Louisiana receives a 3-point-6 million dollar federal grant to increase safety at schools statewide.…
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Two teenagers have been charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of an Airman stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base. Sergeant 30-year-old Joshua Kidd of Bossier City was found with a gunshot wound to his chest last Tuesday. Police say evidence linked 17-year-old Jareona Crosby and a 15-year-old male to the murder.

One woman died, but another woman survived after being trapped in an overturned vehicle in a water filled ditch for more than 30-hours. The victims are from Eunice and the single vehicle wreck occurred in West Baton Rouge Pairsh. Lt. Ken Albarez says two friends of the girls went looking for them after they did not return home and somehow found the damaged car…
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Brittany Guillory died, but Jada Jones is expected to survive from her injuries.

A dog is dead after being thrown out of a moving vehicle in Webster Parish on I-20. That’s according to the Webster Humane Association Incorporated. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says the injuries were brutal…
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A reward of 25-hundred dollars has been offered to anyone who comes forward with information leading to an arrest and conviction.

A Cameron Parish woman body was found burned with gasoline in what’s being investigated as a possible homicide. Parish Sheriff Ron Johnson says if authorities conclude it’s not a homicide case, whoever dumped the corpse still isn’t getting off Scott free.

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32-year-old Mitzie B. Galimidi appears to have already been dead when her body was brought to the scene and doused, according to authorities.

Louisiana will receive 3.6 million dollars from the U-S Department of Education to help schools statewide develop and expand their emergency operation plans for disasters, whether they are natural or manmade. The governor’s education policy advisor, Donald Songy, says they want every school to have a plan in place if students are threatened

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One woman is dead and another lucky to be alive after being trapped in an overturned vehicle stranded in a canal for over a day.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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One woman is dead and another in the hospital after being trapped in an overturned vehicle stranded in a canal. Brittany Guillory and Jada Jones, both of Ville Platte, were on the way home when the vehicle drove off a curve on North Line Road in Port Allen.  West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Ken Albarez says the car struck some trees in its path.

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The survivor was trapped in the vehicle for 30 hours.

A Cameron Parish woman body was found burned with gasoline in what’s being investigated as a possible homicide. 32-year-old Mitzie B. Galimidi appears to have already been dead when her body was brought to the scene and doused, according to authorities. Parish Sheriff Ron Johnson says at the moment they can’t confirm it’s a homicide, and so far evidence has been sparse.

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Louisiana has the highest FASA submission rates in the nation according to a new report. That means more students than ever are applying to see what financial aid they qualify for when it comes to post-secondary education. And EdTech Senior Consultant Stephanie Marcum says FASA isnt just for help with four year colleges.

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It’s estimated by 2020 that 65 percent of all jobs will require some kind of post-secondary education to obtain.

A dog is dead after being thrown out of a moving vehicle in Webster Parish on I-20. The animals was bound with tape and rope, and was thrown out of the vehicle and dragged while still alive. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says they’ll be pushing local authorities for a harsh sentence for the perpetrator.

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A 2,500 dollar award is available for information on the case.

A 25-hundred dollar reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who allegedly threw a dog out of a moving vehicle on I-20 in Webster Parish. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says it’s clearly Felony Animal Abuse, which comes with a hefty sentence for those found guilty…
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The dog named “Faith” died from her injuries.

The free Application fo Federal Student Aid forms are now available for the 2019-2020 school year. Last year, Louisiana had an 84-percent FAFSA Submission rate. EdTech Senior Consultant Stephanie Marcum says those who didn’t fill out the FAFSA, lost out in the thousands of dollars in aid…
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The day Doctor Christine Ford testified to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee the National Sexual Assault Hotline saw a 201-percent increase in calls that day compared to a typical day. Assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans, Michelle Many, says although the call volume has increased, she believes that until there is a change in the way allegations are received and those that raise allegations are treated, reports to law enforcement will not swell…
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Many says it is important for sexual assault survivors to speak with someone they trust.

It’s the first week of October, but still no sign of a cold front to bring us less humid air. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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The National Hurricane Center is watching a broad area of low pressure over the southwestern Caribbean Sea, it has a low chance of development over the next five days as it moves north.

October is here, but where are the colder temps? Kevin Barnhart talks with state climatologist Barry Keim.
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Louisiana will receive 3.6 million dollars from the U-S Department of Education to help schools statewide develop and expand their emergency operations plans for disasters, whether they are natural or manmade. The state education department will work with LSU’s counter-terrorist education academy to provide schools with necessary technical assistance, training and implementation.

The National Sexual Assault Hotline has seen an uptick in call volume. The day of the testimony of Dr. Christine Ford, the service saw an increase of 201% compared to a typical day. Assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans, Michelle Many…
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Many says it’s critical you seek help if you’ve been a victim of a sex crime.

A dog is dead after being thrown out of a moving vehicle in Webster Parish on I-20. According to the Webster Humane Association Incorporated, the animal was bound with tape and rope, and thrown out of a vehicle and dragged while still alive. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says the injuries were brutal…
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A reward of 25-hundred dollars has been offered to anyone who comes forward with information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Louisiana leads the pack in FAFSA submission rates after a major policy change for high school seniors. Matt Doyle has more.
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State Police has arrested one of its own Troopers and charged him with felony Abuse of Office. L-S-P says an investigation has determined that John Kelly used his authorized access to law enforcement databases for unauthorized activities. Kelly was booked into the Bossier Parish prison and bond set at 10-thousand dollars.

A 25-hundred reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of someone who allegedly threw a dog out of a moving vehicle on I-20 in Webster Parish. The dog named “Faith” was dragged by other cars and did not survive from her injuries. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson hopes law enforcement finds the person responsible and he’s punished severely…
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No word on who the dog belonged to.

No need to break out the long sleeve shirts yet. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we are still waiting for that first significant cold front of the season…
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For those waiting for cooler air, you’ll have to wait until next week, as high temperatures this week will be around 90-degrees and humid.

The emotional testimony provided by Christine Blasey Ford resulted in a 201-percent increase in calls for a typical day to the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Ford testified for nearly four hours last Thursday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee alleging Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh tried to rape her. Assistant professor of Pschiatry at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, Michelle Many, says it’s good to see sexual assault victims coming out and talking about their experience…
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It’s the first week of October, but still no sign of a cold front to bring us less humid air. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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The National Hurricane Center is watching a broad area of low pressure over the southwestern Caribbean Sea, it has a low chance of development over the next five days as it moves north.

There will be a vigil at 8 PM tonight outside of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for late LSU basketball player Wayde Sims, who was fatally shot last week. 20-year-old Dyteon Simpson has been charged in Sims’ murder. The Advocate reports Simpson was known as a quiet, churchgoer.

A 2,500 dollar reward is being offered for information leading to the person who threw a dog out of their vehicle on I-20, killing it. Matt Doyle has more.
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