A Louisiana law that required abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital has been struck down by a federal judge in Baton Rouge. Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino says the nation’s highest court will likely rule on this matter later this year…

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Ciolino says it’s expected Judge John deGravelles will issue a permanent injunction against Louisiana’s abortion law.

The annual meeting of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association begins today in Lake Charles. Vice President Gifford Briggs says they look forward to hearing from Governor John Bel Edwards on the proposals issued as ways to plug the state’s $750 million dollar budget hole…

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Briggs said presenters will also give the industry perspective on what it will take to keep Louisiana’s oil and gas sector relevant for the future.

Despite a loss of jobs in the oil industry, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Louisiana’s unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent in December. Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Ava Dejoie anticipates jobs in that sector will start coming back when oil prices begin to rise…

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The numbers show the state experienced increased employment in education and health services.

The deadline to register to vote in Louisiana’s upcoming presidential preference primary is one week from today. The primary election is March 5th. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says this is Louisiana’s only closed primary…

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Registered independent voters are not allowed to participate in the primary.

A federal judge in Baton Rouge strikes down a Louisiana law that required abortion clinics to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino says US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on this very same case in March…

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Supporters of this law say it’s intended to protect women’s health, while opponents say it will make it very difficult to get an abortion in Louisiana.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing Louisiana’s unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent in December. Executive Director for the Louisiana Workforce Commission Ava Dejoie says despite a decline in oil prices and a loss of jobs in that industry, the state experienced increased employment in education and health services…

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Dejoie says they’re working hard to get those who lost their jobs in the oil industry quickly placed into new positions.

The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association’s annual meeting begins today at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles. Vice President Gifford Briggs says the market shifted drastically in 2015, and it’s critical that industry professionals stay informed. He says they are optimistic that the sharp cut in the price of oil will rebound…

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Speakers Thursday include Governor John Bel Edwards, State Treasurer John Kennedy and Congressman Charles Boustany.

Former north Louisiana TV personality known as Mr. Wonder is in custody in California on allegations he sexually abused juveniles in the 1970s. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s spokesperson, Lt. Tommy Carnline, says the arrest of 76-year-old Frank Selas closes a 37-year-old cold case…
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Carnline says they believe Selas abused boys during camping weekends in Rapides Parish. Selas fled the area after the allegations became public.

Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy announced he’s running for US Senate this year and will emphasize business and education if elected. He says today’s children could be the first generation of Americans to be worse off than their parents…:
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Kennedy is seeking David Vitter’s seat, who has decided not to seek re-election.

State labor officials say Louisiana’s unemployment rate dropped from 7.2 percent in December 2014 to 6.1 percent last December. Emelie Gunn has more on why…
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Former LSU basketball star Shaquille O’ Neal said on Monday night during a fundraiser in Los Angeles that he was paid very well during his college years in Baton Rouge and the school can’t get in trouble, because the statue of limitations is up. But Shaq said today he was only joking and he was trying to give a funny response to the questions he was asked during the event.

A man who worked as a popular children’s TV personality in north Louisiana in the 70s has been located and arrested after 37 years on the run and charged with obscene behavior with a juvenile. It’s alleged that 76-year-old Frank Selas invited young children to a camping retreat in 1979 and sexually abused several of them. Rapides Parish Sheriff Office spokesman Tommy Carnline says there could be more victims…:
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A U.S. District Judge Tuesday declined to issue an injunction that would have prevented the city of New Orleans from taking down four Confederate statues. District Judge Carl Barbier denied the appeal after a group of preservationists filed a federal lawsuit.

A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy is in critical condition after he was shot several times while executing a drug search warrant at a residence in New Orleans. Thirty-five-year-old Steven Arnold is a 12-year veteran of the JPSO.

State Treasurer John Kennedy says he will run for the US Senate this year. Eric Gill reports…:
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Authorities in Avoyelles Parish are investigating a human female fetus found at a sewage piping station. Sheriff Doug Anderson says city workers notified the Moreauville Police after discovering the fetus while working in a sewage pond…:
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He says they are still working to determine who the fetus belongs to.

A north Louisiana 1970s children’s TV personality has been arrested of allegedly having sexual conduct with children. Emelie Gunn has more on “Mr. Wonder.”
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A woman’s burned body was located in a New Iberia home after firefighters extinguished the blaze, according to the State Fire Marshal’s office. First responders arrived at the scene around 5pm Monday, and found the single-wide manufactured home fully engulfed in flames. The lifeless burned body of 45-year-old Amer Callahan was later discovered. The investigation is ongoing.

A human female fetus was located in a sewage piping station in Avoyelles Parish by Moreauville city workers. Avoyelles Sheriff Doug Anderson says they predict the fetus was between 20 to 30 weeks into development, and was a grim discovery…:
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Anderson says they’re working to determine who the fetus belonged to.

A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy was shot several times early Tuesday while executing a search warrant and remains in critical, but stable condition. Sheriff Newell Normand says 35-year-old Stephen Arnold is a 12 year JPSO veteran. Normand says Arnold is a task force narcotics agent and encountered the suspect inside the home around 6am.:
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The suspect will be charged with attempted first degree murder.

A north Louisiana television personality, who had a kids show in the 1970s has been arrested in San Diego on allegations of criminal sexual conduct with juveniles. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s spokesperson Lt. Tommny Carnline says they’ve been trying to catch “Mr Wonder” for 37 years as he faces a variety of charges…
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Carnline says 76-year-old Frank Selas had been hiding out in Asia and central and south America.

Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy has made it official. He will run for US Senate as he seeks the seat that will soon be left vacant by David Vitter. Kennedy, who was just re-elected as treasurer, says he wants to serve in the Senate because we’re at risk of losing the American dream…
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This is Kennedy’s third campaign for US Senate.

A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy remains in critical condition after he was shot five times during a drug raid that took place at a home in New Orleans. Sheriff Newell Normand says 35-year-old Stephen Arnold was working as a drug task force agent, which is extremely dangerous work….
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Authorities say 26-year-old Jarvis Hardy shot the officer and he’s been charged with attempted first-degree murder.

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s office is working to determine how a human fetus made its way into a sewage piping station. Sheriff Doug Anderson says city workers made the grim discovery on Monday afternoon…
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Anderson says they are trying to determine who the fetus belonged to.

Another candidate has thrown his hat in the ring for the US Senate race this year. State Treasurer John Kennedy says he plans to emphasize business and education if elected. He feels that today’s children could be the first generation of Americans to be worse off than their parents…:
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Fellow Republicans, Congressmen Charles Boustany and John Fleming, and former Congressman Joseph Cao (gow) have also declared their intent to run. Retired COl Rob Maness is making his official announcement tomorrow.

The suspect in the shooting and injuring of a 12-year Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy has been identified. Authorities say 26-year-old Jarvis Hardy is accused of shooting Deputy Stephen Arnold five times during a drug raid at a New Orleans residence. Arnold is in critical condition. NOPD says they plan to charge Hardy for attempted first degree murder.

New York Real Estate heir Robert Durst is reportedly going to enter a plea on February 3rd for a weapons charge that has held him in Louisiana.

A former popular children’s TV personality in north Louisiana known as Mr. Wonder is in custody on allegations of criminal sexual conduct with juveniles from a 37-year-old cold case.. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Tommy Carnline says 76-year-old Frank Selas’ alleged crimes date back to the 70s. HE says Selas would invite children ages 5-11 on weekend camping trips…:
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Carnline says, with victims being under 12, the charges against Selas could be first degree rape.

Pelicans fans packed the Smoothie King Center last night for a lively game against the Rockets, but sadly New Orleans was edged by Houston 112-111. Anthony Davis left the game in the second quarter with concussion like symptoms. Jrue Holiday had a breakout game scoring 32 points and nine assists. But the Rockets James Harden scored 35 points and had eleven rebounds.

As expected, State Treasurer John Kennedy announces he will run for the US Senate this year. Kennedy says the reason he’s throwing his hat in the ring is because he wants his country back. He feels the country is straying from the conservative values that were taught to him by his parents…:
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The seat is being vacated by Senator David Vitter.

A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s is in critical but stable condition after being shot several times during a drug raid in New Orleans this morning. Sheriff Newell Normand says the incident involving 35-year-old Stephen Arnold is extremely difficult on everyone…:
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The suspect, Jarvis Hardy, was booked with attempted first-degree murder and narcotics violations.

Authorities in Avoyelles Parish are investigating a human female fetus found at a sewage piping station. Sheriff Doug Anderson says city workers notified the Moreauville Police after discovering the fetus while working in a sewage pond…:
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Anderson says they’re working to determine who the fetus belonged to.

According to the latest labor numbers, the unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent in December, as more people continue to leave the work force. The Louisiana Workforce Commission says employment in education and health services grew by 2,400 jobs last month. They say growth in those sectors is helping Louisiana weather the drop in oil prices.

A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy was shot several times early Tuesday while executing a search warrant and remains in critical, but stable condition. Sheriff Newell Normand identified the deputy as 35-year-old Stephen Arnold, a 12 year JPSO veteran. Normand says Arnold was a task force narcotics agent and encountered the suspect inside the home around 6am.:
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Normand says Arnold is a great cop and the type of employee you wish you had more of them.

A children’s television personality in north Louisiana known as, “Mr. Wonder” who has been the target of a 37-year-old cold case involving criminal sexual conduct with juveniles has been taken into custody, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. It’s alleged that in the late 70s, Frank Selas would invite kids between the ages of 5 and 11 to have camping weekends where the alleged sex acts took place. More information is coming this afternoon.

Louisiana State Treasurer John Kennedy has announced that he will run for the US Senate this year. Eric Gill reports…:
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The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office arrests a man after he allegedly stabbed his sexual partner during foreplay. The victim said 22-year-old Clarence Jay Williams was giving him a massage when Williams produced a knife and started stabbing him. When cops arrived on scene, they found both men nude and covered in blood. The victim is being treated from stab wounds to the neck. The investigation is ongoing.

A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy is in critical condition after he was shot several times while executing a drug search warrant at a residence in New Orleans. Thirty-five-year-old Steven Arnold was working with the Drug Enforcement Administration. A suspect has been taken into custody.

A ruling is expected today on whether Louisiana can have a law on its books that requires doctors who perform abortions to be able to admit patients to a hospital within 30 miles. Supporters say the law will protect the health of a woman, while opponents say the legislation is designed to make it harder to get an abortion.

Republcian State Treasurer John Kennedy has announced he’s running for US Senate…
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This will be the third time that Kennedy has run for US Senate. Republican Congressman Charles Boustany and John Fleming are also running this year and Rob Maness, who ran two years ago, will officially jump into the race tomorrow.

LSU System President F. King Alexander warns that students at the Baton Rouge campus will see higher student fees and hundreds of faculty members and courses will be eliminated if state is unable to find revenue sources to close a 750-million dollar budget hole this fiscal year. Other colleges around the state will be forced to make cuts as well.

A Haughton woman is in jail after deputies learned she allegedly abused her 72-year-old wheelchair bound mother. Emelie Gunn has more…
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