The courts are allowing evidence of alleged past hazing behavior into the trial of two of the former LSU student’s who authorities say participated in Maxwell Gruver’s death. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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42 year old Shelly Carey of Bossier City and 27 year old Bryan Smiley of Haughton, both have been taken into custody.  Each charged with 3^rd degree rape, cruelty to juveniles, and indecent behavior with juveniles.  The two are accused of committing sex acts in front of a 13 year old girl after making her smoke meth in a hotel room.

McDonalds is pumping 114 million dollars into 200 Louisiana restaurants to overhaul everything from the exterior of the building to how you order your food. It’s part of a 6 billion dollar national facelift for one of the biggest food chains on earth. McDonalds Vice President of US Restaurant Development Rob Lancaster says just because the exterior is going to look a lot different, doesn’t mean their touching the classics.

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According to a new study by the American Federation of Teachers, Louisiana spends more than one billion dollars less on education, when adjusted for inflation, now than it did prior to the recession of 2008.  Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesman Les Landon says if education is going to be the cornerstone of Louisiana’s future, it’s time to pony up.

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Louisiana Micky D’s are getting a new, high tech look as part of the company’s 114 million dollar upgrade to state restaurants. Connor Ferrill has more
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Governor John Bel Edwards was in Livingston Parish today. Two years ago, much of that parish was under water from the 2016 flood. Edwards was there to celebrate the parish’s recovery and how FEMA has agreed to rebuild two schools that were substantially damaged.

A 72-year-old New Orleans woman has been arrested for an August 8th hit and run incident on the interstate onramp in Jefferson Parish. Elva Lafaye has been charged with felony Hit and Run in relation to the incident where authorities say she hit a man, and then sped away from the scene. State Police Spokesperson Melissa Matey says the public was the key in making the arrest.
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25-year-old Gordon Poydras died from his injures on Friday.

A judge will allow evidence of previous hazing behavior in the trial of two former LSU students, Sean-Paul Gott and Ryan Isto, who were some of those allegedly responsible for Maxwell Gruver’s hazing death. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says its powerful evidence that could sway a jury, but says using that kind of evidence could also backfire.
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A trial date has been set for December 4th.

According to a new study by the American Federation of Teachers, Louisiana spends over one billion dollars less on education, when adjusted for inflation, than it did prior to the recession of 2008. Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesman Les Landon says it’s time to pay attention to education funding
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If the state wanted to keep even with the level of spending in 2008, it would need to invest $834 million in colleges and universities, and $248 million in K through 12 education.

A trial date of December fourth has been set for two of the former LSU students charged with hazing in the alleged drinking death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver. Legal analyst Tim Meche says that date might not hold…
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According to court records, prosecutors have learned Sean-Paul Gott and Ryan Matthew Isto were involved another suspected hazing incident days before Gruver’s seath.

A GoFundMe drive supporting a St. Mary Parish man who’s pregnant wife and one-year-old child were killed by a suspected drunk driver has passed the half way point. Matt Doyle.
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In Bossier Parish, a man and a woman have been arrested after they allegedly forced a 13-year-old girl to smoke met in a hotel room. Authorities say 27-year-old Bryan Smiley of Haughton also had sex with the teenage victim. 42-year-old Shelly Carey of Bossier City has also been charged with third degree rape.

McDonalds is pumping 114 million dollars into 200 Louisiana restaurants to overhaul everything from the exterior of the building to how you order your food. McDonalds is going all in on online ordering as part of the revamp. Customers can now download an app that lets them place an early order ahead of time. McDonalds Vice President of US Restaurant Development Rob Lancaster says it’s easy to use and should get you in and out fast.

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The family of the St. Mary Parish man who lost his pregnant wife and one-year-old child to a drunk driver is fundraising to help pay for the expenses related to the tragedy that shocked the family, and community. The GoFundMe account is over half way to its final 20,000 dollar goal, which Chris Sintiere, the father and husband, says means a lot, but it’s still a difficult time for the family.

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A judge will allow evidence of previous hazing behavior in the trial of two former LSU students, Sean-Paul Gott and Ryan Isto, who were some of those allegedly responsible for Maxwell Gruver’s hazing death. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says while the evidence could be damning come court time, it could be used by a skillful defense attorney to get an upper hand in jury selection.

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Court papers revealed yesterday have revealed that two students were allegedly involved in a similar incident September 6^th that left another pledge violently ill. Gruver died September 14^th.

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A state judge will allow evidence of alleged past hazing behavior into the trial of two of the former LSU students who authorities say participated in Maxwell Gruver’s suspected hazing death. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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In Lafayette, 27-year-old Carlos Guzman-Sanchez is facing kidnapping charges after deputies learned he allegedly held two men captive inside a home for a week. The victims were allegedly bounded by the wrist with chain and secured with a padlock. One of the victims escaped and alerted authorities.

McDonalds is pumping 114 million dollars into 200 Louisiana restaurants to overhaul everything from the exterior of the building to how you order your food. It’s part of a 6 billion dollar national facelift for one of the biggest food chains on earth. McDonalds Vice President of US Restaurant Development Rob Lancaster.
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Lancaster estimates most of the upgrades should be completed by the end of 2019.

A GoFundMe drive is underway for a St. Mary Parish man who lost his pregnant wife and one-year-old child to a suspected drunk driver. Chris Sintiere is the grieving father and husband.
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Three of Sintiere’s children suffered serious injuries from the wreck that happened last Tuesday. 25-year-old Dylan LeBlanc of Youngsville is in jail on several charges.

A judge will allow evidence of previous hazing behavior in the trial of two former LSU students, Sean-Paul Gott and Ryan Isto, who were some of those allegedly responsible for Maxwell Gruver’s hazing death. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says its powerful evidence that could sway a jury, but says using that kind of evidence could backfire.

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Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries are rolling out signs alerting people of a threatened species you might not expect to encounter in the Bayou State: Manatees.  The signs are showing up along coastal areas and taking some residents by surprise.  LDWF Endangered Species Biologist Keri Lejeune says the sea cows are highly susceptible to injury from boats.

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29 year old Brittany Mackie of Prairieville is charged with a multitude of crimes for a fatal hit and run that killed 31-year-old Christian Martinez of Kenner, who was walking on LA-73 in Ascension Parish Monday morning. State Trooper Bryan Lee says multiple tips from the public helped them track down Mackie…

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The family of the St. Mary Parish man who lost his pregnant wife and one-year-old child to a drunk driver is fundraising to help pay for the expenses related to the tragedy that shocked the family, and community. Chris Sintiere, the father and husband, says his 11-year-old and three-year-old are almost ready to leave the hospital, but his nine-year-old daughter remains under medical supervision.

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20,000 homeowners who were flooded in 2016 did not fill out the survey to qualify for RESTORE grant money. Matt Doyle has more.

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Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries are rolling out signs alerting people of a threatened species you might not expect to encounter in the Bayou State: Manatees. LDWF Biologist Keri Lejeune says if you encounter a manatee, snap pictures.

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The family of the St. Mary Parish man who lost his pregnant wife and one-year-old child to an alleged drunk driver is fundraising to help pay for the expenses related to the tragedy that shocked the family, and community. The GoFundMe account is over half way to its final 20,000 dollar goal. Chris Sintiere, the father and husband, says s they’re still having a hard time processing the trauma.

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25-year-old Dylan LeBlanc, the alleged drunk driver, is facing four counts of Vehicular Negligent Injuring, First Degree Feticide, and Reckless Operation.

Court papers have revealed that  two former LSU students, Sean-Paul Gott and Ryan Isto, who were some of those allegedly responsible for Maxwell Gruver’s hazing death were involved in a similar incident just a few days before Gruver’s death shocked the state. Gruver died September 14^th, and the two are suspected to be responsible for a September 6^th incident that left another pledge violently ill.

About 20-thousand homeowners who received major flood damage in 2016 never filled out a survey that could have made them eligible to receive a portion of the one-point-three billion dollars in federal grant money. Those who qualified for RESTORE grants can now receive 100 percent reimbursement on their claims. Director of the Office of Community Development Pat Forbes says the low participation rate led to more money for some homeowners…
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A GoFundMe drive is underway for a St. Mary Parish man who lost his pregnant wife and one-year-old child to a suspected drunk driver. Chris Sintiere is the grieving father and husband.
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Three of Sintiere’s children suffered serious injuries from the wreck that happened last Tuesday. 25-year-old Dylan LeBlanc of Youngsville is in jail on several charges.

State Police arrested 29-year-old Brittany Mackie of Prairieville on numerous charges after investigators determined she struck a pedestrian early Monday morning on LA-73 in Ascension Parish. Trooper Bryan Lee says Mackie’s Lexus struck and killed 31-year-old Christian Martinez of Kenner…
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Mackie is facing several charges including negligent homicide.

Recent manatee sightings in New Iberia and St. Mary Parish has led state wildlife managers to install manatee area signs at boat launches along the Louisiana coast. L-D-W-F Endangered Species Biologist Keri Lejeune says boaters are urged to travel with caution in manatee areas and notify LDWF immediately if you see an injured sea lion…
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Biologists say Manatees travel along the Gulf Coast during the warmest part of the summer.