According to State Police, charges are pending against the driver of the truck who struck and killed two teenage girls, who were walking to school in Breaux Bridge Thursday morning. A third victim, a 13-year-old girl, has serious injuries and is in a Baton Rouge hospital. Breaux Bridge Mayor Jack Delhomme says it’s a tragic situation…

cut 5 (09) “ran over em”

State Police say the driver of the truck, 32-year-old Jeremy Abraham of Breaux Bridge, may have been impaired at the time of the accident.

A University of New Orleans Survey Research Center poll shows 21-percent of the voters are undecided in the US Senate race heading into Tuesday’s election. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says the survey shows Landrieu winning the November primary over Bill Cassidy and Rob Maness, but losing to Cassidy in the December runoff…

cut 11 (09) “on top”

Chervenak says his poll also shows that attitudes towards President Obama and the health care law he helped create are influencing voter preference.

Louisiana State Police will phase out extra patrols in the French Quarter following this holiday weekend. Superintendent Colonel Mike Edmonson says his budget hasn’t changed in the four months since the additional patrols began and it’s time to redeploy those troopers. Edmonson says those extra patrols have been busy in the Quarter…

cut 14 (12) “1500 charges”

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

It looks like it’s going to be a cold weekend in Louisiana. CS Ross, with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, says a cooler air mass coming with the cold front could produce the first frost of the season in some portions of the state a little ahead of schedule…

cut 8 (08) “northern Louisiana”

He says to expect afternoon highs in the sixties across the state Saturday and Sunday.

State Police say charges are pending against the driver of the truck who struck and killed two teenage girls, who were walking to school in Breaux Bridge Thursday morning. The driver has been identified as 32-year-old Jeremy Abraham of Breaux Bridge and the mayor of the town, Jack Delhomme, is upset this would happen in his city…

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A third victim, a 13-year-old girl, has serious injuries and is in a Baton Rouge hospital.

A new poll on the US Senate race conducted by the University of New Orleans Survey Research Center shows 21-percent of the voters are undecided heading into the November fourth 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…

cut 10 (09) “or not”

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

Louisiana State Police will phase out additional patrols in the French Quarter following the Halloween weekend. The one hundred additional troopers have been assisting with patrols following a mass shooting on Bourbon Street in June. Superintendent Colonel Mike Edmonson says the phase out is really a result of economics…

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

Running back Mark Ingram rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns as the Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 28-10 last night in Charlotte. The win snaps a seven game losing streak on the road for the Black and Gold and they take over first place in the NFC South.

We have a tragic story to report out of St. Martin Parish today. Two teenage girls who were walking to school this morning were struck and killed by a pick-up truck. A third girl was also hit and she’s in serious condition at a Baton Rouge hospital. Trooper Jared Sandifer says the investigation is ongoing and impairment is supected on the driver’s part….
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The driver has been identified as 32-year-old Jeremy Abraham of Breaux Bridge and charges are pending against him. He’s in a Lafayette hospital in critical condition.

The Louisiana Attorney General’s office announces they’ve arrested a 29-year-old Slidell man on 25 counts of distributing child pornography. The A-G’s office says if Jeremy Petry is convicted as charged, he faces up to 20 years in prison on each count of child pornography.

Last night’s televised US Senate debate was the final one before Tuesday’s election. La-politics-dot-com’s Jeremy Alford says the most intense part of the debate occurred when the candidates discussed the minimum age a person should be allowed to collect full Social Security benefits….
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Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican challengers Bill Cassidy and Rob Maness also debated Medicaid expansion, immigration, and what to do about ISIS.

A new study, by the advocacy group Oceana, shows shrimp continuing to be mislabeled across the United States. Louisiana Shrimp Association President Clint Guidry says it is frustrating that so much shrimp and other seafood is labeled as domestic, when it’s not. He says the government needs to take action…
cut 8 (09) “on the books”
He says loopholes in the law allow seafood processors to easily pass off foreign shrimp as domestic shrimp.

Two young girls were killed and a third child was seriously injured while they walking to school this morning in Breaux Bridge. State Police Trooper Jared Sandifer says for an unknown reason a vehicle ran off the road, striking the three children…

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Sandifer says driver impairment is suspected.

Last night’s televised Senate candidate debate between Senator Mary Landrieu, Congressman Bill Cassidy and Rob Maness was the final one before Tuesday’s election, and most political observers say it’s unlikely that any of the candidates won over too many new voters…

CUT 4 (08) “spontaneity”

That’s Jeremy Alford from La-politics-dot-com.

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A new study, by the advocacy group Oceana, shows a mislabeling of shrimp across the United States…

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Police in Natchitoches are investigating a shooting involving Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and a man with whom they were attempting to serve protective papers. After the exchange of gunfire, 26 year-old Robert Vercher was shot then pronounced dead at a local hospital. The deputies have been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the investigation.

Two young girls have been struck and killed, and another school student pedestrian seriously injured in Breaux Bridge as they were walking to school. It happened about 8 am this morning, and State Trooper Jared Sandifer says the driver is suspected of being impaired…

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Because of Friday night football, the city of Breaux Bridge had expected to have Trick or Treating tonight, but that part of the city has cancelled it for a candlelight vigil.

A new study by Oceana indicates some misrepresentation of shrimp products in the US, with about 30% of them being falsely labeled. Louisiana Shrimp Association President Clint Guidry says that 90% of the shrimp eaten in the US is imported…

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He says the government needs to step in and take action on this.

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In last night’s Senate debate, Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu was on the receiving end of criticism from her two Republican challengers on everything from Obamacare to immigration. But Jeremy Alford of La-politics-dot-com says Rob Maness spent more time attacking Landrieu than Bill Cassidy…

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This was the last televised debate before Tuesday’s election.

There’s plenty to do in the Bayou State with this being Halloween weekend. Jacques Berry with the Lt. Governor’s office, says Louisiana is becoming more and more of a Halloween destination, with one of the most popular being 13th Gate in Baton Rouge…

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This Halloween weekend is also the weekend for Voodoo Fest in New Orleans.

Impairment is suspected in the horrific deaths of 2 children and serious injury of a third while they were walking to school this morning in Breaux Bridge. The deadly crash took place around 8 am this morning on a residential street, and Trooper Jared Sandifer says they’re not sure what happened…

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That investigation is ongoing.

With the Saints playing tonight, LSU off this weekend, and a sunny weather forecast, Louisiana has a lot to choose from this weekend. One of the most popular music festivals happens at New Orleans’ City Park with Voodoo Fest…

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That’s Jacques Berry with the Lt. Governor’s Office.

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No major winners or losers in last night’s US Senate debate, according to one political journalist. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A 26 year-old Natchitoches man was shot and killed yesterday in a shooting involving Nachitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies who were trying to serve a protective order. Authorities say Robert Vercher and deputies exchanged gunfire and Vercher was hit several times. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.

In Breaux Bridge, two children were killed and a third was seriously injured while walking to school this morning. State Police trooper Jared Sandifer says for an unknown reason a pickup truck ran off the road, striking three children….

cut 9 (07) “here in Baton Rouge”

He says investigation is ongoing and impairment is suspected on the driver’s part.

Last night’s televised US Senate race debate was the final one before Tuesday’s election. La-politics-dot-com’s Jeremy Alford says the most intense part of the debate occurred when the candidates discussed the minimum age a person should be allowed to collect full benefits….

cut 5 (07) “both parties”

Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican challengers Congressman Bill Cassidy and retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness debated issues like Medicaid expansion, immigration, and Social Security.

A new study, by the advocacy group Oceana, shows a mislabeling of shrimp across the United States. Louisiana Shrimp Association President Clint Guidry says there are laws requiring “Country of Origin” labeling of seafood products for stores, but there are loopholes…

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Guidry says it is frustrating that so much shrimp and other seafood is mislabeled.

Jacques Berry with the Lt. Governor’s office says there’s plenty to do in the Bayou State this Halloween weekend. Across Louisiana you’ll find haunted houses, music festivals, and more…

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Berry says Krewe of Boo rolls tonight in New Orleans.

State Police say two children were killed and a third was seriously injured when a pick-up truck struck them as they were walking to school in Breaux Bridge this morning. Trooper Jared Sandifer says the investigation is ongoing and impairment is suspected on the driver’s part…
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The ages of the victims have not been released.

It’s unlikely that the three candidates in the US Senate race swayed any voters in their favor during last night’s debate. That’s the belief of Jeremy Alford, publisher of la-politics-dot-com, who says their remarks were mostly scripted…
cut 4 (08) “….spontaneity”
It was the last televised debate featuring Mary Landrieu, Bill Cassidy and Rob Maness before the November fourth election.

A new study, by the advocacy group Oceana, shows a mislabeling of shrimp across the United States. Eric Gill has more…
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Another cold front is on its way. High temps on Saturday will be in the upper 50s and 60s. Lows close to the freezing mark for the northern half of the state on Sunday morning.

A tragic story out of St. Martin Parish as two children were killed and a third child was seriously injured while walking to school this morning in Breaux Bridge. The deadly crash took place on a residential street at around 8:00 this morning. State Police trooper Jared Sandifer says it was a pick-up truck that hit the children and they are not sure what happened…

cut 10 (12) “into custody”

The child who survived the wreck, was airlifted to a hospital in Baton Rouge.

Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu was on the receiving end of criticism from her two Republican challengers in last night’s US Senate debate. Jeremy Alford of La-politics-dot-com says Bill Cassidy may have benefited from Rob Maness attacks against Landrieu….

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The three debated issues like Medicaid expansion, immigration, and Social Security.

A new study, by the advocacy group Oceana, shows shrimp continuing to be mislabeled across the United States. Louisiana Shrimp Association President Clint Guidry says it is frustrating that so much shrimp and other seafood is mislabeled. He says the government needs to take action on this issue…

cut 8 (09) “on the books”

He says loopholes in the law allow seafood processors to easily pass off foreign shrimp as domestic shrimp.

With mid-term elections 5 days away, a survey of small business owners shows they lack confidence that Washington D.C. will be able to fix the countries economic problems. State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business Dawn Starns says 6 out of 10 small business owners believe there is too much uncertainty in the economy for their business to grow…

cut 13 (09) “the backbone”

She says there’s a clear sense among small business owners that Washington isn’t listening to their needs.

Two children were killed and a third child was seriously injured while walking to school this morning in the St. Martin Parish town of Breaux Bridge. State Police trooper Jared Sandifer says for an unknown reason a vehicle ran off the road, striking the children who were on their way to school….

cut 9 (07) “here in Baton Rouge”

Sandifer says one of the children was pronounced dead at the scene, the other on the way to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

A new study, by the advocacy group Oceana, shows a misrepresentation of shrimp across the United States. The report used DNA testing to examine 143 shrimp products and found that 30-percent were falsely labeled in 111 grocery stores and restaurants. Louisiana Shrimp Association President Clint Guidry says that 90% of the shrimp eaten in the US is imported…

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The most common substitution found in the study was farmed whiteleg shrimp being sold as “wild” and “Gulf” shrimp.

The Department of Health and Hospitals says the state has banned another compound that is used in synthetic marijuana. Michelle Southern reports…

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A 26-year-old Natchitoches man was shot and killed yesterday in a shooting involving Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies who were trying to serve a protective order. Authorities say Robert Vercher and the deputies exchanged gunfire and Vercher was hit several times. Vercher was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. The deputies have been placed on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation.