The teacher arrested in Iberville Parish on Monday for allegedly having sex with three students is now being accused of fathering a son by one of the victims. Sheriff Brett Stassi says another victim told detectives that she engaged in oral sex with 30-year-old Keavin Keith inside his classroom. He says this is an unfortunate case:
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He says a paternity test is pending to determine if Keith is the father.

State Police say a fire at their data center has left Office of Motor Vehicles offices across the state unable process any transactions. Major Doug Cain says an electrical panel fire has disabled all automated systems at the Department of Public Safety, including OMV locations statewide…:
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He says workers are staying on site at the offices in hopes that the situation can be resolved.

Governor Bobby Jindal’s religious freedom executive order is receiving strong criticism from democrats. The leader of the state democratic party, New Orleans Senator Karen Peterson, says she can’t believe Jindal would issue the order, when businesses and the tourism industry expressed concern the measure could alienate visitors or keep conventions away…:
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Jindal’s controversial order prevents the executive branch of state government from taking adverse action against a person or a business for their belief in traditional marriage.

The teacher who was arrested in Iberville Parish for allegedly having sex with three of his students, apparently fathered a child of one of the victim’s when she was 15-years-old. 30-year-old Keavin Keith was arrested Monday on 30 counts of prohibited sex with a student. Sheriff Brett Stassi says one of the victim’s claims Keith got her pregnant…:
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Keith was also charged with two counts of indecent behavior with juveniles and five counts of felony carnal knowledge.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office says a meth-addict wanted for the death of her infant daughter has been arrested in Lafayette. Spokesperson Maxine Trahan says 26-year-old Katie Chriceol (Cry-sol) gave birth to her child at home in late March. The newborn then went into cardiac arrest and died at a local hospital..:
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Chricol was indicted for second degree murder.

Legislation by Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater that would allow state colleges to raise fees for students passes the state House. Gonzales Representative Eddie Lambert wanted assurance from Broadwater that this measure would not affect tuition…:
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The legislation passed on a 79-14 vote and moves to the Senate.

The American Automobile Association expects more Americans to travel this Memorial Day weekend than they have in the last 10 years…:
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The American Automobile Association says more people will be traveling this Memorial Weekend than they have in 10 years. Don Redman with AAA says people are feeling more confident about the economy because of low gas prices…:
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He says over 37 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home for the three day weekend — 33 million of those by car.

The Houma Police Department is looking for a woman who allegedly covered her ex boyfriend’s bed with thumbtacks, then threw a pot of boiling water on top of him while he was sleeping. They say the victim suffered severe burns to his torso, right arm and face and had to be taken to a specialist center in Baton Rouge. Cops want 36-year-old Lynette Joseph for questioning in the incident.

It’s another big day at the Capitol for the House. Today’s debate is about next year’s $24.4 billion dollar budget proposal and a package of bills are currently being discussed.

The Saints announce that New Orleans has been invited by the NFL to bid on the the 2019 and 2020 Super Bowls as a host site. Eric Gill reports…:
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There were no winners Wednesday in the multistate Powerball jackpot which now goes to an estimated $138 million for Saturday night’s drawing.

A bill by Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater that would make it easier for state colleges to raise fees for students passes the state House. The legislation advances to the Senate on a 79-14 vote. Broadwater says those concerned that increased fees would create a drop in enrollment should look at the bigger picture…

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He says a portion of monies generated from the additional fees would be used to provide financial assistance to students in need.

The United Health Foundation’s Annual America’s Health Rankings 2015 Senior Report ranks Louisiana 50th in the nation for Senior Health. Katherine Palmier (palm-yay), Chief Medical Officer for the East Region of United Health Care, says despite the low ranking, Louisiana does have some positives like a high flu vaccination rate, low prevalence of falls and great home health…

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In 2014 Louisiana was ranked 49th.

Lafayette Police have arrested a woman wanted in Acadia Parish for the death of her infant daughter. Authorities say 26-year-old Katie Chriceol gave birth to her child at home in late March. The newborn then went into cardiac arrest and died at a local hospital. Tests revealed that Chriceol and the baby both tested positive for high levels of methamphetamine. Chriceol was booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail on a second-degree murder charge.

The American Automobile Association expects more Americans to travel this Memorial Day weekend than they have in the last 10 years. Scott Carwile reports…

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The United Health Foundation ranks Louisiana 50th in the nation for Senior Health, according to the Annual America’s Health Rankings 2015 Senior Report. Michelle Southern reports…

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Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater’s legislation that would allow state colleges to raise fees for students advances from the state House. Broadwater says his bill would only make it easier for colleges to raise fees, within certain limits, and not affect tuition or TOPS whatsoever. The measure passed on a 79-14 vote and now heads to the Senate.

The American Automobile Association expects more Americans to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend than they have in the last decade. Spokesman Don Redman says over 37 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home for the holiday. Redman says if you plan to travel by car this weekend, you can expect to share the road with a lot of people…

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Most drivers can expect to pay the lowest Memorial Day gas prices in five years.

New Orleans is among five cities that have been invited to bid to host the 2019 and 2020 Super Bowls. Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, and Los Angeles have also received invitations to bid. President of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Jay Cicero, feels the Crescent City has an edge on the other cities vying to host the Super Bowl…

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The bids will go to a vote of team owners next May.

According to the United Health Foundation’s Annual America’s Health Rankings 2015 Senior Report, Louisiana ranks 50th in the nation for Senior Health. Chief Medical Officer for the East Region of United Health Care, Katherine Palmier, says a lot of Louisiana seniors struggle with food insecurity which means they wonder if they are going to have enough money to pay for their next meal…

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Palmier says in Louisiana there is a high percentage of nursing home residents that are not receiving proper care.

The NFL has invited New Orleans, along with Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, and Los Angeles, to bid to host the 2019 and 2020 Super Bowls. Jay Cicero, President of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, says with new stadiums proposed for Atlanta and Los Angeles, the competition will be stiff…

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New Orleans lost out on hosting the 2018 Super Bowl to Minneapolis and their new stadium last year.

Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater’s bill that would allow state colleges to raise fees for students passes the state House. He says a percentage of the revenues generated from these additional fees would be set aside for needs based assistance…

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Broadwater says his measure would only make it easier for colleges to raise student fees, within certain limits, and not affect TOPS in any way.

The American Automobile Association expects more Americans to travel this Memorial Day weekend than they have in the last 10 years. Spokesman Don Redman says they predict a 5-percent increase from last year in people who will travel for the holiday weekend…

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Redman says you can attribute much of the increase in travelers to the fact that people are feeling more confident about the economy because of the drop in gas prices.

Legislation by Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater that would allow state colleges to raise fees for students passes the state House. Gonzales Representative Eddie Lambert wanted assurance from Broadwater that this measure would not affect tuition…

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The legislation passed on a 79-14 vote and moves to the Senate.

The United Health Foundation ranks Louisiana 50th in the nation for Senior Health. That’s last according to the Annual America’s Health Rankings 2015 Senior Report. Katherine Palmier is the Chief Medical Officer for the East Region of United Health Care. She says among the challenges in Louisiana is a low percentage of dental visits…

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Mississippi, Kentucky, Arkansas and Oklahoma round out the bottom five.

New Orleans has been invited to bid to host the 2019 and 2020 Super Bowls. The Big Easy last hosted the Super Bowl in 2013. Jay Cicero, President of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, says four other cities also received invitations…

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New Orleans lost out on hosting the 2018 Super Bowl to Minneapolis and their new stadium last year. Cicero says with new stadiums proposed for Atlanta and Los Angeles, the competition will be stiff.

A Senate bill that will likely result in future TOPS students having to pay a portion of their tuition clears the House Education Committee. The governor’s office opposes Mandeville Senator Jack Donahue’s legislation. Stafford Palmieri, Jindal’s Assistant Chief of Staff, says Louisiana has made the promise that TOPS students will have their tuition fully paid…:
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Under Donahue’s bill, the TOPS award will match 2016-17 tuition levels but the award will not automatically go up when tuition rises. Donahue says TOPS is unsustainable in its current form and this baseline will ensure its survival…:
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The measure will now be debated on the House floor.

Legislation by Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater that would allow state colleges to raise fees for students passes the state House. Gonzales Representative Eddie Lambert wanted assurance from Broadwater that this measure would not affect tuition…:
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Broadwater says a percentage of the revenues generated from additional fees would be set aside for needs based assistance.

A Senate committee has approved New Orleans Senator JP Morrell’s bill that would change a second-offense marijuana possession from a felony to a misdemeanor. It also allows a first-time offender to have their record expunged if they are not convicted for another marijuana violation within two years…
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He says there’s still significant penalties for 3 or more convictions. the bill heads to the full Senate.

A Senate bill that will likely result in future TOPS students having to pay a portion of their tuition clears the House Education Committee. Governor Bobby Jindal opposes the legislation, but Mandeville Senator Jack Donahue says his bill will have cost controls for TOPS, so it can continue for years to come…
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Legislation that looks to reduce the penalties for those convicted multiple times of marijuana possession makes progress in the state legislature. A Senate committee has approved New Orleans Senator JP Morrell’s bill that would change a second-offense from a felony to a misdemeanor. He says third or four offenses of possession would still be felonies, but with lower maximum sentences than current law…
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It will likely take a year before the Louisiana Black Bear is taken off the threatened species list, but federal officials are now recommending that delisting. After public input, they could open the door for regulated hunting of the black bear, but State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham says that’s not happening anytime soon…
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Governor Bobby Jindal says it took over 20-years of collaborative research and recovery efforts to get to this point.

After about 3 hours of debate, the Lafayette City-Parish Council has rejected a smoking ban in bars. Supporters of the proposed ban–backed by the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living–expressed health concerns for employees and musicians in clubs. Some opponents argued that decision should be left to club and bar owners. The vote was 5-4.

The State Senate bill by Mandeville Senator Jack Donahue, that would likely result in future TOPS students having to pay a portion of their tuition, has cleared the House Education Committee. Stafford Palmieri, Governor Bobby Jindal’s Assistant Chief of Staff, says Louisiana has made the promise that TOPS students…
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The measure now heads to the House Floor.

A recent study by NOAA shows a strong connection between the Deepwater Horizon Gulf oil spill and a high number of dolphin deaths. Dr. Kathleen Colegrove is the study’s lead veterinary pathologist, and she says half of the mammals in Barateria Bay-which was heavily damaged–had the rare adrenal lesions.
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A Senate committee has approved New Orleans Senator JP Morrell’s bill that would change a second-offense marijuana possession from a felony to a misdemeanor. It also allows a first-time offender to have their record expunged if they are not convicted for another marijuana violation within two years…
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He says there’s still significant penalities for 3 or more convictions.

Governor Bobby Jindal says the state has spent more than 900-thousand dollars to help restoration of the black bear population. Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Steve Guertin, is glad the efforts to save the iconic “Teddy Bear” have paid off, since the feds now recommend its removal from the threatened species list…
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