Governor Edwards says the state is putting an additional seven million dollars into prisoner rehabilitation and education programs. Edwards says Orleans Parish will receive the most money at two-million, followed by East Baton Rouge at 1-point-six million and Caddo is getting 912-thousand dollars…

Cut 8 (08) “…critically important.”

Edwards says the state saved 12-million dollars by reducing its prison population and 70-percent of the savings must be reinvested in the criminal justice system

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday jumped to 970-million dollars today, which is the highest ever for the multi-state lottery game. Louisiana lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says the Louisiana joined the Mega Millions multi-state lottery game in 2012 and there’s never been a Mega Millions grand prize ticket purchased in Louisiana…

Cut 11 (06) “…for Powerball”

The largest US lottery jackpot is one-point-six billion dollars, set by Powerball in 2016.

New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that when teen drivers have teen passengers, the fatality rate for all people involved in a crash increases by 51 percent.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A wheelchair-bound man was killed on Highway 90 in Broussard early this morning. Initially reported as a bicycle accident, police responded and discovered the disable 37-year-old Ashton Hurst of Lafayette dead at the scene. Police Chief Brannon Decou asks the public not to cross highways.

Cut 13 (10) “…intersection.”

New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that when teen drivers have teen passengers, the fatality rate for all people involved in a crash increases by 51 percent.  AAA spokesperson Don Redman says it may take some by surprise how much of a distraction teen passengers are compared to other possible distractions behind the wheel.

Cut 3 (06) “…distraction for teenagers.” 
Redman says in the state of Louisiana, teen drivers accounted for 69 deaths in 2016.

Governor Edwards says the state is putting an additional seven million dollars into prisoner rehabilitation and education programs. Edwards says the funding comes from the savings the state has seen since reforming its criminal justice system last year and the dollars should have an impact…

Cut 6 (07)  “…re-entry.”

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday jumped to 970-million dollars today, which is the highest ever for the multi-state lottery game. The largest US lottery jackpot is one-point-six billion dollars, set by Powerball in 2016. The jackpot Tuesday was 667-million dollars, but no one matched the six numbers drawn. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says the rising jackpot has players heading to their local lotto retailer…

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A wheelchair-bound man was killed on Highway 90 in Broussard early this morning. Initially reported as a bicycle accident, police responded and discovered the disable 37-year-old Ashton Hurst of Lafayette dead at the scene. No citations were issued, and Police Chief Brannon Decou says pedestrians, regardless of their mode of transportation, need to adhere to the basic laws regarding crossing highways.

Cut 13 (10) “…intersection.”

The Saints visit the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. It begins a stretch of four straight games against teams with winning records. The Ravens are 4-2, tied with Cincinnati for first place in the AFC North. 33-year-old Joe Flacco is averaging a career-high 298 passing yards a game. Coach Sean Payton on why the Baltimore Q-B is so effective…
Cut 17 (17) “he’s a winner”
Baltimore’s leading receiver is former Saint Willie Snead, who has caught 30 passes in six games. Kick off is at 3:05.

Saints fans, who are hoping to acquire seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson can quit dreaming. Arizona Cardinals president Michael Bidwell says there are no plans to trade the former LSU Tiger.

Louisiana Tech will host winless UTEP for homecoming on Saturday. But the Miners have lost their last three games by a combined 19 points. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says Texas-El Paso is playing hard, even though wins have been hard to come by….
Cut 18 (18) “…encouraged”
Louisiana Tech is a 23.5 point favorite to win.

The Pelicans began their season last night beating one of the favorites to win the Western Conference. New Orleans trounced the Rockets 131 to 112. Anthony Davis had 32 points, while last year’s MVP James Harden had just 18 points. New Orleans home opener is tomorrow night against Sacramento.

Former Secretary of State Tom Schedler does not admit guilt in the legal settlement that ended a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by his former secretary. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The LSU athletic department has announced the football team will be wearing unique uniforms against Mississippi State this weekend.  The uniforms will commemorate the Silent Season of 1918, when the Tigers did not play football due to the first World War.  The uniform is made up of white pants, a white jersey, and color changing helmet with an iridescent effect between purple and gold.

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday jumped to 970-million dollars today, which is the highest ever for the multi-state lottery game. The largest US lottery jackpot is one-point-six billion dollars, set by Powerball in 2016. Louisiana lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison has this advice for Mega Millions ticketholders…

Cut 9 (06)  “signs the back”
The jackpot Tuesday was 667-million dollars, but no one matched the six numbers drawn.

A wheelchair-bound man was killed on Highway 90 in Broussard early this morning. Initially reported as a bicycle accident, police responded and discovered the disable 37-year-old Ashton Hurst of Lafayette dead at the scene. Police Chief Brannon Decou says at this point the driver is being considered responsible.

Cut 12 (12)   “…in time.”

New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that when teen drivers have teen passengers, the fatality rate for all people involved in a crash increases by 51 percent.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Former Secretary of State Tom Schedler does not admit guilt in the legal settlement that ended a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by his former secretary. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff palermo”  

Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that when teen drivers have teen passengers, the fatality rate for all people involved in a crash increases by 51 percent…
Voicer 1 (32) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

In his latest message to fans, LSU athletic director Joe Alleva is once again asking them, mainly the student section, to keep it clean after vulgar chanting was heard loud and clear during the Georgia game. LSU will host Mississippi State on Saturday night.

Louisiana Catholic Bishops are putting together a list of clergy who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors. LSU Associate Professor of Religious Studies Michael Pasquier (Pass-Kay) says when the day comes, it’s possible the number of priests involved will be shocking.
cut 12 (11) “…many Catholics”

Governor Edwards says the state has saved 12-million dollars in the last year since they overhauled the state’s criminal justice system. The legislation requires that 70-percent of savings gets re-invested into criminal justice, so Edwards says two million dollars will go Orleans Parish’s re-entry program and the Caddo sheriff’s office receives 912-thousand dollars…
cut 8 (08) “….critically important”

An LSU Professor warns that when the Catholic Church in Louisiana reveals information about clergy sexual abuse, the number of cases could be shocking. Matt Doyle has more.

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A former Bunkie Police Chief and Dispatcher have both been arrested following an investigation by Louisiana State Police.  The investigation showed former Chief Bobby Corner allowed multiple pieces of evidence to be unsecured, misplaced and lost in the police department’s building.  It showed former dispatcher Nicholas Desselle disabled the building’s surveillance system on multiple occasions, among other incidents.

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday jumped to 970-million dollars today, which is the highest ever for the multi-state lottery game. The largest US lottery jackpot is one-point-six billion dollars, set by Powerball in 2016. Louisiana lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says the Louisiana joined the Mega Millions multi-state lottery game in 2012 and there’s never been a Mega Millions grand prize ticket purchased in Louisiana…

Cut 11 (06) “…for Powerball”

New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that when teen drivers have teen passengers, the fatality rate for all people involved in a crash increases by 51 percent.  AAA spokesperson Don Redman says in the state of Louisiana, teen drivers accounted for 69 deaths in 2016.

Cut 4 (11) “…pedestrians and bicyclists.″

Redman says although the law requires fifty hours of supervised drive time with teen drivers, AAA recommends much more.

Louisiana Catholic Bishops say they will reveal the names of clergy who have been credibly accused of sexual misconduct in the near future. LSU Associate Professor of Religious Studies Michael Pasquier says after trying to contain stories about rampant abuse in the past, the church is being forced by public opinion to be more transparent

Cut 11 (10)   “…no choice”

The Bishops say the revelations will come as soon as they are done verifying over 50 years’ worth of documentation.

Consumers will likely pay higher prices on goods getting shipping to them from China after the President indicated that he wants to pull the US from the Universal Postal Union. Congressman Ralph Abraham he discovered most businesses were fine with the decision, and doesn’t expect it will damage the state economy.

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The price hike would potentially impact smaller parcels.

Governor Edwards says the state is putting an additional seven million dollars into prisoner rehabilitation and education programs. Edwards says about 8.4 million dollars of the 12 million that was saved by reducing the prison population will help fund re-entry programs in Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Orleans, St. Tammany and Jefferson parishes…

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Orleans Parish will receive the most money at two-million, followed by East Baton Rouge at 1-point-six million and Caddo is getting 912-thousand dollars.

New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that when teen drivers have teen passengers, the fatality rate for all people involved in a crash increases by 51 percent. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says teens need more driving practice before they hit the road without an adult, certainly more than is currently recommended.

Cut 5 (04)  “…behind the wheel.” 

Redman says fellow teen passengers are bigger distractions than cell phones.

Governor Edwards says the state is putting an additional seven million dollars into prisoner rehabilitation and education programs. Edwards says the funding comes from the savings the state has seen since reforming its criminal justice system last year and the dollars should have an impact…

Cut 6 (07)  “…re-entry.”

Edwards says the state saved 12-million dollars by reducing its prison population.

New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that when teen drivers have teen passengers, the fatality rate for all people involved in a crash increases by 51 percent.  AAA spokesperson Don Redman says teen distracted driving is a major issue.

Cut 3 (06) “…distraction for teenagers.” 

Redman says in the state of Louisiana, teen drivers accounted for 69 deaths in 2016.

A Houma man accused of fatally stabbing his mother in Bayou Black last year has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A 47-year-old Bossier parish elementary school teacher has been arrested for alleged video voyeurism involving a student at Benton Elementary, where the teacher works. Aubrey Norcross of Bossier City was arrested yesterday afternoon and booked into the Bossier Maximum Security Facility on a bond of 200,000 dollars. The investigation is currently ongoing.