Former President George W. Bush spoke at Warren Easton High School in New Orleans as part of commemorations of the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Bush touted New Orleans Charter School reform efforts since the storm devastated schools throughout the city…

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He says this is a day of celebration for the recovery of schools in the city.

The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office seized nearly 200 pounds of cocaine, the largest in the parish’s history, after receiving an anonymous tip about several suspicious packages. Commander Eric Becnel says there is an ongoing investigation with the United States Homeland Security New Orleans office because the wrapping of the cocaine is consistent with drug trafficking…

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After a field test and examination, the drugs were determined to be pure cocaine with a street value of $18 million.

Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Kevin Davis says the state is now in a better position to respond to a Hurricane Katrina like event. He says where to shelter evacuees was a huge issue during Katrina. Davis says their current sheltering plan is very specific…

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Davis was the president of St. Tammany Parish during Hurricane Katrina.

Tropical Storm Erika continues to drop heavy rains as it moves through the Caribbean. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the current projected path of Erika has it making landfall in South Florida sometime Monday. He says the good news is that very little strengthening is forecast…

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He says the bad news regarding Erika is the cone of uncertainty now includes the Gulf of Mexico.

The director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says the state is in a much better position to respond to another Katrina-like event. Scott Carwile has the story…

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The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office says an annonyous tip led to the biggest drug seizure in parish history. They say the four reported suspicious packages contained almost 200 pounds of cocaine. Police say preliminary tests showed the contents to be pure cocaine with an estimated street value of $18 million dollars. PPSO is working with federal authorities in this continuing investigation.

Former President George W. Bush is in New Orleans to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Political observers say was the low point of his presidency. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says when people think about Katrina, they think “Bush Administration”…

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Former President Bill Clinton will visit the city tomorrow.

Before even coaching his first LSU football game, Coach Les Miles was forced to deal with tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. 10 years ago the Ohio native came to Baton Rouge as the brand new football coach with big shoes to fill. Miles says looking back at that time, the landfall of Hurricane Katrina proved to be one of the strongest moments in Louisiana history…

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Miles says the community went above and beyond their duties to help those in need.

Many people are reflecting back to 10 years ago when Hurricane Katrina descended on the Gulf Coast. Michelle Southern speaks to then-Governor Kathleen Blanco…

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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man found in a remote location in the parish. They say hunters discovered the body of 33-year-old Jody Barlow of Starks near the Sabine River. Authorities have ruled the death a homicide. The exact cause of death is pending the coroner’s investigation.

Former President George W. Bush will be in New Orleans today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Katrina happened a few years after 9/11 when many people were very optimistic about the state of the country. He says after the storm that perception of the Bush administration almost completely dissipated…

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Bush will speak today at Warren Central Charter High School.

Visitation will be held today at the Lake Charles Civic Center Rosa Heart Theater for fallen State Police Trooper Steven Vincent. Calcasieu Parish Police Juror Tony Stelly says Steven comes from a great family who is widely respected and the community will do whatever they can to make this time easier for the Vincent’s…

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The funeral service will take place Saturday at noon at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Lake Charles.

Former President George W. Bush visits New Orleans today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina which some call the low point of his presidency…

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The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Stonewall man accused of molesting a juvenile. Authorities say they received a complaint alleging that 55-year-old Ronald Yates had touched the juvenile victim in an inappropriate manner. During questioning, Yates confessed to the crime and admitted to inappropriate activity with another juvenile. Yates is charged with two counts of molestation of a juvenile. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected.

Many people are turning their thoughts to 10 years ago when Hurricane Katrina descended on the Gulf Coast. Louisiana’s Governor at the time, Kathleen Blanco, says the thing she suffers from the most about the response effort is that they couldn’t do enough, fast enough in a short period of time…

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But she says the unbelievable recovery in the last decade shows the resiliency and determination of Louisianians.

Kevin Davis, Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says the state is in a much better position today to respond to a Hurricane Katrina like event. He remembers the difficulty in communication after the storm blew through. Davis says the state now has equipment to combat situations when cell service is nonexistent…

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He says one of the biggest advancements since Katrina is a better relationship between the state and FEMA.

Former President George W. Bush visits New Orleans today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says in some ways it seems strange that Bush would come back after being so chastised about what he did and did not do following the storm. But he says it’s not unusual for presidents and former presidents to commemorate tragedies…

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He says no matter what, Bush is eternally tied to Hurricane Katrina.

Many thoughts today are reverting back to 10 years ago when Hurricane Katrina descended on the Gulf Coast. Immediate response efforts by federal, state and local governments were widely criticized. But then-Governor Kathleen Blanco believes Louisiana now leads the nation in knowing what to do before, during, and after storms…

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Blanco says following Katrina and Rita she instructed her staff to rewrite the disaster response.

The director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says the state is now in a better position to respond to a Hurricane Katrina like event. Kevin Davis says one of the biggest advancements is a better relationship between the state and FEMA. Davis says he meets with the FEMA regional director on a regular basis…

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Davis was the president of St. Tammany Parish during Hurricane Katrina.

Visitation for fallen State Police Trooper Steven Vincent, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this week, will take place today at the Lake Charles Civic Center Rosa Heart Theater. Calcasieu Parish Police Juror Tony Stelly says Vincent’s reputation was like gold in his hometown of Iowa because he was such a caring person…

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Stelly expects many people to come out and pay their respects at the visitation and tomorrow’s funeral service.

Former President George W. Bush visits New Orleans today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina which political observers say was the low point of his presidency. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says when people think about Katrina, they think “Bush Administration”…

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Hogan says in some ways it seems strange that Bush would come back.

Many people are reflecting back to 10 years ago when Hurricane Katrina descended on the Gulf Coast and caused catastrophic widespread damage. Our Governor during that time, Kathleen Blanco, says the unbelievable recovery in the last decade shows the resiliency and determination of Louisianians…

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Families throughout the New Orleans area were displaced and people all over the state were opening their doors to evacuees.

Visitation is today for fallen State Police Trooper Steven Vincent, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this week. Due to tremendous support, the location of the visitation has been moved to the Lake Charles Civic Center Rosa Heart Theater. Calcasieu Parish Police Juror Tony Stelly says he watched Vincent grow up and he will be greatly missed by everyone.

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The funeral service will take place Saturday at noon at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Lake Charles.

President Barack Obama spent the better part of the day in New Orleans today walking through subdivisions to see, hear about and recognize areas which suffered substantial damage following Hurricane Katrina, but 10 years later are thriving developments or where construction is well underway. Mr. Obama says New Orleans is a great example of strength and resilience…:
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Former President George W. Bush will be in New Orleans tomorrow and President Bill Clinton visits Saturday.

The evacuation of New Orleans as Katrina approached was pure chaos but Department of Transportation spokesman Rodney Mallet says they’ve been working closely with our neighbors to improve the process…:
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Sunset in St. Landry Parish is in mourning following the shooting death of Police Officer Henry Nelson. 35-year-old Harrison Lee Riley allegedly shot Nelson when was responding to a domestic disturbance. Sunset Mayor Charles James says he’d known Nelson since he was a child and he’ll be someone who won’t be forgotten…
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The Louisiana Department of Agriculture unveils its new mobile pet shelter that can be used in the next Hurricane. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The St. Landry Parish town of Sunset is mourning the loss of Police Officer Henry Nelson. Thirty-five year-old Harrison Lee Riley is accused of shooting and killing Nelson Wednesday while responding to a domestic disturbance. Riley also killed one of three women he stabbed in the incident and Sunset Mayor Charles James was visibly shaken…
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Riley faces charges of first degree murder of a police officer, first degree murder and attempted first degree murder.

Ten years ago, thousands of people were stuck in gridlock trying to flee New Orleans away from Hurricane Katrina. As a result, The Department of Transportation says they now have a new, improved evacuation plan in place….
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With the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, The Louisiana Department of Agriculture announces their new mobile pet shelter that can be used to evacuate up 55 domesticated animals in the event of an emergency, like a hurricane….
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That’s Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain.

It’s becoming a heroin overdose epidemic in East Baton Rouge Parish, as the area could surpass the record of 35 overdose deaths recorded in 2013. Coroner Dr. Beau Clark says it’s not a coincidence that their awareness campaign with the Capital Area Human services is being launched at this time of year…
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Sunset, Louisiana is in mourning today following the shooting death of Police Officer Henry Nelson yesterday. 35-year-old Harrison Lee Riley allegedly shot Nelson, as he was reponding to an domestic disturbance Riley was involved with. Sunset Mayor Charles James says he knew Nelson since he was a child and he will be someone who won’t be forgotten…
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Riley faces charges of first degree murder of a police officer, first degree murder of one of three women he stabbed, and attempted first degree murder.

The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office and Capital Area Human Services are teaming up to raise awareness about the growing heroin and synthetic marijuana problem in the area. Coroner Dr. Beau Clark says his office has already seen 24 heroin overdose deaths so far this year. He says the message of this campaign is clear…
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President Obama touched down in New Orleans this afternoon to remember the victims and honor the heros and congratulate the Lower Ninth Ward on their newly opened community center. This afternoon, the president roamed the streets; going from house to house and visiting with residents, and offering remarks of encouragement.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture unveils its new mobile pet shelter that can be used in the next Hurricane…
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The Acadiana town of Sunset is still in shock following the shooting death yesterday of Police Officer Henry Nelson. Nelson was responding to a domestic disdurbance when he was allegedly shot by 35 year-old Harrison Lee Riley. Lee is also accused of stabbing three women; killing 40-year-old Shameka Johnson.
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That’s Sunset Mayor Charles James.

This time ten years ago, hundreds of thousands of people were evacuating the New Orleans area to flee from Hurricane Katrina. At the time there was no real mechanism to get people out of harms’ way. Department of Transportation spokesman Rodney Mallett says they’ve got a better plan now…
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One of the things we learned from Hurricane Katrina 10 years ago was the devastating impact storms can have on domesticated animals. Louisiana Department of Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says we now have a new mobile pet shelter that’s ready to roll out in ermergencies….
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Officials in East Baton Rouge Parish are concerned about the uptick of heroin overdoses over the past few years. And Coroner Dr. Beau Clark also has confirmed three deaths this year directly from synthetic marijuana use…
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Dr. Clark says they are joining with the Capitol Area Human Services division to set up an awareness campaign to help fight the problem.