There’s been a substantial decline in the number of whites registered as Democrats in Louisiana since 2001. JMC Analytics and Polling analyst John Couvillon says when President George W. Bush was inaugurated in 2001, white Democrats comprised 35-percent of the Louisiana electorate or 951-thousand voters. Today, the percentage of white Democrats is down to 18-percent…
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Couvillon says meanwhile there’s been a steady gain in registered Republicans and Independents.

The number of high school seniors filling out financial aid forms for post-secondary education is up 7 percent over last year. Senior Educational Technology consultant, with the state department of education, Stephanie Marcum says they have made a big push to let students know that FAFSA isn’t just for students going to traditional college…:
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Marcum says they expect the numbers to continue to go up when filling out FAFSA becomes a requirement for seniors next year

The budget chief for former Governor Bobby Jindal has announced she is running for State Treasurer. Angele Davis is the third major Republican to enter the race, the other two are state senator Neil Riser and former state representative John Schroder. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’s a wide open race…
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The election is October 14th.

Since 2001, there’s been a substantial drop in the number of white Democrats registered in Louisiana. JMC Analytics and Polling analyst John Couvillon says the state’s electorate has also become more diverse. He says black voter registration comprised of 29-percent of the electorate at the start of President George Bush’s administration and is 31-percent today, but there has been more gains with other racial groups.
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A 16-year-old has been arrested in Baton Rouge after allegedly beating an elderly couple in Kenner with a hammer and stealing their car and wrecking it. Lt. Brian McGregor with Kenner Police says the teen did off jobs around the victims’ home and the couple remains in critical condition.
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McGregor says the juvenile faces multiple charges including attempted first degree murder.

Angele Davis now joins the pool of candidates running for the post recently vacated by U.S. Senator John Kennedy. Davis is Governor Bobby Jindal’s ex-budget chief. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Davis has the experience to successfully become state treasurer.
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Also running for the position are Republican State Senator Neil Riser, former Republican state representative John Schroder and Democratic Attorney Derrick Edwards.

The Department of Education says the number of high school seniors filling out secondary education financial aid forms has increased 7-percent from the last year. Senior Educational Technology Consultant Stephanie Marcum says when people hear financial aid they think loans, but that’s a very small aspect of what you find out through FAFSA.
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A report on Louisiana voter registration finds a decline in white Democrats and steady gain of Republican and Independent voters…:
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65% of students are submitting FAFSA paperwork this year compared to 58% last year. Senior Educational Technology consultant Stephanie Marcum says they expect the numbers to continue to go up when filling out FAFSA becomes a requirement for seniors next year…:
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Governor Bobby Jindal’s ex-budget chief, Angele Davis, joins the pool of candidates running for state treasurer. Republican state senator Neil Riser, Republican former state representative John Schroder and Democratic attorney Derrick Edwards are the others seeking the post vacated by U.S. Senator John Kennedy. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says none of the candidates are known statewide…:
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Qualifying begins Wednesday.

A Baton Rouge teen was arrested for allegedly beating and critically injuring an 89-year-old man and 70-year-old woman with a hammer inside their Kenner home on Sunday. Kenner Police Lt. Brian McGregor says the brutal attack happened after a petty argument with the juvenile and the victims…:
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The teen faces charges of two counts of attempted first degree murder, theft of a motor vehicle, and aggravated burglary.

A Kenner teen has been arrested for allegedly beating an elderly couple with a hammer in their home. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The East Feliciana Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in the case of a 61-year-old man who was found shot and killed outside his home near Clinton. They identify the victim as Thomas Bass and say it’s the first official homicide investigation for the parish so far this year. A a $2,500 reward for any information pertaining to this case is offered.

The number of high school seniors filling out financial aid forms for post-secondary education is up 7 percent over last year. Senior Educational Technology consultant Stephanie Marcum says they’ve been making a big push to let students know that FAFSA isn’t just for traditional college…:
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She says they also saw an increase in financial aid applications when TOPS wasn’t fully funded last year.

Popular Monroe Chef Cory Bahr remains in the competition to be the next Food Network Star after being deemed safe in the bottom five Sunday.

The percentage of white Democrats in Louisiana is at 18, down from 35% in 2001. That’s according to JMC Analytics and Polling analyst John Couvillon. He says 22-percent of the electorate consisted of registered Republicans in 2001, now the percentage is up to 30-percent. He says the percentage of registered Independents is also up eight-percent…:
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He says Black voter registration comprised 29-percent of the electorate in 2001 and is 31-percent today.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a man is under arrest accused of setting fires at three Wal Mart locations in Tagipahoa Parish to act as a diversion while the suspect stole laptops. They say Larry Schouest Jr. is charged with two counts of aggravated arson and six counts of felony theft.

A 16-year-old has been arrested after allegedly beating an elderly couple with a hammer inside of their Kenner home because they wouldn’t give him a ride. Cops say a 70-year-old woman walked to her neighbor’s home covered in blood asking for help for she and her 89-year-old husband. Lt. Brian McGregor is with the Kenner Police Department…:
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He says the 16-year-old was then detained and charged with attempted first degree murder, theft of a motor vehicle, and aggravated burglary.

Abortions in the Bayou State have decreased by 4-percent from 2015 to 2016, according to numbers by the state Department of Health. Ben Clapper with Louisiana Right to Life says this is the second year in a row that abortion numbers have dropped…:
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Pro-choice organizations did not immediately respond for comment.

Abortions in the Bayou State have decreased by 4-percent from 2015 to 2016, according to numbers by the state Department of Health. Ben Clapper with Louisiana Right to Life says many women who had abortions last year were unmarried and 35 girls under the age of 15 had an abortion….:
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Pro-choice organizations did not immediately respond for comment.

There’s been a substantial decline in the number of whites registered as Democrats in Louisiana since 2001. JMC Analytics and Polling analyst John Couvillon says when President George W. Bush was inaugurated in 2001, white Democrats comprised 35-percent of the Louisiana electorate or 951-thousand voters. Today, the percentage of white Democrats is down to 18-percent…
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Couvillon says meanwhile there’s been a steady gain in registered Republicans and Independents.

During an apperance on “Fox News Sunday” U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy said the Senate GOP bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act is probably “dead” and President Donald Trump’s proposal to just repeal so-called Obamacare is a non-starter. Cassidy said the chances Republicans can pass broader legislation in the next week three weeks is 50-50.

A new study finds our pets are getting bigger and bigger, and a local vet warns against letting your furry friend get too fat. Michelle Southern reports..:
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21 young diamondback terrapins return home to the Louisiana barrier island….:
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Elio Motors is scheduled to appear before the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission this morning. The company which that plans to build 3-wheel vehicles in Shreveport was summoned earlier this year to answer questions about possible state violations, but failed to appear. The commission believes that Elio’s pre-purchase program may be breaking laws against car companies selling directly to consumers. Elio has yet to start production at the old GM plant in Shreveport.

Have you ever thought of your pets as being fat or skinny? A Banfield Pet Hospital’s 2017 State of Pet Health report found Louisiana ranks No. 5 for non-obese dogs, and No.6 for slim cats. But Dr. Nancy Welborn with the LSU School Of Veterinary Medicine says while your pet may not be obese, even an overweight furry friend faces serious health risks…:
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She says owners should be mindful about over-feeding your pet.

SEC Football Media Days begin today in Hoover, and running back Derrius Guice, wide receiver D.J. Chark and defensive end Christian LaCourture will join coach Ed Orgeron. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says we might get an indication of how Guice will be used in the Tigers new offense:
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A group of 21 11-month old diamondback terrapin turtles are back at a Louisiana Barrier Island after being moved during restoration work after the BP oil spill. LDWF endangered species biologist Keri Landry says their actions are helping to protect the diamondback population…:
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She says the turtles had to be moved because they would not survive during the restoration project.

SEC Football Media Days begin today in Hoover, and LSU Coach Ed Orgeron will be there along with running back Derrius Guice, wide receiver D.J. Chark and defensive end Christian LaCourture. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says he’s interested to hear from Coach O how LSU’s defense will be just as dominated as they were last year, despite losing so many impact players to the NFL…:
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Experts are urging pet owners to keep an eye on their furry friends weight. A Banfield Pet Hospital’s 2017 State of Pet Health report found that one in three pets who visited their facilities in 2016 was overweight or obese. Dr. Nancy Welborn with the LSU School Of Veterinary Medicine says one of the problems is that owners show dogs and cats love with food…:
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She says you should always measure your pets food and never feed from the table.

Abortions in the Bayou State have decreased by 4-percent from 2015 to 2016, according to numbers by the state Department of Health. Ben Clapper with Louisiana Right to Life says many women who had abortions last year were unmarried and 35 girls under the age of 15 had an abortion….:
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Pro-choice organizations did not immediately respond for comment.