We might find out more today about Louisiana’s controversial abortion doctor admitting privalges law. It’s been put on hold but today a judge will hear how the application process is going for those doctors at nearby hospitals. Center for Reproductive Rights attorney, Janet Crepps, says doctors they represent haven’t made any progress and she expects the ruling today will be that legal abortions can continue…:
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She says the process of getting a hospital admitting privagle could take weeks or months.

The American Pet Products Association says Americans are spending 5% more on their furry friends this year over last year. President and CEO Bob Vetere (Va-Teery) people are “humanizing” their pets and you can date it back to the recession times…:
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He says pet spending this year could reach $58 billion dollars.

The Louisiana Association of Educators has filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of using public school budget money to fund certain types of charter schools. Eric Gill reports…:
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True freshman Brandon Harris is the new starting QB at LSU. Coach Les Miles says Harris deserves a chance to start this Saturday against fifth ranked Auburn after leading the Tigers on seven consecutive touchdown drives against New Mexico State. Harris will make his first collegiate start at Auburn and raucous crowd is expected for this SEC West clash.

Another lawsuit dealing with MFP dollars has been filed. This time the Louisiana Association of Educators is saying the Department of Education is using $60 million dollars in public education money to fund certain charter schools which they claim violates the constitution. LAE President Debbie Meaux says they aren’t against charger schools…:
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The DOE is calling this lawsuit a money grab.

Forbes magazine 400 richest Americans list came out on Monday and not surprisingly Tom Benson is on it and he’s the only one from Louisiana in at number 386. Benson is worth over $1.63 billion dollars and his most valuable possession is the New Orleans Saints — which have turned out to be one of the most profitable teams in the country.

According to a study by the American Pet Products Association (or APPA), people are spending more money on their furry friends than ever before. Scott Carwile reports…:
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Duck Dynasty’s Sadie Robertson was safe on Week 3 of Dancing With the Stars. Robertson and her pro dance partner Mark Ballas danced a Viennese waltz to a song from the Disney film UP and they got a score of 32 out of 40. Sadie’s parents, Willie and Korie Robertson were in the audience.

A federal judge receives an update today on progress abortion providers have made when it comes to obtaining privileges to admit patients at local hospitals. A state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges has been put on hold. Center for Reproductive Rights attorney, Janet Crepps, says the doctors they represent still have applications pending:
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There’s five abortion clinics in the state, but Crepps says only one doctor in Shreveport has adequate admitting privileges.

A new study American Pet Products Association (or APPA) indicates people are spending more money on their furry friends than ever before. They estimate overall spending on pets for 2014 will reach $58 billion which is up almost 5 percent over last year. Louisiana SPCA spokeswoman Alicia Haefele (Hafe-A-Lee) isn’t surprised…:
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Louisiana State Police and the Department of Transportation announce the installation of several “Move Over for Emergency Vehicle” signs across the state. Eric Gill has more…:
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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office says a man is clinging for life at a local hospital after colliding with a train yesterday afternoon. They say the driver from New Iberia was traveling north-east on Parish Road 3-70 at Hwy 182 when he crashed into the path of an oncoming northbound train. 45-year-old Jack Derouen (Derwin) is listed in critical condition.

The Louisiana Association of Educators is challenging the legality of using public school budget money to fund certain types of charter schools. $60 million from the budget, also known as the MFP, has been designated to fund those schools. LAE President Debbie Meaux:
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Education Superintendent John White says this lawsuit is a just money grab for unions and school boards.

The Baton Rouge Police Department say a daughter and granddaughter of an elderly woman found dead in her home are under arrest for cruelty to the infirm. They say 53-year-old Joleslie Looney and 17-year-old Lauren Looney were the primary caregivers of 82-year-old Bessie Looney who was found by officers deceased in deplorable conditions with bed sores and signs of malnourishment. The family members were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.

Louisiana State Police and the Department of Transportation announce the installation of several “Move Over for Emergency Vehicle” signs across the state. Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson says Moving Over is the law…:
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He says the “Move Over” law not only applies to first responders, but also to highway workers, tow truck operators, and any vehicle utilizing hazard lights.

The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 17-year-old student from Mt. Hermon High is under arrest after a gun was found in his car. The student apparently told authorities he was using it for protection from another student. He was booked with possession of a firearm at school.

A group of Louisiana lawmakers and other state leaders are expressing outrage about Louisiana hospitals charging rape victims for care. Slidell Representative Kevin Pearson says rape separates itself from other types of violent crimes because they so very often go unreported…

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He says it’s completely wrong that sexual assault victims are getting these massive hospital bills.

Louisiana State Police report that two people were killed, including a Fort Polk soldier, in a fiery single vehicle accident in Vernon Parish early Sunday morning. Trooper Scott Moreau says the passenger of the vehicle has not been identified at this time, but they have identified the driver…

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Moreau says authorities are working diligently to find out exactly what happened.

A CNN poll on Louisiana’s US Senate race shows Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu winning the primary, but losing a runoff with Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the survey also shows Landrieu will have to make sure registered Democratic voters get to the polls and she needs more support from white voters…

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The poll was conducted last week.

State Police say a 38-year-old passenger from DeRidder is dead after a 13-year-old driver hit a cow. Sgt James Anderson says the victim is identified as 38-year-old Jason Brooks. Anderson says the reason the 13-year-old was driving is still under investigation…

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He says there was another 16-year-old passenger in the vehicle and nobody was buckled up.

A CNN poll on Louisiana’s US Senate race shows Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu winning the primary, but trailing by three-percentage points in a runoff with Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley…

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Stockley contends, unless Cassidy make s a mistake during the campaing, he has an excellent chance to win it.

State Police report that two people were killed, including a Fort Polk soldier, in a fiery single vehicle accident in Vernon Parish near US Highway 171 early Sunday morning…

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That’s Trooper Scott Moreau

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It is just wrong. that is what one Louisiana lawmaker is saying about Louisiana hospitals charging rape victims for medical care following their attack. Slidell Representative Kevin Pearson is joining with others to change that, saying that everyone in government has the responsibility to do the right thing..

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He says they do not want high hospital costs to get in the way of victims reporting the rape.

A 38 year-old Beauregard Parish man is dead following a cow versus car crash that involved a 13 year-old driver on Highway 112 about 10 miles east of DeRidder last night…:

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That’s State Police Sgt. James Anderson.

A new poll from CNN shows Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu winning the primary, but trailing by three-percentage points in a runoff with Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says that could be good news for Cassidy…

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And even with Republican Rob Maness taking some votes away, Stockley says Cassidy has a good shot.

A car versus cow crash involving a 13 year-old driver in Beauregard Parish last night has killed an adult passenger, and injured another teen-ager. State Police report that 38 year-old Jason Mitchell of DeRidder was killed…

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That’s State Police Sgt. James Anderson who says it’s still unclear why a 13 year-old was driving.

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State and local officials are expressing outrage about rape victims are getting large hospital bills for treatment. Michelle Southern reports
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In his Monday press conference today, LSU head football coach Les Miles announced that freshman quarterback Brandon Harris will be the starting QB Satuday against fifth ranked Auburn. In the New Mexico State game Saturday night, Harris engineered 7 drives; with all 7 ending in touchdowns.

A CNN poll on Louisiana’s US Senate race has Democrat Mary Landrieu leading in the primary, but three-percentage points behind Republican Bill Cassidy in a runoff…

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In the 7 drives that LSU Quarterback Brandon Harris led the LSU offense Saturday night against New Mexico State, the result was 7 touchdowns. Good enough for Coach Les Miles to announce at his Monday press conference that Harris would be the starting QB for the Auburn game.

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There is a group of Louisiana lawmakers and other state leaders expressing outrage about Louisiana hospitals charging rape victims for care. Among them is Slidell Representative Kevin Pearson. He says it’s completely wrong that victims who have are getting these massive hospital bills…:

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Even though the standard rape kit at hospitals is free, the HIV and pregnancey test is not; including any medications that would be needed.
State Police are investigated a in Vernon Parish crash that killed two people Sunday morning; with on of the dead reportedly a Fort Polk soldier. The accident happened on US Highway 171…

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That’s State Trooper Scott Moreau.

A CNN poll on Louisiana’s US Senate race shows democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu winning the primary, but trails Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy by three-percentage points in a runoff. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the survey also shows Landrieu will have to make sure registered Democratic voters get to the polls and she needs more support from white voters…

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The poll was conducted last week.

A group of Louisiana lawmakers and other state leaders are expressing outrage about Louisiana hospitals charging rape victims for care. Slidell Representative Kevin Pearson says rape separates itself from other types of violent crimes because they so very often go unreported…

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He says it’s completely wrong that sexual assault victims are getting these massive hospital bills.

Louisiana State Police report that two people were killed, including a Fort Polk soldier, in a fiery single vehicle accident in Vernon Parish early Sunday morning. Trooper Scott Moreau says says the vehicle burst into flames upon impact. The passenger of the vehicle has not been identified at this time due to the severity of the burns incurred. Moreau says they have identified the driver…

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Moreau says authorities are working diligently to find out what exactly happened.

State Police say a 38-year-old passenger from DeRidder is dead after a 13-year-old driver hit a cow. Sgt James Anderson says the victim is identified as 38-year-old Jason Mitchell Brooks. Anderson says the reason the 13-year-old was driving is still under investigation…

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He says there was another 16-year-old passenger in the vehicle and nobody was buckled up.

A CNN poll on Louisiana’s US Senate race shows democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu winning the primary, but trailing by three-percentage points in a runoff with republican Congressman Bill Cassidy. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this poll confirms what many analysts suspect…

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He says the survey shows Maness taking votes from Cassidy on November 4th.

A group of Louisiana lawmakers and other state leaders are expressing outrage about Louisiana hospitals charging rape victims for care. Slidell Representative Kevin Pearson says it would be terrible if a woman didn’t report assault because she’s scared of the hospital bill…

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Pearson believes part of the reason this is happening is because Louisiana privatized state hospitals which previously covered all medical expenses for rape victims.

State Police say a 38-year-old passenger from DeRidder is dead after a 13-year-old driver hit a cow. Sgt James Anderson says troopers responded to a crash on Highway 112 about 10 miles east of DeRidder last night around 9:20pm…:

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Anderson says the victim is identified as 38-year-old Jason Mitchell Brooks and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

In Forbes’ list of the 400 richest people in the United States, New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson comes in at number 386. The 2014 FORBES 400 lists Benson’s net worth at $1.6 billion. Benson is the only Louisianian to make the list.