Bossier Parish Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a Haughton man wanted for swindling nearly $3000 from a youth baseball league. Lt. Bill Davis says 25-year-old Robert Martin III applied to be a coach and started collecting checks and sponsor money. He says it’s apparent that everything with Martin was not on the up and up…:
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Martin is wanted for felony theft.

Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton has decided to pull her bill that would ban the supplying of a child 12 years or under with an UZI submachine gun…:
CUT 1 (12) “next year”
The chairman of the House Criminal Justice Committee Joe Lopinto says there were several cards in opposition to Norton’s bill.

It’s being reported that the parents of twin two-year-old girls who were killed in a house fire last year have been indicted in the deaths of their daughters. Apparently the mother, Andrea Aaron, has been charged with two counts of second degree murder and the father charged with two counts of “accessory after the fact.” We’ll have more on this developing story.

A bill that would let voters decide whether or not they think pot should be legal for personal use is awaiting hearing at the Capitol. Scott Carwile reports…:
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The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office says a man is behind bars accused of beating his pregnant girlfriend so badly, she lost the baby. Captain Dawn Foret says they received a complaint from a concerned citizen that there were multiple instances of abuse involving 36-year-old Tyson Cheavis of Gibson and his 27-year-old girlfriend…:
CUT 3 (08) “pregnancy recently”
Cheavis was arrested and charged with second degree feticide and two counts of second degree battery.

Legislation that would let voters decide whether or not recreational marijuana should be legal in Louisiana gets a hearing today. LSU Public Policy Polling Research Director Mike Henderson says a survey here shows there’s been a decline in opposition to pot for adult use over the past couple of years…:
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The survey found support for legalization of marijuana for personal use is at 45 percent, lagging opposition at 52 percent.

The AARP of Louisiana wants to see more funding so that seniors can live at home instead of institutional care. Eric Gill has more…:
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We found out last night on NBC’s The Voice that Koryn Hawthorne of Abbeville is going to the semifinals which means tonight’s homecoming will be featured on next week’s episodes. Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza says they expect a huge crowd for the parade & concert downtown…:
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He says they encourage fans to bring signs.

A bill by Baton Rouge Representative Dalton Honore that would let voters decide on the legalization of recreational marijuana in Louisiana gets a hearing today. LSU Public Policy Polling Research Director Mike Henderson says their survey found current support for legalizing marijuana for personal use is at 45 percent. He says the strongest support comes from younger Louisianians who don’t show up at the polls as often…

cut 9 (08) “of support”

Recreational marijuana for adult use is legal in Oregon, Washington D.C., Colorado, Alaska and Washington.

This is the last week Stephen Moret will be the Louisiana Economic Development Secretary before he begins his job as LSU Foundation President. Moret believes one of the biggest wins over the last several years has been the bringing in of Electronic Arts, or EA, to Baton Rouge…

cut 15 (08) “industry sector”

He says one of the most rewarding things about the last 7 years for him is how much Louisiana’s business climate ranking has improved.

There will be a homecoming celebration tonight in Abbeville for a local Top 5 finalist on NBC’s “The Voice”, Koryn Hawthorne. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office says a pilot is dead after a crop duster crash between Basile and Eunice yesterday. Authorities say 32-year-old Jed Toups of Basile crashed his plane after he clipped a few trees and then crashed into a tree. Toups is survived by his three children and his wife, who is pregnant with their fourth child. The Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is being turned over to the FAA.

A bill that would let voters decide whether or not they think pot should be legal for personal use gets a hearing at the Capitol today. Scott Carwile reports…

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Shreveport Police say a man is fighting for his life after an early morning shooting. When authorities arrived on the scene, they found 20-year-old Corey Davenport suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen. Davenport was transported to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries. Detectives are working to identify a suspect and motive for the shooting.

AARP of Louisiana wants to see more funding so that seniors can live at home instead of institutional care. Interim State Director, Denise Bottcher, is hopeful this legislative session produces funding so more seniors can avoid nursing homes and take some of the burden off of family caregivers…

cut 6 (11) “at home”

Their survey shows that 83-percent of respondents support funding to provide more services for seniors living at home.

Tonight in Abbeville, there will be a homecoming celebration for a local Top 6 finalist on NBC’s “The Voice”, Koryn Hawthorne. Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza says they couldn’t be more proud of Koryn and her success on the popular singing competition show and the exposure she is helping bring to their small town…

cut 11 (06) “on her behalf”

A homecoming parade will begin at 5pm followed by a special concert in Magdalen Square downtown.

Based on an AARP of Louisiana survey, 90-percent of Louisiana voters say home and community based services are important to stay in their own home as they age. Interim State Director, Denise Bottcher, says their survey also shows that 83-percent of respondents support funding to provide more services for seniors living at home…

cut 5 (11) “it is they want”

She hopes this legislative session produces funding so more seniors can avoid institutional care.

Baton Rouge Representative Dalton Honore’s bill that would let voters decide whether or not recreational marijuana should be legal in Louisiana gets a hearing today. LSU Public Policy Polling Research Director Mike Henderson says doesn’t think Louisianians would make it legal now, but likely in the next 10 years…:

cut 8 (07) “less often”

Their survey found support for legalization of marijuana for personal use is at 45 percent, lagging opposition at 52 percent.

This is Stephen Moret’s last week as Louisiana Economic Development Secretary before he begins his job as LSU Foundation President. Moret says the best feeling over the years is meeting someone who’s gotten a job they helped bring here…

cut 14 (12) “single time”

On the Jim Engster Show, Moret says no LED Secretary successor has been named yet, but he believes it will be within in the next few days.

There will be a homecoming celebration tonight in Abbeville for a local Top 5 finalist on NBC’s “The Voice”, Koryn Hawthorne. The aspiring young singer will ride in a homecoming parade at 5pm then put on a special concert in Magdalen Square downtown. Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza says Koryn has been singing in their community since she was a child…:

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Piazza says fans are encouraged to bring signs in support of Hawthorne to the parade which is open to all.

Legislation by Baton Rouge Representative Dalton Honore that would let voters decide whether or not recreational marijuana should be legal in Louisiana gets a hearing today. LSU Public Policy Polling Research Director Mike Henderson says they’ve surveyed residents and there seems to be a decline in opposition to pot for adult use over the past couple of years…

cut 7 (05) “three points”

Recreational marijuana for adult use is legal in Oregon, Washington D.C., Colorado, Alaska and Washington.

This is the last week Stephen Moret will be the Louisiana Economic Development Secretary before he begins his job as LSU Foundation President. He says one of the most rewarding things about the last 7 years for him is how much Louisiana’s business climate ranking has improved…

cut 13 (11) “most of them”

Moret was a guest on LRN’s Jim Engster Show.

AARP of Louisiana wants to see more funding so that seniors can live at home instead of institutional care. Based on their survey, 90-percent of Louisiana voters say home and community based services are important to stay in their own home as they age. Interim State Director, Denise Bottcher, says these services are necessary for seniors to live outside of a nursing home…

cut 4 (10) “and independently”

Bottcher says the state only spends 37-percent of its Medicaid budget on services to help seniors stay at home. The telephone survey interviewed a thousand registered voters age 45 and older.

The House Ways and Means Committee approved two proposed tax increases by Plaquemine Representative Karen St. Germain to help fund road and bridge projects in the state. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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The House committee on the budget needs some decisions by Monday on ways they plan to repair the state’s $1.6 billion dollar budget shortfall. Thursday will be decision making day when it comes to House leaders asking what changes lawmakers want to make when it comes to tax hikes and scaling back incentives.

The legislation by Baton Rouge Representative Dalton Honore that would let voters decide whether or not recreational marijuana should be legal in Louisiana gets a hearing today. LSU Public Policy Polling Research Director Mike Henderson says they’ve surveyed residents and there seems to be a decline in opposition to pot for adult use over the past couple of years…:
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The bill will be heard in House Criminal Justice.

AARP rallied on the steps of the State Capitol Tuesday saying 90 percent of Louisiana voters express they want to stay home as they age. Interim State Director, Denise Bottcher, says at-home care services are necessary for seniors to live outside of a nursing home…:
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She says their survey shows that 83-percent of respondents support funding to provide more services for seniors living at home.

Baton Rouge Police say the missing two year old girl, whose mother was located murdered Saturday, has been found safe. Corporal L’Jean McKneely says A’Kyleana (ah kay lee AH-nah) Latham, or AK as her family calls her, was discovered alone…:
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He says the child’s father will likely take custody, as he is not a suspect. That investigation is on-going.

A Slidell mother is arrested on second-degree murder charges as Slidell Police believe she discarded her baby inside a trash compactor. Chief Randy Smith says 22 year-old Antwonetta Jones gave birth to the child in a bathtub and within 12 hours, the child died…
cut 12 (10) “infant child”
Smith says Jones lived with her mother, but no one knew she was pregnant.
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It has been announced that Governor Bobby Jindal has another book coming out in October. Here’s Eric Gill with more…
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Dow Chemical announces they will be reducing their workforce about 3 percent in preparation to have Olin Chemical take over a significant portion of Dow’s chlorine operations. Dow employs about 300 people in local facilities, but the company did not release details of the cuts at any specific locations.

Governor Bobby Jindal has announced he has new book coming out in entitled “American Will: The Forgotten Choices That Changed Our Republic.” Experts say Jindal needs to show relevance; especially since he will not even announce his intent to run until after the legislative session…
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That’s ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley.

Proposed tax increases to help fund repairs for state roads and bridges has been approved by the House Ways and Means Committee. One bill would increase the state sales tax by one percent; the other was ammended to have a ten cent increase of the tax for a gallon and gas. The bill’s author-Plaquemine Representative Karen St. Germain-says it’s time…
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The bills now head to the floor.
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Slidell Police arrest 22-year-old Antwonetta Jones on second-degree murder charges as investigators believe she discarded her newborn inside a trash compactor shortly after the baby was born in a bathtub. Chief Randy Smith says they believe the baby was alive for several hours…
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He says Jones just panicked.

Baton Rouge Police says they are thrilled the missing two year old girl, whose mother was located murdered Saturday, has been found safe today. Corporal L’Jean McKneely says the little girl was apparently dropped off at another location, and they are investigating…
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The victim is 24 year-old Taylor Latham; the girl was turned over to the father, who police say is not a suspect.

State roads and bridges in need of repair got the attentions of The House Ways and Means Committee, as they approved two proposed tax increases by Plaquemine Representative Karen St. Germain to help fund improvements. HB 777 was ammended to have a ten cent increase of the tax for a gallon and gas, while HB 778 would increase the state sales tax by one percent.
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The bills now goes to the House floor.

Governor Bobby Jindal has another book coming out in October. The book is entitled “American Will: The Forgotten Choices That Changed Our Republic.” Jindal calls the book a call to arms for the future. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley calls is a campaign book…
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Police in Slidell have made an arrested a young mother on second degree murder charges after she allegedly discarded her baby inside a trash compactor. Chief Randy Smith says Antwonetta Jones gave birth to the child in a bathtub and within 12 hours the child died…
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Smith says Jones lived with her mother, but no one knew that the 22-year-old was pregnant.

A missing two year old girl, whose mother was located murdered Saturday in Baton Rouge, has been found safe. BRPD Corporal L’Jean McKneely says the father of little A’kyleana (Ah KAY lee ah-nah) Latham is in town from Texas now, and has taken custody of the child born to Taylor Latham…
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Although police say the dad is a suspect.