Studies show more and more women are buying guns and becoming more familiar with how to use them. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office says a deputy has been fired following a domestic dispute. They say 30-year-old Gary Ellis Jr., a four year veteran of the department, had been drinking when he began arguing with his wife. It’s alleged that Ellis threw his wife to the ground several times. When officers arrived, it’s reported Ellis tried to grab a deputy’s weapon. Ellis is charged with domestic battery, battery of a police officer, and attempted disarming of a peace officer.

Labor numbers for December reveal another record breaking month for Louisiana employment. Louisiana Workforce Commission director Curt Eysink, says total nonfarm employment grew to 1,992,000, as private employers added 34-thousand jobs over the year. He says professional business services is one of the strongest sectors for job growth…

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Louisiana’s unemployment rate continues to go up, even though the number of people who are employed is also increasing.

Acadiana food critic Bob Carriker has come up with a “Boudin King Cake” that’s getting a lot of attention. The King Cake uses a bread that is savory, not sweet, stuffed with boudin, and topped with Steen’s syrup and cracklin. Carriker says his idea immediately went viral so he ran down to a local baker…

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Carriker says he’s gotten messages from Alaska, New York, Washington and California from people who want one.

New employment numbers are out that show private employers in Louisiana added 34-thousand jobs during 2014, but the state’s unemployment rate also rose one-point-three percent to six-point-seven percent last year. Louisiana Workforce Commission director Curt Eysink says the higher unemployment rate is not because of layoffs, but because more people are looking for jobs…
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A study from the National Shooting Sports Foundation has found that 74-percent of gun shops saw growth in female customers in 2013. Barret Kendrick is a firearms trainer in Covington and he’s noticed over the last couple of years that females are becoming less scared of guns and enjoying training courses…
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The split high school football playoff system is up for discussion as the Louisiana High School Athletic Association begins its annual convention today. New LHSAA executive director, Eddie Bonine, says he’s asking schools to give him a year to come up with a proposal that would resolve the issues between public and private schools…
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A Boudin King Cake made in Lafayette has gone viral. Acadiana food critic Bob Carriker reviews King Cakes and Boudin from all over the nation and decided to combine the two and share the idea on his Facebook page…
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Carriker says the now famous King Cake uses a bread that’s savory, stuffed with boudin and topped with Steen’s cane syrup.

Louisiana’s December labor numbers are in and once again the state broke employment records. Scott Carwile has more…
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In a court filing, Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson says his daughter and two grandchildren, who are suing over his new succession plan, never rose to the task as he attempted to groom them to take over his professional franchises. The filing was in response to a lawsuit filed by Benson’s daughter, Renee, and two grandchildren, who claim Mr. Benson, is not mentally fit to make important decisions.

Studies show more and more women are buying guns and becoming more familiar with how to use them. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, 74 percent of gun shops saw growth in female customers in 2013. Barret Kendrick, a firearms trainer in Covington, says they have seen a major increase in the number of women coming into the gun market….
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Kendrick says he’s found many of his female students go from being scared of weapons to really enjoying a training course and having fun.

According to the American Automobile Association, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is at $1.87 for the second day in a row. So has the price bottomed out? AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says that is possible…:
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Redman says gas prices should go up later in February as we start heading into spring.

Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson has responsed to the lawsuit filed by his daughter and two grandchildren. In a court filing, Benson says for years he attempted to groom Renee Benson and his two grandchildren to take over the professional franchises once he dies, but they never rose to the task. He adds the decision for his wife to take control of the teams following his death was a deliberate and reasoned decision.

Labor numbers for December show it was another record breaking month for Louisiana employment. Louisiana Workforce Commission director Curt Eysink, says total nonfarm employment grew to 1,992,000, as private employers added 34-thousand jobs over the year.

A group of high school students from Cedar Creek in Ruston are on a field trip in snowy New York City. Eric Gill on how they’ve adapted as a result of a big snowstorm…
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Ascension Parish Sheriff deputies are on the hunt for at least two suspects involved in a double homicide in Donaldsonville. Chief Deputy Tony Bacala says around 3:30 yesterday afternoon, they arrived at the scene of a shooting and found 37-year-old Chad Nichols dead on the front lawn of his house..:
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The believe the suspects stole the victim’s vehicles.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office says the search for a teen, wanted in connection to a weekend robbery, ended unexpectedly when the suspect was found dead. Sheriff’s spokesperson Maxine Trahan says Rayne Police were involved in a chase after the robbery with a vehicle that the victim, 18 year-old Slye Mier (meer)and a juvenile, occupied. After the chase, Mier and the juvenile fled…
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The investigation continues.
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The drop in fuel costs had a brief stoppage today, as the state-wide average price of regular gas remained unchanged at $1.87 a gallon. AAA fuel analyst Don Redmond says the prices right now are astounding…
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Redmond says we should prices start to move back up a bit in about 2 to 3 weeks.

It has turned out to be a student retreat AND a snow day for some Ruston students from Cedar Creek school, as some 27 students and sponsors were left stranded in New York City because of a big snow storm. So now, they are taking in as much of the Big Apple as they possibly can, including Central Park…
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Director of Student Activities Elizabeth Walker, who says they plan to leave tomorrow.

There’s been an unexpected turn of events in the investigation of a weekend robbery in Acadia Parish, as the suspect was found dead in a field near Crowley.
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That’s Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Maxine Trahan, who reports after the Sunday night robbery, Rayne Police were involved in a chase with a vehicle that Mier and a juvenile occupied. Police say Meir’s death appears suspicious.

For the 2nd day in a row, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gas remains unchanged at $1.87, according to AAA. Some suspect the price has bottomed out, but fuel analyst Don Redmond says we might see a brief dip in February…
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A group of Louisiana high school students find themselves in the middle of all the snow in New York City. Students from Cedar Creek School in Ruston are now in the Big Apple on a extended school trip because of the storm back east…
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That’s Director of Student Activities Elizabeth Walker.

A hunter that had been missing since Thursday in the Pearl River Wildlife Management area has been found alive in St. Tammany Parish. St. Tammy Parish Sheriff’s office says that 42 year-old Robert “Rob” Varnado was reported missing by a hunting buddy in the area on Thursday. He was found alive today.

Ascension Parish Sheriff deputies are searching for at least two suspects involved in a double homicide in Donaldsonville. Chief Deputy Tony Bacala says they believe the suspects killed the victims then stole their vehicles….
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The victims are identified as thirty-seven-year-old Chad Nichols of Doanldsonville, and 29 year-old Benny Booker of Prairieville.

A teen, wanted in connection to a weekend robbery in Acadia Parish, has been found dead in a field just east of Crowley. The body was identified as 18-year-old Slye Mier (mere) of Crowley. Rayne Police were involved in a chase after the robbery with a vehicle that Mier and the another suspect were in…
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That’s Acadia Parish Sheriff’s spokesperson Maxine Trahan
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According to the American Automobile Association, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is at $1.87 for the second day in a row. So has the price bottomed out?
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The former Destrehan High School teacher accused of having sex with a 16 year-old student will be going to trial in May. Shelly Dufresne faces the charge of carnal knowledge of a juvenile; which is a felony Trial proceedings will begin May 20th.

According to the American Automobile Association, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is at $1.87 for the second day in a row. So has the price bottomed out? AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says that is possible as the price of crude oil has stabilized between $45 and $48 a barrel…:
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Redman says you can definitely expect to see gas prices moving up later in February as we start heading into spring.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office says the search for a man, wanted in connection to a weekend robbery, ended unexpectedly when the suspect was found dead. Sheriff’s spokesperson Maxine Trahan says Rayne Police were involved in a chase with a vehicle occupied by a juvenile and 18-year-old Slye Mier of Crowley who eventually got away on foot…:
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Authorities say Mier’s death is being classified as suspicious, but the exact cause is unknown at this time.

As the northeast gets pounded by a blizzard, a group of students from Cedar Creek School in Ruston find themselves in the middle of it in New York City. Eric Gill reports…:
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The State Department of Health and Hospitals sets up a program that encourages Louisiana residents to take control of their health. The program is called “Own Your Own Health”. It’s a three month wellness challenge that can assist residents in living a healthier lifestyle. The challenges are meant to motivate Louisianians to make small daily steps to a healthy life. You can sign up at oyohla-dot-com.

As the northeast gets pounded by a horrible blizzard, a group of Louisiana high school students find themselves in the middle of it in New York City. Students from Cedar Creek School in Ruston are in the Big Apple on a class trip. Director of Student Activities Elizabeth Walker says yesterday’s curfew cancelled the Broadway show they planned to attend, but they are hanging in there…:
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She says they are a group of 27 including 14 students.

State Police is assisting in an investigation about an ATM scheme where customer’s debit card numbers and pins may have been compromised along the I-10 corridor. Whitney Bank issued a statement acknowledging they found devices called “skimmers” on ATM machines and as a precaution have reissued about 7100 debit cards.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office says they are looking for possibly two suspects involved in a shooting that left two dead in Donaldsonville. Chief Deputy Tony Balaca says the victims are 37-year-old Chad Nichols and 29-year-old Benny Boooker. He says as of right now they don’t know who is responsible for these murders…:
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He says anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact authorities.

LSU defensive back Jalen Mills is reportedly headed to court in April for battery. If found guilty of simple Battery, Mills could face up to 6 months in jail. The LSU football player vehemently denies the allegations.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office says they are investigating a double homicide in Donaldsonville. Chief Deputy Tony Bacala says they got the call Monday around 3:30pm and when they arrived at the scene they located 37-year-old Chad Nichols dead on the front lawn of his house..:
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Bacala says the suspects got away in a white 2008-2011 BMW 3 series and they stole Bookers white 2008 white Dodge Magnum. Cops are looking for both vehicles and if anyone has information to please call authorities.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office says the search for a man, wanted in connection with a weekend robbery, ended when he was found dead. Sheriff’s spokesperson Maxine Trahan says deputies responded to a call from a crawfish farmer who discovered a body in a field just east of Crowley…:
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She says Mier’s death is being classified as suspicions but right now they don’t know how he died.

Louisiana’s budget picture continues to get worse because of falling oil prices. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Authorities say a man fatally stabbed his girlfriend in Lake Charles before taking his own life in Lincoln Parish later the same day. They say 22-year-old Octavia Jack was found murdered in an apartment then 30-year-old Christopher White, Jack’s boyfriend, was later located by the LPSO in a rural part of Lincoln parish a few hours later with what authorities described as “a self-inflicted gunshot wound.”