Charges have been upgraded for a Baton Rouge man after preliminary autopsy results showed his two-year son died as a result of injuries sustained in a beating. BRPD’s Lt. Don Coppola says 25-year-old-Anderson King Jr. was initially facing 2nd-degree cruelty to a juvenile, but now it’s first-degree murder. The child died in a local hospital Sunday. King was arrested Monday. Coppola says the investigation is ongoing…:

CUT 11(08)      “…much more difficult.”

King reportedly first told cops the boy fell down stairs, but later admitted he beat the child.

A new survey of small business owners shows they’re not optimistic about business conditions right now. More than a third say inflation is their biggest concern. National Federation of Independent Business state director Dawn McVea says small business owners are reluctant to spend money unless they have to…:

CUT 05(06)      “…on right now.”

A New Orleans mom, who stabbed her two kids Sunday – killing one of them – was embroiled in a bitter custody battle with the children’s father. NOPD says 31-year-old Janee Pedesclaux then posted about the violence on social media while covered in blood. She’s charged with murder and attempted murder.

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the Louisiana Department of Health says more mothers are learning the practice through their WIC program…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Thorington.”

Charges have been upgraded for 25-year-old Anderson King, Jr of Baton Rouge because preliminary autopsy results indicate his two-year-old son died as a result of injuries. BRPD’s Lt. Don Coppola says on Sunday officers responded to a local hospital regarding an assault that involved a two-year-old child. On Monday King was arrested.

Cut 10 (08) “…cruelty charge.” 

He’s charged now with 1^st Degree Murder.

A new survey of small business owners shows they’re not optimistic about business conditions right now. Director of the Louisiana Federation of Small Business Dawn McVea says the national Inflation Reduction Act, which gives the IRS billions more dollars for audits, worries small business owners.

Cut 4  (09) “…process of audit.”

Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters tells a legislative committee they’ve made policy changes following the overdose death of a two-year-old who was hospitalized at least twice prior to his death. DCFS was notified of the child twice. Walters says they are investigating what went wrong, but their current system prevents a quick turnaround…

cut 12 (11) “…..be accurate”

she says lack of staff is an issue.

It’s National Breastfeeding Month and Kristen Hill who’s a breastfeeding peer counselor with the Louisiana Department of Health says even mothers with their second child are taking instruction through the program and some of her clients are the first in their family to ever breastfeed.

Cut 8 (06) “…mom and baby.”

It’s a service through the WIC program.

A Louisiana appeals court rules Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins is still disqualified from running for another term. Kevin Gallagher has more…:
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Charges have been upgraded for a 25-year-old Baton Rouge man after preliminary autopsy results indicate his two-year son died from his injuries. BRPD’s Lt. Don Coppola says initially Anderson King Jr. was facing 2nd-degree cruelty but now it’s first-degree murder.
Cut 9 (08) “…homicide.”
Police were notified Sunday of the child’s death from a local hospital and King was arrested on Monday.

The latest survey of small business owners nationwide finds inflation is their number one problem and it hasn’t been this bad since 1981. Dawn McVea is the Louisiana director of the National Federation of Small Businesses. And She says half of their members are also having a hard time filling job openings”
Cut 3 (11) “…for our folks”
McVea says there is also a concern that the recently approved National Inflation Reduction Act is also concerning for small business owners.

It’s national breastfeeding month and WIC has increased its breastfeeding peer counselor coverage in WIC clinics from 43-percent last year to 73-percent this year, providing support to new mothers who are breastfeeding their babies. L-D-H peer counselor Kristen Hill says breastfeeding isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially when you don’t have a support system and/or proper instruction. If done incorrectly it can be harmful.
Cut 7 (11) “…walk them through it.”

The leader of the Department of Children and Family Services appeared before lawmakers to answer questions about a Baton Rouge toddler that died from an overdose and the agency was notified twice before that the child was in danger. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters…
Cut 10 (13) “…strong enough.”
The state’s Inspector General is investigating the case.

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins is running out of options to get his name on the ballot in November after providing incorrect information on his qualifying papers. A state appeals court rejected his appeal. LSU-Shreveport political science professor Jeff Sadow says Perkins’ lawyers argued it was just a clerical error, but the three appellate judges didn’t see it that way…:
cut 4 (08) “…particular explanations”
Perkins plans to appeal to the state supreme court.

School buses are returning to the roads as classes are resuming. State Police Trooper Jonathan Odom says vehicles must stop at least 30 feet back from a school bus when the stop signals on the bus are activated…
cut 9 (09) “…safe to do so”
A vehicle approaching a stopped school bus from the opposite direction does not have to stop when traffic is separated by a divided median.

When infant formula was scarce the practice of breastfeeding entered the spotlight. Kristen Hill who’s a peer counselor with the Louisiana Department of Health says when they promoted their breastfeeding program last year and many WIC mothers signed up.
Cut 6 (07) “…they love it.”
The use of breastfeeding peer counselors at WIC clinics increased 30 percent from August of last year.

Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters tells a legislative committee they’ve made policy changes following the overdose death of a two-year-old who was hospitalized at least twice prior to his death. The hospitalizations were reported to DCFS. Walters says they are investigating what went wrong, but there current system prevents a quick turnaround…

cut 12 (11) “…..be accurate”
Walters says having more case workers could have prevented this tragic situation, but Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson says if a young child is admitted to a hospital as a result of potential abuse, DCFS should immediately intervene…

cut 29 (09) “…at its finest”

Louisiana’s Inspector General is also investigating the case.

The kids are heading back to school, so slow down in those school zones. State Trooper Jonathan Odom says fines are doubled it’s because higher speeds mean you have slower reaction times. And be sure to hang up that cell phone. You’re not supposed to use it at all, not even on speaker.

Cut 8 (09)  “…on your music.”

On tonight’s episode of House Hunters, a Baton Rouge couple will narrow down their search for the ideal home in the capital city. Chris Fiore, who’s also the spokesperson for the Louisiana Workforce Commission says when they were chosen for the long-running TV series they looked at homes in Mid-City area and the Garden District in Baton Rouge.

Cut 14 (10)  “…national television.”

After a toddler overdose death and the alleged rape of a child in foster care, state lawmakers question the Department of Children and Family Services. Brooke Thorington has more
Cut 3 (28) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual child well-being ranking puts Louisiana very near the bottom among states. 49th, to be exact. Casey’s president, Lisa Hamilton, says Louisiana ranks very low when it comes to the physical health of kids…:
CUT 21(06) “…low birth rates.”

A state appeals court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that disqualifies Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins for running for re-election, because he did not put the correct address on his qualifying papers. Perkins says it was a honest mistake. LSU-Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow says the state appeals court doesn’t see it that way…
cut 5 (13) “….very convincing”
Perkins says he’ll appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court.

On tonight’s episode of House Hunters, a Baton Rouge couple will narrow down their search for the ideal home. Chris Fiore, who’s also the spokesperson for the Louisiana Workforce Commission says it was unique having a camera crew document the experience.
Cut 13 (08) “…it tonight.”
Tonight’s episode airs tonight at 9 PM on HGTV.

Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters tells lawmakers they are making changes after a two-year-old died of a drug overdose. The child was was hospitalized two times before and a doctor reportedly informed DCFS of the suspected abuse. Walters told the Senate Select Committee on Women and Children the lack of staff is a factor…
cut 11 (12) “….not replaced”
But Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson says the death of two-year-old Mitchell Robinson is negligence on the part of D-C-F-S.

With school resuming this week, school zones are back in effect. State Police Trooper Jonathan Odom…
cut 7 (12) “…..on the road”
Odom says speeding fines in a school zone are doubled and you are not allowed to handle a cell phone while driving through a school zone.

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins is appealing to the state supreme court after an appeals court denied his appeal of a lower court’s decision that disqualifies him from running for re-election because he provided incorrect information on his qualifying papers. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow…
cut 6 (09) “…what he wants”
Sadow says he doesn’t expect Perkins outcome in the High Court to change.

Louisiana Workforce Commission spokesperson Chris Fiore is featured on tonight’s episode of House Hunters. The reality show goes behind the scenes as couples and families learn what to look for and decide whether or not a home is meant for them
cut 15 (07) “…with it”
Find out on HGTV tonight at 9 PM to see what the Fiore family chose.

Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters tells a legislative committee they’ve made policy changes following the overdose death of a two-year-old who was hospitalized at least twice prior to his death. The hospitalizations were reported to DCFS. Walters says they are investigating what went wrong, but there current system prevents a quick turnaround…
cut 12 (11) “…..be accurate”
Walters says having more case workers could have prevented this tragic situation, but Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson says if a young child is admitted to a hospital as a result of potential abuse, DCFS should immediately intervene…
cut 29 (09) “…at its finest”
Louisiana’s Inspector General is also investigating the case.

A Louisiana appeals court rules Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins is still disqualified from running for another term. Kevin Gallagher has more…:
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

School buses are returning to the roads as school is resuming. State Police Trooper Jonathan Odom says vehicles must stop at least 30 feet back from a school bus when the stop signals on the bus are activated…
cut 9 (09) “…safe to do so”
A vehicle approaching a stopped school bus from the opposite direction does not have to stop when traffic is separated by a divided median, but must remain cautious of kids getting on and off the bus.