The senate approved a 23 month contract extension for the state’s Medicaid managed-care companies unanimously, but House members voted 18-to-6 against it, blocking the Governor’s efforts to help extend high-dollar contracts for five managed-care companies beyond January 2018.  House Appropriations Committee chairman Cameron Henry expects more meetings next month to find more savings in the proposed 15.4-billion-dollar deal.

As we’re turning our clocks back an hour on Sunday for Daylight Saving Time, State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says it’s a good time to check your smoke alarm’s batteries.  If you cannot afford an alarm the “Operation Save-A-Life” program will install a smoke detector in your home. He says it’s important to check to make sure your alarms are all working..:

CUT 5 (10) “smoke alarms.”

A fire at LSU injures three electrical workers this morning.  The fire broke out around 930am at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center.  Two of the three were released from the hospital earlier this afternoon.  The building remained closed the rest of the day due to the loss of power there. Several nearby buildings, apartments and churches also lost power.

A man who is accused of participating in three armed robberies within an hour last month is in custody.  Baton Rouge Police say Junior Polanco was with two others who allegedly broke into the homes, robbing the residents at gunpoint.  Polanco admitted to police of being in a stolen vehicle used in the robberies, but denies taking part in the robberies themselves.

LSU is expected to lose the game against Alabama Saturday by a large margin.  Some fans though would like to see a nice effort by the Tigers, but believe this just isn’t the year…

CUT 15 (10) “that’s all I’m saying.”

Officers say a three-year-old toddler has died as the result of an alleged accidental shooting in St. Martin Parish.  Police have arrested the uncle 28-year-old Dracolby Numa Journet of Arnaudville.  He has been charged with Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Obstruction of Justice.  Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Major Ginny Higgins says cops responded to the call around 7pm Thursday…:

Cut 9 (07)  “gunshot wound”

A fire at LSU injures three electrical workers this morning.  The fire broke out around 930am at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center.  Two of the three were released from the hospital earlier this afternoon.  The building remained closed the rest of the day due to a loss of power.  Several nearby buildings, apartments and churches also lost power…

A Mandeville man has been arrested for allegedly holding two teenagers at gunpoint after they toilet papered his house. Emelie Gunn has more…..

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

LSU is expected to lose the game against Alabama by a large margin, being a 21 and a half point underdog. These fans believe that spread is way too big, but The Tigers would have to play perfect to beat Nick Saban’s machine-like team:

Cut 14 (10)  “don’t think they’ll beat Alabama”

Kickoff is Saturday at 7pm.

Officers say a three-year-old toddler has died as the result of an alleged accidental shooting in St. Martin Parish.  Police have arrested the uncle 28-year-old Dracolby Numa Journet of Arnaudville.  He has been charged with Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Obstruction of Justice.  Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Major Ginny Higgins it is a tragic situation, not only for the family, but also for responding deputies…:

Cut 10 (09) “involved”

A 67-year-old grandmother is dead in Plaquemine after her grandson allegedly shot her by mistake.  Police say 19-year-old Blaise Horton reported he was holding a gun in a house when 67-year-old Kathleen Fulton was killed.  Police Chief Kenny Payne says Horton said he didn’t know there was a single bullet remaining in the chamber…

Cut 6 (10)  “pulled the trigger”

As we’re turning our clocks back an hour on Sunday for Daylight Saving Time, State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says it is a good time to check your smoke alarm battery and think about switching to a different type.  He says if you get a smoke alarm with a lithium battery, the battery is already sealed inside and activates when installed on the ceiling.

Cut 4  (09) “protection” 

LSU fans are somewhat torn on how to feel about the game against Alabama on Saturday. Michelle Southern reports…:

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A 67-year-old grandmother is dead in Plaquemine after her grandson allegedly shot her by mistake. Police believe 19-year-old Blaise Horton shot 67-year-old Kathleen Fulton who was killed. Police Chief Kenny Payne says even though this appears to be accidental…:
Cut 8 (09) “and bonded out”

A Mandeville man has been arrested for allegedly holding two teenagers at gunpoint after they toilet papered his house. Emelie Gunn has more…:
cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

As we turn our clocks back an hour on Sunday, State Fire Marshal Butch Browning reminds residents now is a good time to check the batteries in your smoke alarm. He says first generation fire alarms need to have the batteries replaced every 12 months, but you could need an upgrade..:
Cut 3 (11) “of security”
Browning reminds anyone who cannot afford an alarm that the “Operation Save-A-Life” program will install a smoke detector in your home.

What are LSU fans saying about tomorrow’s game against Alabama? The Tigers are expected to lose the game by a large margin, being a 21 and a half point underdog. These fans believe that spread is way too big, but LSU would have to play perfect to beat Nick Saban’s machine-like team:
Cut 14 (10) “don’t think they’ll beat Alabama”
LSU has not beaten Alabama since Nov. 4, 2011.

A homeowner in Mandeville held some kids at gunpoint when he busted a group rolling houses. Police Chief Gerald Sticker says homeowner Craig Scott wasn’t wise to take matters into his own hands and he now faces charges of aggravated assault and obstruction of a roadway because he blocked the teens in the subdivision when armed with a semi-automatic pistol. Sticker says normally people don’t have a problem with rolling..:
Cut 12 (10) “investigate it”

Officers say a three-year-old toddler has died as the result of a shooting in St. Martin Parish. Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Major Ginny Higgins says cops responded to the call around 7pm Thursday…:
Cut 9 (07) “gunshot wound”
The child was taken to a hospital where he later died. The case is under investigation. The child has not been identified at this time.

Tomorrow we fall back, and State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is reminding residents to change batters in smoke alarms. He says it’s also a good time to make sure your smoke detectors are even working at all…:
Cut 5 (10) “smoke alarms”
Browning reminds anyone who cannot afford an alarm that the “Operation Save-A-Life” program will install a smoke detector in your home.

LSU fans are somewhat torn on how to feel about the game against Alabama on Saturday. On the one hand, the Tigers are huge underdogs headed into Bryant-Denny Stadium, but the matchup between The Bayou Bengals and Crimson Tide has been a wild ride in recent years. These fans bleed purple and gold and would never say LSU can’t beat Alabama…:
CUT 13 (11) “LSU all the way”
But others feel while the Tigers will beat the 21 point spread, it’s not likely they will beat Alabama.

A Mandeville man has been arrested for allegedly blocking off the exit of a subdivision and holding two teens at gunpoint because they toilet papered his house. Police Chief Gerald Sticker says homeowner Craig Scott unjustifiably took matters into his own hands…:
Cut 11 (08) “minutes flat”
Scott faces charges of aggravated assault and obstruction of a roadway.

Police in Plaquemine say a 19-year-old allegedly shot and killed his grandmother when a gun went off by mistake. Police Chief Kenny Payne says Blaise Horton was reportedly unloading the weapon when it fired, striking 67-year-old Kathleen Fulton, and a dog next to her. Payne says the sister was home at the time in another room..:
Cut 7 (12) “to the grandmother”
Horton is charged with negligent homicide.

A group committed to the survival of the Louisiana black bear has announced their intent to file suit to place them back on the endangered species list. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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LSU says three people were injured today after the Paul M. Hebert Law Center caught fire. They believe the three were electrical workers hurt when the blaze was started possibly by a high voltage wire.

Early voting begins today for the November 18 election which includes a state treasurer race, New Orleans mayoral contest and local propositions in 32 parishes. Turnout is expected to be dismal and some legislators are questioning the validity of holding so many elections. Secretary of State Tom Schedler completely agrees.
Cut 25 (07) “good sign”
He expects the November election will have a lower turnout than the 14% in the primary.

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is reminding residents as we’re turning our clocks back an hour on Sunday, it’s also a good opportunity to check the batteries in your smoke detector. He says another option could be to switch to a smoke alarm with a lithium battery. He says the battery is already sealed inside and activates when installed on the ceiling.
Cut 4 (09) “protection”

A 67-year-old grandmother is dead in Plaquemine after her grandson accidentally shot her Thursday. Authorities say 19-year-old Blaise Horton was holding a gun in a house when Kathleen Fulton was killed. Police Chief Kenny Payne says Horton didn’t know there was a single bullet remaining in the chamber.
Cut 6 (08) “the trigger”
The bullet grazed the dog and struck Fulton in the back.

A three-year-old toddler died as the result of an accidental shooting late Thursday in Arnaudville. The toddler was taken to a hospital and airlifted to another medical center where he later died. Major Ginny Higgins with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office says it’s important that gun owners are responsible with their weapons.
Cut 9 (08) “secure it.”

Early voting for the November 18 election is open starting today.  There is a state treasurer race, New Orleans mayoral contest and local propositions in 32 parishes to be decided.  Secretary of State Tom Schedler predicts a very low turnout for this election.  Only 13 percent turned out for the October 18 election and he’s predicting around 10 or 11 percent this time around.

As we’re turning our clocks back an hour on Sunday for Daylight Saving Time, State Fire Marshal Butch Browning reminds residents now is a good time to check the batteries in your smoke alarm. He says first generation fire alarms need to have the batteries replaced every 12 months, and it also might be time for an upgrade…:

Cut 3 (11) “of security”

DST ends at 2am Sunday

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The House GOP tax reform plan announced Thursday would consolidate the current seven tax brackets into four and would double the standard deduction, giving an average family of four nearly 12-hundred-dollars more income per year.  But Jan Moller with the Louisiana Budget Project says the one-and-a-half-trillion-dollar cuts in the package over ten years will affect services many rely on…

Cut 7 (10)  “them today.”

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says when tax cuts were approved in the past, it caused more money to be circulated in the economy, which helped to raise incomes and protect federal programs already in place…

Cut 8 (08) “U.S. economy.”