The LSU Police Department has charged 10 students in connection to the death fraternity pledge of Maxwell Gruver. All ten are facing a misdemeanor hazing charge and Matthew Alexander Naquin is also charged with negligent homicide. Police reports indicated that Gruver died after a night of playing the drinking game “Bible Study” in which pledges are forced to drink if they answer questions about the fraternity incorrectly.

As a result of criminal justice reform measures passed in the last legislative session, 14-hundred inmates in Louisiana will be released early from prison in November.  Criminal Justice Reform Director for the Southern Poverty Law Center John Burkhart says no one convicted of sex crimes, manslaughter or murder will be released.  He says the new sentencing laws accelerate the release mechanism for inmates on good time parole…

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The father for wounded East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier says his son is making remarkable progress.  Tullier was seriously injured during a police ambush in Baton Rouge in July 2016.   Nick has been moved from a rehab facility in Houston to Galveston.  His motor skills are beginning to improve.  James says his son is now able to make some small but important movements…

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High school students from across the state will be designing the new Louisiana Seafood logo.  The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board has partnered with the Louisiana Department of Education to let students design the new logo.  Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s a good way for students to use the creative skills they have learned…

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The LSU Police Department has made 10 arrests of members of LSU’s Phi Delta Theta fraternity in connection to the death of pledge Maxwell Gruver. One of the students arrested, Matthew Alexander Naquin, is booked with negligent homicide. All are charged with hazing. Police reports indicated that Gruver died after a night of playing the drinking game “Bible Study” in which pledges are forced to drink if they answer questions about the fraternity incorrectly.

1400 inmates are slated to be released early from prison next month as a result of new criminal justice reform measures in Louisiana. Some feel this is a bad idea, but Criminal Justice Reform Field Director for the Southern Poverty Law Center John Burkhardt safety checks are performed before each individual is released…:
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He says no one convicted of sex crimes, manslaughter or murder will be released early.

The N-F-L has been more about the National Anthem than the game itself recently. Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all 32 teams, specifying that all players and coaches quote – “should stand for the National Anthem.” N-F-L analyst Mike Detellier says it’s sad team owners didn’t force the issue prior to Goodell’s memo..:
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Goodell says he hopes the teams and the league can quote – “move past the controversy…together with our players.”

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says they are holding a contest for high school students to design the states new seafood logo. He says the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board wanted to spice up the logo with some local flavor from our best and brightest…:
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Submissions will be accepted through December 15th.

14-hundred inmates are set to be released on November 1st as a result of criminal justice reform measures passed earlier this year….:
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High school students from across the state will be designing the new Louisiana Seafood logo. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says this will bring local flavor to the brand instead of using marketing firm’s design…:
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says everyone should stand for the national anthem. The memo comes after many players have sat or taken a knee in protest during the pre-game tradition, attracting boycotts and criticism from even President Donald Trump. NFL Analyst Mike Detillier says moving on from this controversy won’t happen overnight…:
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Goodell’s memo also comes two days after Vice President Mike Pence left an Indianapolis Colts game complaining about protests.

LSU is preparing to face one of the best teams in the Southeastern Conference this Saturday when they host the 10th ranked Auburn Tigers. Auburn defeated LSU 18-13 last season and Quarterback Danny Etling threw for just 118 yards and one touchdown…:
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Kickoff is at 2:30pm on CBS.

As a result of criminal justice reform measures passed in the last legislative session, 14-hundred inmates in Louisiana will be released early from prison in November. Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator said last week that some extremely dangerous criminals could be back on our streets. But Criminal Justice Reform Field Director for the Southern Poverty Law Center John Burkhardt believes that isn’t true…:
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He adds safety checks are performed before each individual is released.

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier, shot in a police ambush last summer, has moved from rehab to a transitional learning center; a major step in his recovery. His father, James Tullier, says Nick continues to beat the odds…:
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The East Baton Rouge and East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Offices have formed a task force along with State Police, the FBI and the US Marshal’s Office to try to track down whomever is responsible for the rural-area drive by shootings that have claimed the lives of four men. Crime Stoppers is now offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

High school students from across the state will be designing the new Louisiana Seafood logo. Kelley Ray has more…:
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The father for wounded East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier says his son is making remarkable progress. Nick was injured in a police ambush last year, and he’s now been moved from a rehab facility in Houston to a Transitional Learning Center in Galveston, according to James Tullier..:
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Mr. Tullier says his son is continuing to beat the odds.

High school students from across the state will be designing the new Louisiana Seafood logo. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says this is so the state’s best and brightest can show off their creativity…:
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The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board has partnered with the Louisiana Department of Education to let students design the new logo.

The NFL says they want players to stand for the national anthem. Jeff Palermo on whether this controversy is coming to an end…:
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A recent Morning Consult survey shows President Trump’s approval rating in Louisiana has fallen slightly. Michelle Southern has more…
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Alexandria Police arrested an employee at Rapides Regional Medical Center for allegedly raping a patient who is suffering from dementia. It’s been reported another employee caught 27-year-old Juantavies White of Alexandria in the act. White has been charged with first-degree rape.

Champion Home Builders will invest $1.3 million to build manufactured homes in the Vernon Parish town of Leesville. Mayor Rick Allen says the facility will be located in Leesville’s Northside Industrial Park, which has been vacant and added unnecessary costs on the town for 17 years:
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He says the project will create 200 direct jobs and 218 indirect jobs.

Monroe-based Flying Tiger Brewery will donate a portion of its revenues from the sales of their latest brew, War Hawk, to the University of Lousiaina-Monroe foundation scholarship fund. Flying Tiger co-owner Robert Brewer says War Hawk will be available on tap in Ouachita Parish and in cans in the future…
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Lafayette police say they have arrested a Baton Rouge man in connection with the death of a woman injected with silicone.  23-year-old Brionna Guillory died after allegedly receiving the injections from 33-year-old Vincent Jamal Boles. Lafayette Police Corporal Karl Ratcliff says the silicone traveled throughout Guillory’s body…

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The Morning Consult group says that President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have dropped some, but only two percent in Louisiana.  U-L-M  Political Science professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says the drop from a 59 percent approval in January to 57 percent now is not a big deal…

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Champion Home Builders announces a manufactured housing production facility will be established in the Vernon Parish town of Leesville. Mayor Rick Allen says these jobs are desperately needed and will provide good wages and benefits to employees. He says after attending a prayer meeting, he received a call from a long lost friend who happened to work for Champion Home builders and the Industrial Park became a topic of conversation.

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Monroe-based Flying Tiger Brewery will donate a portion of the revenues from their latest brew, War Hawk, to scholarships through the University of Louisiana Monroe Foundation. Flying Tiger Co-owner Robert Brewer says they want to help ULM because the school doesn’t get the credit it deserves, aside from academics.

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Surveying done by the Morning Consult has found President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen in every state. Here in Louisiana, 59-percent approved of Mr. Trump in January and now it’s down to 57-percent. But ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says that’s not much of a drop as many Louisiana Republicans still strongly support the President…
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Trump’s approval rating in Louisiana is the fourth highest in the nation.

The East Felciana Sheriff’s Office has called in the FBI after another fatal rural shooting. The latest victim is a well known member of the boy scouts, 48-year-old Brad DeFrancheschi. Two other middle aged white men have been killed since July in a similar, drive by shooting manner. East Feliciana Chief Criminal Deputy Greg Phares says they know locals are concerned:
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Lafayette police say they have arrested a Baton Rouge man in connection with the death of a woman injected with silicone. Kelley Ray has more…
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Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is alerting parents, guardians and consumers there are several child products that have been recently recalled. Landry has a list on his website. Among the items that are listed…Strollers by Delta, Activity Toys by Manhattan Toy, Children’s Pajamas by Sweet Bamboo and Nightlight Soothers by Skip Hop.