Louisiana Treasury Secretary John Schroder estimates the state will have an over 300 million dollar budget surplus from last year after revenues out performed expectations. However, the final audit results won’t be ready until October, and Shroder says they’ll have to figure out just how the state stumbled into so much cash.

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The governor’s office says any estimates before the October final audit completion are premature.

A bill that would increase the share of offshore energy revenues for Gulf States sailed out of a U-S House committee with little opposition. Congressman Garret Graves says in 2016, the feds gathered 99 percent of all offshore revenues, which is not the case for land-based drilling.

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The bill would still need to clear the House and Senate.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a Winnsboro man had roadkill in the cooler of his restaurant and then took it home to butcher it. The 61-year-old owner of the Garden Hen was cited for possession of a spotted fawn. L-D-W-F’s Adam Einck says possession of a spotted fawn, even if its dead, carries a $500 to $750 fine and up to 30 days in jail….

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The Louisiana Department of Health has investigated as well. A spokesperson says inspectors did not find any wild game in coolers or freezers at the Garden Hen in Winnsboro. They warned the owner wild game is not allowed in the business.

A Venezuelan man who was suspected in the 2011 death of his wife, a Brusly teacher, is on his way to Louisiana after being apprehended in Mexico. Nearly seven years ago Oscar Lozada left the states with his daughter shortly after his wife’s disappearance and suspected death. His daughter has been recovered and is staying with a foster family in Baton Rouge. His wife’s body was never found, and He’s being held in Texas while the extradition process plays out.

Louisiana Treasury Secretary John Schroder estimates the state will have an over 300 million dollar budget surplus from last year after revenues out performed expectations. Shroder says s having a significant surplus isn’t a good look for a state that just renewed hundreds of millions in expired sales taxes in the last legislative session.

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Schroder says if this kind of excess revenue is projected to continue, he would advocate lowering the sales tax rate, but the governor’s office says any estimates before October’s audit completion are premature.

The United Cajun Navy is currently in North Carolina as the area is experiencing massive flooding from Hurricane Florence.  Founder of the group, Todd Terrell, says water rescues are already taking place around the clock.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a Winnsboro man had roadkill in the cooler of his restaurant and then took it home to butcher it. 61-year-old Somchanh Chanthapanya was cited for possession of a spotted fawn. L-D-W-F’s Adam Einck says

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A bill that would increase the share of offshore energy revenues for Gulf States sailed out of a U-S House committee with little opposition. States with land-based energy production receive a substantially higher percentage of revenues than states that support offshore drilling. Congressman Garret Graves says says in 2016, the feds gathered 99 percent of all offshore revenues, which is not the case for land-based drilling.

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Louisiana Treasury Secretary John Schroder estimates the state will have an over 300 million dollar budget surplus from last year after revenues out performed expectations. There’s tight, constitutional limits on just how this cash can get spent, which means it can’t be dropped straight into the state general fund for this year, but Treasurer John Schroder says after surveying the options, he’s got a few recommendations.

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The Edwards administration says any estimates before the the audit is finished in october are premature.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a Winnsboro man had roadkill in the cooler of his restaurant and then took it home to butcher it L-D-W-F’s Adam Einck says  the man heard law enforcement were on the case and apparently tried to hide the evidence…

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LDH says inspectors did not find any wild game in coolers or freezers at the Garden Hen in Winnsboro.

A bill that would increase the share of offshore energy revenues for Gulf States sailed out of a U-S House committee with little opposition. States with land-based energy production receive a substantially higher percentage of revenues than states that support offshore drilling. Congressman Garret Graves says the additional revenues would pay for flood protection projects.

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And the Tigers are on their way to Auburn for a clash of SEC West titans in a game that will feature two of the best defenses in college football. LSU has some huge questions along its offensive line after Miami and Southeastern set up some lawn chairs and had a cookout in the Tigers backfield.

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Dozens of volunteers with the Baton Rouge-based United Cajun Navy are rescuing flood victims in the wake of Hurricane Florence. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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That tropical disturbance in the western Gulf of Mexico is close to moving into Texas without developing into a tropical storm. And over the weekend, we’ll have to keep an eye on Tropical Depression Isaac. It should remain a depression as it moves through the Caribbean past Jamica.

State Treasurer John Schroder estimates the state ended up with over a 300-million dollar budget surplus from the fiscal year that ended June 30th. Schroder says it’s a pleasant surprise considering all of the money troubles they’ve dealt with…
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Under Louisiana’s constitution, the surplus dollars can only be used on one-time expenses, like debt, construction work and coastal projects.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says legislation is moving to the House floor that would send more money to Louisiana and other Gulf States for supporting offshore energy production. Graves calls a significant victory…
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Graves is hopeful for passage in the House, but admits this bill faces an uphill climb in the Senate.

Volunteers with The United Cajun Navy are currently in North Carolina as the area is experiencing massive flooding from Hurricane Florence.  Founder of the group, Todd Terrell says the crew has already lent a helping hand with well over 100 rescues.

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Terrell adds those that want to help can make donations via the United Cajun Navy’s Facebook page.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a Winnsboro man had roadkill in the cooler of his restaurant and then took it home to butcher it. 61-year-old Somchanh Chanthapanya was cited for possession of a spotted fawn. L-D-W-F’s Adam Einck says the investigation started when a Franklin Parish sheriff’s deputy saw the spotted fawn in the cooler at a restaurant called the Garden Hen. He says the man heard law enforcement were on the case and apparently tried to hide the evidence…

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A bill that would increase the share of offshore energy revenues for Gulf States sailed out of a U-S House committee with little opposition. Currently, states with land-based energy production receive a substantially higher percentage of revenues than states that support offshore drilling. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says it’s been frustrating to see the feds scoop up most of the tax revenue generated by offshore drilling. The congressman says in 2016, the feds gathered 99 percent of all offshore revenues, which just wasn’t the case for land based drilling.

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Now for a look at your commodities…

Hurricane Florence made landfall this morning in North Carolina and severe flooding has already taken place. Dozens of members of the United Cajun Navy from Louisiana are there to help. Founder of the group, Todd Terrell, says they haven’t rested since they arrived in the Carolinas…
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Florence remains a Category One hurricane near Cape Fear, North Carolina.

A bill that would increase the share of offshore energy revenues for Gulf States sailed out of a U-S House committee with little opposition. Currently, states with land-based energy production receive a substantially higher percentage of revenues than states that support offshore drilling. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says the money would pay for flood protection projects.
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The legislation still needs full House and Senate approval.

When US Supreme Court re-convenes next month, they will hear a case involving a St. Tammany Parish landowner and dusky gopher frogs. The landowner wants to develop his land, but can’t because the federal government has preserved a portion of land to breed the nearly extinct frog. The landowner says the frog can’t survive on his his land, but Center for Biological Diversity attorney Collette Adkins disagrees…
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The nation’s highest court hears oral arguments October 1st.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a Winnsboro man had roadkill in the cooler of his restaurant and then took it home to butcher it. 61-year-old Somchanh Chanthapanya was cited for possession of a spotted fawn. L-D-W-F’s Adam Einck says…
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Einck it’s against the law to be possession of a spotted fawn, even if it’s dead. The state department of health has also investigated the incident.

While much of the focus of storm readiness with Hurricane Florence is on the coastal areas, inland flooding is a rising risk for those in the path of the storm. Kevin Barnhart has the story
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The National Hurricane Center says there’s little chance an area of low pressure in the western Gulf will develop before moving into Texas. And we’ll watch Tropical Depression Isaac as it moves through the Caribbean Sea. If it holds together, Isaac could threaten the Gulf next week.

On October 1st, the US Supreme Court will hear a St. Tammany Parish landowner’s case against the federal government. Edwards Poitevant wants to develop on his land in St. Tammany Parish, but the US Fish and Wildlife Services will not let him, because they want to preserve some of the land to breed the dusky gopher frog. Poitevant’s attorney, Mark Miller, argues that transforming the land into something habitable for the frog would require substantial and risky behavior…
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So far a federal district judge and appellate court have ruled in favor of the federal government.

A low scoring game is very possible tomorrow between LSU and Auburn. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says LSU’s offensive line has not given quarterback Joe Burrow much time to throw, so the Tigers might need to throw some short passes to the running backs…
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Kick off is at 2:30.

Hurricane Florence has moved on land and we are seeing significant flooding along the North Carolina coast and more is expected in the inland areas of the Carolinas. LSU Geography and Anthropology Professor Craig Colten says those that evacuated inland, may have inadvertently traveled into areas at risk for flooding…
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Over one million people were ordered to evacuate.

LSU heads to Auburn today for their SEC West showdown tomorrow on the Plains. Connor Ferrill has a preview…
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The US Supreme Court will hear a case from Louisiana on October first that pits a landowner in St. Tammany Parish against environmentalists who are attempting to protect the dusky gopher frog. There’s only about 100 of these frogs still in existence and the Center for Biological Diversity attorney Collette Adkins says a portion of land in St. Tammany is a place where the frog can live…
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The landowner in St. Tammany wants to develop the land, but the US Wildlife and Fisheries says he can’t because its critical habitat.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a Winnsboro man had roadkill in the cooler of his restaurant and then took it home to butcher it. 61-year-old Somchanh Chanthapanya was cited for possession of a spotted fawn. Agents says the man said he found the fawn on the side of the highway as roadkill and put it in his cooler at the Garden Hen restaurant. He then took it home after a sheriff’s deputy spotted the baby deer in the cooler during a security check.

Hurricane Florence made landfall this morning and now the Category One storm is expected to linger over the Carolinas. The National Hurricane Center says isolated storm totals of 30 to 40 inches are possible. LSU Geography and Anthropology Professor Craig Colten says Florence should be a wake up call to other cities off the coast, as this is the second straight year we’ll see significant flooding from a slow moving hurricane…
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The LSU football team leaves for Alabama today where they’ll play Auburn tomorrow afternoon. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says LSU’s offensive line struggled last week and that won’t fly against the War Eagles’ defense…
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Kick-off is at 2:30.

A St. Tammany man is set to make his case in front of the US Supreme Court next month in a battle between property rights and frogs. Matt Doyle has more.
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Builders of the Bayou Bridge pipeline say it will take a little longer to complete the 163-mile pipeline from Lake Charles to St. James. The project was expected to be completed next month, but the end date has been pushed back to the fourth quarter of this year as litigation has halted constructed in some areas.