The Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter at the University of Louisiana at Monroe is suspended after a pledge group’s private statements were made public. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Sasol announces they have hired their 500^th employee to support its new 11 billion dollar ethane cracker and derivatives project in Calcasieu Parish and plans to hire at least 200 new employees over the next two years. Kim Cusimano (Cues-si-man-no) says if you’re interested in working for Sasol….

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Louisiana legislators met for a one day retreat this week to consider what needs to be done to prevent falling off the fiscal cliff. The state is facing a more than one billion dollar cut in funding when extra temporary tax revenue fall off the books July 1st. Minden Representative and chairman of the House Democratic Caucus Gene Reynolds says they are one step closer to resolving the issue.

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The next chapter of the LSU-Auburn rivalry will be written this afternoon in Death Valley when the Tigers host the 10^th ranked War Eagles at 2:30. Auburn has not won in Tiger Stadium since 1999. LSU is coming off an emotional win over Florida and they are also welcoming back the 2007 national championship team including former coach Les Miles…

Officials are expecting a light turnout for today’s election.  There are just a few races to be decided. A Public Service Commission seat, state treasurer three constitutional amendments and a handful of local races – including the New Orleans Mayoral race, which has 18 candidates running.   Secretary of State Tom Scheduler predicts less than 15% turnout – based on the low numbers from early voting tallies last week.  Polls remain open until 8pm.

Louisiana legislators met for a one day retreat this week to consider what needs to be done to prevent falling off a fiscal cliff.  Minden Representative and House Democratic Caucus chairman Gene Reynolds says the public needs to talk with their representatives…

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65 Representatives attended Thursday’s retreat.

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Two Baton Rouge school students are in trouble after a BB gun they allegedly brought to school discharged Friday.  Police say the incident occurred Friday as students were traveling back to Istrouma High School following a field trip.  The male 9^th grader who brought the weapon tossed it to a female 9^th grade student asking if it discharged after a BB pellet struck another student.  Both were charged with Negligent Injury and Illegal Carry of a Weapon on school property.

Former LSU Head Coach Les Miles will be in Tiger Stadium for the 10th anniversary of the 2007 National Championship team. He says the ’07 squad deserves every bit of recognition Death Valley can muster.
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Kickoff for LSU vs. Auburn is at 2:30 pm.

It’s election day in Louisiana.  Polls will remain open until 8 p.m.  Secretary of State Tom Scheduler predicts less than 15% turnout for elections for state treasurer and three constitutional amendments; and a handful of local races. You can find your ballot with the GeauxVote app, Geaux spelled the Cajun way.

New Orleans police are coming to grips with the shooting death of one of their own early Friday morning.  29-year-old Marcus McNeil was killed when 30-year-old Darren Bridges began firing on the officers in New Orleans East.  Chief Michael Harrison says McNeil and the other three officers were on patrol when they were ambushed…

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Bridges is a convicted felon.  He remains in custody.  McNeil worked for NOPD since 2015.

Sasol (Sas-Sow) announces they have hired their 500th employee to support its new 11 billion dollar ethane cracker and derivatives project in Calcasieu Parish and plans to hire at least 200 new employees over the next two years.  Kim Cusimano (Cues-si-man-no) says this is a goal they have been working toward for years…

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83 percent of those hired will be from Calcasieu Parish while they expect to hire 93 percent from Louisiana…

A child who was injured in a car accident Wednesday night on I-12 in Denham Springs has died.  The 5-month-old girl was taken off life support Friday.  Police say Jessica Cowart of Denham Springs struck the rear end of the vehicle the mother Gabbie Madare (Ma-dare) and the baby were in, throwing the baby into the car’s dash.  No word on if any charges will be filed…

A New Orleans police officer is dead following a shooting.  29-year-old Marcus McNeil was killed when 30-year-old Darren Bridges began firing on the officers in New Orleans East.  Chief Michael Harrison says Bridges fled from the scene following the shooting and was surrounded by SWAT members.  He later surrendered…

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McNeil is survived by his wife and two children.  Police say Bridges is a convicted felon.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is continuing to investigate alleged racist remarks made by several students which resulted in the suspension of the Kappa Sigma Pledge fraternity.   ULM President Nick Bruno says he understands that racism is dividing the country.  He hopes the students and ULM faculty can rise above the divisive issue…

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The Dean of Students will now investigate the incident.

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The Humane Society of Louisiana is looking for a Baton Rouge man who hung a cat outside of a building. Animal Control found the cat after receiving calls from witnesses and vets determined the feline was  alive prior to its asphyxiation. The Humane Society is offering a 12-hundred dollar reward for information leading to the individual’s arrest.

Sasol announces they have hired their 500th employee to support its new 11 billion dollar ethane cracker and derivatives project in Calcasieu Parish and plans to hire at least 200 new employees over the next two years. Kim Cusimano says if you’re interested in working for Sasol…:

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93-percent of those hired are Louisiana residents.  83 percent are Louisiana residents…

Police have identified the suspect involved in the shooting death of a New Orleans Police Officer.  30-year-old Darren Bridges, faces a charge of first degree murder in the shooting death of 29-year-old officer Marcus McNeil.  Chief Michael Harrison says McNeil and the other three officers were on patrol when Bridges ambushed them…

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Bridges is a convicted felon.

Governor John Bel Edwards says 100 pallets of donated goods will be sent to Puerto Rico.  Parishes across the state have been collecting the items for the past couple of weeks.  Over 400-thousand packaged items including diapers and baby wipes will be sent to help Hurricane Maria survivors.  300 members of the Louisiana National Guard have been sent to Puerto Rico…

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Sasol (Sas-Sow) announces they have hired their 500th employee to support its new 11 billion dollar ethane cracker and derivatives project in Calcasieu Parish and plans to hire at least 200 new employees over the next two years.  Kim Cusimano (Cues-si-man-no) says this is a goal they have been working toward for years…

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83 percent of those hired will be from Calcasieu Parish…

Louisiana legislators met for a retreat this week to consider ways to keep the state budget from falling off the fiscal cliff.  Minden Representative Gene Reynolds says they are one step closer to resolving the issue…

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Police have identified the suspect involved in the shooting death of a New Orleans Police Officer.  30-year-old Darren Bridges, a convicted felon, faces a charge of first degree murder in the shooting death of 29-year-old officer Marcus McNeil.  Chief Michael Harrison says they are still investigating what exactly happened…

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Bridges was chased into a nearby building and apprehended without further incident.

A child who was injured in a car accident Wednesday night on I-12 in Denham Springs has died.  The 5-month-old girl was taken off life support today.  Police say Jessica Cowart of Denham Springs struck the rear end of the vehicle the mother Gabbie Madare (Ma-dare) and the baby were in, throwing the baby into the car’s dash…

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The Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter at the University of Louisiana at Monroe is suspended after a pledge group’s private statements were made public. Michelle Southern reports…:

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern.”

Louisiana legislators met for a one day retreat this week to consider what needs to be done to prevent falling off a fiscal cliff.  Minden Representative and House Democratic Caucus chairman Gene Reynolds says the public needs to talk with their representatives…

Cut 13 (07)  “you like.”

The next chapter of the LSU-Auburn rivalry will be written Saturday afternoon in Death Valley when the Tigers host the 10^th ranked War Eagles at 2:30. Auburn has not won in Tiger Stadium since 1999. LSU is coming off an emotional win over Florida and they are also welcoming back  the 2007 national championship team.

It’s homecoming on the ULM campus, the Warhawks are looking to go 4-0 in the Sun Belt. ULM has trailed at one point in all three of its Sun Belt victories. Coach Matt Viator (Via-tore) says his team has done well in overcoming adversity….

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In Sun Belt play on Thursday, the Ragin Cajuns jumped out to a 14-0 start and defeated Texas State 24-7 as Andre Nunez threw for 232 yards and a touchdown in his 1^st start. The Cajuns are at Arkansas State next Thursday.

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The Saints return from the bye week to host the Detroit Lions on Sunday. This could be a high scoring game. Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford has nine touchdown passes, while New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees has thrown eight. Brees on the matchup….

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The Lions have won the last three meetings between these two teams. Kick-off on Sunday is at noon.

In Southland football action on Saturday…Nicholls hosts Abilene Christian as the Colonels look to go 3-1 in the Southland. Northwestern State is at Sam Houston State. Southeastern Louisiana visits Houston Baptist. The Lions are also looking to improve to 4-1 in league play.

Tulane has won two in a row and they are at FIU.

Louisiana Tech and Grambling are off.

A New Orleans police officer is dead following a shooting early this morning.  NOPD identifies the officer as 29-year-old Marcus McNeil. Chief Michael Harrison says the 30-year-old male suspect fled from the scene following the shooting and was surrounded by SWAT members.  He later surrendered…

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McNeil had a wife and two children.

Sasol announces they have hired their 500^th employee to support its new 11 billion dollar ethane cracker and derivatives project in Calcasieu Parish. 93-percent of those hired are Louisiana residents and 83-percent are Calcasieu Parish residents.  Kim Cusimano says there were true success factors in ensuring quality workers for the openings.

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The University of Louisiana at Monroe is continuing to investigate alleged racist remarks made by several students which resulted in the suspension of the Kappa Sigma Pledge fraternity.  ULM President Nick Bruno says  he understands that racism is dividing the country.  He hopes the students and ULM faculty can rise above the divisive issue…

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The Dean of Students will now investigate the incident.

Louisiana legislators met for a one day retreat this week to consider what needs to be done to prevent falling off a fiscal cliff.  The state is facing a 1-point-38-billion dollar cut in funding when extra temporary tax revenue ends July 1^st.  Minden Representative and House Democratic Caucus chairman Gene Reynolds says If some don’t understand the concept completely of what this means for the state, Reynolds says now is the time to become informed…

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65 members of the House attended the meeting Thursday…

A New Orleans police officer is dead following a shooting early this morning. Officials says  the officer was 29-year-old, Marcus McNeil, died after he was transported from the scene. NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison says they’re still investigating the shooting.
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The suspect being treated at University hospital for gunshot wounds. t.

Louisiana legislators met for a one day retreat this week to consider what needs to be done to prevent falling off the fiscal cliff. The state is facing a more than one billion dollar cut in funding when extra temporary tax revenue fall off the books July 1st. Minden Representative and chairman House Democratic Caucus Gene Reynolds says they are one step closer to resolving the issue.
Cut 12 (11) “something done.”

The Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter at the University of Louisiana at Monroe is suspended after a pledge group’s private statements were made public. Michelle Southern reports…:
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern.”

The Humane Society of Louisiana is looking for a Baton Rouge man who hung a cat outside of a building. Animal Control found the cat after receiving calls from witnesses and vets determined the feline was a live prior to its asphyxiation. The Humane Society is offering a 12-hundred dollar reward for information leading to the individual’s arrest.