A church in Thibodaux was the target of a burglary last week, and The LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking the person or persons responsible for stealing several pieces of electronic equipment and a jar of money from the Old Fountain Baptist Church…
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That’s LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Brennan Matherne.

Kenner Police say they’ve arrested a Mississippi woman who was allegedly driving drunk when she crashed into a cop car … twice. Lt. Brian McGregor says officers pulled over a pick-up on Williams Boulevard, driven by 46-year-old Debra Lynn White of Gulfport…:
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White was booked with DWI, reckless operation and aggravated flight from an officer.
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LSU officials are reporting rather unpleasant scenarios, as the threat of state budget cuts are approaching. An internal report details layoffs, hundreds of classes on the chopping block, and academic programs eliminated. The Jindal administration is considering big cuts to higher education for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

This Saturday you’ll have the opportunity to see a bulldog run at over 180 miles per hour…
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Reports of KKK fliers showing up in several Central Louisiana neighborhoods have the FBI and the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office investigating their distribution. There’s a message that reads, “you can sleep well tonight knowing the Klan is awake.” The phone number listed connects with an unapologetic pre-recorded message…
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That investigation continues.

This Saturday you’ll have the chance to see a bulldog race at over 180 miles per hour, as ARCA Racing Series driver and Lafayette native Buster Graham will debut the number 17 Louisiana Tech Bulldog Ford Fusion in the Lucas Oil 200 stock car race.
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That’s Tech spokesman, Dave Guerin.
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A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for burglarizing a Thibodaux church. LaFourche Parish sheriff’s Office Spokesman Brennan Matherne says a person or persons broke into the Old Fountain Baptist Church on Hwy 308 last week…
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Any tip(s) that leads to an arrest could mean up to a one thousand dollar reward.

There was one DWI driver police in Kenner had no trouble locating, as a Gulfport, Mississippi woman crashed into a cop car…twice…
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That’s Kenner Police Lt. Brian McGregor , who says 46 year-old Debra Lynn white was booked with DWI, reckless operation and aggravated flight from an officer.

The Kenner Police Department arrest a Mississippi woman who was allegedly driving drunk when she crashed into a cop car two times…
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Governor Bobby Jindal was asked today in Washington about a portrait that went viral last week, showing him a different skin tone. Stealing the line from the late Richard Pryor saying-quote-, “you mean I’m not white?” from the movie “See No Evil Hear no Evil,” jindal called this portrait controversy silly.
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The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are investigating the appearance of KKK fliers in several Central Louisiana neighborhoods, showing a picture of a hooded man with a description that says, “you can sleep well tonight, knowing the Klan is awake.”
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That’s Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Lt. Tommy Carnline.

This Saturday at Daytona, there will be a Louisiana Tech connection, as ARCA Racing Series driver and Lafayette native Buster Graham will debut the number 17 Louisiana Tech Bulldog Ford Fusion in the Lucas Oil 200 stock car race…
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That’s Tech spokesman Dave Guerin.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says they are investigating KKK fliers that are being left in some neighborhoods in the area. Lt. Tommy Carnline says the fliers have a picture of a hooded man on them and say “You can sleep well tonight knowing the Klan is awake”…:
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Carnline says even though the flier doesn’t contain any threats, they are asking the FBI to investigate because the literature is ending up in the driveways of minorities which could be considered a hate crime.

This Saturday the ARCA Racing series driver and Lafayette native Buster Graham will debut the number 17 Louisiana Tech Bulldog Ford Fusion in the Lucas Oil 200 stock car race. Tech spokesman Dave Guerin aims to see the blue and red streaking around the track more this ARCA season…:
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The race at Daytona International Speedway begins at 3pm Saturday.

The Kenner Police Department says they’ve arrested a Mississippi woman who was allegedly driving drunk when she crashed into a cop car two times. Lt. Brian McGregor says 46-year-old Debra Lynn White of Gulfport was pulled over for swerving and backed up into the Kenner Police unit. He says at that point the officer backed up to try to create some space between the two cars…:
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White was booked with DWI, reckless operation and aggravated flight from an officer.

Two southwest Louisiana artists took home trophies from last night’s 57th annial Grammy Awards. Westlake resident Jo-El Sonnier won the award for Best Regional Roots Music Album for his latest release The Legacy. Lake Charles native, Gill Landry, and his band Old Crow Medicine Show took home the Grammy for Best Folk Album.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office announces a $1000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for burglarizing a Thibodaux church last week. Spokesperson Brennan Matherne says someone broke into the Old Fountain Baptist Church on Hwy 308…:
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He says the thieves took several pieces of electronic equipment and a jar of money. If you know anything about this incident please contact authorities.

The former star of the reality TV series Sons of Guns is scheduled to appear in a Livingston Parish courtroom today. 49-year-old Will Hayden of Baton Rouge pleaded not guilty to the rape charges in Livingston Parish earlier this month. He is charged with aggravated rape and indecent behavior with a juvenile.

This Saturday you have the opportunity to see a bulldog run at over 180 miles per hour. Eric Gill has more…:
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Gas prices continue to rise. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is now $2.02 according to the American Automobile Association.

And here’s a look at commodity prices.

This Saturday you’ll have the chance to see a bulldog run at over 180 miles per hour. ARCA Racing Series driver and Lafayette native Buster Graham will debut the number 17 Louisiana Tech Bulldog Ford Fusion in the Lucas Oil 200 stock car race. Tech spokesman, Dave Guerin, says this started with a benefactor who wanted to increase the exposure of the university’s brand…:
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The race, at Daytona International Speedway, is the first in ARCA racing season and can be seen on Fox Sports 1 beginning at 3PM Saturday.

A Texas judge is expected to officially name former San Antonio mayor Phil Hardberger and estate lawyer Art Bayern as overseers of a trust that benefits Tom Benson’s heirs, today. The struggle over this trust fund is part of the larger feud concerning future ownership of the Saints and Pelicans.

The Kenner Police Department says they’ve arrested a Mississippi woman who was allegedly driving drunk when she crashed into a cop car two times. Lt. Brian McGregor says officers pulled over a 2000 GMC pick-up truck, which was swerving on Williams Blvd in Kenner, driven by 64-year-old Lynn White of Gulfport…:
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He says she then backed up and hit the cop car again. White was booked with DWI, reckless operation and aggravated flight from an officer.

There were no big winners in the big Powerball jackpot drawing Saturday night. The prize for Wednesday now grows to an estimated $450 million with a cash value at $304 million. Powerball tickets cost $2 each.

A Texas judge is expected today to officially appoint the ex-mayor of San Antonio, Phil Hardberger, along with an estate lawyer to oversee a trust fund that’s part of the Tom Benson family feud:
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The School Board in Terrebonne Parish says they will consider a measure that would to ask the state remove their students from Common Core testing. Leaders there indicate they want parents and teachers to understand the education standards better before students be tested on them.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana has sent a letter to the St. Martinville Police Department regarding an apparent “no rap music with obscene lyrics” rule for the city’s parade on Sunday. Executive Director Marjorie Esman says singling about rap music could lead to racial profiling…:
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St. Martinville Police Chief Calder Hebert says they are looking out for kids and families along the route and just want every one to be safe. He adds they are not singling out any specific type of music.

A Louisiana artist has once again gotten the Grammy for the Best Regional Roots Music Album. Jo-El Sonnier picked up the honor this year and is his first Grammy. The Regional Roots category is 4 years old and a The Bayou State artist has won it every year. Sonnier has been a Cajun and country music performer for more than 50 years.

An InsuranceQuotes.com report shows car insurance premiums in Louisiana rise by an average of 30% after a single claim, which is the 15th lowest hike in the country. Senior analyst Laura Adams says everyone should use their policy for financial needs, not maintenance…

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Adams says if you’re involved in a bad accident, especially one that involves an injury, it’s absolutely necessary to file a claim.

New CDC figures shows that 30 to 74 year old Americans who live in the southeast, particularly Louisiana, are at a higher risk of developing heart disease over the next decade than people in other parts of the country. Bruce Johnson, a heart attack survivor and heart health advocate, says if your family has a history of cardiovascular disease, then you are at high risk. He says it’s a good idea to go to your doctor and get a check-up…

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Monroe Police say a man was arrested after Saturday night’s Mardi Gras parade accused of stabbing another man in the throat. They say James Ray Leonard was allegedly driving carelessly in a parking lot along the route when the victim, Bobby Hollins, attempted to stop Leonard. Leonard then reportedly stabbed him in the neck. Hollins was transported to a local hospital. Leonard is charged with attempted second degree murder.

The American Civil Liberties Union is concerned about an apparent ban on rap music with obscene lyrics on floats at the St. Martinville parade. Michelle Southern reports…

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According to a new report by InsuranceQuotes.com, car insurance premiums in Louisiana rise by an average of 30% after a single claim — the 15th lowest hike in the nation. Michelle Southern reports…

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No one matched all six numbers in Saturday’s Powerball drawing. This means Wednesday’s jackpot rises to an estimated $450 million. This jackpot is now the third largest in the game’s history. It has a cash value of just over $304 million. By the way, the odds of getting a winning ticket are 1 in 175,223,510.

A Texas judge is expected to officially name former San Antonio mayor Phil Hardberger and estate lawyer Art Bayern as overseers of a trust that benefits Tom Benson’s heirs, today. The struggle over this trust fund is part of the larger feud concerning future ownership of the Saints and Pelicans. Legal analyst Doug Sunseri says there’s still a long way to go in this legal battle…

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Tom Benson has changed the succession plan, so that his wife will own the teams, but his heirs are asking the courts to intervene.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana has written a letter to the St. Martinville Police Department concerning an apparent policy stating floats in their Mardi Gras parades can’t play rap music with obscene lyrics. Chief Calder Hebert says they aren’t concerned about rap music specifically, just music that is inappropriate for families who attend the parade…

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Louisiana ACLU Executive Director Marjorie Esman says they want to make sure the people participating in the parade don’t have their rights trampled on.

Former San Antonio Mayor Phil Hardberger and estate lawyer Art Bayern are expected to be officially named as overseers of a trust that benefits Tom Benson’s heirs by a Texas judge today. Legal analyst Doug Sunseri says assets inside that trust have been frozen by the courts, so Hardberger and Bayern will help the judge decide the next course of action…

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Millions of dollars are in this trust, which was created for Renee Benson by her mother Shirley Benson, who passed away in 1980.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana has written a letter to the St. Martinville Police Department regarding an apparent policy stating floats in their Mardi Gras parades can’t play rap music with obscene lyrics. Executive Director Marjorie Esman says these rules about are unclear and not constitutionally enforceable…

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Chief Calder Hebert says there is no city council ordinance regarding the banning of vulgar music during the parade and there are no plans to start arresting people who don’t follow their wishes.

InsuranceQuotes.com reports car insurance premiums in Louisiana rise by an average of 30% after a single claim, well below the national average of 41%. Senior analysts Laura Adams says says if you’re involved in a bad accident especially one that involves an injury, it’s absolutely necessary to file a claim…

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Adams says many consumers underestimate the consequences of making claims because they can affect your rate for years.

A recent CDC study shows that southeastern Americans, particularly Louisianians, between the ages of 30 and 74, are at a higher risk of developing heart disease over the next 10 years than people in other parts of the country. Bruce Johnson, a heart attack survivor and heart health advocate, says a lot of heart health issues have to do with lack of exercise and diet…

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He says, for many, lifestyle changes can lead to better heart health.