The United Cajun Navy are in Kentucky, to help with rescue and recovery from the horrific tornadoes early Saturday morning that destroyed hundreds of structures and killed dozens of people. Spokesman Brian Trascher says they’re setting up supply distribution sites at churches between Bowling Green and Mayfield, and they’re using search dogs and drones to try to find victims in all that rubble…:

CUT 11  (09)        “…aren’t in the game yet, y’know?”

To help, go to the United Cajun Navy Facebook page.

Congressman Garret Graves is trying to help with sky-high car insurance in Louisiana by filing a federal bill to crack down on those who stage accidents to get insurance money. Graves says one organized ring in the New Orleans area was responsible for over a hundred…:

CUT 04  (09)        “…all Louisiana drivers.”

His bill would mean stiff fines and prison time for offenders.

Louisiana has elected its first-ever female sheriff. She is Susan Hutson, who just won a runoff against 4-term incumbent Marlin Gusman in Orleans Parish. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says Hutson’s campaign pointed out Gusman’s problem running the parish prison…:

CUT 14  (12)        “…justice system.”

Both Hutson and Gusman are Democrats, but a number of Dem high-rollers backed Hutson’s campaign.

A 50-year-old Eros woman is jailed at the Ouachita Correctional Center on criminal trespass charges after being told twice to leave from the sheriff’s office parking lot Saturday afternoon. Sheriff’s spokesman, Glenn Springfield, identified the person as Sharon Whatley…:

CUT 06(12)      “…to leave.”

He says, despite her claims, the woman had no wants or warrants for her arrest.

History was made on Saturday as voters in Orleans Parish elected the city’s first ever female sheriff. Susan Hutson is also the first female elected sheriff in the state; by 53-percent of the vote. UNO political scientist Dr. Ed Chervenak says Hutson clobbered 4-term incumbent Marlin Gusman on his performance running the parish jail, which has had numerous inmate deaths & suicides…:

CUT 13(10)      “…than he was her.”

In the Monroe area, a vote to recall Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown fell to defeat by voters. The margin was only about 50 votes.

A Lake Charles woman is under arrest, after she’s indicted for cruelty to a juvenile. 25-year-old Mary Labove allegedly caused bruising, broken bones and skull fracture to her 2-year-old. The child is in foster care.

Wondering why your auto insurance is so high in Louisiana? Congressman Garret Graves says it’s blamed in part on staged accidents: the most egregious example taking place in New Orleans in recent years…:

CUT 03(08)      “…different traffic accidents”

His proposed legislation would make it a federal crime to stage accidents to defraud insurance companies; punishable with stiff fines and prison.

A 50-year-old Eros woman is in jail in Ouachita Parish for … well for wanting to get arrested. Sharon Whatley showed up Saturday at the parish jail parking lot and refused to leave, despite being told several times. Ouachita Sheriff’s spokesman Glenn Springfield says Whatley only told them she was wanted by the law…:

CUT 08(12)      “…basing that on.”

She’s now a …guest of the parish.

Congressman Garret Graves proposes federal legislation to punish those who stage traffic accidents to get insurance money. More from Dave Brannen…:

CUT 01(34)      “…Brannen.”

Now that St. Tammany Parish has rejected a proposed casino resort in Slidell, will that license remain where it started – in Bossier City? State gaming officials OK’ed the Diamond Jacks in Bossier so the license could go to the southeast, but now what? The license holders say Diamond Jacks will resume business where it is.

Saturday’s election results were historical with Louisiana’s  – and Orleans Parish’s – first ever female sheriff elected. UNO Political analyst Ed Chervenak says Susan Hutson’s victory over incumbent Marlin Gusman was quite a feat…:

CUT 12(07)      “…17-year-incumbent.”

Hutson ran on challenging Gusman’s performance running the parish jail; resulting in suicides and deaths.

The United Cajun Navy is boots on the ground in Kentucky, to help with rescue and recovery after tornados ravaged the landscape and killed dozens. Spokesman Brian Trascher says the devastation is hard to describe, and he’s posting photos from team members that are onsite to their Facebook page. He says right now those in Mayfield and surrounding towns need prayers first and foremost…:

CUT 10(11)      “…it looks more like that.”

To help, search Facebook for United Cajun Navy.

Congressman Garret Graves is proposing federal legislation that seeks to heavily punish those who stage traffic accidents as a way to rip off insurance companies. More from Dave Brannen.

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The United Cajun Navy has deployed teams to assist with recovery efforts from the devastating tornados that left areas of Kentucky, and nearby states leveled from the destruction. Brooke Thorington has more

Cut 2 (33)…I’m Brooke Thorington.”  

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If you’re wondering why your insurance rates are so high in Louisiana, Congressman Garret Graves it’s blamed in part on staged accidents, the most egregious example taking place in the Big Easy in recent years.

Cut 3 (08) “…different traffic accidents.”

One staged accident led to a 4.7-million dollar settlement. Graves has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering insurance rates that would make it a federal crime to stage a vehicle collision and fraudulently claim financial damages. Violators could face hefty fines into the millions of dollars and double-digit prison time.

Graves says these staged accidents have financial consequences beyond those directly attributed to the staged crashes, one ring said to be responsible for more than 100 of them.

Cut 4 (09) “…all Louisiana drivers.”

The bill Graves introduced targets those involved in staging accidents, collecting from insurance companies and in turn leading to higher insurance rates for the public.

Cut 5 (11) “…in the process.”

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A 50-year-old Eros woman is jailed at the Ouachita Correctional Center on criminal trespass charges after being told twice to leave from the sheriff’s office parking lot Saturday afternoon. Sheriff’s spokesman, Glenn Springfield, identified the person as Sharon Whatley.

 Cut 6 (12) “…to leave.” 

Springfield says the woman says she was wanted on charges, but it was determined she wasn’t. So since she wouldn’t leave, she’s now facing a lone misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass.

At last word, 50-year-old Sharon Whatley of Eros continued to be held at the Ouachita Correctional Center, but she’s no big-time criminal. In fact, despite her protestations to authorities, she wasn’t wanted on any kind of criminal charges, until she refused to leave the parking lot of the sheriff’s office annex.

Cut 7 (08) “…numerous times.”  

That’s sheriff’s spokesman, Glenn Springfield, who says Whatley was eventually arrested Saturday afternoon on a misdemeanor criminal trespass charge.

Ouachita Sheriff’s spokesperson Glenn Springfield says the only reason Whatley gave for not leaving the parking lot was that she was wanted by the law.

Cut 8 (12) “…basing that on.”

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Brian Trascher with the United Cajun Navy says their field team arrived in Madisonville, Kentucky on Sunday which is about 90 miles away from Mayfield and near other areas that were devastated by tornados overnight Friday. Trascher says the immediate needs are tarps and water and unlike a hurricane when you can prepare days in advance…

Cut 9 (07) “…really, really bad.”

Trascher says the devastation is hard to describe and he’s posting photos from team members that are onsite to their Facebook page. He says right now those in Mayfield and surrounding towns need your prayers first and foremost.

Cut 10 (11)  “…like that.”

The United Cajun Navy is setting up distribution sites at churches they are working with between Bowling Green and Mayfield, Kentucky. Trascher says they’ve also deployed a K-9 search and rescue team to assist Illinois State Police and they are looking at sending a drone team also.

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You can visit the United Cajun Navy’s FB for donation sites and photos of the devastation.

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Saturday’s election results were historical with the first female sheriff elected in Orleans parish and the first black female ever elected to the position in Louisiana. UNO Political analyst Ed Chervenak says Susan Hutson’s victory over incumbent Marlin Gusman was quite a feat.

Cut 12 (06) “…17-year incumbent.”  

Hutson won with 53-percent of the vote in the parish and Chervenak says the new sheriff in town was able to better define Gusman and charge him with mismanagement of the jail that resulted in deaths and suicides.

Cut 13 (09) “…he was her.”

Chervenak says while the sheriff’s office is a component of the criminal justice system which includes the district attorney, the main function of the office is to oversee functions of the jail.

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In 2020 Jason Williams, who also ran on a criminal justice reform platform was elected District Attorney of Orleans Parish.

Congressman Garret Graves has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering insurance rates that would make it a federal crime to stage a vehicle collision and fraudulently claim financial damages. The bill Graves introduced targets those involved in staging accidents, collecting from insurance companies and in turn leading to higher insurance rates for the public.

Cut 5 (11) “…in the process.”

At last word, 50-year-old Sharon Whatley of Eros continued to be held at the Ouachita Correctional Center, but she’s no big-time criminal. In fact, despite her protestations to authorities, she wasn’t wanted on any kind of criminal charges, until she refused to leave the parking lot of the sheriff’s office annex.

Cut 7 (08) “…numerous times.”  

That’s sheriff’s spokesman, Glenn Springfield, who says Whatley was eventually arrested Saturday afternoon on a misdemeanor criminal trespass charge.

The United Cajun Navy has deployed teams to assist with recovery efforts from the devastating tornados that left areas of Kentucky, and nearby states leveled from the destruction. Brooke Thorington has more

Cut 2 (34)…I’m Brooke Thorington.”  

The Louisiana election season for 2021 has finally ended with the December 11^th election and while voter turnout was low as predicted LaPolitics.com Editor Jeremy Alford says one race, in particular, should grab national headlines with Democrat Susan Hutson unseating four-term incumbent Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman with 53-percent of the vote.

Brian Trascher with the United Cajun Navy says their field team arrived in Madisonville, Kentucky on Sunday which is about 90 miles away from Mayfield and near other areas that were devastated by tornados overnight Friday. Trascher says the immediate needs are tarps and water and unlike you can prepare days in advance for a hurricane…

Cut 9 (08) “…really, really bad.”

A 50-year-old Eros woman is jailed at the Ouachita Correctional Center on criminal trespass charges after being told twice to leave from the sheriff’s office parking lot Saturday afternoon. Sheriff’s spokesman, Glenn Springfield, identified the person as Sharon Whatley.

 Cut 6 (12) “…to leave.” 

Springfield says the woman says she was wanted on charges, but it was determined she wasn’t. So since she wouldn’t leave, she’s now facing a lone misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass.

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If you’re wondering why your insurance rates are so high in Louisiana, Congressman Garret Graves it’s blamed in part on staged accidents, the most egregious example taking place in the Big Easy in recent years. Graves has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering insurance rates that would make it a federal crime to stage a vehicle collision and fraudulently claim financial damages. He says these staged accidents have financial consequences beyond those directly attributed to the staged crashes, one ring said to be responsible for more than 100 of them.

Cut 4 (09) “…all Louisiana drivers.”

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If you’re wondering why your insurance rates are so high in Louisiana, Congressman Garret Graves blames part of it on staged accidents, the most egregious example taking place in the Big Easy in recent years.

Cut 3 (08) “…different traffic accidents.”

One staged accident led to a 4.7-million dollar settlement. Graves has introduced to make it a federal crime to stage a vehicle collision and claim financial damages.

The CDC has given the go-ahead for 16- and 17-year-olds to receive Pfizer booster shots. LSU Health New Orleans infectious disease specialist Doctor Fred Lopez says the Pfizer vaccine has shown it’s effective against the different variants…

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During the holiday season, online marketplace sellers try to make extra cash as buyers look for a good deal. But Lafayette Police Department spokesperson Jamie Angelle says both parties should be cautious when meeting to exchange items. He says several police departments offer a Safe Exchange location…
cut 11 (13) “…transactions alone”

St. Tammany Parish voters soundly rejected a proposed 325-million dollar proposed casino and resort in Slidell. Pacific Peninsula Entertainment was seeking to move a casino license that belonged to a now-closed casino in northwest Louisiana. La-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says the big question now is what happens with that casino license…
cut 14 (09) “…go next”

16- and 17-year-olds are now eligible for booster shots with emergency use authorization from the FDA.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Dave Brannen.” 

LSU Agriculture Professor Gerald Myers is facing numerous charges after authorities found videos of child rape and bestiality on the 61-year old’s work on a computer. Campus police began looking into the matter when the school’s IT department was alerted to the disturbing videos. The school says he’s on paid leave and banned from the campus.

Louisiana-based Krispy Krunchy Chicken is one of the largest convenience store foodservice concepts in the nation and now it’s poised to grow even more with backing from a private equity firm. Krispy Krunchy Foods CEO Dan Shapiro says Louisianans should be proud to claim Krispy Krunchy Chicken as one of their own.

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Tennis icon Serena Williams is also a fan of Krispy Krunchy.

During the holidays with consumers out searching for the perfect gift, criminals are also looking for the perfect opportunity to take advantage of you. So, if you’re carrying around more cash than usual during the holidays, Lafayette PD communications officer Jamie Angelle suggests an alternative so you don’t wind up losing it to a thief.

Cut 12 (11) “…carry around cash.”