The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests a suspect in the Grambling State University double murder…:
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A federal judge agrees with Alton Sterling protesters in a class action lawsuit against Baton Rouge law enforcement agencies. A hearing was held Friday morning involving about 80 protesters who were arrested last year. The ACLU of Louisiana filed a similar lawsuit but one that did not seek damages. Executive Director Marjorie Esman applauds the ruling…:
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The plaintiffs will receive a combined total of about $136,000.

The 14th annual Louisiana Book Festival takes place tomorrow in Baton Rouge. The event brings in about 30-thousand people to the State Library and State Capital. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser expects a great crowd as the weather is predicted to stay nice and cool. He says the festival is free and there is food and music along with great books…:
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The festival features more than 250 authors and panelists.

The man who plowed his pickup truck into a crowd of spectators at the Endymion parade last February has pleaded guilty. Neilson Rizzuto is convicted on 11 felony counts of vehicular negligent injuring and will be sentenced on January 12th. Authorities say Rizzuto’s blood-alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit the night of the crash.

It’s going to be super cold this weekend; but we’ve got to get some rain out of the way first. State Climatologist Barry Keim says you might want to bring ponchos and jackets to high school football games tonight, then prepare for temperatures to plummet. He says it’ll be in the 30s tomorrow morning in north Louisiana, and highs in the 50s throughout the state…:
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He says weather Halloween night is expected to be perfect.

Getting people who drive trucks to buckle up is still a problem in Louisiana. That’s according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. Executive Director Katara Williams says the seat belt usage rate has consistently increased annually in the Bayou State since 2009, with about 89% of drivers of cars buckling up, but only 82% of those in trucks:
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Alexandria and Baton Rouge drivers and passengers had the lowest rates when it comes to wearing seat belts.

Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back day. A recent American Medical Association study revealed 42 percent of prescribed medicine for post surgical pain was not used, and 67 percent of patients had leftover medicine. State Police spokesman Bryan Lee says these drugs are commonly taken from people they know…:
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You can drop off unwanted pills tomorrow between 10am-2pm at any State Police Troop location in Louisiana.

It’s homecoming weekend at Grambling State University, and security will be beefed up for the game in the wake of the double murder that happened this week on campus. An arrest has been made in that case, but school officials want to take precautions to ensure everyone is safe.

Some of the coldest air we’ve seen in some time is descending on Louisiana. A cold front is moving through which will drop temperatures to near freezing in some northern areas. Heavy rain is possible with the cold front, which state climatologist Barry Keim says could affect some high school games…:
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Keim says we could see temps in the 30s tomorrow morning in north Louisiana, and high temperatures Saturday across the state in the 50s.

An arrest has been made in the case of the double murder on the campus of Grambling State University this week. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office says they’ve booked a freshman student, 19-year-old Jaylin Wayne, on murder charges in the deaths of Earl Andrews and Monquiarious Caldwell, both 23. It’s been a somber week at GSU which was supposed to be a homecoming celebration. Students are holding a peace walk today instead of a pep rally.

The Louisiana Department of Health is happy that President Trump has taken a stand in the growing opioid crisis…:
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ULM has a new Doppler radar and Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Science Todd Murphy says it’s already paid off. He says the National Weather Service was better able to predict the tornado outbreak in Mississippi last April…:
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An arrest has been made in the shooting death at Grambling State University this week.  Jaylin Wayne is charged with first degree murder in the alleged shooting deaths of 23-year-olds Earl Andrews and Monquiarious Caldwell.  Wayne turned himself in last night after learning he was wanted.  The shooting happened outside some dorm rooms following a disagreement.

President Trump calls the opioid crisis a “national shame” and “human tragedy” and he intends to do something about it.  By creating a public health emergency, it will allow for the prescribing of medicine commonly used to treat substance abuse.  Chief of Staff for the state department of health Andrew Tuozzlo says there is a nasal spray that is an effective and valuable tool for someone who has overdosed…

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Louisiana reported 478 fatal overdose deaths in 2014.

Several festivals this weekend means a lot of outdoor cooking.  Cooking for crowds complicates food safety in light of the recent salmonella outbreak in Caldwell Parish.  LSU food safety expert Wenqing (When-sheing) Xu (shu) says anyone cooking for a large group should attend a food safety workshop…

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Someone who bought a powerball ticket in Eunice is a very rich person.  The drawing is worth 191 million dollars and was purchased at Brownie’s Shop Rite.  Mayor Scott Fontenot says even though the winner has not been revealed, he hopes they will use the money wisely…

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The lump sum after taxes is nearly 120-million-dollars.

Cooking for crowds greatly complicates food safety as nearly 200 people found out after a bad batch of Jambalaya was served in Caldwell Parish about two weeks ago. LSU AgCenter food safety expert Wenqing(When-sheing) Xu (Shu) says usually we cook for our families on a regular basis, but during big events hundreds of people are served…:
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She says that’s why it’s important to remember the principles of food safety: clean, cook, chill, separate.

An arrest has been made in connection to the double homicide that happened on the campus of Grambling State University. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s office says Jaylin Wayne faces first-degree murder charges. It’s homecoming week at Grambling, and students have decided to hold a peace walk today, instead of a pep rally.

Still no word on who the new millionaire is from the ticket that was sold in Eunice. There’s still good news for the business that sold the $191 million dollar winner; Brownie’s Shop Rite. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot says Brownie’s is very deserving of the nice bonus they’ll get from the Louisiana Lottery Commission…:
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The lump sum after taxes is estimated to be nearly 120-million-dollars.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe now has a Doppler weather radar, helping to bridge a gap in identifying severe storms in northeast Louisiana. Not only will it assist the National Weather Service, but Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Science Todd Murphy says the hands on education for meteorology students will be one of a kind…:
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ULM received a 3-million-dollar grant through the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to acquire a radar to assist weather forecasters.

An arrest has been made in the double homicide which occurred on the campus of Grambling State University this week. Authorities say Jaylin Wayne faces first degree murder charges. Earl Andrews and Monquiarious Caldwell, both 23, were killed in the courtyard of dorm rooms at GSU early Wednesday. Wayne, a freshman at the university reportedly surrendered to law enforcement after learning a warrant had been issued for his arrest. It’s homecoming week at Grambling, and students have decided to hold a peace walk today, instead of a pep rally.

President Donald Trump has declared the growing opioid epidemic in the US a public health emergency. The CDC reports Louisiana is one of 20 states with a significant increase in opioid deaths — 478 fatal drug overdoses in 2014. State Department of Health Chief of Staff Andrew Tuozzolo says parish coroners are working to identify the source of the problem…:
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The public health emergency will allow for the prescribing of medicine commonly used to treat substance abuse.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe now has a doppler weather radar. Kelley Ray has more…:
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The Lafayette Fire Department says a 2-year-old died in a house fire Thursday. Firefighters say the flames raged for 30 minutes before coming under control, then the toddler was found during a search of the home. Investigators say the blaze originated in the living room, but the cause is still under investigation.

President Donald Trump has declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency. He said Thursday he intends to file a lawsuit against the pain killer manufacturers, something Governor John Bel Edwards has already done. State Department of Health Chief of Staff Andrew Tuozzolo says Louisiana passed legislation this year targeting the opioid epidemic:
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The CDC reports Louisiana had 478 opioid overdose deaths in 2014.

Could there be a new millionaire walking around in Eunice? Mayor Scott Fontenot says they still don’t know who won the $191 million dollar Powerball jackpot from Wednesday’s drawing sold at a gas station there…:
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The cash value of the prize is an estimated 120 million dollars.

We’re in the heart of fall festival season, but food experts want to remind folks about safety rules when cooking for large crowds…:
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The University of Louisiana at Monroe now has a Doppler weather radar, helping to bridge a gap in identifying severe storms in northeast Louisiana. Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Science Todd Murphy…:
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An arrest has been made in connection to the double homicide that happened on the campus of Grambling State University. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s office says Jaylin Wayne faces first-degree murder charges.

It’s the talk of Eunice. A Powerball ticket worth 191 million dollars has been sold in the St. Landry Parish town and everyone is trying to figure out who won. Mayor Scott Fontenot says he found out about this just like everyone else…:
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The Louisiana Lottery says the ticket holder has 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize.

Cooking for crowds greatly complicates food safety as nearly 200 people found out after a bad batch of Jambalaya was served in Caldwell Parish about two weeks ago. LSU AgCenter food safety expert Wenqing(When-sheing) Xu (Shu) says pathogens naturally exist in raw foods, but if you cook thoroughly, they shouldn’t be a problem…:
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The Louisiana Department of Health is happy that President Trump has taken a stand in the growing opioid crisis…:
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Another fraternity on LSU’s campus has been shut down. The Board of Directors for Lambda Chi Alpha voted earlier this week to close the house at LSU, because it was unsafe and didn’t promote a healthy environment.