Louisiana residents on food stamps receive an increase in their monthly maximum benefits starting this month. Assistant Secretary for the Department of Children and Family Services Shavana Howard says a household of four that receives SNAP benefits will see their monthly maximum rise to 939-dollars, almost a hundred-dollar increase

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Deer hunters in Franklin, Madison and Tensas Parishes are asked to submit deer samples so the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries can track Chronic Wasting Disease of CWD. LDWF Deer Program Manager Jon Bordelon says CWD was detected in Tensas Parish earlier this year and though it hasn’t been known to effect humans…it’s probably best to not eat venison from an infected deer…:

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You can visit their website for testing locations.

The Louisiana Office of State Parks is offering a special discount on overnight stays for the fall of 2022. Campers will get four nights for the price of three at state parks when they book a stay at “ReserveLAStateParks.com” and enter the promo code “KICKOFF2022.”

It’s likely Saints back-up Andy Dalton will start at quarterback on Sunday when New Orleans takes on Minnesota in London. Regular starter Jameis Winston is listed as doubtful on the injury report after not practicing this week because of back and ankle injuries. Dalton says the biggest thing for the offense is to be efficient:

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Set your alarm because you’ll have to get up early to watch that game at 8:30 central standard time.

LSU plays its first SEC away game of the season on tonight against the Auburn Tigers. LSU is an eight-point favorite and kick-off is at 6 PM.

Louisiana State Police Officers will undergo additional training as part of the ABLE Project. Jeff Palermo explains.

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Thibodaux Police make a third arrest in connection with the September 10th shooting of 15-year-old Jarien Cole. Police Chief Bryan Zeringue says on Friday they arrested 39-year-old Talisha Duncan and she’s charged with accessory after the fact to second-degree murder.  A 12-year-old and 15-year-old male were arrested shortly after the shooting and charged with second-degree murder. The case remains under investigation.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking deer hunters in the control areas of Franklin, Madison, and Tensas parishes to submit samples to test for Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD. LDWF Deer Program Manager Jonathan Bordelon says there is a list of locations on their website and at each location signage and instructions on how to submit a sample.

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Hunters statewide can also submit samples, contact your local LDWF field office for the nearest testing site.

It’s likely Saints back-up Andy Dalton will start at quarterback on Sunday when New Orleans takes on Minnesota in London. Jameis Winston is listed as doubtful on the injury report after not practicing this week due to injuries. Dalton says he’s ready…

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25-year-old Tremarcus Bell of Benton was arrested Thursday for the rape and molestation of a victim under the age of thirteen. The Bossier Sheriff’s Office says they were altered by the victim’s father of the alleged incidents that began approximately three years ago when Bell was caring for the victim who was then 12 years old.

To track and detect cases of Chronic Wasting Disease among deer the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking hunters to submit samples for testing.

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Louisiana State Police joins the national training program known as The ABLE Project. ABLE stands for Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement and LSP Lt. Bryan Lee says they’ve joined a select group of more than 200 other law enforcement agencies with the specialized training.

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LSP officers will receive eight hours of ABLE Project training over the coming months on how to deal with excessive force.

The Ark-La-Miss Fair returns to Monroe after a two-year COVID pause. Mike Shields is with the West Monroe Civitan Club. He says there will be rides and carnival games, plus delicious local food.

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The fair will also hold a day for special needs children who will be able to enjoy free rides and food The fair runs through October 9^th.

Louisiana State Police Troopers will undergo additional excessive force training as part of the ABLE Project. Jeff Palermo explains…:

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Police in Thibodaux arrest a third person in the early September murder of 15-year-old Jairen Cole. Chief Bryan Zeringue says another 15-year-old boy was taken into custody Thursday. Because he is a minor, his name has been released. He’ll be charged with 2^nd-degree murder.

Deputies in Bossier parish arrest a Benton man; accused of raping and molesting a juvenile. 25-year-old Tramarcus Bell is alleged to have assaulted the child for a period of over 2 years. He’s being held pending a bond of over a half-million dollars.

Hunters in Tensas, Franklin & Madison parishes… state wildlife & Fisheries agents are asking you again this year to give them your deer kill, so the animals can be tested for the contagious Chronic Wasting Disease. Spokesman Jon Bordelon says a few cases have turned up in Tensas, so they want to test and track the illness…:

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Deer infected with CWD will usually appear malnourished, show signs of extreme thirst and may appear un-coordinated. They also often display little fear of humans.

Deer hunters take note: state Wildlife & Fisheries are again concerned with the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease among Louisiana’s deer herd, so they’re asking you to donate your deer kill. LDWF Deer Program Manager Jon Bordelon says they need samples to test and track for CWD. He says, though it hasn’t been known to jump to humans…it’s probably best to not eat venison from an infected deer…:

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They need samples taken in Franklin, Madison and Tensas parishes.

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic the Ark-La-Miss Fair returns to Monroe this weekend. Mike Shields, with the West Monroe Civitan Club, says expect rides, games and great food…plus activities for – literally – kids of all ages…:

CUT 08  (11)        “…it’s marvelous.”

Running now through October 9^th at the Monroe Civic Center.

The Louisiana Office of State Parks is offering a special discount on overnight stays for the fall of 2022. Campers will get four nights for the price of three at state parks when they book a stay at “ReserveLAStateParks.com” and enter the promo code “KICKOFF2022.”

It’s likely Saints back-up Andy Dalton will start at quarterback on Sunday when New Orleans takes on Minnesota in London. Regular starter Jameis Winston is listed as doubtful on the injury report after not practicing this week because of back and ankle injuries. Dalton says the biggest thing for the offense is to be efficient:

CUT 10(10)      “…anything less.”

LSU plays its first SEC away game of the season on Saturday against the Auburn Tigers. LSU is an eight-point favorite and kick-off is at 6 PM.

As more people grow concerned with cases of excessive force by law enforcement, Louisiana state Police announce they’re getting troopers into a national program called ABLE, to educate officers on intervening with and deterring excessive force by fellow officers. LSP Trooper Bryan Lee says they want LSP officers to stop actions that can harm individuals and the community…:

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All troopers will undergo 8 hours of Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement over the next few months.

A Lafayette man pleads guilty to federal kidnapping charges, for abducting a man he arranged to meet via the dating app GRINDR. 21-year-old Chance Seneca admitted to using the app to meet and kidnap the man with the intent to kill. He still faces a state trial for attempted murder.

Once again, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking hunters to submit deer samples for testing for Chronic Wasting Disease. Don Molino has more…:

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Rapides Parish deputies arrest a teen for allegedly making threats on social media against fellow students at Rapides Parish High school. No weapons or suspicious packages were found when officers took the boy into custody this morning. RPSO says they are still investigating the matter.

State Wildlife and Fisheries agents are asking deer hunters in Franklin, Madison, and Tensas parishes to submit their deer samples to test for Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD. LDWF Deer Program Manager Jonathan Bordelon says there is a list of locations on their website and at each location signage and instructions on how to submit a sample…:

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Bordelon says an infected deer may exhibit signs of weight loss, excessive thirst, incoordination, and lack of fear of people.

The Ark-La-Miss Fair returns to Monroe today after a two-year COVID pause. Mike Shields, with the West Monroe Civitan Club, says the food booths come from local non-profits and are important cash sources for them, and for Civitan. He says the organization has given between $25,000 and $50,000 back to the community…:

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Louisiana State Police Officers will undergo additional training as part of the ABLE Project. Jeff Palermo explains…:

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More troubles for New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. This time allegations she’s been using a city-owned apartment in the French Quarter for personal use. Cantrell’s office says she never actually lived there, and she has only used the apartment in the same way previous mayors have. Meanwhile the petition to recall Cantrell has reached nearly 20-precent of required signatures to get a recall elections.