Protesters are stationed outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for the Global Prayer Rally which just started at 10 am. The American Family Association, known for its opposition of gay rights, is putting on the event for the national day of prayer. Spokesman Doug Stringer says he’s aware of the protests…
cut 12 (09) “not about them”
Meanwhile, Peter Jenkins from “Organize, Reflect, Act”, says they’re not against a prayer rally; they just oppose the American Family Association.

The lawsuit filed by the daughter and grandkids of Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson, after he announced he is leaving the teams to his wife Gayle, is a hot topic. Many people are pointing to the big money…
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That’s LSU Health Sciences Center clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Moore .
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Multiple sources have reported that employees of General Electric’s plant in Pineville have been told that the facility is closing with the manufacturing jobs transferring to Jacksonville, Florida. It’s been rough on Pineville in the past few years, as several facilities have closed…
CUT 8 (10) Q: ‘pretty soon’
That’s Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields, who says they haven’t gotten any official word from GE.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has issued several citations on a group of people for allegedly hunting ducks illegally over a sewer plant in Rayne in Acadia Parish, and leaving many of the ducks in the sewage pond…
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That’s LDWF spokesman Adam Einck.

Getting underway today, there’s a Global prayer rally at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, and protestors will be out in force against the American Family Association, who is putting on the event. Peter Jenkins is the organizer of “Organize, Reflect, Act,” says the sponsoring group has a history of making anti-gay remarks, but he points out it’s not just about a protest…
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Spokesman Doug Stringer calls the rally a call to prayer for a nation in crisis. Governor Bobby Jindal is scheduled to be one of many participants praying at the 6-hour event. Although hundreds of protesters are expected, Stringer says they won’t be distracted…
cut 13 (11) “of our nation”
The rally ends this afternoon at 4pm.
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The Tom Benson family feud was a hot topic yesterday for the board that oversees the Superdome and Smoothie King Center. Even though Saints and Pelicans officials say the day to day operations will not change, the family situation has…
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Tonight the Mystic Krewe of Louisianians will be hosting their annual Mardi Gras ball in Washington DC. La-Politics-dot-com’s Jerermy Alford says it will be a “who’s who” of Louisiana Politics, including all of the candidates for Louisiana governor.

Protesters have gathered together outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center today for the Global Prayer Rally…
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Cold temperatures in North and Central Louisiana caused some problems out on the road overnight and this morning. State Police Troop E, which covers Central Louisiana, are investigating several crashes because of icy conditions and freezing fog. Tonight will still be chilly, but dry.
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New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson’s family dirty laundry is being aired after the announcement he’s leaving the franchises to his wife Gayle, instead of the kids. The former heirs are suing, saying that Benson is incapacitated…
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That’s LSU Health Sciences Center Clinical Psychologist Dr. Michelle Moore who adds money is a big part of it.

After some tips and surveillance, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has issued several citations on a group of people for allegedly hunting ducks illegally over a sewer plant in Acadia Parish…
CUT 3 (10) “left the scene”
That’s LDWF spokesman Adam Einck.

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson’s dirty laundry is being aired to fans as a day after he announces he’s decided to leave the franchises to his wife instead of his kids, the former heirs sue claiming it was a decision made out of incompetence. Dr. Michelle Moore is a clinical psychologist at the LSU Health Sciences Center. She says this family battle can be repaired with simple open communication among members…:
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Benson says he intends to fight the suit every step of the way.

Governor Bobby Jindal announces the appointment of Chip Kline as the Chair of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority. He will replace Jerome Zeringue who recently resigned. Kline currently serves as the Deputy Director for Coastal Activities in the Governor’s office.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has issued several citations on a group of people for allegedly hunting ducks illegally over a sewer plant in Acadia Parish. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says it appears those committing violations were going to the Rayne sewer plant because they just wanted to hunt…:
CUT 4 (08) “any kind of way”
He says there were a number of violations that took place in this case but the biggest was wanton waste which means you don’t retrieve game that you harvest.

Multiple sources have reported that employees of General Electric’s plant in Pineville have been told that the facility is closing with the manufacturing jobs transferring to Jacksonville, Florida. The valve plant employs about 300 people. Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields says they haven’t gotten any official report from GE…:
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Pineville has seen several facilities close in recent years, including Cotton Brothers Bakery and International Paper.

Protests outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center are planned for tomorrow’s Global Prayer Rally…
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The band director of Scotlandville Magnet High School accused of raping one of his students, has been fired following his arrest on Thursday. The East Baton Rouge Parish School System confirmed the firing of Robert Lewis this afternoon, who faces charges of forcible rape and prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student.
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New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson’s dirty laundry is being aired after the announcement he’s leaving the franchises to his wife Gayle, instead of the kids. The former heirs are suing…
CUT 9 (11) “over time”
That’s LSU Health Sciences Center Clinical Psychologist Dr. Michelle Moore who adds money is a big part of it.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has issued several citations on a group of people for allegedly hunting ducks illegally over a sewer plant in Acadia Parish…
CUT 3 (10) “left the scene”
That’s LDWF spokesman Adam Einck, who says a total of 89 ducks were seized, and 72 coots.

Protests are planned outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center tomorrow for the Global Prayer Rally. The American Family Association, known for its opposition of gay rights, is putting on the event for the national day of prayer. Spokesman Doug Stringer says he knows there will be protestors out there…
cut 12 (09) “not about them”
Meanwhile, Peter Jenkins from “Organize, Reflect, Act”, says they’re not against a prayer rally; rather, they oppose the American Family Association.

A lawsuit was filed yesterday by the daughter and grandkids of Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson, after he announced he is leaving the teams to his wife. The family suit claims Gayle Benson is a gold digger. Many people are pointing to the big money here…
CUT 11 (05) Q: “at stake here”
That’s LSU Health Sciences Center clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Moore .
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Multiple sources have reported that employees of General Electric’s plant in Pineville have been told that the facility is closing with the manufacturing jobs transferring to Jacksonville, Florida. It’s been rough on Pineville in the past few years, as several facilities have closed…
CUT 8 (10) Q: ‘pretty soon’
That’s Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields, who says they haven’t gotten any official word from GE.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has issued several citations on a group of people for allegedly hunting ducks illegally over a sewer plant in Acadia Parish, and leaving many of the ducks in the sewage pond…
CUT 5 (08) Q: “after you do shoot em”
That’s LDWF spokesman Adam Einck who says the penalty is up to a $950 fine and up to 3 months in jail.

The Tom Benson family situation that’s being aired out to the public is getting so heated that there may not be much room for repair….
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A Lake Charles man who was seriously injured in an auto crash in Baton Rouge has died. Twenty-two year-old Ryan Scott Earhart died yesterday in the hospital, and it believed that synthetic Marijuana usage could have been a factor in the crash.
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Tomorrow is the Global prayer rally at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, and the protestors will be out in force against the American Family Association, who is putting on the event. Peter Jenkins is the organizer of “Organize, Reflect, Act,” says the sponsoring group has a history of making anti-gay remarks, but he says it’s not just about a protest…
CUT 15 (07) Q: “in the communities”

Spokesman Doug Stringer calls the rally a call to prayer for a nation in crisis. Governor Bobby Jindal is scheduled to be one of many participants praying at the 6-hour event. Although hundreds of protesters are expected, Stringer says that will not distract them from their mission…
cut 13 (11) “of our nation”

Protests are planned outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for Saturday’s Global Prayer Rally. Eric Gill reports…:
CUT 2 (30) “reporting”

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says a band director at Scotlandville Magnet High School is accused of raping one of his students. Authorities say 30-year-old Robert Lewis faces charges of forcible rape and prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student. The school says the suspect is on paid leave and is not commenting further.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has issued several citations on a group of people for allegedly hunting ducks illegally over a sewer plant in Acadia Parish. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says it appears those committing violations were going to the Rayne sewer plant because they just wanted to hunt…:
CUT 4 (08) “any kind of way”
He says there were a number of violations that took place in this case but the biggest was wanton waste which means you don’t retrieve game that you harvest.

Multiple sources have reported that employees of General Electric’s plant in Pineville have been told that the facility is closing with the manufacturing jobs transferring to Jacksonville, Florida. Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields says this potential closing, not only will affect the 300 employees and their families, but also on other merchants in the area…:
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Protests are planned outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for Saturday’s Global Prayer Rally. The American Family Association, known for its opposition of gay rights, is putting on the event and gay rights advocates plan to protest. “The Response” is a planned day of prayer for America. Spokesman Doug Stringer says we live in a country where we have freedom of speech and people do have the right to protest…:
cut 12 (09) “not about them”
Peter Jenkins is the organizer of “Organize, Reflect, Act”, who will be protesting at the event. Jenkins says it’s important to note that his organization is not against a prayer rally, rather they oppose the American Family Association…:
cut 14 (12) “pray with them”
Jenkins says his event will begin with a march through the LSU campus and will be followed by several speakers and workshops.

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson’s dirty laundry is being aired to fans as a day after he announces he’s decided to leave the franchises to his wife instead of his kids, the former heirs sue claiming it was a decision made out of incompetence. Dr. Michelle Moore is a clinical psychologist at the LSU Health Sciences Center. She says this family battle can be repaired with simple open communication among members…:
CUT 10 (09) “ugly words”
Benson says he intends to fight the suit every step of the way.

The American Automobile Association says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $1.88.

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson’s dirty laundry is being aired to fans as a day after he announces he’s decided to leave the franchises to his wife instead of his kids, the former heirs sue claiming it was a decision made out of incompetence. Dr. Michelle Moore is a clinical psychologist at the LSU Health Sciences Center. She says a family battle like this is happens all the time…:
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The 87-year-old Benson responded to the lawsuit saying the allegations that he’s incapacitated are false and he intends to fight them every step of the way.

A Houma man, whose two young children died in a house fire last March, has been sentenced to two years in prison. 22-year-old Romell Welsh Sr. accepted the sentence after pleading guilty to two counts of negligent homicide in the deaths of a 2 year old and 1 year old.

Multiple sources have reported that employees of General Electric’s plant in Pineville have been told that the facility is closing with the manufacturing jobs transferring to Jacksonville, Florida. The valve plant employs about 300 people. Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields says they haven’t gotten any official report from GE…:
CUT 6 (08) “flowed from”
Pineville has seen several facilities close in recent years, including Cotton Brothers Bakery and International Paper.

Now that the New Orleans City Council has approved a ban on smoking in bars and casinos, so could we see a similar law passed for the entire state? West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman says says a public smoking ban in New Orleans could convince legislators that it’s time to do it statewide..
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Hoffman says a similar ordinance went into effect in Ouachita Parish last January and it’s been well received by bar owners.