The Youth Infrastructure Coalition has launched an effort to get the federal government to approve funding for a proposed new interstate that would run from Texas to Georgia and cut through central Louisiana. It would be called Interstate 14. Frank Lumpkin the Fourth, president of the organization, says the proposal will be a great fit for the region.
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Lumpkin says they are trying to show government leaders that the interstate can reduce poverty and improve lives along the proposed route.

The Orleans Parish Coroner confirms the body pulled out of Lake Pontchartrain on Tuesday is that of 31-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux. But the cause of death remains unknown. The Baton Rouge woman was reportedly on a sailboat with 43-year-old Michael Farley on Sunday when the two decided to get in the water, Farley was found Monday in good condition.

The state education department says a record number of public high school students are now earning college credit by passing AP exams. A 12-percent increase from the year before. Assistant Superintendent Ken Bradford says getting college credits before attending a university is also a cost saver…
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Bradford says the jump in African American student participation has been substantial as well.

NOAA is now saying the current hurricane season will not be as active as they initially predicted. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the forecasters are looking at several factors….
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There have been four named storms so far and NOAA says we could see 9 to 13 named storms before the season concludes.

The State Police Commission has reduced the punishment that three troopers received for that controversial trip to California for a law enforcement conference that also included a side trip to Las Vegas. Two of the troopers were demoted and had their salaries reduced. But the Commmission felt that was too harsh and restored their ranks and reversed the cuts in salary. But those two troopers will have to serve suspensions. L-S-P Colonel Kevin Reeves says he disagrees with the commission’s actions, but respects their decision.

The Louisiana Education Department says a record number of Louisiana high school students are now earning AP credits, a 12 percent increase from last year. Assistant Superintendent of Education Ken Bradford says there are increased incentives for high school students to enroll in A-P classes
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And Bradford says families see savings as a result of getting college credit while in high school.

The nonprofit group, the Youth Infrastructure Coaltion, is pressing federal and state government leaders about the need for a new east-west Interstate from Texas to Georiga that would cross central Louisiana. Coalition president Frank Lumpkin the Fourth says the project could be done using exisiting roads….
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An actual price tag for a proposed I-14 is unknown.

NOAA is now calling for fewer named storms than its prediction back in May. The government forecasters say we could see between 9-and-13 storms, compared to their initial prediction of up to 16. So far there’s been four named storms and two of them reached hurricane strength. State Climatologist Barry Keim says despite this dialed down long-range forecast, there are more storms to come…
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State education officials say the number of public high school students who earned college credit is up 12-percent over last year and there’s been a 167-percent increase since 2012. State Assistant Superintendent Ken Bradford says the number of African-American students earning college credit through A-P exams is substantial as well…
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette students have created a podcast series that features stories from the 2016 floods. Professor Liz Skilton says not all of the accounts are negative as there are plenty of tales involving people helping people….
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Memories of the 2016 floods podcasts on SoundCloud.

The Youth Infrastructure Coalition, a group of college students, is spearheading a proposed new east-west interstate from Texas to Georgia, that would pass through central Louisiana. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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NOAA has lowered its prediction for the number of named storms for this hurricane season. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the likelihood of an El Nino during the second half of the season is growing
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Keim says sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean Sea have also remained much cooler than average.

A new podcast, UNDERWATER: Memories of the 2016 Floods: details the history and stories Louisianans during the state’s most recent major disaster. Jeff Palermo has more.

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The Youth Infrastructure Coalition, a group made up of college students, is spearheading a proposed new interstate would connect communities, as it would run from west Texas into Georgia, passing through the central Louisiana area.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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NOAA has lowered its prediction for the number of named storms for  this hurricane season. Back in May, government forecasters estimated as many as 16 storms, now they say the 2018 total could be between 9 and 13. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the likelihood of an El Nino during the second half of the season is growing

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Keim says sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean Sea have also remained much cooler than average….

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So far there’s been four named storms and two of them reached hurricane strength. Keim says despite this dialed down long-range forecast, there are more storms to come…

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A new podcast, UNDERWATER: Memories of the 2016 Floods: details the history and stories Louisianans during the state’s most recent major disaster. Jeff Palermo has more.

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A report shows a record number of Louisiana high school students are now earning AP credits. 12 percent more students scored a 3 for the tests that allow them to get some early college credit. Louisiana Education Department Assistant Superintendent Ken Bradford.

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The Youth Infrastructure Coalition has launched an effort to get the federal government to approve funding for a proposed new interstate that would run from Texas to Georgia and cut through central Louisiana. It would be called Interstate 14. Frank Lumpkin the Fourth, president of the organization, says new infrastructure has been swept under the rug for far too long and the addition of the interstate would have a positive impact on residents in surrounding communities.

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Lumpkin says the project will mostly be upgrading existing roads to interstate standard, which will cut down on the costs of building a whole new road.

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The Youth Infrastructure Coalition has launched an effort to get the federal government to approve funding for a proposed new interstate that would run from Texas to Georgia and cut through central Louisiana. It would be called Interstate 14. Frank Lumpkin the Fourth, president of the organization, says the proposal will be a great fit for the region.
Cut 6 (09) “…will do just that.”
Lumpkin says they are trying to show government leaders that the interstate can reduce poverty and improve lives along the proposed route.

The Orleans Parish Coroner confirms the body pulled out of Lake Pontchartrain on Tuesday is that of Sadie Thibodeaux. But the coroner is still trying to determing a cause of death. She was on a boat with another man, when they reportedly went for a swim Sunday night.

Governor John Bel Edwards is one of five governors meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss criminal justice reform. He’s the only elected Democrat involved with the roundtable.

40 UL Lafayette students and their instructor are releasing a podcast chronicling the 2016 floods through the eyes of those who experienced the disaster first hand. UNDERWATER: Memories of the 2016 Floods follows the devastation left in the wake of floods that claimed 13 lives and more than 8.7 billion dollars in damages across the hardest hit parishes. Professor Liz Skilton says the program weaves together a narrative that reveals just how widespread the problems were, and how communities responded in the aftermath.
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The podcast can be found on SoundCloud.

Governor Edwards meets with President Trump today in New Jersey to discuss criminal justice reform. Last year, Edwards led an effort that had the support of many republican legislators to change the state’s sentencing laws. But Republican Senator John Kennedy and Attorney General Jeff Landry have blasted the reforms.

The Orleans Parish Coroner confirms the body pulled out of Lake Pontchartrain on Tuesday is that of Sadie Thibodeaux. The Baton Rouge woman was reported missing on Sunday night. The cause of death is still under investigation.

NOAA has joined Colorado State researchers in calling for below-normal to near-normal storm activity for this hurricane season. The government forecasters are predicting between four to seven hurricanes, when average season sees six. NOAA says cooler than normal ocean temps, stronger wind shear and a nearly 70-percent likelihood of an El Nino during the hurricane season as reasons for lowering their Atlantic hurricane season predicition.

40 UL Lafayette students and their instructor are releasing a podcast chronicling the 2016 floods through the eyes of those who experienced the disaster first hand. UNDERWATER: Memories of the 2016 Floods was the result of over a hundred interviews. Assistant History Professor Dr. Liz Skilton says each podcast takes a look at a different flood zone.
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The podcast is available on SoundCloud.

State officials announce plans to build a 10-million dollar facility on SOWELA’s main campus in Lake Charles to train those looking to get into the gaming and hospitality industry. Louisiana Community and Technical College system President Monty Sullivan….
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Sullivan says construction is the result of legislation approved by state lawmakers.

John Bel Edwards and a handful of other governors meet with President Donald Trump today in New Jersey to discuss criminal justice reform. Louisiana overhauled its sentencing laws last year and it’s led to a lower inmate population. Edwards also has his eyes on re-election next year, but ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says if Edwards thinks meeting with a president popular with conservatives will help sway Louisiana GOP voters, he’ll probably be disappointed….
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Two potential challengers to the governor’s re-election bid are outspoken of the governor’s criminal justice reform efforts.

Authorities continue to investigate the fatal police shooting in Shreveport that claimed the life of 26-year-old Michael Ducote. Officers were attempting to stop Ducote, who was allegedly driving a Chevy Impala that did not belong to him. Corporal Marcus Hines says Ductoe put the Chevy in reverse, crashing into a marked patrol unit, which led to officers firing shots at Ducote. One fatal bullet struck him in the upper body.

State Police say 22-year-old Abbie Sinitiere (sin-eh-tear-E) of Franklin and her one-year-old son are dead after they were hit by an alleged impaired driver in Iberia Parish. Master Trooper Brooks David (DAH-veed) says 25-year-old Dylan Leblanc of Youngsville lost control of his vehicle on US-90 Tuesday night…
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Leblanc faces numerous charges.

It’s Gameday for the Saints as they visit the Jacksonsville Jaguars for preseason game number one. Kevin Barnhart has a preview…
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A political analyst says Governor Edwards’ meeting today with President Donald Trump to talk criminal justice reform is good politics…
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Grambling State is closed today as a result of a power outage.

And LSU has suspended sophomore linebacker Tyler Taylor indefinitely, because the school has learned he was arrested for his role in the robbery of a pawn shop in Georiga last January. Taylor was arrested in May and the school reportedly learned of the incident yesterday.

State Police say 25-year-old Dylan LeBlanc of Youngsville is facing numerous charges after he was allegedly driving imapaired when his Chevy Silverado went from the westbound lanes of US 90 in Iberia Parish, into the eastbound lanes, striking another vehicle, killing a 22-year-old Franklin woman and her one-year-old child. Master Trooper Brooks David says once LeBlanc is released from the hospital, he’ll be booked into prison….
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The victims of Tuesday night’s crash have been idendified as Abbie Sinitiere and her one-year-old son Max.

Tonight is the Saints first preseason game. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says it’s a chance for former Louisiana Tech standout Boston Scott to make an impression….
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Kick-off is at 6 PM.