Former Senate hopeful Republican Paul Hollis has filed a lawsuit against Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu claiming she cannot represent Louisiana because she does not live in the state. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this merely is a political ploy to detract from the senator’s re-election campaign…:
CUT 7 (12) “Louisiana resident”
The US Constitution states that in order to qualify you have to be a registered voter in the state where you are running and an “inhabitant” of that state. The Secretary of State’s office says Landrieu is a registered Louisiana voter.

Louisiana State Police say a pedestrian who could have been drunk was struck and killed around 8pm yesterday in Lafourche Parish. They say 26-year-old Jace Sevin of Lockport was hit by an Acura west on North Service Road in Raceland. Impairment is suspected on the part of Sevin. The other driver was cleared of wrong-doing.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says a man is in stable condition after he was shot by an officer when allegedly aggressively resisting a DWI arrest over the weekend. The officer, identified as Matthew Jackson, is on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation. They say 27-year-old Derek Davis is expected to survive despite multiple gunshot wounds in the upper torso.

The Division of Administration announces that in the first two months of the fiscal year, a newly created state office has already saved the state more than 5-million dollars. Eric Gill reports…:
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The Department of Health and Hospitals says they will comply with a ruling by a Louisiana judge who says abortion doctors required to have hospital admitting privileges can’t be penalized during the application process. The law went into effect yesterday. Center for Reproductive Rights Senior Council Janet Crepps says the law is medically unnecessary, harmful to women and they want to see it struck down in its entirety…:
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But those who support the measure say the law protects a women’s safety.

The Morgan City Police Department says they’ve arrested a man from Plaquemine after he allegedly attacked a suspect he claims was trying to drown a 16-year-old girl in the Lake End Park area. They say witnesses told them 31-year-old Dusty Rineheart hit 39-year-old Max Cordova of Morgan City after seeing him holding the juveniles head under water. Cordova needed medical attention but was later arrested and booked on charges of molestation of a juvenile and simple battery. Rineheart was charged with 2nd degree battery.

Attorney General Buddy Caldwell says a guide with information about how to avoid fraud that targets the elderly is now available. AG office spokesperson Amanda Larkins says research shows that Americans aged 65 and older are the prime targets of scams and receive more mail and telephone solicitations than anyone…:
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She says you can get the guide online at ag.state.la.us.

State Police say a man from Maurepas man who wasn’t buckled up was killed early Monday in a single-vehicle crash on La 22. in Ascension Parish. They say 37-year-old Robert Falcon lost control of his Yukon and rolled down the road several times.

The Monroe Police Department says a man is under arrest on charges of second degree murder after allegedly stabbing a 24-year-old victim early on Labor Day. They say 56-year-old Donald Ray Myles is being held at the Ouachita Correctional Center on $150,000 bond.

The law that would require abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at hospitals went into effect yesterday, but a Louisiana judge rules officials can not enforce it yet. Abortion doctors who have started the application process can not be penalized under the order. Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Benjamin Clapper feels it’s a fair ruling…:
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Center for Reproductive Rights Senior Council Janet Crepps says they applaud the decision by the judge…:
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The judge says he’ll set an injunction hearing date within 30 days to get updates on the applications.

We now have our fourth named storm of the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane season as Tropical Storm Dolly formed overnight about 200 miles east of Tampico, Mexico. Once again forecasters say this system is not expected to threaten Louisiana.

A man-induced lake drawdown will begin as part of the False River Restoration project starting today. State Officials with the Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury say the water redution will lower its level by up to three feet over the next 6 months. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries say the drawdown will improve False River’s water quality.

The Division of Administration announces that in the first two months of the fiscal year, a newly created state office has already saved the state more than 5-million dollars. Asst. Director of Technology Services Neal Underwood says the Office of Technology Services brings in all the IT staff from executive branch departments to streamline support and operations…:
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He says it’s expected the Office of Technology Services will save the state around $25 million by the end of the fiscal year.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the job outlook in Sportsman’s Paradise is giving us a lot to celebrate on this Labor Day. Jeff Palermo reports on the state of labor…

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A federal judge issued a ruling Sunday night that Louisiana doctors can continue to perform abortions while they seek newly-mandated admitting privileges from hospitals. A temporary restraining order was granted against the penalty portion of the law that took effect today. The legislation requires doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. The ruling states doctors won’t be penalized while they wait on decisions from hospitals.

As we approach the halfway point in this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season, there have been only three named storms, none of which have threatened the Gulf Coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim says historically the number of hurricanes from this point forward in the season is about six…

Cut 6 (07) “below normal overall”

He says the reasons for the reduction in the number of hurricanes are sea surface temperatures being below normal and wind shear is running pretty high.

You probably didn’t find any real bargains on burgers and steak for your Labor Day cookout. Increased beef prices are due to a shortage of cows in the country. LSU AgCenter Extension Economist Ross Pruitt says consumers won’t get much of a break in beef prices…

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Pruitt says consumer beef prices will continue to rise through the rest of this year.

We’re nearing the halfway point in this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season and there have been only three named storms, none of which have threatened the Gulf Coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim thinks only four, maybe five, storms may form during the remainder of this season. He says this is no reason to let your guard down because it only takes one hurricane to, potentially, turn your life upside down…

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The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the job outlook in Sportsman’s Paradise is giving us a lot to celebrate on this Labor Day. According to LWC Executive Director Curt Eysink, the labor force in Louisiana is stronger now than ever before…

Cut 3 (09) “really bright future”

He says more than 2 million Louisianians are working today which is an all time high.

Chances are, you probably didn’t find any real bargains on burgers and steak for your Labor Day cookout. LSU AgCenter Extension Economist Ross Pruitt says consumer beef prices will continue to rise through the rest of this year. He says you shouldn’t be afraid to shop around to find the best deal…

cut 11 (12) “grocery level”

Increased beef prices are due to a shortage of cows in the country.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says a man is in stable condition after he was shot by an officer when allegedly aggressively resisting a DWI arrest early Sunday morning. They say 27-year-old Derek Davis is expected to survive despite multiple gunshot wounds in the upper torso. The officer, identified as Matthew Jackson, is on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the job outlook in the state is giving us a lot to celebrate this Labor Day. LWC Executive Director Curt Eysink says more than 2 million Louisianians are working today, which is an all time high…

cut 5 (11) “of our labor markets”

He says private sector job growth has increased every month for about the last four years.

You probably didn’t find any real bargains on burgers and steak for your Labor Day cookout. Increased beef prices are due to a shortage of cows in the country. LSU AgCenter Extension Economist Ross Pruitt says more price increases are on the horizon…

cut 10 (11) “just yet”

He says beef production is almost six percent lower than this time last year.

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order stopping the enforcement of a new abortion law requiring abortion clinic doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The judge says an injunction hearing date will be set within 30 days and the law can still go into effect, but officials cannot penalize doctors or clinics while the challenge is heard.

As we approach the halfway point in this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season, there have been only three named storms, none of which have threatened the Gulf Coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the reasons for the reduction in the number of hurricanes are surface temperatures being below normal and wind shear is running pretty high…

cut 7 (11) “are also reduced”

Keim thinks four, maybe five, storms may form during the remainder of the season.

On this Labor Day, more Louisianians have jobs than ever before according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Executive director Curt Eysink says it’s great that we’ve got got government agencies, education leaders on every level and business and industry at the table to figure out how to make Louisiana’s workforce better into the future. He says wages have been growing as fast as the economy here…:
CUT 4 (05) “than it’s ever been”
He says more than 2 million Louisianians are working today which is an all time high.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of a controversial new abortion law in Louisiana. The measure was passed by the legislature this year and it would require abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. Critics say the law would close abortion clinics across the state. The judge says he’ll set an injunction hearing date within 30 days and the law can still go into effect today but officials can’t penalize doctors or clinics while the challenge is heard.

If you are planning a Labor Day cookout, don’t expect to find any real bargains on burgers or steak this holiday. Scott Carwile has more…:
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The Baton Rouge Police Department says a man is in stable condition after he was shot by an officer when allegedly aggressively resisting a DWI arrest Sunday just after 1am. They say 27-year-old Derek Davis is expected to survive despite multiple gunfire wounds in the upper torso. The officer is on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation.

As we approach the halfway point in this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season, there have been only three named storms, none of which have threatened the Gulf Coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim says thinks four, maybe five, storms may form during the remainder of this season. He says this is no reason to let your guard down because it only takes one hurricane to, potentially, turn your life upside down…:
CUT 8 (11) “Hurricane Andrew”

A federal judge issued a ruling Sunday night that Louisiana doctors can continue to perform abortions while they seek newly-mandated admitting privileges from hospitals. He granted a temporary restraining order against the penalty portion of the law that took effect today. The measure requires doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hosiptals. The ruling states doctors won’t be penalized while they wait on decisions from hospitals.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the job outlook in Sportsman’s Paradise is giving us a lot to celebrate on this Labor Day. Jeff Palermo reports on the state of labor…:
CUT 1 (28) “reporting”

If you are planning a Labor Day cookout, don’t expect to find any real bargains on burgers or steak this holiday. Increased beef prices are due to a shortage of cows in the country. LSU AgCenter Extension Economist Ross Pruitt says consumers won’t get much of a break in beef prices…
CUT 9 (10) “month of July”

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the job outlook in Sportsman’s Paradise is giving us a lot to celebrate on this Labor Day. According to LWC Executive Director Curt Eysink, the labor force in Louisiana is stronger now than ever before…:
CUT 3 (09) “really bright future”
Eysink says private sector job growth in Louisiana has increased every month for about the last four years.

A state law passed by the legislature this year that would require abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at hospitals will not be enforced starting today as the measure states. Critics say the bill was specifically designed to shutter abortion clinics. A Federal Court on Sunday blocked the enforcement of the law to allow doctors to wait for approval of admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles.

As we approach the halfway point in this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season, there have been only three named storms, none of which have threatened the Gulf Coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim says historically the number of hurricanes from this point forward in the season is about six…
CUT 6 (07) “below normal overall”
Keim thinks four, maybe five, storms may form during the remainder of this season.

George Clooney and Sandra Bullock are set to film a political comedy called “Our Brand is Our Crisis” in New Orleans this fall and producers are are looking for Louisianians as extras. There is a casting call at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday from 10am-5pm. Shooting for the film is expected to begin at the end of September and continue through October and early November.

Based on contracts approved by the division of administration, Governor Jindal could pay outside lawyers as much as 275-thousand dollars in state money to represent his office in lawsuits over Common Core. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says there is a vocal group of anti-Common Core supporters, but there are also many who support the education standards and wish Jindal would spend the state’s money elsewhere…

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He says Common Core supporters will look at this as wasted money.

Yesterday marked the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall in Louisiana and many are reflecting on what was going on in their lives 9 years ago. LSU Media Professor Bob Mann says we’re much better prepared today in every way to handle another storm like that should it happen again…

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Mann was the Communications Director for then-Governor Kathleen Blanco.

According to GasBuddy.com, domestic oil production is keeping the nation’s gas prices down to 2010 Labor Day weekend levels. Michelle Southern reports…

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If you have outdoor plans today, expect rain. State Climatologist Barry Keim says thunderstorm activity is expected throughout south Louisiana. He says there’s a good chance for rain on Sunday, too…

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He says two to three inches of rain is predicted.