A bullet fired into an Alexandria home has killed a teenage girl. Jeff Palermo has the latest on the investigation…:

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Police in Kenner, in Jefferson Parish, say their search for a suspected hit & run driver led them to a confessed killer. Officers went to Cora Chambers’ home to make the arrest, but were greeted by her son, Joshua Chambers, who told them his mother wasn’t home because he killed her. Her lifeless body was found inside the home. The son is in jail, charged with murder.

This evening the first of six public meetings on where to build a new Mississippi River Bridge south of Baton Rouge. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says with ten potential sites that the Coast Guard has also provided guidance on, they are now asking the public for their thoughts…:

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Tonight’s meeting is in Baton Rouge at the library on Bluebonnet from 5 until 7. For a listing visit “DOTD.la.gov”.

State police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Assumption Parish after sheriff’s deputies tried to stop a suspected stolen pickup. Trooper Ross Brennan says when the truck finally stopped, the driver tried to back into deputies patrol unit; leading to the gunfire. Brennan says evidence gathered at the scene is being processed at the State Police Crime Lab and the investigation is ongoing…:

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Rhett Thibodeaux, of Larose, was shot and killed.

The first of six public meetings get underway Monday evening on potential sites for a new I-10 Mississippi River Bridge connecting LA 1 to LA 30. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Civil Rights attorney and World War II veteran Dr. Johnnie Jones Sr. passed away early Saturday morning. He was 102-years-old. Jones earned a Purple Heart for fighting while injured on the beaches of Normandy. Back in Louisiana he was a member of the NAACP and played a major role in the 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott, earning numerous community service awards throughout his career.

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Alexandria Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Kaliyah Turner who died when a bullet entered her home last night. Lt. Lane Windham says there are no suspects at this time.

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If you have information, please contact the Alexandria Police Department.

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State police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Assumption Parish after sheriff’s deputies tried to make a traffic stop Sunday morning of a stolen Ford pickup. Trooper Ross Brennan says after a short pursuit the driver 26-year-old Rhett Thibodeaux of Larose, stopped the vehicle.

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The pickup was reported stolen out of Lafourche Parish and Brennan says evidence gathered at the scene is being processed at the state police crime lab and the investigation is ongoing.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns are all tied up at two games apiece after the Pels picked up a convincing 118-103 victory in game four. It was an electric weekend in New Orleans, with sold out crowds making their presence felt in both games. Pelicans coach Willie Green says it was something special.

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Game five of the series is Tuesday night in Phoenix with game six back in New Orleans on Thursday. The Pelicans are trying to become just the sixth 8^th-seed to beat the number one seed since 1994.

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Alexandria Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl who died when a bullet entered her home on Monroe Street last night. Lt. Lane Windham says Kaliyah Turner was in her bedroom when several bullets entered her home…

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Windham says they do not have any suspects at this time and if anyone has information that could lead to an arrest, they are urged to contact the Alexandria Police Department.

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State police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Assumption Parish after sheriff’s deputies tried to make a traffic stop Sunday morning of a stolen Ford pickup. Trooper Ross Brennan says after a short pursuit the driver 26-year-old Rhett Thibodeaux of Larose, stopped the vehicle. Brennan says when Thibodeaux’s truck went into reverse and hit two of the units behind him, one of the deputies fired their gun at the truck.

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Tonight, the first of six public meetings allowing residents to provide input for the potential Mississippi River Bridge LA 1 to AL 30 connector is being held.  DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says public meetings are vital in narrowing down ten potential bridge sites to two or three locations.

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Tonight’s meeting is in Baton Rouge at the library on Bluebonnet from 5 until 7 pm. For a listing visit DOTD-dot-la-gov.

Alexandria Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl who died when a bullet entered her home on Monroe street last night. Lt. Lane Windham says Kaliyah Turner was rushed to a local hospital…
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Windham says suspects are unknown at this time.

A bill to allow sexual assault victims to receive a copy of their forensic medical exam is expected to be heard in the Louisiana Senate today…
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State police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Assumption Parish after sheriff’s deputies tried to make a traffic stop Sunday morning of a stolen Ford pickup. Trooper Ross Brennan says after a short pursuit the driver 26-year-old Rhett Thibodeaux of Larose stopped the vehicle.
Cut 6 (10) “…units.”
Brennan says when Thibodeaux’s truck went into reverse and hit two of the units behind him, one of the deputies fired their gun towards the truck, killing Thibodaux.

A bill heading to the Senate floor would require internet and cable providers to provide refunds to customers if they’ve experienced an outage for more than 24 hours following severe weather or a hurricane Lauren Chauvin executive director of the Louisiana Internet and Television Association, says they do issue refunds and they oppose the bill…
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Senator Cleo Fields has a bill on the table that would require cable and internet service providers to provide rebates after disasters…

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The Coast Guard has suspended the search for three children in the Mississippi River. An eight-year-old girl, a 14-year-old girl, and a 15-year-old boy entered the water in Algiers near the Crescent City Connection Bridge before sunset on Saturday. A New Orleans TV station reports one of the girls fell into the water, prompting the other two to try and save her.

A bill to allow a sexual assault victim to receive a copy of their forensic medical exam if requested will be heard in the Louisiana Senate today. Bill Author, Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says the healthcare provider who performed the examination must turn over the exam within two weeks of the request.  received.

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Behind 30 points from Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans evened their best of seven playoff series with the Suns at two games apiece as New Orleans dribbled past Phoenix 118 to 103. Ingram becomes the first player in franchise history to score 30 points or more in three straight playoff games…

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Game five is Tuesday night in Phoenix.

During an attempt to pull over a stolen Ford-450 in Labadivelle Sunday morning, State Police are now investigating and deputy-involved shooting with Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Deputies. LSP says after a short pursuit of 26-year-old Rhett Thibodeaux of Larose the suspect put the truck in reverse towards deputies, and a service weapon was discharged killing Thibodeaux as a result.
An LSU student-founded outdoorsman’s company wins big in a prestigious business plan pitching competition. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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A bill to allow a sexual assault victim, if requested, to receive a copy of their forensic medical exam is scheduled to be heard in the Louisiana Senate today. Bill author Senator Beth Mizell and STAR Legal Director Morgan LeMandare says they were told at a  sexual assault oversite commission meeting why victims are denied a copy of the report….
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The Pelicans outscored Suns last night with a 118-103 victory to even up their opening-round series at two games each. It was an electric weekend in New Orleans, with sold-out crowds making their presence felt in both games. Pelicans coach Willie Green says it was something special.
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Next game is Tuesday night in Phoenix.

The Coast Guard has suspended the search for three children in the Mississippi River. An eight-year-old girl, a 14-year-old girl, and a 15-year-old boy entered the water in Algiers near the Crescent City Connection Bridge before sunset on Saturday. A New Orleans TV station reports one of the girls fell into the water, prompting the other two to try and save her.

A bill to allow sexual assault victims to receive a copy of their forensic medical exam is expected to be heard in the Louisiana Senate today…
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields has a bill that would require cable and internet providers to provide refunds automatically if customers are without service for more than 24 hours after a disaster…
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Meaning the bill does not extend to energy providers. The Senate Commerce Committee likes the bill, but asked Fields that when he brings it before the entire Senate that the language in the legislation is tightened.

LSU student-founded Mallard Bay won over 200-thousand dollars in investment cash at a business plan competition hosted by Rice University. Mallard Bay helps sportsmen book guided hunting and fishing trips with charters and outfitters. So what’s next “Shark Tank”, co-founder Logan Meaux.
cut 12 (10) “…gonna go from here”
For more information go to Mallard-bay-dot-com.

A bill to allow a sexual assault victim, if requested, to receive a copy of their forensic medical exam is scheduled to be heard in the Louisiana Senate today. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says she was shocked to learn this was even an issue after hearing testimony from former LSU students who claimed they were sexually assaulted.
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Mizell’s measure says a copy must be provided to the patient no later than 14 days after the request is received.

After a disaster strikes outages are likely and paying for your internet or cable that is not working should not be another burden for consumers, so says Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields…
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The legislation has passed out of a Senate committee, but Fields is still working on the wording of the legislation to make sure consumers get relief, while also trying to not punish cable and internet providers.

The Pelicans evened their playoff series with the Suns at two games apiece by outscoring Phoenix by 17 points in the second half on their way to a 118 to 103 victory. Suns star Chris Paul was held to four points and turned it over three times. It got testy between C-P-3 and Pelicans rookie Jose Alvarado…
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The series shifts back to Phoenix for Game 5 on Tuesday

LSU student-founded Mallard Bay won 218-thousand dollars at the Rice University Business Plan Competition. Logan Meaux, co-founder of Mallard Bay, says they will use the money to grow the company which is an Air-b-n-b marketplace where sportsmen and guides can connect…
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For more information go to mallard-bay-dot-com.