The New Orleans City Council is this morning taking up a controversial ordinance that would prohibit smoking in bars, nightclubs, and casinos in the city limits. Eric Gill reports…:
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In other news out of the Big Easy, there’s a lot of talk today about Saints owner Tom Benson’s decision to transfer ownership of the Black and Gold and Pelicans NBA franchise to his wife when he dies and not his granddaughter Rita Benson LeBlanc. The richest man in Louisiana says the move is to ensure the teams’ long-term stability and success.

The woman who has assisted law enforcement locally and nationally in identifying human remains, Mary Manhein, announces she is retiring from the LSU FACES Laboratory after more than 30 years. Also known as “The Bone Lady,” Manhein has consulted on hundreds of forensic cases including mass disasters…:
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Manhein says her last day is April 30th and she’ll then turn over the reigns of the program to another generation.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it’s now offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for shooting a whooping crane last November in Vermilion Parish. Officials want to express the seriousness of shooting and killing one of the world’s most endangered birds. If you have information you can report it online at wlf.louisiana.gov.

Governor Bobby Jindal appears on Fox News to defend his “No-go zones” comments. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A 70-year-old Farmerville man is facing four counts of distribution of hydrocodone. The Union Parish Sheriff’s Office says Hopkin Hallman was arrested following an investigation that began in August. Authorities say undercover buys were arranged in Union Parish on three separate occasions. The fourth charge was filed in Lincoln Parish. Hallman was booked into the Union Parish Detention Center. Bail is set at $35,000.

A vote is expected by the city council on a controversial ordinance that would prohibit smoking in New Orleans bars and casinos. Alex Fine, President of the French Quarter Business League, says they are concerned about the revenue hit this measure could have on business, on top of the 20 to 30 percent drop in business due to the crime crisis in the city…

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Supporters of the ban say more should be done to protect bar and casino workers from the dangers of second hand smoke.

Because of the collapse of oil prices, Lafayette based Stone Energy Corp. announces it will cut spending this year by more than half of what the company spent a year ago. Gifford Briggs, Vice President of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, says it was impossible to predict this would happen and it’s hard to say when crude will stop falling and gas prices will level off…

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The cuts were part of an update Stone released on its operations.

Governor Bobby Jindal continues to stand by his claim that there are neighborhoods in Europe where authority is ceded to a more harsh version of Islamic law. In an interview with Neil Cavuto on Fox News, Jindal said there are government officials in Europe who say they have Muslim-led communities who do not want to assimilate..

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British leaders insist that these so-called “no-go zones” do not exist.

The New Orleans City Council is expected to vote on a controversial measure that would ban smoking in bars and casinos. Claudia Rodas, with the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, says employees in bars and casinos should be able to work in a smoke-free environment, like people who work in the restaurant industry. She says this is much bigger than a business decision, it’s a public health issue…

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Opponents of the ban says they are concerned about the revenue hit this ordinance could have on business.

Phillip DeSelle, a self-confessed child killer, is set to be released from prison today and the family of the victim and Evangeline Parish citizens are outraged. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Department has arrested an 18-year-old man, accused of shooting a teenager during an argument. Authorities say Allen Williams III of Donaldsonville and three other males were arguing about stolen property when Williams opened fire. A bullet struck a 16-year-old in the cheek area. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Williams is charged with three counts of attempted second degree murder and illegal use of a weapon.

A vote is expected by the New Orleans City Council on a controversial ordinance that would prohibit smoking in bars and casinos. Alex Fine, President of the French Quarter Business League, points out that there are already over 100 bars in the city that do not allow smoking. He says owners should be allowed to make the decision on whether or not they want to be smoke-free…

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Supporters of the measure say this is much bigger than a business decision, it’s a public health issue.

Phillip DeSelle, a self-confessed child killer, is set to be released from prison today and the family of the victim and Evangeline Parish citizens are outraged. Erin Keyser (Kie-Zer) is the aunt of Averie Evans of Natchitoches who was killed by DeSelle when she was 11 years old. She says they are spreading the word and putting his picture out there so people know this is happening.

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DeSelle served just 24 years in prison of a 50 year sentence.

Governor Bobby Jindal is not backing down from his comments claiming that there are neighborhoods in Europe where authority is ceded to a more harsh version of Islamic law. While speaking with Neil Cavuto on Fox News, Jindal expressed concern a similar situation could develop in this country, if our federal government doesn’t take appropriate measures to make sure immigrants are not trying to overturn our culture

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Fox News had reported the same claims, but has since said those reports were false and apologized.

As a result of falling oil prices, Stone Energy Corp. which is based out of Lafayette, announces it will cut spending this year by more than half of what the company spent a year ago. Gifford Briggs, Vice President of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, says the brunt of the impact will be felt by the companies who were doing business with companies that are making reductions…

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The price of oil has been steadily dropping and closed Wednesday at $47.28.

Governor Bobby Jindal continues to insist there are neighborhoods in Europe where authority is ceded to a more harsh version of Islamic law. Jindal had a chance to back down from those comments in a one-on-one interview Neil Cavuto on Fox News…

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Fox News previously reported the same claims, but has since apologized and said those reports were false.

New Orleans City Council is expected to vote on a controversial ordinance that would prohibit smoking in bars and casinos. Claudia Rodas, with the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, is in favor of the ordinance. She says more should be done to protect bar and casino workers from the dangers of second hand smoke…

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Opponents of the measure say owners should be allowed to make the decision on whether or not to go smoke-free at their business.

A self-confessed child killer named Phillip DeSelle is set to be released from prison today and the family of the little girl and Evangeline Parish citizens are outraged. Erin Keyser (Kie-Zer) is the aunt of Averie Evans of Natchitoches who was killed by DeSelle when she was 11 years old. Keyser says the man served just 24 years in prison on a 50 year sentence.:

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Keyser says DeSelle, now 65, was given time off for good behavior because of the laws that were in place when he was convicted in the early 90s.

Falling oil prices has resulted in Lafayette-based Stone Energy Company to announce it will cut spending this year by more than half of what they spent in 2014. Gifford Briggs, vice president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, says Stone Energy is not the only oil company scaling back..
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The price of oil is trading at 47-dollars a barrel today.

According to the U-S Department of Health and Human Services, 137-thousand people in Louisiana have signed up for health insurance through the federal marketplace. Open enrollment ends on February 15th. More information can be found at health-care-dot-gov.

During an interview on Fox News today, Governor Bobby Jindal was asked about the state’s budget shortfall that has been pegged at one-point-four billion dollars. Jindal explained why the state is in this situation….
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Jindal also continued to make the case that there are “No Go Zones” in European neighborhoods and expressed concern that “No Go Zones” could pop up in the US if the federal government doesn’t take steps to make sure immigrants embrace America’s culture.

LSU football received a verbal commitment from one of the top high school prospects in the state, Riverdale defensive back Donte Jackson, who had five interceptions last season The 2015 recruiting class also features a couple of other highly thought of defensive backs in Kevin Toliver and Xavier Lewis.

A Gonzales man has died following a tragic accident as he was pulling out of a driveway on Highway 61 in St. Francisville. Seventy-three year-old Felix Lipoma struck the back of an 18 wheeler, causing his truck to flip several times. When emergency personnel got to the scene, he was responsive…
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That’s State Trooper Jared Sandifer who says impairment is not suspected by either driver.

One of the top high school football prospects in the nation announced his decision to play at LSU today. Riverdale defensive back Donte Jackson chose the Tigers over Georgia and U-S-C. Football analyst Mike Detillier says Jackson is a great talent…
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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested the man wanted in the shooting injury of a deputy. Sheriff Jeff Wiley says that deputy stopped the suspect vehicle while responding to a shoplifting complaint…
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It took about five hours to find 35 year-old John McMullen, but when they did, he was arrested on several charges, including attempted first-degree murder of a police officer. Two other people in the car were also arrested.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested an Opelousas woman for allegedly burning her child with cigarettes. 26-year-old Jessica Deville is facing a charge of cruelty to a juvenile. Lt. Clay Higgins says they were alerted by a local hospital about the alleged abuse…
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She denies those charges. The 5 year old is now in the custody of his father.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has charged an Opelousas woman with cruelty to a juvenile after allegedly burning her child with cigarettes. Eric Gill with more…
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According to the latest numbers from HHS, and as of January 16th, over 137 thousand people in Louisiana have signed up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The open enrollment deadline for Obamacare is February 15th.
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A man who wanted in Florida for numerous charges, now adds several in Louisiana, after he allegedly shot an Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Deputy. Thirty-five year-old John McMullen was a passenger in a car that was stopped for suspicion of shop-lifting, where he brandished a gun, then shot at the car and the deputy, striking him in the hand. The charges…
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That’s Sheriff Jeff Wiley who says man and a woman, who were also in the car were arrested earlier.

LSU’s football recruiting stock just went up again, as the Tigers sign one of the the top high school prospects in the country, Riverdale defensive back Donte Jackson. The 2015 recruiting class also features a couple of other outstanding defensive backs in Kevin Toliver and Xavier Lewis…
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That’s NFL Analyst Mike Detillier.

An Opelousas woman is under arrest for allegedly burning her child with cigarettes. 26-year-old Jessica Deville denies the charges of burning her five year-old, but  St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office Lt. Clay Higgins says the injuries took place on her watch…:

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The child is recovering and living with his. That investigation is continuing.

A man wanted for the shooting injury of an Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Deputy yesterday has been found and arrested.  Sheriff Jeff Wiley says 35 year-old John McMullen was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by police for a shop-lifting incident, when McMullen shot at the car and the deputy, hitting him in the hand.  The suspect took off, but they found him later…

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A man and a woman in the car were also arrested. McMullen is charged with attempted first degree murder of a police officer.

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Louisiana State Police is investigating a tragic accident out of St. Francisville which claimed the life of a man Tuesday afternoon, as he tried to pull out of a driveway on Highway 61.  Trooper Jared Sandifer says 73 year-old Felix Lipoma from Gonzales hit the back of tractor-trailer…

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That investigation is continuing.

In college football recruiting, LSU made a huge interception against Georgia and U-S-C, snagging Riverdale defensive cornerback Donte Jackson. Football analyst Mike Detillier says this was a big time catch for the Tigers…

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And someone that Detillier believes will be in the NFL one day.  Jackson is expected to sign with LSU on National Signing Day next month.

Today Governor Bobby Jindal says he’ll appear live on the Fox Business Network on the Your World with Neil Cavuto show to discuss no-go zones and respond to the state of the Union Address. The interview is slated to happen at 3:15 our time.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested the man wanted in the shooting injury of a deputy. Eric Gill reports…:
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A woman in Opelousas is in big trouble after authorities believe she burned her child with cigarettes. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office says 26-year-old Jessica Deville is charged with cruelty to a juvenile. Lt. Clay Higgins says authorities spoke with the father and the child:
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The child is recovering and living with his father.

State Police is investigating a tragic accident out of St. Francisville which claimed the life of a 73-year-old man Wednesday afternoon. Trooper Jared Sandifer says Felix Lipoma of Gonzales was pulling out of a private drive onto LA 61 as an 18-wheeler was approaching…:
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Sandifer says Lipoma’s truck flipped several times and he died later at a local hospital.