A few riverboats have hired consultants as they eye expansions onto land as a result of legislation from the regular session…

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Edwin Edwards turns 91-years-old today. His youngest son, Eli Wallace Edwards, is now five years and the former four-term governor has political aspirations just like his Dad…

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Edwards appeared this morning on Talk Louisiana.

The New Orleans Police Department says it is treating the case of a missing boater in Lake Pontchartrain as a homicide. 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux was reported missing on Sunday after an unmanned sailboat was found in the water. Several agencies are searching for her and NOPD Third District Commander Jeff Walls says anytime the agency handles a missing person’s case, they treat it as a homicide investigation as well….

Cut 9 (08)  “…involving foul play.”

A government report says gasoline demand is nearing an all-time high and that’s causing prices to rise at the pump. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular fuel is $2.61, the most expensive August price since 2014.  AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says the refineries are working near full capacity right now.  He adds being in the height of hurricane season is a big concern.

Cut 13 (07) “…for the consumer.” 

The statewide average for a gallon of gasoline was $2.16 a year ago.

Edwin Edwards celebrates his 91st birthday today. Jeff Palermo reports the former four-term governor appeared on Talk Louisiana today.

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The state’s top gambling regulator confirms that three riverboat casinos are interested in expanding their operations on land, which is now legal as a result of legislation passed during the regular session. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Jones cautions that just because the laws have been relaxed, not every riverboat casino will look to move onto land.

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The search continues for a missing boater in Lake Pontchartrain. 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux turned up missing on Sunday after an unmanned sailboat was found in the water. New Orleans Police Department Third District Commander Jeff Walls says at this point it’s a missing person’s case, but homicide unit detectives are assisting in the investigation.  The hunt moves forward on the south shore of the lake.  Walls explains all agencies involved are being very thorough with the investigation.

Cut 11 (11) “…best we can for Sadie.”

A government report says gasoline demand is nearing an all-time high and that’s causing prices to rise at the pump. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular fuel is $2.61, the most expensive August price since 2014.  AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says the price of crude oil is also playing a hand in the price increase.

Cut 12 (11)   “…time of the year.”

The search continues for a missing boater in Lake Pontchartrain. 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux turned up missing on Sunday after an unmanned sailboat was found in the water. New Orleans Police Department Third District Commander Jeff Walls confirmed 43-year-old Michael Lee Farley, who was rescued Monday morning, has been dating Thibodeaux, but foul play is not suspected at this time…

Cut 10 (07) “…how we’ll investigate it.”

A government report says gasoline demand is nearing an all-time high and that’s causing prices to rise at the pump. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular fuel is $2.61, the most expensive August price since 2014.  AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says the increase in demand for fuel usually coincides with an uptick in the economy.

Cut 14 (11) “…a growing economy.”

The statewide average for a gallon of gasoline was $2.16 a year ago.

The state’s top gambling regulator confirms that three riverboat casinos are interested in expanding their operations on land, which is now legal as a result of legislation passed during the regular session. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Jones spoke at the Baton Rouge Press Club…

Cut 3 (09) “for them.”

Edwin Edwards turns 91 today. The former four-term governor says he’s in good spirits and health, and looking forward to spending many more years with wife, 39-year-old Trina Edwards and their five-year-old son Eli. Edwards says he couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the morning.

Cut 6 (12) “be happier”.

The search continues for a missing boater in Lake Pontchartrain. 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux turned up missing on Sunday after an unmanned sailboat was found in the water. New Orleans Police Department Third District Commander Jeff Walls says at this point it’s a missing person’s case, and investigators are exploring all opportunities…

Cut 9 (08)  “…involving foul play.”

A government report says gasoline demand is nearing an all-time high and AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says the refineries are working near full capacity right now.  He adds being in the height of hurricane season is a big concern.

Cut 13 (07) “…for the consumer.”

Redman says the increase in demand for fuel usually coincides with an uptick in the economy.

A few riverboats have reportedly hired consultants eyeing up expansions onto land as a result of legislation from the regular session. Don Molino has more.

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Former volunteer fireman with the 8^th Ward Fire Department, James Vining, has been charged with multiple counts of video voyeurism, child pornography, and several firearms and drug offenses.

Vining allegedly hid cameras in the in the women’s bathroom of the firehouse, as well as his own home to capture unsuspecting visitors

The New Orleans Police Department says they’ve brought in homicide investigators as the search continues for 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux of Baton Rouge. She was last seen on a sailboat in Lake Ponchatrain, along with 43-year-old Michael Lee Farley. Farley was rescued Monday and NOPD Third District Commander Jeff Walls says a thorough investigation continues…
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Walls says foul play is not suspected at thsi time.

The state’s gaming control board chairman, Ronnie Jones, says three of the state’s 15 riverboat casino operators are interested in moving their gaming operations onshore. Jones says the Belle of Baton Rouge and Treasurer Chest in Kenner have made their intentions known, while other casinos, like one in Lake Charles, are content with where they are at…
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Jones says rules should be finalized by the end of the year that will allow interested casinos begin construction.

A government report says gasoline demand is nearing an all-time high and that’s causing prices to rise at the pump. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular fuel is $2.61, the most expensive August price since 2014. AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says the price of crude oil is also playing a hand in the price increase.
Cut 12 (11) “…time of the year.”
The statewide average for a gallon of gasoline was $2.16 a year ago.

Former governor Edwin Edwards says he’s content with life as he turns 91-years-old today. Edwards appeared on Talk Louisiana and told host Jim Engster that he’s not a suprise he’s lived for nine decades….
cut 8 (10) “….my family”
Edwards says he spends a lot of his time keeping up with his five-year-old son, Eli Wallace Edwards.

The search for 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux in Lake Ponchatrain, who was reported missing Sunday night. Authorities say she was a passenger on a sailboat found unmanned. It’s believed she was on a boat with 43-year-old Michael Lee Farley, who was rescued Monday morning. Police questioned and released Farley that afternoon. New Orleans Police Third District Commander Jeff Walls confirmed Farley and Thibodeaux had been dating, but foul play is not suspected at this time…
Cut 10 (07) “…how we’ll investigate it.”
Thibodeaux is from Baton Rouge, but recently moved to New Orleans.

Gaming Control Board chairman Ronnie Jones expects rules will be finalized by the end of the year that will allow riverboats to expand gaming operations onto land. Jones says he knows of three of the state’s 15 riverboat casinos have expressed interest in moving onshore…
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Edwin Edwards celebrates his 91st birthday today. Jeff Palermo reports the former four-term governor appeared on Talk Louisiana today.
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The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.61, which is the highest we’ve paid for gasoline in August since 2014. That’s according to Triple-A fuel analyst don Redman, who credits a growing economy…
cut 14 (11) “…growing economy”

A few riverboats have hired consultants as they eye expansions onto land as a result of legislation from the regular session…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Edwin Edwards turns 91-years-old today. His youngest son, Eli Wallace Edwards, is now five years and the former four-term governor has political aspirations just like his Dad…
cut 7 (07) “…2053”
Edwars appeared this morning on Talk Louisiana.

The New Orleans Police Department says it is treating the case of a missing boater in Lake Pontchartrain as a homicide. 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux was reported missing on Sunday after an unmanned sailboat was found in the water. Several agencies are searching for her and NOPD Third District Commander Jeff Walls says anytime the agency handles a missing person’s case, they treat it as a homicide investigation as well….
cut 9 (08) “…invlolving foul play”
Thibodeaux recently moved from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. It’s believed she was on a boat with 43-year-old Michael Lee Farley, who was rescued Monday morning. Walls confirms Farley and Thibodeaux had been dating.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara has become one of the more popular players in the NFL after a sensational rookie season. Kamara has also had a busy offseason, with an appearance at the ESPY awards, he’s in the August edition of G-Q magazine and Kamara also appears in a recently released music video for Drake. Kamara says he’s done a lot of fun things and had great opportunities, but now he’s concentrating on the upcoming season…
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Kamara and the Saints players are off from practice today. The first preseason game is Thursday at Jacksonville.

The Pelicans have released their five game preseason schedule. The first four games will be on the road, starting with the Chicago Bulls on September 30th. New Orleans will host Toronto on October 11th and the regular season should be released later this month.