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That’s the sound of jazz clarinetist and New Orleans music legend Pete Fountain, who has died at the age of 86. Fountain had faced health problems in recent years, including undergoing heart surgery and suffering a stroke. Fountain retired from his 60 year jazz career in 2014.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Kentwood. Police say 42-year-old Robert Dykes of Franklinton was riding his motorcycle down LA 1055 when 76-year-old Henry Butler of Kentwood turned in front of him. The two vehicles collided and Dykes was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered severe injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a low-pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico. The system, which is just off the Florida panhandle, has a chance of developing over the next five days if it remains over the water.

LSU says they won’t be able to host Bayou Country Superfest at Tiger Stadium for the next couple of years due to renovations that need to be made during the off season. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo says it’s disappointing, but they are glad LSU was nice enough to allow BCS to be held there for the past several years…;

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BCS Producer Quint Davis says they are exploring alternative locations to hold the festival.

The 17^th annual National Farmers Market Week kicks off today in Alexandria at Inglewood Farms and runs until the 13^th. USDA State Conservationist Kevin Norton says this is an opportunity to celebrate the connection that these markets bring for farmers and agriculture in urban settings.

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That’s the sound of New Orleans music legend and famed clarinetist, Pete Fountain, who has has died at the age of 86, after battling health problems in recent years, including heart surgery and a stroke. This past Mardi Gras Fountain marched along the Uptown parade group with his Half-Fast Walking Club, as he’s done since he debuted the club in 1960.

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating the fourth murder in the parish this year. Authorities received a call that a man had been shot on West Airline Highway. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died of his injuries. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a low-pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico, just off the Florida panhandle. The system has a chance of developing over the next five days if it remains over the water.

A man who used to work at the war veterans home in Monroe has been arrested after stealing from one of his patients. Don Molino has more…

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The city of Natchitoches and its mayor are being sued for not allowing the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Louisiana to display confederate flags while marching in last year’s Christmas parade. Thomas Taylor, the Louisiana division’s former commander, says flag-carrying members have participated in the parade for decades without causing any problems.

New Orleans music legend Pete Fountain has died at the age of 86. The clarinetist had faced health problems in recent years, including undergoing heart surgery and suffering a stroke. Fountain retired from performing in 2014, but his 60 year jazz career included performances for presidents and a pope.

LSU says they won’t be able to host Bayou Country Superfest at Tiger Stadium for the next couple of years due to renovations that need to be made during the off season. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Lafayette Metro Narcotics and the Sheriff’s Office are warning the public about a dangerous drug believed to be responsible for multiple deaths. Lafayette Police Corporal Paul Mouton says the drug’s name is Fentanyl and it’s a potent synthetic opioid that’s similar to Heroin. He says when the supply is cut off for people addicted to prescription drugs, they often turn to Heroin….

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Mouton says Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin so when it’s used in the same manner it can be deadly. He says if you know someone who is a drug user, you need to get them help before they purchase Fentanyl.

The Sons of Confederate Veterans in Louisiana are suing the city of Natchitoches and Mayor Lee Posey for not allowing them to fly confederate flags while marching in last year’s Christmas parade. The division’s former commander, Thomas Taylor, says members carrying flags have marched and rode in floats for years without causing any problems.

A former Assistant Administrator at a war veteran’s home in Monroe has been arrested after stealing thousands of dollars from a patient there. Louisiana Inspector General Stephen Street says 51-year-old Tommy Shoemaker gained access to the man’s credit card and banking information…:
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Street says Shoemaker has been booked on counts of exploiting persons with infirmities and theft of an aged or disabled person.

There are three Louisiana natives representing the United States at the Summer Olympics in Rio. Baton Rouge native Seimone Augustus seeks her third gold medal with the women’s basketball team. Shreveport weightlifter Kendrick Farris is making his second Olympic games appearance and Baton Rouge’s Meghan O’ Leary is a rower.

The 17th annual National Farmers Market Week kicks off Saturday in Alexandria at Inglewood Farms and runs until the 13th. USDA State Conservationist Kevin Norton says this is an opportunity to celebrate the connection that these markets bring for farmers and agriculture in urban settings…:
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Every child who attends will receive a 5-dollar token to use with the vendors to buy healthy snacks.

LSU announces Tiger Stadium will not host the Bayou Country Superfest for at least the next two years, because of renovations needed inside the football stadium. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo says they were looking forward to the 2017 event, which is the Capital City’s 200th birthday…
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Officials with the Bayou Country Superfest say they will look to host the country music festival over the Memorial Day weekend at another site.

Authorities in Lafayette are concerned that there has been at least 13 overdose deaths as the result of using the drug Fentanyl since the start of the year….
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That’s Lafayette Police Corporal Paul Mouton who says Fentanyl is known to be 50 times more potent than heroin.

A Thibodaux man has been arrested after jacking donation containers from multiple convenience stores in Houma. Maj. Malcom Wolfe with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says 34-year-old Walter Richard has a history of stealing…:
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Richard was booked on four counts of theft for taking the donation containers.

Louisiana Tech starting quarterback Ryan Higgins was booked on DWI charges early this morning. The Bulldogs begin Fall Camp on Sunday.

State Police say a stolen vehicle caused an 18-wheeler to overturn on Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge today, which has caused traffic tie-ups since this morning. The stolen vehicle is a red Ford Fusion and it has been taken to the State Police crime lab. The person driving that vehicle fled on foot after the wreck and the search for the thief is ongoing.

LSU says they won’t be able to host the Bayou Country Superfest for the next couple of years due to renovations needed at Tiger Stadium. Michelle Southern reports…:
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The city of Natchitoches and Mayor Lee Posey is facing a lawsuit for banning the Confederate flag at last year’s Christmas Parade. The Sons of Confederate Veterans in Louisiana is asking a federal judge to declare the policy that prohibits displaying Confederate battle flags at the parade as unconstitutional. The division’s former commander, Thomas Taylor, says the flag-carry members participated in the parade for two decades without causing any problems.

No more Bayou Country Superfest at Tiger Stadium, at least not for a couple of years. LSU says they are renovating in the off season so they can’t host the festival Memorial Day weekend. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo says this is a major loss to the tourism industry in Baton Rouge…:
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Some are speculating that this is a sign BCS will never return to Tiger Stadium.

A man who used to work at the war veterans home in Monroe has been arrested after stealing from one of his patients. Don Molino has more…
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A Thibodaux man has been arrested after stealing donation containers from multiple convenience stores in Houma. Maj. Malcom Wolfe with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says they were investigating a video showing the robbery taking place…:
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34-year-old Walter Richard was booked on four counts of theft.

Former Assistant Administrator at the Monroe war veterans home, Thomas Shoemaker, has been arrested after allegedly stealing money from a resident that’s described as having “severe cognitive impairment.” Louisiana Inspector General Stephen Street says it’s disappointing, because our veterans deserve the utmost care…
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He says Shoemaker stole upwards of six-thousand dollars.

A Thibodaux man has been arrested after stealing donation containers from multiple convenience stores in Houma. Maj. Malcom Wolfe with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says 34-year-old Walter Richard was caught on video at one of the stores….
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Wolfe says Richard also took donation jars from three other locations. It’s uknown how much he actually took.

Authorities say at least 13 people have died in Lafayette and the surrounding area this year as a result of overdosing from the drug Fentanyl. Lafayette Police Corporal Paul Mouton says they are trying to identify the dealers of this drug that’s 50 times more potent than heroin…
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LSU announces Tiger Stadium will not host the Bayou Country Superfest for at least the next two years, because of renovations needed inside the football stadium. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo says they were looking forward to the 2017 event, which is the Capital City’s 200th birthday…
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Officials with the Bayou Country Superfest say they will look to host the country music festival over the Memorial Day weekend at another site.

LSU says they won’t be able to host Bayou Country Superfest at Tiger Stadium for the next couple of years due to renovations that need to be made during the off season. Michelle Southern reports…:

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The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed four more Zika cases in Louisiana. Officials say like the other cases in Louisiana, these people also traveled to South America. This brings the total number of travel-related cases in Louisiana to 19. Local transmission has still not occurred in the Bayou State.

A former employee at the veterans’ home in Monroe has been arrested for stealing from a patient. Inspector General Stephen Street says 51-year-old Tommy Shoemaker started stealing from the victim in 2012, after he gained access to his banking information. He says Shoemaker stole upwards of $6-thousand.

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National Farmers Market Week gets underway tomorrow in Alexandria at Inglewood Farms. Every child who attends will receive a 5-dollar token to use with the vendors to buy healthy snacks. USDA State Conservationist Kevin Norton says farmers markets help to strengthen local food systems to support farmers and help develop rural economies.

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No more Bayou Country Superfest at Tiger Stadium, at least not for a couple of years. LSU says they are renovating in the off season so they can’t host the festival Memorial Day. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo says this is a major loss to the tourism industry in Baton Rouge, especially for a holiday weekend…:
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Some are speculating that this is a sign BCS will never return to Tiger Stadium.

A Thibodaux man has been arrested after jacking donation containers from multiple convenience stores in Houma. Maj. Malcom Wolfe with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says 34-year-old Walter Richard has a history of stealing…:
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Richard was booked on four counts of theft for taking the donation containers.

A man who used to work at the war veterans home in Monroe has been arrested after stealing from one of his patients. Don Molino has more…:
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The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed four additional cases of Zika virus. The patients traveled to regions in the Americas with ongoing Zika transmission and tests here confirmed the viral infection. This brings the total to 19 cases of travel-associated Zika confirmed in Louisiana. Although the state of Florida has reported several locally transmitted cases in that state, this is not the situation in Louisiana.

LSU says they won’t be able to host Bayou Country Superfest at Tiger Stadium for 2016 and 2017 due to renovations that need to be made during the off season. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo says it’s disappointing, but they are glad LSU was nice enough to allow BCS to be held there for the past several years…;
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BCS Producer Quint Davis says they are exploring alternative locations to hold the festival.

A former Assistant Administrator at a war veteran’s home in Monroe has been arrested after stealing thousands of dollars from a patient there. Louisiana Inspector General Stephen Street says 51-year-old Tommy Shoemaker gained access to the man’s credit card and banking information…:
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Street says Shoemaker has been booked on counts of exploiting persons with infirmities and theft of an aged or disabled person.

Lafayette Metro Narcotics and the Sheriff’s Office are warning the public about a dangerous drug believed to be responsible for multiple deaths. Lafayette Police Corporal Paul Mouton says the drug’s name is Fentanyl and it’s a potent synthetic opioid that’s similar to Heroin. He says when the supply is cut off for people addicted to prescription drugs, they often turn to Heroin…:
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Mouton says if you know someone who is a drug user, it’s time to get them help before they purchase Fentanyl.