An Opelousas woman is under arrest for allegedly burning her child with cigarettes. 26-year-old Jessica Deville denies the charges of burning her five year-old, but  St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office Lt. Clay Higgins says the injuries took place on her watch…:

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The child is recovering and living with his. That investigation is continuing.

A man wanted for the shooting injury of an Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Deputy yesterday has been found and arrested.  Sheriff Jeff Wiley says 35 year-old John McMullen was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by police for a shop-lifting incident, when McMullen shot at the car and the deputy, hitting him in the hand.  The suspect took off, but they found him later…

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A man and a woman in the car were also arrested. McMullen is charged with attempted first degree murder of a police officer.

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Louisiana State Police is investigating a tragic accident out of St. Francisville which claimed the life of a man Tuesday afternoon, as he tried to pull out of a driveway on Highway 61.  Trooper Jared Sandifer says 73 year-old Felix Lipoma from Gonzales hit the back of tractor-trailer…

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That investigation is continuing.

In college football recruiting, LSU made a huge interception against Georgia and U-S-C, snagging Riverdale defensive cornerback Donte Jackson. Football analyst Mike Detillier says this was a big time catch for the Tigers…

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And someone that Detillier believes will be in the NFL one day.  Jackson is expected to sign with LSU on National Signing Day next month.

Today Governor Bobby Jindal says he’ll appear live on the Fox Business Network on the Your World with Neil Cavuto show to discuss no-go zones and respond to the state of the Union Address. The interview is slated to happen at 3:15 our time.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested the man wanted in the shooting injury of a deputy. Eric Gill reports…:
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A woman in Opelousas is in big trouble after authorities believe she burned her child with cigarettes. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office says 26-year-old Jessica Deville is charged with cruelty to a juvenile. Lt. Clay Higgins says authorities spoke with the father and the child:
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The child is recovering and living with his father.

State Police is investigating a tragic accident out of St. Francisville which claimed the life of a 73-year-old man Wednesday afternoon. Trooper Jared Sandifer says Felix Lipoma of Gonzales was pulling out of a private drive onto LA 61 as an 18-wheeler was approaching…:
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Sandifer says Lipoma’s truck flipped several times and he died later at a local hospital.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested the man wanted in the shooting injury of a deputy. Sheriff Jeff Wiley says the deputy stopped the suspect vehicle while responding to a shoplifting complaint…:
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That was 35-year-old John McMullen who is also wanted in Florida on numerous charges including attempted first degree murder. He was arrested last night on many charges including attempted first-degree murder of a police officer.

One of the top high school football prospects announced his decision to play at LSU today. Riverdale defensive back Donte Jackson chose the Tigers over Georgia and U-S-C. Football analyst Mike Detillier says Jackson is a great talent…:
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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. Scott Carwile reports…:
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The Patrick F. Taylor Foundation has granted Louisiana Tech University a gift of $920,000 to fund scholarships for first generation and academically outstanding students.

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.