bourbon Street, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is worried people won’t want to travel to the Big Easy. Halen Doughty has more…:
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A case is being heard in the 19th Judicial District Court on whether Governor John Bel Edwards’ executive order seeking to prevent LGBT discrimination should be blocked. The suit is filed by Attorney General Jeff Landry who says the order is executive overreach.

Law enforcement agencies in Baton Rouge have settled a civil rights lawsuit filed by advocacy groups that alleged police used excessive force and psychical abuse during Alton Sterling protests. ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Marjorie Esman says this agreement assures that citizens rights are respected moving forward…:
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The suit said that during protests people were wrongfully arrested when they were gathered peacefully to speak out against the killing of Sterling during a confrontation with officers.

According to the nonprofit organization Shared Hope International, Louisiana has the best anti-trafficking laws in the country. But Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says more needs to be done to protect victims like creating more than one safe place for them to go when rescued:
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The concern over a tourism in drop in New Orleans is growing on the heels of the latest Bourbon Street shooting last weekend which claimed the life of an innocent Baton Rouge artist. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says state and local officials need to implement new policies…:
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One person is dead after an air boat on a swamp tour collided with another vessel yesterday afternoon in LaFourche Parish. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says the crash occurred near Mud Lake and the driver of the mud boat was ejected:
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He says no one on the swamp tour air boat was injured.

According to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, a man is under arrest for allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of makeup. The suspect is Tryston Whatley.

Governor Edwards is hopeful that the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro will result in better trade relations between the island nation and America. Edwards says Louisiana’s rice industry would benefit if that’s the case and the governor says he’s willing to work on reducing those trade barriers…
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President-elect Donald Trump recently tweeted that if Cuba is unwilling to make a better deal for the Cuban people and Cuban-Americans, than he’ll terminate any deals between the two countries.

A Baton Rouge judge hears arguments this morning over whether the governor’s executive order that provides protections for LGBT individuals against job discrimination within state government is an executive overreach. Edwards issued the order in April. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says it’s unconstitutional.

Louisiana has the best best anti-trafficking laws in the country according to a study by the nonprofit organization Shared Hope International. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says that’s great news, but Louisiana also needs to do more to help victims and make sure they are not pushed into the criminal justice system….
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is concerned about tourism dropping in New Orleans after the fatal shooting on Bourbon Street last weekend. Nungesser says every negative story impacts a city because people have to feel safe to come here…:
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Nungesser says we need to be proactive and prevent crimes before someone gets hurt.

State officials say more needs to be done to prevent crime in New Orleans following the deadly French Quarter shooting last week — as negative news like this is severely affecting tourism and claiming innocent lives. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says there are too many criminals walking around that are always in and out of jail…:
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He says more policies need to be put in place to take corrective measures.

US Senate candidates Democrat Foster Campbell and Republican John Kennedy made separate appearances Monday. The State Treasurer was in Metairie with with GOP Senatorial Committee Chairman Roger Wicker of Mississippi. He’s helping the Kennedy campaign so Republicans can have more of a governing majority…:
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Campbell spoke at the Baton Rouge Press Club and said he’s confident he can win and have the support of both parties.

According to the nonprofit organization Shared Hope International, Louisiana has the best anti-trafficking laws in the country. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Today a Baton Rouge judge is slated to hear the case of Attorney General Jeff Landry on whether Governor John Bel Edwards’ executive order seeking to prevent LGBT discrimination should be blocked. Edwards says it’s important to send a message that the rights of the LGBT community are protected in Louisiana, but Landry asserts that the order is executive overreach that goes against the will of the people and legislature.

With less than two weeks to go before the runoff, US Senate candidates are making a final push to get voters out to the polls. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The concern over a tourism in drop in New Orleans is growing on the heels of the latest Bourbon Street shooting last weekend which claimed the life of an innocent Baton Rouge artist. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says state and local officials need to implement new policies…:
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Louisiana ranks number one in the nation for the best anti-trafficking laws, according to the nonprofit organization Shared Hope International. But Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says more legislation is needed to protect victims…:
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She suggests creating more safe places for these girls to go once they’re rescued.

The severe storms that ripped through Louisiana Monday downed trees and power lines in some north Louisiana parishes, and claimed the life of an elderly man in south Louisiana. Straight line winds caused damage in Union Parish, and a 91-year-old man in Baton Rouge died after a tree that snapped due to the strong gusts fell on top of him. Forecasters say once again conditions are favorable for strong thunderstorms overnight into Wednesday.

After a fatal shooting on Bourbon Street, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is worried people won’t want to travel to the Big Easy. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Today Governor John Bel Edwards will announce flood recovery grant awards organized by the AARP Foundation to benefit 16 local non-profit organizations.

The former secretary of economic development in Louisiana, Stephen Moret, has resigned from his latest job running the LSU Foundation and will be the new president and CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.

The two men who want to be the state’s US Senator spoke at two separate events yesterday. Democrat Foster Campbell was at the Baton Rouge Press Club…:
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Republican John Kennedy was with Senatorial Committee Chairman Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi in Metairie to visit with volunteers to helping out with early voting efforts. Vice President-elect Mike Pence will travel to the state Saturday to campaign with Kennedy.

Governor John Bel Edwards is hoping the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro will lead to more trade with the island nation…:
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President Barack Obama has worked to try and end the 55-year-old U.S. trade embargo with Cuba, but President-elect Donald Trump has given no indications he’ll continue these efforts.

Early voting for the December 10th runoff is underway, and Louisiana’s US Senate race is drawing national attention. Democrat Foster Campbell says he has drawn support from all over the US, as the party’s last hope for closing the Republican majority in the Upper Chamber…:
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Campbell made his comments at the Baton Rouge Press Club. His opponent, Republican Treasurer John Kennedy declined to attend. Instead, he was in Metairie on Monday with the National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman, Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker…:
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Early voting ends December 3rd.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is concerned about tourism dropping in New Orleans after the fatal shooting on Bourbon Street last weekend. Nungesser says every negative story impacts a city because people have to feel safe to come here…:
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Nungesser says we need to be proactive and prevent crimes before someone gets hurt.

A 91-year-old Baton Rouge man has died after a tree fell on him. East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. William “Beau” Clark tells local media that Alton Richard died Monday morning from blunt force trauma to the head.

Voter turnout was low on the first day of early voting for the runoff, and it doesn’t look like it will improve much by December 10. John Couvillon with JMC Analytics says 27-percent of blacks turned out on the first day of early voting for the presidential race, compared to 19-percent on Saturday.

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Couvillon expects overall turnout will be between 17 and 35-percent.

New Orleans officials are exploring ways to make the streets safer following a fatal shooting on Bourbon Street last weekend. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison says metal detectors are used on Beale Street in Memphis, and that’s not being ruled out for the Big Easy.

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This has been the 4^th major shooting on Bourbon Street in four years.

Lightning, damaging winds and heavy rainfall are in the forecast. State climatologist Barry Keim says the severe weather threat will continue into tonight and tomorrow.

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Keim says the system may not move out of the state until Wednesday.

A Baton Rouge woman is behind bars after she hit her husband with a Thanksgiving turkey. Sgt. Don Coppola with Baton Rouge Police says 32-year-old Helen Jackson and her husband were arguing when she pulled a knife on him.

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Jackson is charged with aggravated assault and domestic abuse battery.

Based on the first day of early voting, turnout for the December 10th runoff election does not look good. John Couvillion with JMC Analytics says the number of voters on Saturday, the start of the early voting period, was way down compared to the first day of early voting for the Presidential election. Couvillion says it’s due to voter fatigue and the holidays….
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Early voting continues through Saturday.

There’s a threat of severe weather today and tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says lightning, damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible with this storm system that might not leave the state until Wednesday…
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Tornado watches have also been posted in Louisiana.

A shootout in Baton Rouge left two people dead and several injured. Don Molino has the story…
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A Baton Rouge woman is behind bars after she allegedly attacked her husband with a turkey. Sgt. Don Coppola with Baton Rouge Police says a juvenile male called police on Thanksgiving Day to report that his parents were fighting. He says the situation escalated when 32-year-old Helen Jackson apparently pulled a knife on her husband…:
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Jackson faces charges of aggravated assault and domestic abuse battery.