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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The LSU System paints a bleak picture of what will happen if the legislature can’t solve this fiscal year’s 750 million dollar budget shortfall. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Louisiana State Treasurer John Kennedy has announced that he will run for the US Senate this year. The seat is being vacated by Senator David Vitter at the end of his current term. Kennedy joins fellow Republicans, Congressmen Charles Boustany and John Fleming, and former Congressman Joseph Cao in declaring their intent to run. Retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness will officially announce his candidacy tomorrow.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Haughton woman for abusing her 72-year-old wheel chair bound mother. Spokesperson, Lt. Bill Davis, says 43-year-old Belinda Roberts is charged with cruelty to the infirmed, domestic abuse battery with strangulation, aggravated battery, robbery, and possession of drugs…

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He says Roberts stole prescription medication from her mother and was also in possession of other drugs and paraphernalia.

Monday, the US Army Corps of Engineers started closing the Bonnet Carre Spillway in St. Charles Parish. Spokesperson Ricky Boyett says although the Mississippi River has crested in New Orleans and is falling, we’re still experiencing unusually high water…

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The spillway is expected to be fully closed by February 2nd.

LSU System President F. King Alexander says student fees will increase and hundreds of faculty members and courses eliminated if there is a 65 million dollar cut in state funding this fiscal year. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says increasing fees is a recipe that will not work…

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Alexander says student fees could increase by as much as 690 dollars per student if the worst case budget scenario occurs.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested 43-year-old Belinda Roberts of Haughton for abusing her 72-year-old wheel chair bound mother. Spokesperson, Lt. Bill Davis, says Roberts abused her mother in various ways, including striking her in the head, twisting her nose, and poking her in the chest…

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He says the abuse occurred because her mother refused to give Roberts her prescription medication.

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal double shooting in the Robeline community. They say when Robeline Police responded to a welfare concern call, they found two gunshot victims inside the home. The 30-year-old male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A 23-year-old female victim was airlifted to an Alexandria hospital where, at last report, she was listed in critical condition. Authorities say there was no sign of forced entry and a gun was found at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

LSU got first place in a competition to see which college could gather the most recycled trash during a home football game…

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LSU System President F. King Alexander warns if there is a 65 million dollar cut in state funding this fiscal year students will pay higher fees and faculty members and courses will be eliminated. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says in reality, this is what we’re looking at if cuts to higher education continue, especially over a short time period…

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Alexander also says there will be layoffs of facility and staff members at other system campuses.

LSU placed first in the EPA GameDay Recycling challenge. Campus Sustainability manager Sarah Temple says they put out a massive marketing campaign to let people know that they were taking part in the event and they wanted LSU to win…

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LSU led the nation with 86,400 pounds total recycling.

The US Army Corps of Engineers has begun the process of closing the Bonnet Carre Spillway in St. Charles Parish. Spokesperson Ricky Boyett says the spillway did its job to divert water from the Mississippi and they didn’t even open all of the bays…

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10 bays were closed Monday and they plan to close 25 more a day until completed.

A Haughton woman has been arrested for abusing her 72-year-old wheel chair bound mother. Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Spokesperson, Lt. Bill Davis, says 43-year-old Belinda Roberts was a caregiver for her mother and abused her in various ways because her mother refused to give Belinda her prescription medicine…

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Roberts faces several charges including cruelty to the infirmed.

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 there is a 65 million dollar cut in state funding this fiscal year. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says Dr. Alexander is painting a bleak picture for the school…

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Higher ed leaders were warned last week about potential cuts because of a 750 million dollar budget shortfall.

The US Army Corps of Engineers has started closing the Bonnet Carre Spillway in St. Charles Parish. Spokesperson Ricky Boyett says the Mississippi River has crested in New Orleans so the process of closing the bays can begin. He says 10 bays were closed on Monday…

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Boyett says the Bonnet Carre did its job to divert water from the Mississippi.

LSU placed first in a competition to see which college could gather the most recycled trash during a home football game in the 2015 season. In the GameDay Recycling challenge, LSU led the nation with 86,400 pounds total recycling. Campus Sustainability manager Sarah Temple says taking part in this challenge builds on the goal of reaching 50% recycling rate a month…

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The competition put 99 colleges against each other with the goal of engaging fans to reduce their game-day waste, while composting and recycling more.

Although the state faces a $750 million dollar budget deficit, state employees in four departments are getting raises that former Governor Bobby Jindal okayed just before leaving office. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says these pay hikes really add up…:
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Raises were granted in the Department of Transportation, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the Coastal Protection Restoration Authority.

LSU says if they take a 65-million dollar budget cut, it will mean the laying off of faculty and raising student fees. President and Chancellor F. King Alexander said they were told to prepare scenarios for a 32% budget cut to its statewide operations, and the reductions would be devastating. If the legislature doesn’t intervene in the upcoming legislative session on other ways to fill the budget hole, higher ed was told the state would have to cut $131 million from the state’s colleges and universities.

The state Fire Marshal’s Office says a family of four is on life support following a Sunday fire in West Monroe. Deputy Chief Brant Thompson says 26-year-old Jeremiah Owojori (oh-wa-jor-ee), his 24-year-old pregnant wife Ashley, and their two sons, aged 5-years and 7-months are clinging to life. He says they believe the fire started in the attic…:
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He says the family was unable to escape the blaze and are all struggling to stay alive.

People who were sentenced to life for crimes they committed as juveniles now must be given the chance at parole. The US Supreme court ruled on a case out of Baton Rouge today. Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino says Henry Montgomery, convicted at 17 in 1963, will now get his case back in Louisiana and likely before a parole board hearing…:
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