An 18-month-old toddler is dead and police have the father in custody. More from Kelley Ray…
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A tiger who became a roadside attraction was put to sleep Monday. Michelle Southern has more…
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A tiger who was a roadside attraction in Grosse Tete was euthanized. Tony the Tiger lived at the Iberville Parish Tiger Truck Stop since 2001. Due to health issues, he was put to sleep on Monday. Attorney Jennifer Treadway says despite what protesters say, Tony died peacefully and was very loved by his caretakers…
There have been ongoing legal battles between Tony’s owner Michael Sandlin and the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Sandlin’s attorney Jennifer Treadway says Sandlin plans to get another tiger which he has the proper permit to do so…
Senior Staff Attorney for the Animal Legal Defense Fund Tony Eliseuson (Ella-susan) claims Tony lived in deplorable conditions…
Eliseuson says they stand ready to prevent another tiger from living at that truck stop…
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An 18-month-old is dead following a gruesome murder. New Orleans Police says the father, 45-year-old Mark Hambrick told police “God made him do it.” Police Chief Michael Harrison says Hambrick called himself into police several hours after he killed the child…
Hambrick gave a detailed description to police of himself and the child and told them he would be found on his porch when police came on the property. Harrison says the father remained strangely calm during the arrest…
Harrison says the exact motive is still unknown, however police say they are seeking any information about Hambrick that can help them with the investigation…
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Hambrick is in custody with charges to be filed later.
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Two years from now, Louisiana voters will likely be gearing up for a gubernatorial runoff election. GOP Chairman Roger Villere says they plan to go after current Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards in a big away. He says Edwards does not share many of the conservative beliefs of Louisiana voters.
Villere says one big name that has been mentioned a lot for the 2019 election is U.S. Senator John Kennedy. He says Kennedy is an extremely formidable candidate for the position.
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Villere says many other potentially strong Republican politicians have voiced interest in running for Governor.
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Open enrollment for the Medicare program is now until December 7th for 2018 plans. State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says this is the only time of the year when senior citizens can shop around for their plans and compare prices. He says it’s important to find a plan that goes along with your current doctors.
Donelon says there are different plans with different pricing structures available during this period, so there is a good chance for savings.
Staff with the Senior Health Insurance Information Program are available to talk with Louisiana residents. Donelon says call L-D-I to reach someone who can help with the shopping process at 1 (800) 259-5300. He says there are assistance programs to help some individuals pay for healthcare premiums.
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