About 10-thousand Louisiana homeowners who experienced flood damage in 2016 and have received some assistance through the state’s recovery program are now eligible for 100-percent reimbursement as a result of a policy change approved by the federal government. The governor’s communications director Shauna Sanford….
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Sanford says checks will be mailed out this week and it will mean an additional 110-million dollars in flood recovery grant money.

Congress has extended the National Flood Insurance Program for another four months. It was set to expire before midnight, but the Senate voted to keep it going. Both of Louisiana’s US Senators say they remain committed towards long-term reforms so that flood insurance is affordable and program remains sustainable.

Congressman Mike Johnson says he’s jumping in the race to be the Chairman of the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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No one in the St. Landry Parish town of Palmetto is interested in being the city’s police chief. The village’s only police officer David Krull is moving and no one qualified to replace him. Alderman Gutyon Budden says they can ask the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office to provide protection for the town that has a population of 170…
cut 13 (07) “…appoint somebody”

Congressman Mike Johnson says he’s jumping in the race to be the Chairman of the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Louisiana homeowners that received financial assistance from the State’s recovery program will soon receive checks to pay for the entire cost to rebuild their homes flooded in 2016. Matt Doyle spoke with the governor’s spokesperson…

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No one in the town of Palmetto in St. Landry Parish is interested in becoming the town’s police chief. The top cop and only police officer in Palmetto, David Krull, is moving and no one qualified to run to replace him. Alderman Guyton Budden says he’s not surprised

Cut 12 (08)   “…not interested.”

Budden says they may see if the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office can provide protection for the village that has a population of 170….

Cut 13 (07) “…appoint somebody.” 

Budden says they might also ask the state if they can appoint someone to be the police chief, because none of the current residents of Palmetto are interested….

Cut 14 (06) “…doing that.”

Louisiana residents who received assistance from the State’s recovery program will soon receive checks to cover the entire cost of rebuilding their homes that flooded in 2016. Matt Doyle spoke with the governor’s spokesperson…
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Rain is in the forecast through Friday as a weak cold front stalls along the coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
cut 8 (10) “…dousing of rain”

Shreveport Congressman Mike Johnson is seeking to become the new leader of the House Republican Study Committee. If he gets the job, he’ll be responsible for identify policy objectives shared by conservatives members of Congress and wrangling support for that legislation. Johnson says he’s got the background to both build consensus, and champion conservative values…
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The election for RSC chairman will take place in mid-November.

No one in the town of Palmetto in St. Landry Parish is interested in becoming the town’s police chief. The top cop and only police officer in Palmetto, David Krull, is moving and no one qualified to run to replace him. Alderman Guyton Budden says he’s not surprised…
cut 12 (08) “…not interested”
Budden says they may see if the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office can provide protection for the village that has a population of 170….

HUD has approved Governor John Bel Edwards’ request to increase reimbursements on RESTORE grants to 100 percent, which means more federal assistance for homeowners who suffered flood damage in 2016. Edwards’ Communications Director Shauna Sanford says the first round of checks are on their way.
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Sanford says some 10-thousand homeowners should benefit from the 100-percent reimbursement. Previously, they received 50-percent in financial assistance for the repairs made to their homes.

An approaching cold front is destabilizing the atmosphere, bringing thunderstorm activity to parts of south Louisiana today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we could see some street flooding.
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Keim says rain chances will remain high through Friday and we’ll also see a break from the heat.

The US Senate has voted to extend the National Flood Insurance program for the next four months. It was set to expire at 11:59 tonight. Louisiana’s Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy says the goal is to put long-term reforms into place, so the program is affordable and sustainable.

Shreveport Congressman Mike Johnson is seeking to become the next chairman of the House Republican Study committee. Johnson says this group of conservative lawmakers made its mark by helping to craft the federal tax reform bill approved last December…
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The Committee Chairman is responsible for identifying policy objectives, and then wrangling the support necessary to get those ideas off the white board and onto a bill.

Congressman Mike Johnson says he’s jumping in the race to be the Chairman of the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The Senate is taking up a plan that would extend the National Flood Insurance program through eh hurricane season, for the next four months. The House passed similar legislation six days ago, but if the vote stalls out in the Senate, the flood insurance program will lapse as of 12PM tonight. Negotiations on a longer term flood insurance deal have been ongoing.

Advocates are ramping up the campaign to convince voters to vote yes to the unanimous jury verdict constitutional amendment on the November 6^th ballot. The amendment requires over 50 percent of voters in the fall to back it, and would undo the Jim Crow era legislation that sets up Louisiana as a legal outlier in the American justice system. Alexandria Lawyer Ed Tarpley says the law’s racist roots need to be addressed.

Cut 4 (10) “repeal this”

The law was passed during the post-civil war reconstruction era, where critics say the objective was to deprive African Americans of the ability to have a jury of their peers. 48 other states, along with the federal justice system require unanimous juries.

The Louisiana Department of Education have announced the most recent recipients of the titles of Teacher and Principal of the Year. Principle of the Year honors went to Dr. Eric Davis of Wossman High School in the City of Monroe School District.

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A statewide coalition has been formed to educate voters about constitutional amendment number two on the November sixth ballot. It would require that felony convictions must be reached with a unanimous jury, instead of the current standard that requires 10 of 12 jurists to agree on a guilty verdict. Alexandria attorney Ed Tarpley is leading the effort….
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No major organizations have announced their opposition to the amendment.

Louisiana homeowners that received financial assistance from the State’s recovery program will soon receive checks to pay for the entire cost to rebuild their homes flooded in 2016. The federal government has approved 100-percent reimbursement for some 10-thousand homeowners, who previously received 50-percent.

The Louisiana Department of Education have announced the most recent recipients of the titles of Teacher and Principal of the Year. Kevin Barnhart has the details.
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A 22-year-old Farmerville woman is dead after falling out the window of a moving car over the weekend in Union Parish. Sheriff Dusty Gates says they believe alcohol was involved…
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21-year-old Dustin Hines of Marion has been charged with vehicular homicide.

Advocates are ramping up the campaign to convince voters to vote yes to the unanimous jury verdict constitutional amendment on this fall’s ballot. The amendment requires over 50 percent of voters in the fall to back it, and would undo the Jim Crow era legislation that sets up Louisiana as a legal outlier in the American justice system. During the legislative process, the amendment drew passionate bipartisan defenses. Alexandria Lawyer Ed Tarpley says that passion has carried over to the campaign to persuade voters.

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The issue will be up for a public vote November 6th.

The RoyOMartin production facility in Chopin is getting an eight million dollar upgrade, with some new jobs to boot. The company will add 14 new direct positions at an average salary of 46,800 dollars a pop, on top of the 680 existing workers employed at the facility.

Three flood damaged Louisiana State Parks are soon to back in business.  Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser announced the official reopening of cabins at Lake Bistineau, Lake Fausse Point, and Tickfaw State Parks. Assistant Secretary and Director of Louisiana State Parks Gene Reynolds says each cabin is fully equipped, and they can comfortably fit families of six to eight.

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The Louisiana Department of Education announced this year’s award winning teachers. Spencer Kiper of Elm Grove Middle School in Bossier City picked up the award for Teacher of the Year.  Kiper, a STEM teacher, says the surprise of the recognition serves as further motivation for his job.

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The Principle of the Year honor goes to Dr. Eric Davis of Wossman High School in the City of Monroe School District.

A bipartisan coalition is pushing voters to support a constitutional amendment on the November sixth ballot that would require a unanimous jury verdict in serious felony trials. Louisiana is one of two states, where a person can be convicted of a murder if 10 of the 12 jurors agree on a defendant’s guilt. Alexandria lawyer Ed Tarpley says the current law was passed during the post-civil war reconstruction era, to deprive blacks a jury of their peers…
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The coalition consists of conservative and religious groups to liberal activists.

About 10-thousand Louisiana homeowners who had flood damage in 2016 will receive federal aid to pay for all of their repairs. The feds have agreed to expand reimbursement assistance for residents eligible for the state’s Restore Homeowner Assistance program.

Three flood damaged Louisiana State Parks will soon be back in business. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has announced flood-damaged cabins at Lake Bistineau, Lake Fausse Point, and Tickfaw State Park will re-open October 22nd. Director of Louisiana State Parks Gene Reynolds says the cabins received substantial damage from the Floods of 2016.
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You can now make reservations for the renovated cabins, which again open October 22nd.

Doctor Eric Davis, the principal at Wossman High School in Monroe, has been named Principal of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education. Wossman has seen its school performance scores improve in the two years he’s taken over. Davis gives credit to his staff…
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And Spencer Kiper, who teaches STEM classes at Elm Grove Middle School in Bossier City has been named Teacher of the Year.

Alexandria lawyer Ed Tarpley is leading a bipartisian coalition that will educate voters on why they should support requiring unanimous jury verdicts in felony criminal cases. Matt Doyle reports the issue will appear before voters on the November 6th ballot.
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The National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire at midnight tonight, but the US Senate is planning to vote today on extending the N-F-I-P for another four months.

A Farmerville woman is dead after falling out the window of a moving truck. Union Parish Sheriff Dusty Gates says 22-year-old Bridget Tucker was pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday. Gates says the vehicle was traveling around 35-40 miles per hour.
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21-year-old Dustin Hines of Marion was the driver and he’s been charged with vehicular homicide and obstruction of justice.

The Louisiana Department of Education has named Spencer Kiper as the 2019 Louisiana Teacher of the Year. Kiper teaches STEM classes at Elm Grove Middle School in Bossier Parish….
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Doctor Eric Davis at Wossman High School in Monroe has been named the Principal of the Year.