The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee does not anticipate Governor Bobby Jindal vetoing the bill that puts a cap on the film tax program. Scott Carwile has the story…

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The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says one of two suspects wanted for the killing of a man in Gibson over the weekend has turned himself into authorities. They say 29-year-old Carl Hayes is charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of Roosevelt Stewart. Authorities are still searching for 26-year-old Kenny Veal. Veal is considered armed and dangerous.

Springfield Mayor Charles Martin is resigning after pleading guilty to criminal mischief for his involvement in a ticket fixing scheme. Assistant LA Attorney General David Caldwell says Martin has 90 days to resign as mayor and will not be allowed to seek reelection for this office…

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Martin as well as Police Chief James Jones are accused of covering up a woman’s DWI citation.

Tropical Storm Bill is expected to make landfall today in Texas and there are concerns it could present more flooding along the Red River. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the Red River could rise again as a result of this system…

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The projected path of the system has it moving through Texas into Oklahoma dropping more rain at the source of the Red River flooding.

The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee does not expect Governor Bobby Jindal to veto the film tax credit legislation that caps the amount of credits redeemed to 180-million dollars a year. Film industry officials believe the legislation is unconstitutional, because it could lead to the state not honoring some credits, because the cap is for credits redeemed and not issued. But Lafayette Representative Joel Robideaux says legislative staff has assured lawmakers the legislation is legal…

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Hollywood South is also concerned the legislation will chase movie production away.

Springfield Mayor Charles Martin is resigning after pleading guilty to criminal mischief for being involved in a ticket fixing scheme. Assistant LA Attorney General David Caldwell says Martin and Springfield’s Police Chief altered a 2011 DWI report to go through misdemeanor court, instead of it being a felony charge…

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Martin’s plea deal will require no jail time.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says Tropical Storm Bill is expected to make landfall today in Texas and possibly present more flooding concerns along the Red River. Keim says the area of low pressure is expected to move through Texas and into Oklahoma dropping more rain at the source of the Red River flooding…

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He says the Red River could rise again as a result of this system.

LSU faces Cal State-Fullerton at 2PM today in an elimination game at the College World Series. The Tigers are 10-0 in games following a loss this season and shortstop Alex Bregman says it seems that when they lose, the team comes back stronger…

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Today’s game can be seen on ESPN2.

The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee doesn’t see Governor Bobby Jindal vetoing the film tax credit legislation that caps the amount of credits redeemed to 180-million dollars a year. Lafayette Representative Joel Robideaux says if the governor vetoes the bill, it will lead to a 70-million dollar cut to higher education and health care

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Film industry officials believe the legislation is unconstitutional.

The Gulf of Mexico’s first tropical system of the season is expected to bring periods of heavy rain to western parts of Louisiana and possibly present more flooding concerns along the Red River. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Tropical Storm Bill is expected to make landfall today in Texas hitting Louisiana with even more rain for the western part of the state.

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Keim says some areas of Louisiana could get several inches of rain.

The LSU baseball team will look to avoid elimination today in the College World Series when they face Cal State Fullerton at 2pm. The Tigers are coming off a disastrous performance Sunday when they committed four errors in a 10-3 loss to TCU. Freshman pitcher Alex Lange will start on the mound today and he says he doesn’t have any surprises up his sleeve…

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LSU is 10-0 in games following a loss this season and they have outscored opponents in those games 96-32. Today’s game will be televised by ESPN2.

Officials continue to monitor a broad area of low pressure in the western Gulf of Mexico. Jonathan Brazzell, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says the main story with this potential tropical storm, which is headed for the Texas coastline, is not the wind, but the rain…:
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We’ve already seen some of the outer bands of this area of low pressure bring periods of rain to Louisiana today.

Former NFL player Darren Sharper pleaded guilty today in an Orleans Parish courtroom to two counts of forcible rape and one count of simple rape as part of a so called global arrangement. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it appears the former Saints star and his lawyers were able to use his multiple criminal acts in multiple states to his advantage…:
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Sharper has admitted to raping at least nine women in four states

Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain credits deputy Wayne Walker for noticing a crack in a temporary levee that eventually gave way flooding Colfax Mudfest Recreational Park over the weekend. McCain says over 110 people had to be rescued as it was incredible to see how fast the water moved in….
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He says there are still dozens of vehicles stranded in the area.

State Police say two people have been arrested in connection with a March fatal hit and run in St. Mary Parish. 33-year-old Kista Sedotal of Jeanerette was struck twice and killed while walking along LA 182. Master Trooper Brooks David…:
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He says they believe 46-year-old Brian Timken of New Iberia initially hit the victim then she was hit again by 25-year-old Kayla Norris of Franklin. Timken was arrested on hit and run and obstruction. Norris was charged with hit and run.

That large area of low pressure in the south-central Gulf of Mexico that could affect parts of Texas and western Louisiana tonight into tomorrow. Jonathan Brazzell, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says it’s very possible it could get stronger before it hits land…
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Although Brazzell adds this will be more of a rain-maker.

Hit and run charges are facing two people connected to a March incident in St. Mary Parish, where a Jeanerette woman was struck and killed. Forty-six year-old Brian Timpken of New Iberia was the first driver to allegedly hit 33 year-old Kista Sedotal on Highway 182, then afterwards, it was 25 year-old Kayla Norris who alledgely hit Sedotal. She police she thought she just hit an animal…
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That’s State Police Master Trooper Brooks David (dah VEED)
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Dozens of vehicles are still stranded at the Colfax Mudfest Recreational Park after a temporary levee gave way over the weekend, resulting in a considerable amount of water from the Red River entering the park area. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says a deputy there on security detail noticed the levee cracking…
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Over 110 people had to be rescued.

Darren Sharper pleaded guilty today in an Orleans Parish courtroom to two counts of forcible rape and one count of simple rape. This was the final step in Sharper’s “global plea deal” resolving criminal charges in four states. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it appears Sharper has sealed the deal with authorities…
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Officials are keeping a close eye on a large area of low pressure in the south-central Gulf of Mexico that could affect parts of southwestern Louisiana tonight into tomorrow…
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A tubing accident on the Amite has led to the drowning of an Opelousas man. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard reports 32 year-old Ketni Thomas was trying to swim upstream to help some other tubers who were in trouble. Witnesses say it appeared Thomas became exhausted and sank.
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Over 110 people at the Colfax Mudfest Recreational Park found themselves trapped after a temporary levee gave way over tyhe weekend, allowing water from the swollen Red River to flow in. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says they were able to get dozens of vehicles on a high hill, which is now completely surrounded by water. One of the attendants told him he lives seven and a half hours away…:
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Two people have been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident in St. Mary Parish that happened in March. Forty-six year-old Brian Timpken of New Iberia was the first driver to allegedly hit 33 year-old Kista Sedotal of Jeanerette on Highway 182. Sometime later, they believe 25 year-old Kayla Norris hit Sedotal, and she turned around…
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That’s State Police Master Trooper Brooks David (dah VEED)

Dozens of vehicles are trapped on a high hill at the Colfax Mudfest Park after a homemade levee gave way and water from the Red River rushed in…:
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The mayor of Springfield has pleaded guilty to criminal mischief for his participation in a ticket fixing scheme. As part of a plea deal, state judge Bruce Bennett ordered Mayor Charles Martin to resign, pay $550 in fees and fines, and enter into 2 years of probabtion. ===========================
The low pressure system in the Gulf referred to as Invest 91-L will be bringing more rain to Texas and Southwest Louisiana tonight and into tomorrow…
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That’s Jonathan Brazzell with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, who says it is possible the system could get stronger before moving onshore.

In an Orleans Parish courtroom, former New Orleans Saints star Darren Sharper has pleaded guilty to the rape of at least 9 women in several states, including Louisiana. As part of a plea deal, Sharper will be serving 9 years in a federal prison in California…
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That’s legal analyst Tim Meche, who says Sharper will get credit for time served and for good behavior.

Officials watching a broad area of low pressure in the south-central Gulf of Mexico. Jonathan Brazzell, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says the main story with this system will not be the wind, but the rain…:
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Invest 91-L has now has a 90-percent chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm before making landfall.

Darren Sharper pleaded guilty today in an Orleans Parish courtroom to two counts of forcible rape and one count of simple rape as part of the so called global arrangement. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it appears the former Saints star and his lawyers were able to to use his multiple criminal acts in multiple states to his advantage…:
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Sharper has admitted to raping at least nine women in Louisiana, California, Arizona, and Nevada.

State Police say two people have been arrested in connection with a March fatal hit and run in St. Mary Parish. 33-year-old Kista Sedotal of Jeanerette was struck twice and killed while walking along LA 182. Master Trooper Brooks David…:
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He says they believe 46-year-old Brian Timken of New Iberia initially hit the victim then she was hit again by 25-year-old Kayla Norris of Franklin. Timken was arrested on hit and run and obstruction. Norris was charged with hit an run.

The Baton Rouge Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a hit and run crash which claimed the life of an LSU student nearly a year ago. They say the suspect, 36-year-old Janneh Trench, was located in Georgia by US marshals and will be charged with negligent homicide, felony hit and run, reckless operation, obstruction. Investigators believe Trench hit Eric Fabre with his vehicle then attempted to destroy the evidence.

Darren Sharper pleaded guilty today in an Orleans Parish courtroom to two counts of forcible rape and one count of simple rape. This was the final step in Sharper’s “global plea deal” resolving criminal charges in four states. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it appears Sharper has sealed the deal with authorities…:
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Sharper has admitted to raping at least nine women in Louisiana, California, Arizona, and Nevada.

There are several vehicles and RVs stuck on top of a high hill at the Colfax Mudfest Park after a personal levee broke over the weekend and Red River flood waters over took the area. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says thankfully a deputy noticed the levee cracking..:
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Over 100 people had to be rescued but no injuries were reported. They don’t know when they’ll be able to get the vehicles out.

Officials are keeping a close eye on a broad area of low pressure in the south-central Gulf of Mexico that could affect parts of southwestern Louisiana tonight into tomorrow. Eric Gill reports…:
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Governor Bobby Jindal is in Iowa today scheduled to speak in Cedar Falls at the National Security Forum. He’s is expected to announce his his decision on whether or not he will run for the Republican presidential nomination on June 24th.

Officials are keeping a close eye on a broad area of low pressure in the south-central Gulf of Mexico that could affect parts of Texas and western Louisiana tonight into tomorrow. Jonathan Brazzell, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says it’s very possible this system could develop into something stronger before it hits land…:
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He says there is an 80 percent chance this system will develop into a tropical depression or storm before it hits land.

Today in New Orleans Criminal Court, former Saints star Darren Sharper pleaded guilty to rape charges. This is part of the global plea deal where he faces similar charges in three other states and he’ll serve nine years in federal prison. Today Sharper admitted he raped three women in New Orleans in 2013. Once he’s completed his jail time he’ll reportedly be released to California parole officials and lifetime probation in Arizona.

Dozens of vehicles, ATVs and motor homes are still stranded at the Colfax Mudfest Recreational Park after a temporary levee gave way over the weekend, resulting in a considerable amount of water from the Red River entering the park area. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says thankfully a deputy there on security detail noticed the levee cracking
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Over 110 people had to be rescued when the homemade levee gave way. There were no injuries reported.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says they’ve made an arrest in the case of a man who was calling people and pretending to be Collis Temple while collecting money. They say 59-year-old Calvin Bethley was booked into jail on counts of felony theft charges and identity theft of the former LSU basketball player. Investigators believe the suspect collected about $3,000 but there could be more victims who didn’t come forward.