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.

State Police has been accepted into the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement Project, which is the Georgetown University Law’s Center national training program for law enforcement agencies seeking to prevent excessive force arrests. Lt. Bryan Lee says the training builds a culture of peer intervention…
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In most cases of excessive force, Lee says there are bystanders, and the training helps them to recognize when it’s taking place and how to intercede.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has set up drop-off locations in Franklin, Madison and Tensas parishes, where hunters can take samples from harvested deer to be tested for chronic wasting disease. Deer program manager Jonathan Bordelon says they’ve already confirmed a case of CWD in Tensas Parish…
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A map of the CWD testing drop-off locations can be found at LDWF.

LSU freshmen have bragging rights as the school’s most academically accomplished class in history. Brooke Thorington has more.
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LSU plays its first SEC away game of the season on Saturday against the Auburn Tigers. Senior wide receiver Jaray Jenkins says he’s looking forward to getting tested on the road…
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LSU is an eight-point favorite and kick-off is at 6 PM.

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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Officers will receive eight hours of ABLE Project training over the coming months.

The Council for A Better Louisiana (CABL) has canceled its scheduled October 20^th U.S. Senate debate, which would have pitted incumbent Republican Senator John Kennedy against Democrat challengers Luke Mixon and Gary Chambers. CABL President Barry Erwin says Kennedy’s campaign will not commit to a specific date…

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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. Don Molino has more.

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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. Deer Program Manager Jonathan Bordelon says even though there’s no association of the disease and humans it’s best not to consume CWD-positive deer.

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For a list of sites visit LWDF’s website.

The Ark-La-Miss Fair returns to Monroe today 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 runs through October 9^th

It’s likely Saints back-up Andy Dalton will start at quarterback on Sunday when New Orleans takes on Minnesota in London on Sunday. 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 he’s ready…

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Dalton will not have Michael Thomas as a weapon in the passing game as Thomas has been ruled out with a toe injury.

LSU sets a new record in academic quality for its most accomplished freshman class in the university’s history. Assistant Vice President and Director of Administration Daniel Barrow says the class has an all-time high median GPA of 3.78. And this this year’s freshman class enrollment of 7,367 surpasses last year’s record enrollment of 7,038.

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LSU sets a new record in academic quality for its most accomplished freshman class in the university’s history. Assistant Vice President and Director of Admissions Daniel Barrow says the class has an all-time high median GPA of 3.78 and an ACT composite of 25.5.
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The freshman class is made up of 68 percent Louisiana residents.

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

A shelter task force from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and an all-hazard incident management team from the State Fire Marshal’s Office are in Florida. State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis says their team can assist in a variety of recovery efforts.
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Emergency Preparedness Director with DCFS Ricky Montet (Mon-tay) says three staff members are in Tallahassee and from there they will be deployed to assist with shelters in Florida.
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Montet says it’s not the first time a shelter task force has aided in Florida, they were in Florida in 2018 for Hurricane Michael.

It’s doubtful that Saints quarterback Jameis Winston will play Sunday against the Vikings in London, He missed practice again for a third straight day and receiver Michael Thomas is out with a toe injury. Andy Dalton is expected to take the helm at QB, and Taysom Hill will serve as backup.

Union Parish Running Back Trey Holly is the new leading rusher in Louisiana High School Football history. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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The Council for A Better Louisiana (CABL) has canceled its scheduled October 20^th U.S. Senate debate, which would have pitted incumbent Republican Senator John Kennedy against Democrat challengers Luke Mixon and Gary Chambers. CABL President Barry Erwin says it’s important for candidates to take part in televised forums…:

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Kennedy’s campaign won’t commit to a date.

A three-member shelter task force from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is in Florida providing support after Hurricane Ian. Emergency Preparedness Director with DCFS Ricky Montet says the initial request is for two weeks and it’s part of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact or EMAC.

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