The Louisiana Department of Transportation will hold the first of three public meetings about proposed improvements to the I-10 Corridor in Baton Rouge, tonight. DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says the meeting will go over the results of the survey presented to residents earlier this year…

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The meeting will begin tonight at six at the Baton Rouge River Center.

Three people have been arrested in Ascension Parish after allegedly striking moving vehicles with full one-gallon water jugs. Sheriff’s Office Lt. Col. Bobby Webre says no one was seriously injured in the incidents, but vehicles were damaged. Webre says the suspects would throw the water jugs from a moving vehicle, which made the situation even more dangerous…

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19-year-old Chance Lambert, 18-year-old Layne Goodman, and 17-year-old James McCormack are facing felony charges.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a 2-year-old girl was killed in a house fire Sunday in Monroe. Authorities say the body of little Kataleya Williams was found under a table in the living room of the home in an apparent attempt to hide from the blaze. Investigators believe the fire started in the kitchen after the child’s mother left a pot on the stove unattended. The child’s mother was able to escape the burning home.

September is typically the busiest month for hurricanes. Scott Carwile chats with a forecaster to tell us what we can expect…

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A new Louisiana State Police cadet class begins their first full day of training today in Baton Rouge. Sgt. Nick Manale says even though they’ve added over 100 troopers since 2014, they are still hoping to have another cadet class soon, after this current one wraps up…

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Manale says 80 cadets will participate in this cadet class.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says three people have been arrested after allegedly striking moving vehicles with full one-gallon water jugs. Lt. Col. Bobby Webre says their investigation led to the arrest of 19-year-old Chance Lambert, 18-year-old Layne Goodman, and 17-year-old James McCormack…

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The suspects are being charged with felony aggravated criminal damage to property.

As we enter the month of September, it’s usually the busiest month of the year for the hurricane season. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says this year an El Nino is creating wind shear, which is hurting the formation of storms. He says although conditions have been working against storms, we’ve already had six named storms and 10 to 12 is the average…

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Keim says in September, we typically see an average of three to four named storms in the north-Atlantic and about two to three become hurricanes.

State Police say a single vehicle crash in Catahoula Parish has taken the life of a Ferriday woman. They say a vehicle driven by 50-year-old Donna Oliveaux was traveling at a high rate of speed when she lost control. The vehicle exited the roadway, traveled down a steep embankment and struck several trees. Oliveaux was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Louisiana Radio Network’s latest question in our continuing gubernatorial Q-and-A asked the four major candidates about how transparent their administration will be once they are in office. Republican Jay Dardenne says the records of the executive branch, including the office of the governor, need to be made open and available upon request…

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All candidate responses can be found at louisianaradionetwork-dot-com.

According to State Climatologist Barry Keim, September is usually the busiest month of the year for the hurricane season. He says there have been several September hurricanes that have had devastating impacts….

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But Keim says this year an El Nino is creating wind shear, which is hurting the formation of storms.

Shreveport Police say three men are hospitalized after an early drive by shooting. They say a car with several passengers was driving on a roadway when another car pulled beside them and someone in that car opened fire. Three men in the first car were reportedly hit with bullets and shrapnel, one in the head. The victims are hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. Authorities are searching for the gunman.

The LSU football team opens its season against McNeese State this Saturday. Jeff Palermo looks at why the Tigers are beginning the year against an FCS school, and not a big-name opponent…

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In Louisiana Radio Network’s continuing gubernatorial Q-and-A, we asked the four major candidates about how transparent their administration will be once they are in office. Republican Scott Angelle says his administration will be more transparent than any past administration. He says access to records is a critical part in building public’s trust with government…

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Louisiana’s gubernatorial primary is October 24th.

A recent BankRate.com study shows Louisiana is the worst state for drivers. The website’s research and statistics analyst Chris Kahn says one way to help get Louisiana from the bottom of the list is to chat with your insurance provider to find out about discounts….

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He says one main factor in the state’s low ranking is the absurdly high insurance premiums.

A group of men and women begin their first full day of training today to become a State Police Trooper. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Lafayette Police say one is dead after a three vehicle crash Sunday. They say a Mitsubishi Montero ran a red light and crashed into a truck and another SUV before flipping over. Authorities say the driver of the Montero was pronounced dead at the scene. Three people in the other vehicles were transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries they suffered in the crash. The name of the deceased has not been released. The investigation is ongoing.

The latest question in Louisiana Radio Network’s continuing gubernatorial Q-and-A asked the four major candidates about how transparent their administration will be once they are in office. Republican David Vitter plans to make more documents available to the public than what’s currently available and make himself available to the public with town hall meetings in every parish…

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Complete candidate responses can be heard at louisianaradionetwork-dot-com.

As we enter the month of September, it’s usually the busiest month of the year for the hurricane season. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this is the month sea surface temperatures tend to peak…

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Keim says in September, we typically see an average of three to four named storms in the north-Atlantic and about two to three become hurricanes.

According to BankRate.com, absurdly high insurance premiums is one reason Louisiana is the worst state for drivers. The website’s research and statistics analyst Chris Kahn says the reason premiums are so high could be due to a couple of different things…

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Bankrate ranked all 50 states according to the amount of fatal crashes, car thefts, commute times, gas prices, and insurance premiums.

A new class of 80 cadets begin their first full day of training to become Louisiana State Police Troopers today in Baton Rouge. Sgt. Nick Manale says this is the third State Police cadet class since 2014, which is helping to boost their numbers after not having any new troopers for five years…

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Cadet training will last 16 weeks.

As part of Louisiana Radio Network’s continuing Q-and-A with the men running for governor, we asked the four candidates about how transparent their administration will be once they are in office. Democrat John Bel Edwards says he’s the only candidate that voted for a bill that will bring new transparency to the records in the governor’s office…

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You can hear all candidate responses at louisianaradionetwork-dot-com.

According to BankRate.com, Louisiana is the worst state for drivers. The website’s research and statistics analyst Chris Kahn says they ranked all 50 states according to the amount of fatal crashes, car thefts, commute times, gas prices, and insurance premiums….

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Kahn says the one factor that is always dragging Louisiana down is the absurdly high insurance premiums.

A new Louisiana State Police cadet class starts their first full day of training today in Baton Rouge. Sgt. Nick Manale says over the next 16 weeks, they will cover everything from classroom instruction to hands on scenario based training. He says these individuals were carefully selected to ensure State Police has the right people.

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Manale says 80 cadets will participate in the intense training in hopes of graduating in December and wearing the “Gold Boot” badge.

Ten years ago today, the most destructive storm in US history made landfall in southeast Louisiana. Within hours, much of New Orleans was under several feet of water as man made levees gave way. This morning, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and other elected officials and dignatiries laid wreaths at a Hurricane Katrina memorial site.

Our Michelle Southern spoke with former governor Kathleen Blanco about her memories of Katrina…
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The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Erika has dissipated near Cuba. Its remants are expected to move into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and no more advisories will be issued unless it regenerates.

LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron says he’s been successfully treated for prostate cancer. Cameron says he had a procedure and received news a couple of weeks ago that he was cancer free. The 54-year-old says he’s ready to roll for the regular season….
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LSU’s first game is a week from today against McNeese State.

The Saints will host the Houston Texans for preseason game number three tomorrow. The Texans feature one of the best players in the game, defensive end JJ Watt. Saints quarterback Drew Brees is not expected to play beyond the first half.

Ten years ago today Hurricane Katrina was causing devastation that led to the flooding of thousands of homes and businesses and killing over one-thousand people. But Kathleen Blanco, who was governor at the time, is proud of how the state has rebounded….
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Many people in the New Orleans area are using the 10-year anniversary as a day of service, getting out doing something to improve their community.

It doesn’t look like we have to worry about Erika. The National Hurricane Center says its no longer a tropical storm as it has dissipated in the Caribbean. The remnant low-level circulation from Erika is expected to move towards the Florida Keys over the next day and a half.

Oil prices are showing signs of life. After a nine-percent increase on Wall Street on Thursday, the price of crude rose another six-percent to $45.22 a barrel.

Monroe-based Centurylink has plans to bring high-speed internet to 24-thousand rural households and businesses in Louisiana. Eric Gill has the story…
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LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron says he’s ready for the season after he was treated successfully for prostate cancer. Cameron says the worst is behind him….
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The Tigers open the season next Saturday at McNeese State.

Most Louisianans are reflecting about what they were doing 10 years ago today as Hurricane Katrina made landfall near Buras at 6:10 in the morning and then again in St. Tammany Parish. Here’s how it sounded on the Louisiana Radio Network, former LRN anchor Don Grady…

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By nine o’ clock in the morning on August 29th, 2005, there was six to eight feet of water in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward.

There is good news in the tropics today. The National Hurricane Center says Erika has dissipated as a tropical cyclone and all tropical storm watches and warnings in the Caribbean have been discontinued.

Visitation has resumed in Lake Charles for fallen state trooper Steven Vincent. A funeral mass will take place at noon at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Vincent, who was fatally shot by an impaired stranded motorist, will be laid to rest at Lacassine Cemetery in Lake Charles.

There’s a report of a shooting invovling a Calcaseiu Sheriff’s deputy. Sheriff Tony Mancuso tells KPLC-TV that one of his deputies shot a suspect in an altercation in Moss Bluff. The suspect, who was accussed of beating his girlfriend, was at last report undergoing surgery.

LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron says he’s received a clean bill of health after undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. Cameron says he’ll be ready for next Saturday’s opener against McNeese State…
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Cameron says he did not undergo radiation, but had a procedure to remove the cancer.

Former President George W Bush touted education successes in New Orleans as he visited the Crescent City for the ten year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Bush says because of the proliferation of charter schools, test scores and graduation rates are up in the Big Easy…
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Bush delivered the speech at Warren Easton High School. He also spoke there on the first anniversary of Katrina.

Monroe-based Centurylink announces plans to bring high-speed internet to more than 24-thousand rural households and businesses in Louisiana. Centurylink Senior vice-president John Jones says they have accepted money from the Federal Communications Commission to get this work done…
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He says construction on the project is set to begin early next year.

The latest forecast track of Erika shows the tropical storm could move into the western Gulf of Mexico early next week. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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Erika is expected to move across Cuba on Saturday and weaken into a depression.

Funeral services are Saturday for Senior State Trooper Steven Vincent, who died from a gunshot wound. Governor Bobby Jindal is expected to be in attendance for the funeral Mass at a church in Lake Charles.

The man who is accussed of fatally shooting a police officer in Sunset this week was taken to the hospital today, but authorities believe Harrison Riley Junior was faking a medical condition. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says Riley was unresponsive inside his cell this morning, but was fine when checked by doctors at a local hospital.