Tensions have run high between the Edwards Administration and the Office of Attorney General Jeff Landry, and the jabs keep coming. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne believes it started when Landry was apparently trying to get a monthly car allowance from the state, as well as have ability to file mileage reimbursements…:
cut 14 (07) “appreciated that”
The AG’s office denies that Landry was trying to double up on car benefits from the state, and that the administration is trying to distract from tax increases.

New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno is the latest to call for the resignation of State Senator Troy Brown over his domestic abuse arrests. She said in a statement that as a legislative body, they have shown that this type of behavior should never be tolerated and definitely not by any of its members. Governor John Bel Edwards has also called for Brown to step down. It’s reported Brown intends to release a statement by the end of the week.

Think you’re getting sick or have a broken arm? Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana’s smartphone app now has a symptom checker. Owner of the mobile app, Kassim Rasoulian, says the symptom checker is available to both members and non-members. He says this is beneficial for anyone wanting to research different health and wellness topics..:
Cut 10 (10) “poison ivy”
The app is available in the Apple iTunes store and Google Play.

Another prostitution sting targeting the website Backpage.com has netted more arrests on prostitution counts. Officials arrested a women from Baton Rouge, West Monroe and Houston apparently working out of Baton Rouge hotels and arranging prices for sex ranging from $130-$300 with undercover detectives.

Flooded streets are a real threat through Saturday morning as a weather system funnels Gulf moisture into Southeast Louisiana for the next couple of days. A flood watch continues for the region through Saturday morning. It’s an area of low pressure forecasters say should be gone by the weekend, where scattered storms will linger but at least we’ll see some sunshine.

More and more travelers are choosing New Orleans as their vacation destination. Kristian Sonnier with the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau says the Big Easy is now the second most popular destination for international travelers, behind New York City. But he says the number of international visitors is growing much faster in New Orleans…:
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He says Travel and Leisure just named New Orleans the Number 1 city for food.

State Farm is advising college students to protect their back-to-school purchases with renter’s insurance. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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It wasn’t an actual fight says LSU. A video spread online by TMZ showing star running back Leonard Fournette and another player in an apparent brawl, is just horseplay according to team officials. They say what is captured in the video is merely an “intense game of slap boxing” and was taken out of context.

Tensions have run high between the Edwards Administration and the Office of Attorney General Jeff Landry, and the jabs keep coming. The two sides have been at odds on several issues including budgets and immigration policy. At the Baton Rouge Press Club, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne believes Landry has had a problem with him for months…:
Cut 13 (10) “allowance”
Landry said in a statement that the Governor and Dardenne are trying to distract from the largest tax and spend plan passed in the history of this state.

Many college students are using this end of summertime to shop for expensive items to fill their dorms or apartments, and State Farm is urging young adults to protect their back-to-school purchases with renter’s insurance. State Farm spokesperson Roszell Gadson says it’s important to have protection in the event of a fire, flood, for theft…:
cut 4 (08) “the case”

The Big Easy is becoming more popular than ever for the vacationing public from all over the world. Don Molino reports…:
Cut 2 (31) “I’m Don Molino”

State Superintendent of Education John White got a positive job evaluation by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, but will remain on his month-to-month deal.

Tensions have run high between the Edwards Administration and the Office of Attorney General Jeff Landry, and the jabs keep coming. The two sides have been at odds on several issues including budgets and immigration policy. At the Baton Rouge Press Club, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne believes Landry has had a problem with him for months…:
Cut 13 (10) “allowance”
Landry said in a statement that the Governor and Dardenne are trying to distract from the largest tax and spend plan passed in the history of this state.

Many college students are using this end of summertime to shop for expensive items to fill their dorms or apartments, and State Farm is urging young adults to protect their back-to-school purchases with renter’s insurance. State Farm spokesperson Roszell Gadson says it’s important to have protection in the event of a fire, flood, for theft…:
cut 4 (08) “the case”

The Big Easy is becoming more popular than ever for the vacationing public from all over the world. Don Molino reports…:
Cut 2 (31) “I’m Don Molino”

State Superintendent of Education John While got a positive job evaluation today by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, but will remain on his month-to-month deal.

Former ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert, candidate for US Senate, is suing
Southern Media and Opinion Research pollster Bernie Pinsonat claiming he
was misrepresented in a survey. Emelie Gunn reports…:
CUT 1 (30) “Emelie Gunn”

Governor John Bel Edwards is traveling to Aspen Colorado tomorrow for the
Democratic Governors Association Aspen Police Conference.

The rain in south Louisiana has arrived and it’s here to stay at least
through the weekend as a weather system moves west bringing lots of
tropical moisture along for the ride. The National Weather Service moved up
a flood watch will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday.

One Marksville deputy city marshal charged with murder in the death of 6-
year-old Jeremy Mardis wants to find out if prosecutors used hypnosis on
any of their witnesses. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says typically professional
law enforcement organizations do not use hypnosis but less experienced and
knowledgeable agencies are sometimes susceptible to these practices..:
CUT 8 (10) “departments”
He says it’s completely appropriate for Norris Greenhouse Jr’s attorney to
file the motion.

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle fatal
crash that claimed the life of 84-year-old Jimmy D. Long Sr. — a leader in
state government for nearly a half-century. Chief Micky Dove says Long was
a staple in the community and the tragic accident has the community in
mourning…:
cut 14 (12) “friendly”

One Marksville deputy city marshal charged with murder in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis wants to find out if prosecutors used hypnosis on any of their witnesses. Norris Greenhouse Jr’s attorney, George Higgins, filed a motion to discover what was used during interrogation. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says this is a more common practice than most think…:
CUT 7 (10) “it happened”

Police in Abbeville say they are interviewing suspects in the case of the nurse who was allegedly kidnapped and abducted this morning. They say the woman was held at gunpoint and was demanded she reveal information about a doctor — possibly for the purposes of extortion. The investigation into this incident, exact motive and number of suspects is an ongoing effort, according to cops.

State Superintendent of Education John While got a positive job evaluation today by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, but will remain on his month-to-month deal. It’s reported White was given a 3.2 on a 4 point scale which he called “effective proficient.”

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says there will be fewer construction projects in Louisiana for the next couple of years because of budget limitations. He also says they didn’t want to add to college campuses’ financial burdens, so they did not include new campus projects in this year’s construction bill…:
cut 12 (11) “already have”
He says the bond commission only allows the state to borrow 6% of what funds the Revenue Estimating Conference says the state has.

Budget limitations mean there will be fewer construction projects in Louisiana, according to Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne. Michelle Southern has more…
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A crash with a fire truck sent six people in Baton Rouge to the hospital. The Baton Rouge Fire Department says it happened at the intersection of Florida Blvd. and Wooddale Blvd. The fire truck was t-boned while trying to get to a vehicle wreck on Greenwell Springs with its sirens and lights on. The three people in the vehicle, as well as, three in the fire truck were knocked unconscious. The fire truck driver suffered the most serious injuries.

 
Candiate for US Senate Troy Hebert is suing Southern Media and Opinion Research pollster Bernie Pinsonat for listing him as a Republican rather than an Independent in a poll. Hebert says he is not seeking damages in the suit, but it would be up to the judge to decide whether or not to award him any money in this case.
CUT 4 (09) “this election”

Pinsonat says identifying Hebert as an Independent wouldn’t have helped his numbers.

A Marksville deputy city marshal charged with the murder of a 6-year-old wants to find out if prosecutors used hypnosis on their witnesses. Norris Greenhouse Jr’s attorney, George Higgins, filed a motion to discover if polygraph tests or sodium pentothal were used. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says it was completely appropriate for Greenhouse’s attorney to do this.
CUT 9 (09) “these tests”

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says there will be fewer construction projects in Louisiana for the next couple of years because of budget limitations. He says just because a project is included in the construction bill doesn’t mean it will be completed because the funds may not be available…:
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Dardenne says the capital outlay bill has become more of an extensive wish list than a plan of what the state can actually accomplish.

Rain has started pounding parts of southeast Louisiana, and much of the region is under a flash flood watch until Saturday morning. Forecasters say the watch zone has the potential to move westward as the slow moving system moves over the state. Meanwhile, much of the top half of the state is under a heat advisory until the sun goes down — where heat index readings are between 105-110 degrees.

Former ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert, candidate for US Senate, is suing Southern Media and Opinion Research pollster Bernie Pinsonat claiming he was misrepresented in a survey. Emelie Gunn reports…:
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The Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales is asking Bayou Country Superfest promoters to consider moving to their venue, which is owned by the Ascension Parish government. Parish President Kenny Mattassa said in a statement they believe the future is bright with possibilities at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, including an ability to host the Memorial Weekend BCS.

Former ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert, candidate for US Senate, is suing Southern Media and Opinion Research pollster Bernie Pinsonat claiming he was misrepresented in a survey. Hebert is upset about being left out of forums due to low polling numbers. He says he’s not seeking damages unless a judge awards one…:
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Pinsonat says he’s not responsible for the way organizations choose to use the data from his polls.

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that claimed the life of 84-year-old Jimmy D. Long Sr. — a leader in state government for nearly a half-century. Chief Miky Dove says Long was pulling out of the driveway of his house..:
CUT 13 (07) “juvenile”
He says Long was a staple in the community and the tragic accident has the everyone in mourning.

One Marksville deputy city marshal charged with murder in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis wants to find out if prosecutors used hypnosis on any of their witnesses. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says typically professional law enforcement organizations do not use hypnosis but less experienced and knowledgeable agencies are sometimes susceptible to these practices..:
CUT 8 (10) “departments”
He says it’s completely appropriate for Norris Greenhouse Jr’s attorney to file the motion.

State Senator Troy Brown reportedly says he will not step down from the legislature despite calls from other state leaders, including Governor John Bel Edwards, to resign over his two domestic abuse arrests. Brown has been suspended from the four committees he serves on, but UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says it will take a recall election to remove him from office…:
cut 14 (07) “the line”

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says there will be fewer
construction projects in Louisiana for the next couple of years because of
budget limitations. He says the bond commission only allows the state to
borrow 6% of what funds the Revenue Estimating Conference says the state
has…:
cut 10 (10) “can borrow”
He says just because a project is included in the construction bill doesn’t
mean it will be completed.

One Marksville deputy city marshal charged with murder in the death of 6-
year-old Jeremy Mardis wants to find out if prosecutors used hypnosis on
any of their witnesses. Norris Greenhouse Jr’s attorney, George Higgins,
filed a motion to discover what was used during interrogation. Legal Analyst
Tim Meche says this is a more common practice than most think…:
CUT 7 (10) “it happened”

Senate candidate Troy Hebert is suing Southern Media and Opinion Research
pollster Bernie Pinsonat claiming he misrepresented him in a May poll as a
Republican instead of an independent — which could have altered the
results that lead to him being left out of forums. But Pinsonat says polls
always have potential margins of error and should not be used in these
kinds of cases because of that margin. He says using the poll was their
decision, and he didn’t have anything to do with that…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is calling for the resignation of state Senator Troy Brown after his second domestic abuse arrest in less than a year. But Brown reportedly says he will not resign from the legislature. The senator was arrested last month on a misdemeanor domestic abuse battery charge for allegedly biting his wife on the arm. That arrest comes just 8 months after he was arrested for simple battery in New Orleans for allegedly punching his mistress in the face.