State Police is investigating an Iberia Parish crash which claimed the life of a Jeanerette Police officer. Master Trooper Brooks David says 22-year-old Juandre Gilliam was conducting a traffic stop when the suspect fled. Detectives determined the cop crashed his car in the chase and it overturned…:
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There are two suspects, one a juvenile, and charges are pending in the tragedy.

The National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in Lake Charles has taken another big step toward opening, as the Stream family has made a pledge of one million dollars toward the project. The total amount contributed so far is about 40 million dollars, and Gray Stream says they’re about 15 million dollars away from the goal…
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An Orleans Parish grand jury has indicted millionaire murder suspect Robert Durst on gun charges in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden sort-of already spilled the beans this morning at a press conference, but it looks like the Miss USA pageant is officially once again coming to the Capitol City. The Baton Rouge Metro Council unanimously approved funding for the event in 2015 Wednesday afternoon.

State Police are investigating a crash in Iberia Parish that killed a Jeanerette Police officer last night. Here’s Eric Gill with more…
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Republican US Senator David Vitter has picked up another endorsement for his campaign for Louisiana governor today. Fifth district Congressman Ralph Abraham announced that he is throwing his support to the Senator, saying Vitter has released a clear plan to stabilize the budget through spending and tax reform.
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An Orleans Parish grand jury has indicted millionaire murder suspect Robert Durst on gun charges in Louisiana. Durst’s attorney, Dick DeGuerin, has been attempting to get Durst extradited to California to face murder charges there. Legal analyst Tim Meche says this indictment means Durst won’t be going to California any time soon…
CUT 9 (09) “to get out”
Durst is charged for the 2000 shooting death of Susan Berman.

The coming National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in Lake Charles receives a $1 million dollar pledge toward the building and operations. The gift from the Stream family is the largest private donation since fundraising for facility began four years ago. Gray Stream says they are motivated by the fact that the Center promises to save lives…:
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He says they’re about 15 million dollars away from their financial goal.

Millionaire murder suspect Robert Durst has been indicted by an Orleans Parish grand jury on gun charges here in Louisiana. Legal analyst Tim Meche says, it will not only put any extradiction plans on hold, it makes Durst face some pretty serious charges right now…
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In California, Durst is wanted for the 2000 shooting death of Susan Berman.

Abita Brewing Company announces their $30 million dollar expansion in Abita Springs is now complete. The company says they will now be able to brew more than double the previous output, and President David Blossman says this will allow them to expand the brand nationally..:
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State Police are investigating a crash in Iberia Parish that killed a Jeanerette Police officer last night. Master Trooper Brooks David says 22-year-old officer Juandre Gilliam radioed that he was pursuing a vehicle in an attempt to make a traffic stop…
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The suspects – 22 year-old Antre Johnson of New Iberia, along with an unidentified 16 year-old face charges that are pending.

The National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in Lake Charles has taken another big step toward opening, as the Stream family has made a pledge of one million dollars toward the project. The total amount contributed so far is about 40 million dollars, and Gray Stream says they’re about 15 millions dollar away from the goal…
CUT 13 (09) Q: ‘big part of that”

The investigation continues into to a crash that has claimed the life of a Jeanerette Police last night in Iberia Parish. Master Trooper Brooks David says the vehicle driven by 22-year-old officer Juandre Gilliam, ran off the road and struck a culvert while pursuing the suspects – 21 year-old Antre Joseph of New Iberia, and an unnamed 16 year-old…
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An Orleans Parish grand jury has indicted millionaire murder suspect Robert Durst on gun charges in Louisiana. Legal analyst Tim Meche tell us this indictment puts any extradition plans for Durst on hold. Durst is wanted in California for the 2000 shooting death of Susan Berman…
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The $30 million dollar expansion of Abita Brewing Comnpany is now complete. This will more than double their old production output, and give them more National exposure, becoming a Founding Brewery Partner of Enjoy Beer Inc. which is an enterprise created to provide resources to top independent craft brewers on a national scale…:
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That’s Abita President David Blossman.

The upcoming National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in Lake Charles receives a $1 million dollar pledge from the Stream family, which is the largest private donation since fundraising for facility began four years ago. Gray Stream says the facility will educate people about how to better prepare for, respond to and be resilient to natural disasters…:
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Construction is expected to begin next year.

The investigation continues into to a crash that has claimed the life of a Jeanerette Police last night in Iberia Parish last night. Master Trooper Brooks David says the vehicle driven by 22-year-old officer Juandre Gilliam, ran off the road and struck a culvert while pursuing the suspects – 21 year-old Antre Joseph of New Iberia, and an unnamed 16 year-old…
CUT 5 (06) Q: “sheriff’s office”

An Orleans Parish grand jury has indicted millionaire murder suspect Robert Durst on gun charges in Louisiana. Legal analyst Tim Meche tell us this indictment puts any extradition plans for Durst on hold. Durst is wanted in California for the 2000 shooting death of Susan Berman…
CUT 10 (09) Q; ‘of the case’
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The $30 million dollar expansion of Abita Brewing Comnpany is now complete. This will more than double their old production output, and give them more National exposure, becoming a Founding Brewery Partner of Enjoy Beer Inc. which is an enterprise created to provide resources to top independent craft brewers on a national scale…:
CUT 8 (06) Q: ‘in more places’
That’s Abita President David Blossman.

The upcoming National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in Lake Charles receives a $1 million dollar pledge from the Stream family, which is the largest private donation since fundraising for facility began four years ago. Gray Stream says the facility will educate people about how to better prepare for, respond to and be resilient to natural disasters…:
cut 14 (09) “weather events”
Construction is expected to begin next year.

State Police is investigating an Iberia Parish crash which claimed the life of a Jeanerette Police officer. Master Trooper Brooks David says 22-year-old Juandre Gilliam was conducting a traffic stop when the suspect fled. Detectives determined the cop crashed his car in the chase and it overturned…:
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There are two suspects, one a juvenile, and charges are pending in the tragedy.

Abita Brewing Company announces their $30 million dollar expansion in Abita Springs is now complete. President David Blossman says now they’ll be able to push out up to 400,000 barrels a year where as before they had capacity restraints in peak times…:
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He says they have also added on to their visitors center and retail space which will allow them to have more tours more often.

An Orleans Parish grand jury has indicted millionaire murder suspect Robert Durst on gun charges in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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LSU defensive back Jalen Mills’ will not have to go to trial on his simple battery case after accepting a one-year pretrial diversion program to resolve the charge. Prosecutors say included in the program is that Mills has to perform 30 hours of community service and can’t get arrested or do drugs. The charge stemmed from a woman who claimed Mills punched her last May.

State Police are investigating a crash in Iberia Parish that killed a Jeanerette Police officer last night. Eric Gill reports…:
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A day before a crucial hearing on extraditing millionaire real estate heir Robert Durst to Los Angeles on murder charges, grand jurors in New Orleans hand up indictments on gun charges. This puts any extradition plans for Durst on hold. He is wanted in California for the 2000 shooting death of Susan Berman.

The coming National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in Lake Charles receives a $1 million dollar pledge toward the building and operations. The gift from the Stream family is the largest private donation since fundraising for facility began four years ago. Gray Stream says they are motivated by the fact that the Center promises to save lives…:
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The NHMSC should begin construction in southwest Louisiana next year for Phase One of the project.

Blue Bell Creameries has expanded its recall of products they tested positive for Listeria. That recall includes Louisiana and 21 other states.

State Police are investigating a crash in Iberia Parish that killed a Jeanerette Police officer last night. Master Trooper Brooks David says 22-year-old officer Juandre Gilliam radioed that he was pursuing a vehicle in an attempt to make a traffic stop…:
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He says Gilliam died as a result of injuries. The suspects are 21-year-old Antre Joseph of New Iberia and a juvenile. Charges are pending at this time.

An Orleans Parish grand jury has indicted millionaire murder suspect Robert Durst on gun charges in Louisiana. Durst’s attorney, Dick DeGuerin, has been attempting to get Durst extradited to California to face murder charges there. Legal analyst Tim Meche says this indictment means Durst won’t be going to California any time soon…:
CUT 9 (09) “to get out”

Abita Brewing Company announces their $30 million dollar expansion in Abita Springs is now complete. In a release the company says they produce 160,000 barrels of their popular craft beer annually, and with the expansion they will now be able to brew up to 400,000 barrels. President David Blossman says this will allow them to expand the brand nationally..:
CUT 6 (09) “capacity constraints”
Blossman says they are also becoming a Founding Brewery Partner of Enjoy Beer Inc which is an enterprise created to provide resources to top independent craft brewers on a national scale.

Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden announces the Miss USA pageant will be returning to the Capitol City in 2015. This is the second year in a row the event will happen in Baton Rouge. Holden contends they loved it so much last year that they wanted to come back. The rumored date of the televised pageant is July 12th.

Carroll High School has changed the rules about girls wearing tuxedos to prom after national backlash over a student who was originally told it was not allowed. 17-year-old Claudetteia Love is represented by the National Center for Lesbian Rights. Executive Director Kate Kendall says not letting girls wear a tux to the dance is against the law and wrongheaded:
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She says they are gratified with the outcome.

A high-speed pursuit in St. Mary Parish near the Iberia Parish line claims the life of a Jeanerette police officer. It was a routine traffic stop by 22-year-old Juandre Gilliam and the suspects fled. Cops say during the chase, Gilliam’s car flipped and he later died. Andre Terrel Joseph and a juvenile are in custody and charges are pending.

The 2015 Louisiana Survey finds that state residents support the legal use of marijuana for medical purposes, but not personal use. Eric Gill has more…:
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In LSU defensive back Jalen Mills’ simple battery case, the football player will take a one-year pretrial diversion program to resolve the charge. Prosecutors say Mills has to perform 30 hours of community service, can’t get arrested or do drugs, undergo a psychological evaluation and take a decision making course as part of the program. The charge stemmed from a woman who claimed Mills punched her last May.

The 2015 Louisiana Survey finds that state residents support the legal use of marijuana for medical purposes, but not personal use. LSU Public Policy Research Lab Director Michael Henderson says, even if marijuana remains illegal in Louisiana, 67-percent of the public feel that people convicted of possessing small amounts of pot should not serve jail time…

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He says that number jumps to 79-percent when respondents were informed of the costs of incarceration.

Five major health advocacy groups are teaming up to launch “Invest in a Healthy Louisiana”, a campaign to support Bogalusa Representative Harold Ritchie’s bill to raise the state’s tax on cigarettes by $1.18 a pack. Governor Jindal is calling for tax cuts to offset any tax increase and Ritchie says he’s willing to work with the governor…

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The legislative session begins Monday.

A high school in Monroe which previously told a gay female student that she could not wear a tuxedo to prom has now retracted. Michelle Southern reports…

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The four underage Louisiana college students busted in Alabama transporting over 100 cases of beer and numerous bottles of liquor to spring break have been identified. 18-year-old Harrison Coogan, 19-year-old Brandon Barber, 18-year-old Hunter Coker, and 19-year-old Carson Buckner are all students at LSU who joined the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity last fall. All four were issued summonses for minor in possession of alcohol.