LSU football received a verbal commitment today from a five-star recuirt. Riverdale cornerback Donte Jackson chose the Tigers over the Georgia Bulldogs. Jackson had five interceptions for the Rebels last season, average 38 yards on kick returns and he was also outstanding on offense. Jackson said today there’s a chance he can play on both offense and defense.

LSU basketball rebounded from a tough loss on Saturday to Texas A-and-M to beat Florida last night. The loss ended the Gators 20-game SEC home winning streak. Jarell Martin had 22 points and Tim Quarterman added 15 points.

In other action last night…Sam Houston State defeated Nicholls State 62-39, McNeese State beat Abilene Christian 63-56. Desharick Guidry had 21 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. And Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi had its way with Northwestern State, beating the Demons 88-76.

You will be able to watch every LSU game this season, whether it’s on your computer, tablet, labtop or your TV. Most of the games will be streamed, but 20 of the 56 regular season games are set to be shown on television, whether it’s one of the ESPN channels or CST.

Southeastern Louisiana’s Bryan Bennett has been added to the South Roster of the Senior Bowl. Bennett threw for 18 touchdowns and 23-hundred yards last season for the Lions. He’s the third player from S-L-U to get a chance at playing in the Senior Bowl, which is this Saturday at 3 PM.

The Saints have reportedly fired their director of college scouting Rick Reiprish after 11 years with the club. It’s expected that former Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland will take his place.

In the NBA…the Pelicans host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight. Anthony Davis is expected to play. He missed the last two games because of a toe injury. New Orleans has a record of 20-and-21 as they’ve hit the halfway point of the season.

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 has more…:
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State Police report a 73-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle accident yesterday afternoon on US 61 in St. Francisville. They say Felix Lipoma of Gonzales was pulling out of a driveway when his truck collided with a passing 18-wheeler. Lipoma’s truck flipped several times. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany is not happy about President Obama’s tax the rich plan saying the US needs tax reform that is simple, fair and helps grow the economy…:
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Secretary of State Tom Schedler and Louisiana Public Broadcasting announce the launch of a site which contains videos of stories from throughout our state’s history. He says they were able to take old videotapes that had a risk of becoming destroyed due to deterioration over time and digitize them so they will always be available…:
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The site is “ladigitalmedia.org.”

Republican lawmakers are pushing against President Obama’s tax proposals which would increase taxes for the wealthiest Americans. Eric Gill reports…:
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Ascension Parish Deputies have arrested the man wanted in the shooting injury of a fellow deputy. Authorities say the deputy stopped a vehicle when responding to a shoplifting complaint when the suspect, 35-year-old John McMullen opened fire and shot the cop in the hand. McMullen faces many charges and he’s also wanted in Florida on charges including first degree murder.

The state is set to begin accepting proposals on alternative ways to get rid of the 15 million pounds of explosive material at Camp Minden. Louisiana Progress Action spokeswoman Frances Kelley says with all of the uncertainties surrounding an open burn of the material, officials should look at other solutions to the problem…:
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The EPA recently delayed the open tray burn of the propellant for at least 90 days to allow time to figure out a safe way to dispose of the M6.

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 emergency room about the alleged abuse…:
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St. Landry Child Protection Services is continuing to investigate.

Republican lawmakers are pushing against President Obama’s tax proposals which would increase taxes for the wealthiest Americans. The President pitched the plan in his State of the Union Address last night. Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and was hoping the President would be less combative on the issue…

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The Congressman says tax reform is needed.

An organization of three groups specializing in package travel called the Travel Exchange is holding their annual convention in New Orleans this week. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says over 400 tour company operators will be taking part in the event. He says hosting this event is a tremendous opportunity for the Bayou State…

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Dardenne feels this particular convention can have a big impact on tourism in Louisiana.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler and Louisiana Public Broadcasting announce the launch of a site which contains videos of stories from throughout our state’s history. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Jefferson Davis Sheriff’s office has arrested an Elton High School teacher for allegedly molesting a student. Authorities say they were contacted by school officials after they received a report of an inappropriate relationship between Justin Fruge and a student. After an investigation, Fruge was arrested on two counts of molestation of a juvenile.

President Obama’s tax proposals, which he pitched in his State of the Union Address, are not being well-received by Republican lawmakers. Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany calls the tax increases a re-distribution of wealth through increased spending. Boustany says he wants a tax code that is fair, simplified, and lowers rates to help grow the economy…

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The President’s plan would raise the capital gains tax on top-earning Americans, eliminate the current tax break on inheritances, and raise taxes on big banks.

An Arnaudville man was arrested accused of stealing more than $36,000 from his elderly grandmother. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department says Martin Thibodeaux made 34 unauthorized withdrawals from the woman’s bank account. The woman’s safety deposit box, which had an unknown amount of money inside, was found empty as well. Thibodeaux is charged with financial exploitation of the elderly.

The state is accepting bids from companies submitting proposals to dispose of the 15 million pounds of M6 propellant at Camp Minden. Scott Carwile reports…

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The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested a woman for allegedly burning her child with cigarettes. After the child’s father brought him to the ER, medical staff observed signs of torture on the 5-year-old while treating him for burns to his hands and torso. After an investigation, authorities arrested 26-year-old Jessica Deville of Opelousas on a charge of cruelty of a juvenile.

President Obama’s tax proposals which would increase taxes for the wealthiest Americans are getting some push back from Republican lawmakers. The President pitched the plan in his State of the Union Address last night. The President’s plan would raise the capital gains tax on top-earning Americans and eliminate the current tax break on inheritances. Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany says an agreement was made to set the inheritance tax at 35-percent and the President’s plan is not a good faith attempt to work on tax reform…

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The President’s proposal would also raise taxes on big banks.

The Travel Exchange, an organization of three groups specializing in package travel. is holding their annual convention this week in New Orleans. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne feels this particular convention can have a big impact on tourism in Louisiana…

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The expo is expected to draw 3,600 visitors to Louisiana.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler and Louisiana Public Broadcasting announce the launch of a website containing videos of stories from throughout our state’s history. He says says the site, ladigitalmedia-dot-org, will be a great place to pull up historic events in Louisiana and national history…

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He says the Louisiana Digital Media Archive puts the history of Louisiana into visual film that anyone can enjoy online.

The state is beginning to accept bids from companies submitting proposals for how they would handle disposing of that M6 propellant at Camp Minden. Frances Kelly with Louisiana Progress Action says the state’s Request for Proposals was only intended for the open tray burn of the M6. But she says a recent EPA decision opens the door for alternative methods of disposal…

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Republican lawmakers are pushing against President Obama’s tax proposals which would increase taxes for the wealthiest Americans. Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. Boustany was hoping the President would be less combative on the issue…

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The President pitched the plan in his State of the Union Address last night.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler and Louisiana Public Broadcasting announce the launch of a site which contains videos of stories from throughout our state’s history. He says the Louisiana Digital Media Archive puts the history of Louisiana into visual film that anyone can enjoy online…

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Schedler says preserving our state’s unique history in a format the average person can explore has always been one of the critical missions of the State Archives. You can check it out at ladigitalmedia-dot-org.

The state is set to begin accepting bids from companies to submit proposals for how they would handle disposing of the 15 million pounds of M6 propellant at Camp Minden. Frances Kelly with Louisiana Progress Action (LPA) says they want the state to publicly post all bids submitted…

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The EPA recently delayed the open tray burn of the propellant for at least 90 days and said they would be open to alternative methods for disposing of the M6.

Governor Bobby Jindal is getting national attention after giving a speech in England where he claimed Muslim “no-go zones” exist in Europe. “No-go zones” are areas that have been allegedly taken over by radical Islamists where police are less likely to go in to enforce the country’s laws. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says it’s bewildering that Jindal continues to insist these “no-go zones” exist…

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Stockley says if Jindal is trying to bolster his foreign policy leading up to a presidential run, this is not the way to do it. Jindal is expected to announce his candidacy for president in the next few weeks.

State Police report that a fourth person has now died as a result of a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Natchitoches Parish over the weekend. Authorities learned that 10-year-old Kaylee West of Montgomery succumbed to her injuries earlier today. Three others, including two juveniles, were injured in the crash.

The US Supreme Court refuses to take up a Baton Rouge case that questions whether a priest should report allegations of sex abuse against a minor. The Diocese of Baton Rouge asked the nation’s highest court to review the case, after the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that priests should be subject to mandatory reporting laws. Legal analyst Tim Meche…

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Meche says its not a surprise the courts are not backing the Church on this matter.

Jennings Police have arrested a 66-year-old man accused of raping three girls, all under the age of 10. Deputy Chief Danny Semmes says their investigation began when a government agency informed them of suspicious activity regarding Clarence Bouley of Jennings being in the presence of some young children. Semmes says the girls were interviewed by the Child Advocacy Center…

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Bouley was booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail on three counts of aggravated rape.

Governor Bobby Jindal is getting national attention after giving a speech in England where he claimed Muslim “no-go zones” exist in Europe. Eric Gill has more…
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The Department of Revenue says it will begin accepting income tax returns tomorrow, and begin processing those returns February 3rd for refunds as early as February 24th. After the 24th, electronic filers can expect refunds in up to 21 days, and for paper, it’s 8 to 10 weeks.
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The Supreme Court will not take up a case where a suit has been filed by a family against the Baton Rouge Diocese and a priest, who did not come forward after a young girl confessed she was kissed and fondled by an adult church parishioner. Legal analyst Tim Meche says the Church wants to maintain the confession confidentiality…
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He says this decision could set up the Church and priests for more lawsuits.

Jennings Police have arrested a 66-year-old man accused of raping three girls, all under the age of 10. Deputy Chief Danny Semmes (Sims) says their investigation began when a government agency informed them of suspicious activity regarding Clarence Bouley (Boo-lay) and some young children…
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Semmes says, during questioning, Bouley confessed to the crimes.

The US Supreme Court passes on taking up a case out of Baton Rouge that involves a confession given to a priest by a teenage concerning sex abuse. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Former New Orleans Saints game hero and ALS patient Steve Gleason is in Washington today ahead of the State of the Union tonight. Besides meeting with Senator David Vitter, he met with HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell and the President’s cabinet this morning to discuss legislative help for those who suffer with ALS.

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Governor Bobby Jindal is taking some heat for remarks he made in a speech in Great Britain, where he claimed there were Muslim “no-go” zones; where police keep a low profile enforcing laws. Last week, Fox News made a similar claim, and later apologized for it. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it’s pretty clear who Jindal is trying to reach…
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President Obama is giving the State of the Union Address tonight, and it’s expected he will introduce a plan to increase taxes on wealthy Americans, and deliver cuts to the middle class. Many Republicans have indicated they are not in favor of that. These Louisianians have mixed feelings…:
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