The East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office will present evidence today to a grand jury claiming that three adults and a teenager raped LSU student Madison Brooks before she was killed by a passing car. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says there’s been talk the D-A will pursue first-degree rape charges, which carries a higher penalty if convicted…

Cut 8 (07)  “…get it.”
Lake Charles Police have arrested 46-year-old Marvin Kyer of Douglasville, Georgia, and 49-year-old Terrance Malvo of Sulphur for their alleged involvement in the death of Allen Babineaux in January of 2000. L-C-P-D Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says his department re-opened the cold case over a year ago.

Cut 13 (13)  “…two suspects”.

After a 40-year wait, victims of a flood in Tangipahoa Parish – caused by I-12 road work – will soon see compensation. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

State Police has released more information on last week’s police shooting where an 18-year-old suspected carjacker was shot in Shreveport. L-S-P says the suspect, Zechariah Stutts, pointed a gun at officers during a foot chase. Stutts was shot in the hip, a non-life-threatening injury and he’s been charged with attempted first-degree murder.

A grand jury convenes in Baton Rouge today to hear evidence against three of the four men arrested in the alleged rape of LSU student Madison Brooks. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says he would be shocked if the grand jury doesn’t issue an indictment if the DA is actively seeking one.

Cut 7 (08) “…an indictment.”

A fourth suspect, who is 17 years old, will have his case handled in the juvenile court.

46-year-old Marvin Kyer of Douglasville, Georgia and 49-year-old Terrance Malvo of Sulphur are in custody and facing murder charges in a fatal shooting that took place in 2000 at a Lake Charles nightclub. L-C-P-D Deputy Chief Franklin Fondell says Allen Babineaux died on New Year’s Day in 2000 and the family can start to have closure…

Cut 14 (07)  “…waiting for healing”
Victims of a 1983 flood in Tangipahoa Parish, caused by the construction of Interstate 12, will soon see compensation. A judge this week gave final approval to a $101-million class action settlement. Plaintiffs’ attorney Jean-Paul Layrisson says the

process of getting compensation from the state Department of Transportation to the over 1,000 families, businesses, and individuals impacted can begin…:

Cut 6 (10)  “…their lawful heirs.” 

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is running for President in 2024. In 2021, Haley said she would not run against Trump if he ran again and that she’d support him. LSU-Shreveport political science professor Jeffrey Sadow says a lot has changed for Haley and for Trump in recent years…:

Cut 11 (10)  “…his personality.”

A grand jury meets today to hear evidence against three men accused of participating in the alleged rape of LSU student Madison Brooks shortly before she was killed by a passing car. .
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

New Orleans Police is charging a 15-year-old with negligent homicide in the fatal shooting of another 15-year-old from Warren Easton High School. Tyler Ellis, described as a straight A student, died from a gunshot wound after he was shot Monday night. Ellis is the second Warren Easton student to die in a shooting in two weeks.

Lake Charles Police announce the arrest of two individuals who were involved in the murder of 27-year-old Allen Babineaux, who was fatally shot at a nightclub in 2000. Calcasieu Parish District Attorney Stephen Dwight says they will present their evidence to a grand jury next week…
cut 15 (07) “….in the making”
46-year-old Marvin Kyer of Douglasville, Georgia and 49-year-old Terrance Malvo of Shreveport are the two men charged in the case.

A state judge has given final approval to a 101-million dollar class-action settlement for victims of a massive flood in Tangipahoa Parish in 1983. It’s been determined the newly constructed I-12 disrupted water flow flooding hundreds of homes and nearly 100 businesses in Ponchatoula.
cut 5 (06) “…long ride”
That an attorney for the plaintiffs, Jean-Paul Layrisson, who hopes the process of getting money from the state to his clients will be a quick one.

State Police has released more information on last week’s police shooting where a 18-year-old suspected car jacker was shot in Shreveport. L-S-P says the suspect, Zechariah Stutts, pointed a gun at officers during a foot chase. Stutts was shot in the hip, a non-life threatening injury and he’s been charged with attempted first-degree murder.

After a 40-year wait, victims of a flood in Tangipahoa Parish – caused by I-12 road work – will soon see compensation. Kevin Gallagher reports…:
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The East Baton Rouge District Attorney will present evidence to a grand jury today in the Madison Brooks case. Authorities say the LSU student from Covington was raped inside a vehicle, before dying a short time later when struck by a passing car. Attorneys representing the defendants say the sex was consensual, but legal analyst Franz Borghardt says there appears to be enough evidence to get an indictment…
cut 9 (08) “…get it”
Three young men are facing third degree rape charges and a 17-year-old will have his case go through the juvenile court system.

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has announced she’s running for President, the first major challenger for former President Donald Trump, who is once again seeking the Republican nomination. LSU-Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow says Haley wants voters to remember her ties to the former President…
cut 10 (11) “…and among Republicans”

The East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office will present evidence today to a grand jury claiming that three adults and a teenager raped LSU student Madison Brooks before she was killed by a passing car. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says there’s been talk the D-A will pursue first-degree rape charges, which carries a higher penalty if convicted…
cut 8 (07) “…..get it”

46-year-old Marvin Kyer of Douglasville, Georgia and 49-year-old Terrance Malvo of Sulphur are in custody and facing murder charges in a fatal shooting that took place in 2000 at a Lake Charles nightclub. L-C-P-D Deputy Chief Franklin Fondell says Allen Babineaux died on New Year’s Day in 2000 and the family can start to have closure…
cut 14 (07) “….waiting for healing”

Former South Carolina Governor and Republican Nikki Haley is running for President. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow says she has the qualifications and appeals to conservative voters…:
Cut 12 (11) “…kind of candidacy.”
But Sadow says if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis enters the race, her chances will diminish.

After waiting 40 years for an answer, victims of a 1983 flood in Tangipahoa Parish, caused by the construction of Interstate 12, will soon see compensation. A judge this week gave final approval to a $101-million class action settlement. Plaintiffs’ attorney Jean-Paul Layrisson says this final approval is great news for the 1200+ people and businesses who were flooded in 1983…:
Cut 4 (11) “…the right amounts.”

A grand jury convenes in Baton Rouge today to hear evidence against three of the four men arrested in the alleged rape of LSU student Madison Brooks. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says he would be shocked if the grand jury doesn’t issue an indictment if the DA is actively seeking one.
Cut 7 (08) “…an indictment.”
A fourth suspect, who is 17 years old, will have his case handled in the juvenile court suspect.

Lake Charles Police announce the arrest of two men who were allegedly involved in a fatal shooting at The Doll House nightclub in January 2000. L-C-P-D Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says his department re-opened the cold case over 13 months ago by reviewing all existing evidence and reconstructing the crime scene…
Cut 13 (13) “…two suspects”
The two people charged are 46-year-old Marvin Kyer of Douglasville, Georgia and 49-year-old Terrance Malvo of Sulphur. Both have been charged in the murder of Allen Babineaux.

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has launched a campaign for the White House. Kevin Gallagher talks with a Louisiana politico on her chances of being the country’s first female president…:
Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Louisiana’s senior Senator Bill Cassidy says the White House botched the handling of a suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew over the entire country last week. During his weekly press teleconference, Cassidy says President Biden should have ordered the balloon intercepted far earlier than he did…:

Cut 3 (08) “…our southern border.” 

Cassidy feels the president’s failure to react to the first balloon makes us look vulnerable to foreign powers.

Mandeville Representative Paul Hollis has filed a bill for the upcoming regular session that he calls the Public Library Accountability Act. Hollis says his legislation gives power to municipalities and parishes to make sure their library system operates the way they want it to…

Cut 6 (09)  “…not be.” 

A silent alarm at the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement unit building, Sunday night, alerted deputies of a break-in. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tommy Carnline says when they inspected the RADE unit nothing was taken but the backdoor was propped open. Then they heard a noise at a nearby building.

Cut 9 (11) “…use the restroom.”

She faces burglary charges and The RADE building houses individual offices and evidence rooms.

After a complaint to state wildlife Ponchatoula went into a frenzy upon news that their beloved alligator Hardhide could be put down. Owner T-Mike Kliebert (Klee-bear) says the community rallied to keep Hardhide from being euthanized. He says many questioned why she couldn’t be released back into the wild instead.

Cut 13 (11) “…not an option.” 

Hardhide will retire soon to the Kliebert family farm.

Louisiana’s senior Senator Bill Cassidy says the White House botched the handling of a suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew over entire country last week. Cassidy and other senators were briefed by the Defense Department and says, at least U.S. air defenses are much more alert to such things going forward.

Cut 5 (07) “…pick up these objects.”

Cassidy says the president’s failure to react to the first balloon makes the US look vulnerable.

33-year-old Monica Matthews of Ball was arrested after an alarm was tripped at the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement unit building Sunday. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tommy Carnline says Matthews told detectives she thought it was a substation and she wanted to use the restroom.

Cut 11 (07)  “…happening again.”

Matthews is being held at the Rapides Parish Detention Center.

State Attorney General Jeff Landry issues a legal opinion stating local governments have the authority to remove members of Library Control Boards. St. Bernard Parish Representative Ray Garafalo says he asked Landry to render the opinion after local officials came to him with their concerns…:

Cut 7 (11)  “…local communities” 

The concern is over kids getting access to adult content at libraries and whether board members will take steps to assure they do not. Garafalo says he’ll propose legislation this spring to make the AG’s opinion a clear matter of state law.

Ponchatoula’s long-time mascot alligator, Hardhide, has been spared being euthanized by state Wildlife & Fisheries.  Owner T-Mike Kleibert says she’s been in the family since 1957 and at the Ponchatoula Country Market for 13 years…:

Cut 12 (10) “…could do.”