Indefinite suspensions are handed down for three LSU football players, including Quarterback Anthony Jennings, after they were charged with the unlawful entry into a residence. The players say they went in to retrieve some items that belonged to Jennings. Legal analyst Chick Foret says their defense attorney will need to know their wishes before going to the DA…
CUT 4 (11) Q: ‘all charges’

Baton Rouge based Explosive Service International signs a 19-million dollar contract with the Louisiana National Guard which allows them to begin the process of disposing 15 million pounds of M-6 propellant from Camp Minden in Webster Parish.
CUT 6 (08) “several months”
That’s Guard Spokesperson Colonel Pete Schneider.
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A one million dollar federal grant has been given for veterans and the unemployed in North Louisiana to join the workforce. Louisiana Workforce Commission spokesperson Aaron Caffarel says he was pleased, as the money could go towards a parish, police jury or municipality depending on the type of industries in the area…
CUT 10 (09) Q: “those funds”

With Governor Bobby Jindal expected to announce that he’s running for president on Wednesday, Chief of Staff Kyle Plotkin and Deputy Communications Director Shannon Dirmann will be joining his national campaign team. LA Politics dot-com’s Jeremy Alford says one of the most important goals for his staff is to get Jindal in presidential debates…
cut 14 (11) “point bump”

LSU Quarterback Anthony Jennings and two other players have been charged with unauthorized entry into residence. Police say the players went to an on-campus apartment to retrieve items that were taken from Jennings. Legal analyst Chick Foret says that’s not a valid defense and District Attorney Hillar Moore is left with a decision.
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Jennings, cornerback Dwayne Thomas and defensive lineman Maquedius Bain have been suspended indefinitely from the team.

Governor Bobby Jindal’s Chief of Staff and Deputy Communications Director are leaving his administration. It is fully expected that Kyle Plotkin and Shannon Dirmann will join with one Jindal’s most trusted political advisors, Timmy Teeple, on his presidential campaign team…
CUT 13 (10) Q: “this campaign”
That’s Jeremy Alford with LA-politics-dot-com.
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A 19 million dollar contract has been signed with a Baton Rouge companyto dispose of the M6 propellant stored at Camp Minden in Webster Parish. Here’s Emelie Gunn with more….
CUT 2 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

Governor Bobby Jindal has now signed the state budget sent over from the legislature. Jindal says it is a balanced budget that will protect higher ed and health care. There were several line item vetoes, including one that would have prevented State Police from paying for his security detail on campaign trips.

Three LSU football players have been indefinitely suspended from the team after being charged with unauthorized entry into a residence….
CUT 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Even with more people finding jobs in Louisiana, the unemployment rate stayed relatively flat from May at 6.6 percent for the third month in a row. The Bayou State has the sixth highest jobless rate in the nation. The national unemployment rate average is 5.5 percent.
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Governor Bobby Jindal announces that his chief of staff, Kyle Plotkin and Deputy Communications Director Shannon Dirmann are leaving his administration. Jeremy Alford, with LApolitics.com says they will be joining Jindal’s presidential campaign.
cut 12 (09) “research roles”
Jindal is expected to announce his candidacy for presidency on Wednesday.

A one million dollar job training grant from the federal government is planned to be used to help unemployed workers and veterans to find work in North Louisiana. Louisiana Workforce Commission spokesperson Aaron Caffarel says they will target the areas of Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria…
CUT 11 (09) Q: “they need”

LSU Quarterback Anthony Jennings and two other players have been suspended from the team after being charged with unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling as a result of an incident that occurred at an on-campus apartment. Legal analyst Chick Foret says it is possible the charges will be dropped…

cut 5 (09) “change of heart”

Foret says there is still a long way to go before these players’ football future is decided.

Baton Rouge based Explosive Service International signs a 19 million dollar contract with the Louisiana National Guard allowing them to begin the process of disposing 15 million pounds of M-6 propellant from Camp Minden in Webster Parish. Guard Spokesperson Colonel Pete Schneider says the federal government is paying for the cost of the disposal…

cut 8 (07) “good thing”

Schneider says they aren’t sure the exact date of when the disposal will begin.

Louisiana has received a one million dollar job training grant from the federal government that will be used to help unemployed workers and veterans join the workforce in North Louisiana. Louisiana Workforce Commission spokesperson Aaron Caffarel says the commission is excited to get this money that will expand employment opportunities…

cut 9 (08) “apprenticeship programs”

He says the grant will target the areas of Alexandria, Monroe and Shreveport because the state received a six million dollar grant last year for regions below those cities.

Governor Bobby Jindal is shifting more of his staff to begin work on his likely presidential campaign. Jindal’s Chief of Staff, Kyle Plotkin, resigned from his post to begin working on the governor’s presidential campaign exploratory committee. Plotkin will be joined by former deputy communications director Shannon Dirmann. Melissa Mann, the governor’s Director of Legislative Affairs, will assume the role of Chief of Staff. Jindal is expected to formally announce his run for the Republican presidential nomination Wednesday in Kenner.

LSU quarterback Anthony Jennings, cornerback Dwayne Thomas, and defensive lineman Maquedius Bain have been suspended from the team indefinitely after their arrest on unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling charges. Legal analyst Chick Foret says the players’ defense attorney will need to get their side of the story before going to the DA to ask for a reduced charge…

cut 04 (11) “all charges”

Coach Les Miles’ policy has been to suspend players charged with felonies.

One million dollars in federal grant money is coming to Louisiana to train residents needed as employees in the state’s growing business climate. A large portion of the funds will be used for training in the technical services, manufacturing, health care, and professional employment sectors. The grant money will be administered by the Louisiana Workforce Commission and targets the Alexandria, Shreveport, and Monroe areas.

The process of disposing 15 million pounds of M-6 propellant at Camp Minden can begin as Baton Rouge based Explosive Service International signs a $19 million contract with the Louisiana National Guard. Guard spokesman Col. Pete Schneider says they aren’t sure of the exact date of when the disposal will begin, but they are hosting public meetings to keep the Webster Parish community up to date…

cut 7 (07) “take place”

Schneider says it will take the company a few months to build the closed container to burn the explosives.

The state’s unemployment rate remains at 6.6-percent for the third straight month, despite more people finding jobs. Numbers show that payrolls rose by 4,000 last month. The US Department of Labor says 146,000 Louisianians were unemployed in May.

LSU quarterback Anthony Jennings and two other players have been charged with unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling as a result of an incident that occurred at an on-campus apartment. Police records indicate that the players went to the residence to retrieve items that were taken from Jennings. Legal analyst Chick Foret says that’s not a valid defense and District Attorney Hillar Moore will decide what actions to take…

cut 03 (07) “filed”

Jennings, cornerback Dwayne Thomas and defensive lineman Maquedius Bain have all been suspended from the team indefinitely.

Baton Rouge based Explosive Service International signs a $19 million contract with the Louisiana National Guard which allows them to begin the process of disposing 15 million pounds of M-6 propellant at Camp Minden in Webster Parish. Guard spokesman Col. Pete Schneider says it will take the company a few months to create the closed container to burn the explosives…

cut 06 (08) “several months”

A New Orleans district court judge denies a petition from the estranged heirs of Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson that claimed the 87-year-old is mentally unfit to run his professional sports teams. But Legal analyst Tim Meche says a bigger legal challenge for Benson is whether he can change a trust fund set up for his daughter and her children to take over as owners of the teams….

cut 11 (11) “give it Gayle”

Benson previously announced he was going to leave ownership of the teams to his wife instead of his daughter and grandchildren.

Another two of Governor Bobby Jindal’s top aides are leaving the governor’s office to work on his presidential campaign. CNN reports that Chief of Staff Kyle Plotkin and spokeswoman Shannon Bates Dirmann will now work on Jindal’s communication team for his presidential run. The governor is expected to formally announce his run for the Republican presidential nomination Wednesday in Kenner.

A bill requiring all public high school students to pass the US Citizenship exam is awaiting Governor Bobby Jindal’s signature. Frank Riggs is the president and CEO of the Joe Foss Institute which leads the National Civics Education Initiative. He says making the test a graduation requirement helps educate all young people on our unique constitutionally guaranteed freedoms and rights that unite us…

cut 9 (10) “have in Common”

Louisiana would be the 8th state to enact such legislation, if signed into law.

Four LSU football players have been suspended indefinitely after being arrested Thursday. Quarterback Anthony Jennings, cornerback Dwayne Thomas, and defensive lineman Maquedius Bain were booked on unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling charge. Thomas is also charged with simple burglary. Authorities say the three claim they were trying to retrieve items previously stolen from Jennings. Defensive tackle Trey Lealaimatafao is charged with simple battery and felony simple robbery stemming from an incident at a local bar. Team officials say the two incidents are not connected.

A Calcasieu Parish grand jury has indicted a former Lake Charles Charter Academy teacher for allegedly having inappropriate contact with students. 35-year-old Sommer Odom faces four counts of oral sexual battery, three counts of molestation of a juvenile, and one count of sexual battery. If convicted, Odom faces up to 80 years in prison.

Most people will spend a little less for Father’s Day gifts than they did last month for Mom. Emelie Gunn has more….

cut 1 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

An effort by the estranged heirs of Saints and Pelcians owner Tom Benson to have a judge declare him incompetent to make important business decisions fails, so what’s next? Scott Carwile has more…

cut 3 (30) “I’m Scott Carwile”

A Washington Parish man faces life in prison after being convicted for the aggravated and attempted rape of three underage girls. 18-year-old Bradley Jenkins of Bogalusa was found guilty of raping two girls, ages 10 and 7, and the attempted rape of a 5-year-old. Jenkins will be sentenced June 24th.

In Louisiana Radio Network’s continuing Governor Q&A, we asked the major candidates for Governor about the controversial SAVE legislation which was pushed by Governor Bobby Jindal as a way to keep the state’s budget “revenue-neutral”. US Senator David Vitter says he’s seen a poll that shows 70% of Louisianians think the SAVE Act is a gimmick…

cut 16 (09) “scenarios”

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

This is Father’s Day weekend and the National Retail Federation says the average person will spend about $116 on Dad, compared to $173 we spent on Mom for Mother’s Day. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says Moms might get more gifts than Dad, because sons and daughters really want to show how much they appreciate all she does.

cut 6 (06) “really nice”

Rice says another reason why spending is more for Mom is because women’s clothes usually cost more than men’s clothes.

A bill that would require all public high school students to pass the US Citizenship exam is awaiting Governor Bobby Jindal’s signature. Michelle Southern reports…

cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

The Jennings Police Department says two people are under arrest for the death of a 26-year-old man at a local hotel Thursday. 25-year-old Harold Hargrave was booked on a charge of second degree murder and 27-year-old Kristin Bonin is charged with principal to second degree murder. Authorities say robbery appears to be a motive in the crime. The victim’s name has not been released.

Louisiana Radio Network’s fifth question in our Governor Q&A asked the four major gubernatorial candidates about the controversial SAVE legislation. Governor Bobby Jindal pushed the measure in the legislative session as a way to keep the budget “revenue-neutral.” Democratic Amite Representative John Bel Edwards says he opposed the SAVE Act in the session because it was a dishonest, contrived piece of legislation…:

cut 15 (09) “wreck our state”

The candidate’s complete responses can be found a louisianaradionetwork-dot-com.

Sunday is Father’s Day and the National Retail Federation says the average person will spend about $116 on Dad, which is $57 less than we spent on Mom on her day. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says one reason for that is because clothes for females usually cost more…

cut 5 (07) “more expensive”

The NRF says average spending on Mom was $173 dollars for Mother’s Day.

A New Orleans district court judge denies a petition from Tom Benson’s estranged heirs that claimed the 87-year-old is mentally unfit to run his sports teams. Legal analyst Tim Meche says while Benson prevailed in the competency case, he’ll have a tougher time getting a judge to remove Renee Benson and her two children as the future owners of the teams, when it’s already been established in trusts…

cut 12 (10) “at the day”

Benson previously announced he was going to leave ownership of the teams to his wife instead of his daughter and grandchildren.

In Louisiana Radio Network’s 5th week of Governor Q&A, we asked the four major candidates about the controversial SAVE legislation pushed by Governor Jindal as a way to keep the budget “revenue-neutral”. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says SAVE will be rescinded under his leadership if a court hasn’t already thrown it out…

cut 14 (11) “very worst”

Legislation requiring all public high school students to pass the US Citizenship exam is awaiting Governor Bobby Jindal’s signature. Under the new law, civics courses in the state will have to contain curriculum on the same subject matter that is taught to immigrants seeking citizenship. Lafayette Senator Page Cortez, who sponsored the measure, says increased knowledge of America is important

cut 8 (04) “better Americans”

If signed into law, Louisiana would be the 8th state to enact such legislation.

Father’s Day is Sunday and the average person will spend about $116 on Dad, according to the National Retail Federation.The NRF says average spending on Mom was $173 dollars for Mother’s Day. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice…

cut 4 (11) “for mom”

Rice says another reason why spending is more for Mom than Dad, is because clothes for females usually cost more.