State Police announce the driver who struck and killed two girls in Breaux Bridge Thursday will be charged with two counts of vehicular homicide. A 15-year-old and 14-year-old were killed and a 13-year-old was seriously injured. Lt. J.B. Slaton says a blood sample was taken from 32-year-old Jeremy Abraham to see if he was impaired when the crash occurred…
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Abraham is in a Lafayette hospital being treated for injuries.

In Calcasieu Parish, a Sam Houston High School student is dead after he fell off the roof of a moving S-U-V driven by an unlicensed 15 year-old. Sixteen year-old Kaleb Franks suffered serious head injuries when the driver made a quick, unexpected jerking motion with the steering wheel.
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That’s Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Commander James McGee, who says it appears the kids were just goofing around when the terrible accident occurred.

Governor Bobby Jindal and Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere say Senator Mary Landrieu should apologize for comments she made to NBC News. Landrieu said the South has not always been the friendliest place for African-Americans, when speaking about President Obama’s disapproval ratings. Villere says race has nothing to do with Obama’s popularity, he blames the President’s policies.

Select Office of Motor Vehicle locations will be open around the state on Saturday from 8 A-M until noon to allow those individuals 60-years and older a chance to take advantage of various O-M-V services, without the long lines…
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A list of locations participating is on the O-M-V website and this service will be available to those 60 and over during the first Saturday of every month for the next six months.

The driver of the pickup truck that slammed into three Breaux Bridge girls who were on their way to school is facing vehicular homicide charges. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Education Superintendent John White announced today that The new Common Core standardize tests will be given entirely on paper this year. Previously it was thought the testing would be given on computers for some students. Education leaders reported earlier that some districts were not prepared for computer testing.

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In the 6th Congressional Distrct race, Edwin Edwards has some encouraging news, courtesy of a new Glascock Poll released about the election. The 86 year-old former governor has 34% of the vote, with Republican Garret Graves in 2nd place with 22 percent in the primary. Even with most experts saying Edwards is a long shot in a run-off, pollster Darrell Glascock says name recognition is important…

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The Edwards numbers in a runoff is right at a 50 percent, according to this poll.
The Office of Motor Vehicles will begin a “Senior Day” pilot program tomorrow at various OMV offices in the state. Sgt. Nick Manale says this program is designed for senior citizens aged 60 and older…

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State Police say the driver who struck and killed two teen-aged girls walking to school in Breaux Bridge yesterday will be charged with two counts of vehicular homicide. Lt. J-B Slaton says 32-year-old Jeremy Abraham was traveling at a high rate of speed when his pick-up truck collided with the victims
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Blood samples were taken to determine if Abraham was impaired.

In Lake Charles, a Sam Houston High School is dead after he fell off the roof of a moving S-U-V driven by an unlicensed 15 year-old. Sixteen year-old Kaleb Franks fell and suffered serious head injuries when the driver made a quick, unexpected jerking motion.
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That’s Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Commander James McGee, who says reports indicate the kids were just goofing off.

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Former Governor Edwin Edwards continues to lead other candidates in this latest poll for the 6th Congressional District race, but in the past, his percentage share was less than 50 percent in a runoff situation. But this latest survey from The Glascock Group tells a different story…
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That’s pollster Darrell Glascock, who says the poll shows Republican Garret Graves in second place with 22 percent in the primary, and Paul Dietzel with 19 percent. Edwards has 34-percent in the primary.

A head on collision on Highway One in Asuumption Parish that killed a young girl this week, has claimed another life. Brandon Pennison of Gray has died at a local hospital resulting from his injuries. Ten year-old Neveah Pierson died at the scene.

The man who struck and killed two teenagers walking to school yesterday in Breaux Bridge will be charged with 2 counts of vehicular homicide. State Police Lt. J-B Slaton says 32 year-old Jeremy Abraham was traveling at twice the posted speed in a neighborhood…

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A new Glascock Group survey reveals some good news for Republican candidate Garret Graves in the 6th District race…

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A Sam Houston High School student from Lake Charles is dead after he fell off the roof of a moving S-U-V. Kaleb Franks and another student were riding up top, with an unlicensed 15 year old behing the wheel. Commander James McGee from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office says Franks fell after the driver made a quick jerking motion with the steering wheel…

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The SUV belonged to one of the student’s parents.

A Senior Day pilot program is about begin with the OMV on selected Saturdays at various offices around the state. Select OMV offices will be open tomorrow from 8AM until 12 to assist those 60 and over…

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That’s Sgt. Nick Manale with the Louisiana State Police.

The driver of the pickup truck that slammed into three Breaux Bridge girls who were on their way to school is facing vehicular homicide charges. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Senator Mary Landrieu is facing criticism over remarks she made to NBC News yesterday. Landrieu stated that President Obama has a difficult time politically in the south in part because of his race. Governor Bobby Jindal released a statement saying this insinuation is a major insult and he flatly rejects it. Landrieu added that the President’s energy policies also make him unpopular in the south.

A new 6th Congressional District poll shows Republican candidate Garret Graves moving into the second spot. The Glascock Group survey shows Graves the leading Republican with 22-percent, trailing Democrat Edwin Edwards with 34-percent. Pollster Darrell Glascock says it appears momentum is on Graves’ side…

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Fellow Republican candidate Paul Dietzel narrowly trails Graves in the poll with 19-percent.

A 16-year-old student from Sam Houston High School in Lake Charles is dead after he fell off the roof of an S-U-V. Commander James McGee, with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office, says Kaleb Franks and another teen were sitting on top of the S-U-V, with their feet on the inside of an open sunroof, when the driver made a quick jerking motion with the steering wheel…

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Franks was taken to a local hospital with head injuries and was pronounced dead Thursday night.

State Police announce the driver who struck and killed two girls in Breaux Bridge yesterday will be charged with two counts of vehicular homicide. A 15-year-old and 14-year-old were killed, while 13-year-old Niya Flugence is in stable condition at a Baton Rouge hospital. Lt. J.B. Slaton says a blood sample was taken from 32-year-old Jeremy Abraham to see if he was impaired when the crash occurred…

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Abraham is still in a Lafayette hospital being treated for injuries.

A new Glascock Group survey of voters in the 6th Congressional District shows Democrat former Governor Edwin Edwards still leading with 34-percent while Republican candidate Garret Graves has moved into the second spot with 22-percent. Pollster Darrell Glascock says as we approach the Tuesday election, it appears that name recognition is very important…

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Fellow Republican candidate Paul Dietzel narrowly trails Graves in the poll with 19-percent.

The Office of Motor Vehicles will begin a “Senior Day” pilot program Saturday at various OMV offices in the state. Sgt. Nick Manale says this program is designed for senior citizens aged 60 and older…

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Select OMV offices will be open Saturday from 8AM until 12 Noon. Initially, “Senior Day” will occur one Saturday a month for the next six months. A list of locations is available on the OMV website.

Colder temperatures are expected across Louisiana this weekend. Overnight lows will drop into the thirties in some sections of the state. Saturday and Sunday sunny skies and high temperatures in the sixties are predicted throughout the Bayou State.

State Police announce today that the driver who struck and killed two girls in Breaux Bridge yesterday will be charged with two counts of vehicular homicide. Lt. J.B. Slaton says 34-year-old Jeremy Abraham was traveling at a high rate of speed when his pickup truck collided with the victims…

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A 15-year-old and 14-year-old were killed, while a 13-year-old Niya Flugence is in stable condition at a Baton Rouge hospital.

A new Glascock Group survey of voters in the 6th Congressional District shows Republican candidate Garret Graves the leading Republican with 22-percent, trailing Democrat Edwin Edwards with 34-percent. Pollster Darrell Glascock predicts Edwards to be a lock for a spot in the December runoff and says this poll shows there may be hope for Edwards to win it…

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Glascock admits that it’s still a longshot.

A University of New Orleans Survey Research Center poll on the US Senate race shows 21-percent of the voters are undecided heading into Tuesday’s election. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says it’s a sign voters are not happy with the two main candidates, Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican challenger Bill Cassidy…

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Chervenak says the telephone poll surveyed nearly six-hundred registered voters in Louisiana.

Senator Mary Landrieu is facing criticism over remarks she made to NBC News yesterday. Landrieu stated that President Obama has a tough time politically in the south in part because of his race. In a statement, Governor Bobby Jindal says this insinuation is a major insult and he flatly rejects it. Landrieu added that the President’s energy policies also make him unpopular in the south.

State Police say charges are pending against the driver of the truck who struck and killed two teenage girls and seriously injured another, who were walking to school in Breaux Bridge Thursday morning. The mayor of the town, Jack Delhomme, is upset this would happen in his city…

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The driver of the truck, 32-year-old Jeremy Abraham of Breaux Bridge, is charged with two counts of vehicular homicide, one count of first degree vehicular injury, reckless operation, and other charges.

A new Glascock Group survey of voters in the 6th Congressional District shows Republican candidate Garret Graves moving into the second spot. The poll shows Graves the leading Republican with 22-percent, trailing Democrat Edwin Edwards with 34-percent. Pollster Darrell Glascock says it appears momentum is on Graves’ side…

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Fellow Republican candidate Paul Dietzel narrowly trails Graves in the poll with 19-percent.

Two men have been arrested on drug and weapons charges after Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies found heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and handguns in a Gonzales home. 23-year-old Jeffery Ricard, Jr. of Gonzales and 20-year-old Quanmaine Scott of Convent were booked on several charges including illegal carrying of weapons and heroine and cocaine distribution. Authorities say Ricard’s Gonzales home had been under surveillance for two months.

It looks like the coldest weather, so far, this fall will hit Louisiana this weekend. Scott Carwile reports…

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A vigil took place last night for the three girls that were struck by a pick-up truck on their way to school in Breaux Bridge Thursday morning. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The state’s Attorney General’s Office announce the arrest of a Slidell man on 25 counts of distributing pornography involving juveniles. 29-year-old Jeremy Petry was arrested as part of a joint investigation into the downloading and distribution of child pornography. Petry faces up to 20 years in prison on each count, if convicted.

A new poll by the University of New Orleans Survey Research Center on the US Senate race shows 21-percent of voters are undecided heading into the November fourth election. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says his poll also shows that attitudes towards President Obama and the health care law he helped create are influencing voter preference…

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The poll shows incumbent Democrat Senator Mary Landrieu winning the November primary over Republican challengers Bill Cassidy and Rob Maness, but losing to Cassidy in the December runoff.

The St. Mary Sheriff’s Office has arrested the suspect wanted in the shooting death of a Four Corners man earlier this month. Authorities say Henderson Wesley was arrested in Port Arthur, Texas and is being held on a count of second degree murder. Wesley is accused of killing Ronald Chillis, Jr. on October 8th.

State Police say charges are pending against the driver of the truck who struck and killed two teenage girls in Breaux Bridge Thursday morning. Breaux Bridge Mayor Jack Delhomme says two of the victims were walking to the middle school, to catch a bus to Breaux Bridge High….

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A third victim, a 13-year-old girl, has serious injuries and is in a Baton Rouge hospital. State Police say the driver of the truck, 32-year-old Jeremy Abraham of Breaux Bridge, may have been impaired.

Louisiana State Police will phase out extra patrols in the French Quarter following the Halloween weekend. Superintendent Colonel Mike Edmonson says 44 troopers are working daily in New Orleans and this is not a sign that State Police is abandoning the Big Easy…

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State troopers will continue to assist in the French Quarter during holidays and major events.

A University of New Orleans political survey shows one-in-five voters are undecided about the US Senate race. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Cold temperatures hit Louisiana this weekend. CS Ross, with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, says afternoon highs should be in the sixties statewide Saturday and Sunday. He suggests you enjoy the nice jacket weather while you can…

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He says overnight lows this weekend could dip into the thirties in some sections of the state.