14:30 Newscast, October 8th, 2015

Louisiana Cajun food lovers are mourning the loss of superstar Chef Paul Prudhomme who has died at the age of 75. Wendy Waren, Vice-President of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, says Chef Paul, a native of Opelousas, was one of the first people to promote Louisiana cuisine to the world…:
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Prudohmme’s New Orleans restaurant, K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen, said he passed after a brief illness.

Sad story out of St. Mary Parish. State Police say a 5-year-old died after being hit by a vehicle while he was playing with his dog. Master Trooper Brooks David says the child chased his dog into the road just as 38-year-old James Hopkins III of Baldwin was driving by. He says the driver hit the dog and child…:
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He says Hopkins was not cited in this tragedy.

In the most recent televised gubernatorial debate, the three major candidates discussed Louisiana’s budget problems. Emelie Gunn has more..:
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Company officials confirm there was an explosion and fire at the Williams Partners’ gas facility in the Terrebonne Parish town of Gibson. They say four contractors who were performing scheduled maintenance at the facility were being treated by emergency response personnel. The severity of the injuries can not be confirmed at this time.

 

13:30 Newscast, October 8th, 2015

Internationally-known Louisiana superstar chef Paul Prudhomme has died following a brief illness. Eric Gill reports…:
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Company officials confirm there was a pipeline explosion this morning at the Gibson Williams Gas Plant in Terrebonne Parish and that four contract employees were injured, but the severity of the injuries cannot be confirmed at this time. Houma Today reported that one worker died and three others were being taken by AirMed and ground ambulances to area hospitals.

State Police say they worked a crash investigation involving a juvenile that sadly killed an off duty Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Deputy. RPSO Lt. Tommy Carnline says troopers believe 32-year-old Deputy Troy Verheyden was hit by a 16-year-old driver who they believe ran a stop sign. He says Verheyden had been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2013…:
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Authorities say the car that ran the stop sign was occupied by two juveniles who received moderate injuries.

Many LSU fans attending Saturday’s game in Tiger Stadium against South Carolina are planning to wrap their arms around their opponent who was forced to move their home game to Baton Rouge due to catastrophic flooding in Columbia. The LSU Tiger Marching Band is learning the South Carolina Alma Mater and fight song for the contest as USC was unable to send a pep band due to the last minute change in venue. ESPN will televise the game with a 2:30pm.

 

12:30 Newscast, October 8th, 2015

Internationally known Louisiana Cajun and Creole Chef Paul Prudhomme has died. His restaurant, K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen confirmed the news this morning. Wendy Waren, Vice-President of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, says this is a tremendous loss…:
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The Opelousas native was 75.

State Police say a 5-year-old was struck and killed by a passing vehicle on LA 83 in St. Mary Parish. Master Trooper Brooks David said the child was outside chasing his dog when the animal ran into the road…:
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The child died at a hospital. David says the driver of the vehicle was unable to avoid hitting the child and was not be cited.

Authorities in Terrebonne Parish are on the scene of a reported explosion at Williams Gas Plant in Gibson. Houma Today is reporting that fire officials confirmed a pipeline exploded and one person was killed. We’ll have more on this as it develops.

Three gubernatorial candidates discussed the budget during last night’s televised debate. Republican Jay Dardenne says he would consider everything on the table, including an income tax increase…:
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Democrat John Bel Edwards said he would expand Medicaid to create money and lower taxes. Republican Scott Angelle says tax breaks on industries need to be examined. Republican David Vitter was in Washington D.C.

 

11:30 Newscast, October 8th, 2015

We just got the news that superstar Cajun and Creole Chef Paul Prudhomme, has died. He was 75 years old. It was confirmed by his restaurant, K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen who said Chef died after a brief illness.

The SEC announces the LSU game against South Carolina in Tiger Stadium on Saturday will air on ESPN at 2:30. It’s reported that at least 5 games had to be shuffled around on the network to make it work. Tickets to the general public go on sale today at 6pm.

LSU Coach Les Miles said Wednesday that he hopes fans will shuffle some plans around and come to the game so they have a nice showing in Baton Rouge to show support for the Tigers and the Gamecocks. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo agrees this is also an opportunity to show love to South Carolina fans…:
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Volunteers from the Red Cross will be at Tiger Stadium on Saturday.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is sending personnel to South Carolina in response to the devastating floods impacting the state. Director Kevin Davis says South Carolina sent his office a request for assistance through the federal Emergency Management Assistance Compact…:
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The Emergency Management Assistance Compact allows states to send personnel, equipment, and commodities to help disaster relief efforts in other states. Davis says GOHSEP stands ready to help those in other states who face disasters such as this one.

State Police say an 84 year old woman from Larose was killed in a crash this morning in Lafourche Parish. They say Eugenie Defelice crossed the centerline in the roadway and entered the opposite lane of traffic as a dump truck was traveling in the other direction. Investigators found the two vehicles struck head on, and Defelice was killed instantly.

 

10:30 Newscast, October 8th, 2015

LSU fans are still putting plans together to head to the last minute game against South Carolina in Tiger Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff will be at 2:30 and season ticket holders have until 5 today to get their spot and then the general public will be able to get tickets at 6. LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva says you’ll notice a difference in this game…:
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ESPN will televise the game the SEC announced Thursday.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputies who was killed while off duty in a crash involving a juvenile. Lt. Tommy Carnline says state police responded to the scene where they found 32-year-old Deputy Troy Verheyden dead upon arrival…:
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The two juveniles in the truck received moderate injuries.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness sends personnel to South Carolina in response to the devastating floods. Eric Gill reports…:
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Meanwhile volunteers from the Red Cross will be at Tiger Stadium on Saturday to accept donations for flood victims. You can also help by visiting RedCross.org or texting REDCROSS to 09000 to make a $10 donation.

And again the SEC has announced at this hour that the LSU game versus South Carolina will air on ESPN at 2:30 pm. The network had to move around five other games to make it work.

 

09:30 Newscast October 8, 2015

LSU football season ticket holders have until 5PM today to purchase tickets for Saturday’s game against South Carolina in Tiger Stadium. LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva says at this time they are not anticipating a crowd of 100-thousand for Saturday, but they do hope to have a great atmosphere inside Tiger Stadium…

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Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 6PM.

With the unexpected change of venue for the LSU-South Carolina game, Baton Rouge should see some extra visitors this weekend. President of Visit Baton Rouge Paul Arrigo says many people already have plans for this weekend, and that includes weddings, but he hopes people can adjust their schedules to go to the game…

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Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30PM.

A U-L Lafayette grad student took an alternate route when it came to developing her thesis project and it benefits women who love the water. Emelie Gunn has more…

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State Police say a two vehicle crash in Rapides Parish has taken the life of an off duty Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Deputy. They say a car, driven by a juvenile, ran a stop sign and collided with a truck driven by 32-year-old Deputy Troy Verheyden. Verheyden was pronounced dead at the scene. The two juveniles in the truck received moderate injuries and transported to local hospitals. Deputy Verheyden leaves behind a wife, a daughter, and a son.

08:30 Newscast October 8, 2015

LSU is getting ready to host a football game on Saturday afternoon in Tiger Stadium. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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State Police have arrested the final suspect wanted in the murder of a Rayville man last month. Larry Ray Brown was taken into custody without incident at a Monroe hotel. Brown is accused of fatally shooting 23-year-old Michael Bradley in the yard of a trailer home. Brown is booked with second degree murder. Three others were previously arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit second degree murder.

For her senior thesis project, U-L Lafayette industrial design graduate student Kate Brown entered the Innovations in Life Jacket Design Competition where she designed a comfortable life preserver made especially for women. Brown says the Comfort Flex Life Vest has a relief cut under the arms so it won’t ride up over your shoulders while in the water…

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Brown placed third in the competition.

Personnel from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is going to South Carolina to help response efforts due to the devastating floods impacting the state. Director Kevin Davis says South Carolina requested aid through the federal Emergency Management Assistance Compact…

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Davis says personnel from his office will work with South Carolina officials in conducting damage assessments.

07:30 Newscast October 8, 2015

The deadline for LSU football season ticket holders to purchase tickets for Saturday’s game against South Carolina in Tiger Stadium is 5PM today. LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva says they will attempt to make South Carolina feel at home, but they are NOT painting the field in Gamecock colors…

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Tickets for the general public will go on sale at 6PM.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is sending personnel to South Carolina to help officials there with damage assessment due to the devastating floods impacting the state. Director Kevin Davis says damage assessment can be exhausting work and our friends in South Carolina definitely need support…

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He says GOHSEP stands ready to help in other states when needed.

Now that the LSU-South Carolina game has officially been moved to Baton Rouge, a little more tourism is heading to the Capital City. President of Visit Baton Rouge Paul Arrigo says although Baton Rouge is hosting several events this weekend, the city is able to handle an unexpected increase in visitors…

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The game is slated for a 2:30 kickoff.

U-L Lafayette industrial design graduate student Kate Brown decided to take an alternative route for her senior thesis project. Brown entered the Innovations in Life Jacket Design Competition where she designed a comfortable and form fitting life preserver, made especially for women. She says growing up on the water in Basile, she found regular life jackets didn’t let her move comfortably…

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Brown says her life jacket is specially designed to fit a more feminine body form.

06:30 Newscast October 8, 2015

LSU football season ticket holders have until 5 PM Thursday to purchase tickets for Saturday’s game against South Carolina in Tiger Stadium. At six PM Thursday, tickets will be made available to the general public. LSU Athletics Director Joe Alleva says since they only had a short time to prepare for Saturday’s game, lines at concession stands could be longer than usual

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Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 Saturday afternoon.

With the unexpected change of venue to Baton Rouge for the LSU-South Carolina game the Capital City is getting a little extra tourism. President of Visit Baton Rouge Paul Arrigo says they’re excited to welcome fans from all over and hope everyone has enough time to make plans and attend the game.

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Arrigo says although Baton Rouge is able to handle the unexpected increase in visitors.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is sending personnel to South Carolina in response to the devastating floods impacting the state. Director Kevin Davis says South Carolina sent his office a request for assistance through the federal Emergency Management Assistance Compact…

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The Emergency Management Assistance Compact allows states to send personnel, equipment, and commodities to help disaster relief efforts in other states. Davis says GOHSEP stands ready to help those in other states who face disasters such as this one.

17:30 LRN Newscast Oct 7

LSU fans are getting ready to tailgate at Tiger Stadium this Saturday. That’s because the Fighting Tigers will host South Carolina in an SEC match-up after it was determined the South Carolina floods were too severe to hold the game in Columbia. LSU Coach Les Miles says the uncertainity on where the game would be played has not been a distraction….
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Kick-off is at 2:30.

The newest campaign ad from Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards spotlights his anti-abortion position. In the commercial, Edwards’ wife Donna tells of how the couple decided to carry their first child to term after being advised by a doctor to abort the pregnancy. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says Edwards is sending a strong message…:
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The commercial indicates their daughter is now 20 years old and is getting married next spring.

In a blog post following the mass shooting at an Oregon community college, Governor Bobby Jindal says the gunman’s father is partly to blame for the deadly incident. Jindal says the killer’s father was never in his son’s life and failed to raise him. LSU Health Sciences Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Kristopher Kaliebe…
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The gunman’s father says he had not seen his son in the two years since he moved to Oregon with his mother.

The LSU faculty senate has censure president F King Alexander over the firing of a tenured professor, who was dismissed in June after allegations surfaced she used profanity and sexual content in the classroom. LSU Faculy Senate President Kevin Cope says the censure is a signal from the academic community that Alexander isn’t providing good leadership..
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Alexander says LSU supports tenure but action must be taken to prevent damaging and counterproductive classroom environments.