The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has brought the hammer down on McKinley High to the tune of a 41,968 dollar fine, a two year postseason ban in all sports, and the forfeiture of their division one runner up finishes in softball for 2017 and 2018 for eligibility issues and paperwork problems found throughout the school program. Additional game forfeitures will also be put in place.

Eligibility issues were found with the softball team initially, which spurred further looks into McKinley’s papers. Eight players were discovered to be ineligable or not properly registered with the LHSAA before a game against Mount Carmel in the semifinals.

The school has been banned from the postseason for the 2018-2019 season, and the 2019-2020 season as a result.

The ruling acknowledged a series of unnamed faculty and non-faculty coaches are also suspended from coaching in the LHSAA 2018 2019 school year.

An LHSAA memo filled in some of the gaps, but was the only information to be released, as they weren’t taking further questions on the subject.

In world cup news, a shocking upset for England as the Lions fall 2-1 to underdog Croatia whose world class midfield has propelled the small country now into the finals of soccer’s most prestigious event. After a fifth minute goal from the English, the Croatian defense locked down the prodigious golden boot leader Englishman Harry Kane, who up until now had dominated the tournament. The Croatians took over, grabbing a 68th minute goal, and a dramatic overtime game clenching winner from Mario Manzukic in the 109^th minute that propelled Croatia to their first ever world cup final.

And in less of a barnburner, France defeated tournament darling Belgium 1 nil on the back of a stifling defense that has led Les Blues to the final. France kept just 36 percent of possession in the game, and despite seeing it’s prolific attack pepper the beglians all game, grabbed the winning goal from defender Samuel Umtiti.

The world cup final kicks off Sunday at 10AM.

The family of a murdered New Orleans teenager chose a unique manner to honor his memory by displaying his body as he lived: playing video games and surrounded by snacks.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A Shreveport man will serve five years in jail after admitting to Bigamy. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Anthony Burns, 37, and his uncle David Caldwell, 33, were charged in the event.

Caldwell allegedly set the car ablaze but Rodrigue says a local business’ surveillance cameras captured Caldwell red-handed…

Cut 10 (05) “…on fire”

Caldwell confessed to starting the fire after being questioned by the police, but Burns has not admitted to any of the charges…

Cut 11 (05) “…Caldwell’s story”

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Former Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson has been subpoenaed to testify at a hearing his week involving troopers who are appealing demotions and reprimands they received for taking a tax payer funded adventure to Vegas. The three troopers say Edmondson authorized the trip. Despite the order, Legal Analyst Tim Meche says Edmonson might not end up taking the stand.

Cut 12 (10)   “fifth ammendment.”

Edmondson is under federal investigation for a number of alleged impropriates during his nine years leading LSP.

The troopers claim to have text messages saved that show Edmonson was aware and permitting of the trip throughout the duration that they were gone. Meche says even if the troopers can prove that Edmondson signed off on the excursion, it might not be enough to reverse the disciplinary action taken against them.

Cut 13 (10) “valid defense” 

A Legislative Auditor’s report showed the trip cost the state roughly 13,000 dollars.

Meche says any evidence or statements made by Edmondson during this hearing could be used against him in his personal legal proceedings. Meche says even if Edmonson signed off on the trip, it’s still an open question as to whether or not that decision was illegal.

Cut 14 (07) “be illegal.”

Former Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson, who’s under federal investigation, has been subpoenaed to testify at a hearing his week involving troopers who are appealing demotions and reprimands they received for taking a tax payer funded adventure to Vegas. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says ven if the troopers can prove that Edmondson signed off on the excursion, it might not be enough to reverse the disciplinary action taken against them.

Cut 13 (10) “valid defense” 

The troopers claim to have text messages saved that show Edmonson was aware and permitting of the trip throughout the duration that they were gone.

Two Jonesboro men have been arrested and charged with arson with attempt to defraud, and criminal conspiracy after allegedly setting a 2016 Chrysler 300 on fire. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue:

cut 9 (07)  “…for me”

The family of a murdered New Orleans teenager chose a unique manner to honor his memory: Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (32) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

A Shreveport man has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of Bigamy. 40-year-old Jeffery Brooks had already been convicted of sex crimes in November against two teenage girls when investigators discovered he has also married to two different women. Assistant DA Britney Green:

Cut 6 (11)  “to her.”

Former Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson has been subpoenaed to testify at a hearing his week involving troopers who are appealing demotions and reprimands they received for taking a tax payer funded adventure to Vegas. The three troopers say Edmondson authorized the trip. Despite the order, Legal Analyst Tim Meche says Edmonson might not end up taking the stand.

Cut 12 (10)   “fifth ammendment.”

Edmondson is under investigation for a number of alleged impropriates during his nine years leading LSP.

A murdered New Orleans teen got a unique send off for friends and family, embalmed in a tableau showcasing him holding an xbox controller surrounded by snacks. Embalmer and Funeral Director for Charbonnet Funeral Home, Stephanie Simon, says the family was happy with the presentation:

Cut 5  (11) “…how that looked.”

Two Jonesboro men have been arrested and charged with arson with attempt to defraud, and criminal conspiracy after allegedly setting a 2016 Chrysler 300 on fire. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says 33-year-old David Caldwell confessed to starting the fire after being questioned by the police, but 37-year-old Anthony Burns has not admitted to any of the charges…

Cut 11 (05) “…Caldwell’s story”

A Shreveport man has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of Bigamy. 40-year-old Jeffery Brooks had already been convicted of sex crimes in November against two teenage girls when investigators discovered he has also married to two different women. Assistant DA Britney Green says Bigamy is not a victimless crime, and can lead to spouses getting taken advantage of financially.

cut 8 (11) “with him.”

A Shreveport man will serve five years in jail after admitting to Bigamy. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle” 

Two Jonesboro men have been arrested and charged with arson with attempt to defraud, and criminal conspiracy after allegedly setting a 2016 Chrysler 300 on fire. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says local security cameras caught Anthony Burns and David Caldwell red handed.

Cut 10 (05) “…on fire”

Rodrigue says Anthony Burns was looking to cut back on his hefty car note.

The family of a murdered New Orleans teenager chose a unique manner to honor his memory by displaying his body as he lived: playing video games and surrounded by snacks.  The images of the teen’s wake are spreading across the internet.  Embalmer and Funeral Director for Charbonnet Funeral Home, Stephanie Simon, says When it comes to the national attention the funeral home is getting, she says it’s just part of the job.

Cut 4  (10) “…services such as this.”

Matthews was shot while out walking his dog.

Governor John Bel Edwards is asking the Restore Flood task to expand the 2016 flood recovery grant program to expand grant reimbursement eligibility to 100 percent, up from the current 50 percent. Edwards’ Communications Director Shauna Sanford says this change means 110 million more dollars could be dispersed to thousands of Louisianans.

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Two Jonesboro men have been arrested and charged with arson with attempt to defraud, and criminal conspiracy after allegedly setting a 2016 Chrysler 300 on fire. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says Anthony Burns was looking to cut back on a hefty car note and sought out his uncle…

cut 9 (07)  “…for me”

The family of a murdered New Orleans teenager chose a unique manner to honor his memory by displaying his body as he lived: playing video games and surrounded by snacks.  The images of the teen’s wake are spreading across the internet.  Embalmer and Funeral Director for Charbonnet Funeral Home, Stephanie Simon, says the display of 18 year old Renard Matthews was the family’s idea.

Cut 3 (12) “…the family wanted it.”

A Shreveport man has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of Bigamy. 40-year-old Jeffery Brooks had already been convicted of sex crimes in November against two teenage girls when investigators discovered he has also married to two different women. Assistant DA Britney Green says one of the wives read about Brooks’s sex crime conviction and alerted investigators to their marriage.

Cut 6 (11)  “to her.”

This is Brook’s third and most recent felony offense. He admitted to the charges that he married one woman in April of 2007, and ten years later married another woman without divorcing the first.

Here’s commodities.

Governor Edwards is calling on the Restore Task Force to up reimbursement on 2016 flood relief grants to 100 percent. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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Louisiana US Senator Bill Cassidy will chair a hearing on paid family leave after meeting with Ivanka Trump. Cassidy says he’s interested to know if offering those benefits to working class families would be helpful.
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The Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a video that was spread via Snapchat and various other social media outlets.  The graphic video shows a dog being executed with the sound of two gunshots and someone laughing.  Sheriff Mike Tubbs says they are currently investigating people involved.

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Lafayette Regional Airport will soon have seasonal service to two more cities, Orlando and Denver, with the addition of Frontier Airlines.  The airfare starts at just $39 and Airport Director Steve Picou says the action starts up this fall.

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With the addition of the two cities, Picou says the Lafayette Regional Airport now services five of the top seven US destinations.

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Inspired by a meeting with Ivanka Trump, US Senator Bill Cassidy will chair a hearing on paid parental leave. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a video that was spread via Snapchat and various other social media outlets.  The graphic video shows a dog being executed with the sound of two gunshots and someone laughing.  Sheriff Mike Tubbs says they are currently investigating people involved.

Cut 7 (08)  “…at this time.”

Starting in October, Lafayette Regional Airport will have seasonal service to two more cities, Orlando and Denver, with the addition of Frontier Airlines.  The flight prices start at just $39.  The airline may only be starting with service two days each week, saying demand will determine if Frontier will expand even further.  Airport Director Steve Picou is very optimistic.

Cut 12 (08) “…approached by Frontier”

Governor John Bel Edwards is asking the Restore, Flood Task Force to expand the 2016 flood recovery grant program reimbursement eligibility to 100 percent, up from the current 50 percent. Edwards’ Communications Director Shauna Sanford says the Governor is still fighting to end the duplication of benefits logjam that has prevent many flood victims from claiming their reward, but says do not let any doubts about eligibility prevent you from at least filling out the survey.

Cut 15 (13) “included”

Louisiana US Senator Bill Cassidy will chair a hearing on paid family leave after meeting with Ivanka Trump, who’s been pushing the idea in DC. The United State is one of only eight countries worldwide, and the only developed nation on earth not to have guaranteed leave for newly minted parents. The Senator says he’s already started looking into ways this could be accomplished without adding additional costs to businesses, including allowing parents to temporarily access their social security payments immediately after their child is born.
Cut 6 (12) “took off”

Lafayette Regional Airport will soon have seasonal service to two more cities, Orlando and Denver, with the addition of Frontier Airlines. The flight prices start at just $39 and Airport Director Steve Picou says the action starts up this fall. Picou says Frontier Airlines initially contacted the airport in January with a survey and that the airport has maintained contact with the airline since returning the survey. And then the news came.
Cut 11 (05) “…to start service”

Governor John Bel Edwards is asking the Restore Flood task to expand the 2016 flood recovery grant program to expand grant reimbursement eligibility to 100 percent, up from the current 50 percent. Edwards’ Communications Director Shauna Sanford says this change means 110 million more dollars could be dispersed to thousands of Louisianans.
The deadline for filling out a survey that qualifies Louisianans effected by the flooding for reimbursement is set for July 20th, after which point if you haven’t submitted, you won’t be able to be reimbursed by the state for any damage suffered. Sanford says considering how tough the recovery has been for many, she hopes to see a rush of registrations in the final nine days.
Cut 14 (12) “the burden”

Governor Edwards is calling on the Restore Task Force to up reimbursement on 2016 flood relief grants to 100 percent. Jeff Palermo has the story.
Cut 3 (32) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Louisiana US Senator Bill Cassidy will chair a hearing on paid family leave after meeting with Ivanka Trump, who’s been pushing the idea in DC. The United State is one of only eight countries worldwide, and the only developed nation on earth not to have guaranteed leave for newly minted parents. Advocates say paid family leave relieves much of the financial pressure on working class families immediately after they have their children, and the ability for parents to stay with their kids for a time after birth leads to healthier children. Cassidy says he’s interested to know if offering those benefits to working class families would be helpful.
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The Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a video that was spread via Snapchat and various other social media outlets. The graphic video shows a dog being executed with the sound of two gunshots and someone laughing. Sheriff Mike Tubbs says they are currently investigating people involved. The sheriff says the gunman appears to be Tobias Conway of Mer Rouge, who has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Tubbs says more charges could be pending.

Sheriff Tubbs says the agency has received phones calls from around the nation with people demanding action.
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Authorities say more arrests are possible.

The Zachary School system again tops the state in it’s LEAP test scoring. The school system was especially impressive in Math, English, and social studies according to the state department of education who released the results yesterday. Ascension Parish, Central, and West Feliciana all were in the top 5.