The childhood friend of the late Westwego Officer Michael Louviere has raised tens of thousands of dollars for the family of the fallen cop. Louviere was killed last week when he was shot in the head trying to help a woman who was also murdered. The friend, Reese d’Aquin (DAH-can), pleas for people to hug their loved ones…:
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Donations to Louviere’s family can be made at GoFundMe.com/michael-louviere-an-american-hero.

An autopsy is being performed on the woman who was found dead underneath I-12 in Walker. Captain John Sharp says there are still so many unanswered questions in this case…:
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He says they are treating the investigation as a homicide.

Former state Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham defended his spending practices before a panel of lawmakers discussing an audit of the agency under Barham’s tenure. In his testimony, Barham admits LDWF made unusual purchases, like three metal shark boats..:
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Barham says suggestions that there were systemic problems couldn’t be further from the truth.

A pod that could travel from Baton Rouge to New Orleans in 10 minutes is being tested by a team of LSU mechanical engineers on the West Coast. The team’s faculty adviser Aly-Mousaad Aly expects they will do well among 1,000 other competitors in this weekend’s event in California
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He says the team is eager to see how fast the pod will actually travel.

A close friend of the fallen Westwego police officer is raising money for his family on a Go Fund Me Page. Halen Doughty has more…:
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A team of LSU mechanical engineers are in California to test out a pod that can float inside a vacuum tube and travel 500 to 600 miles per hour. The team’s faculty adviser Aly-Mousaad Aly says they are eager to see how fast the pod will actually travel…:
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A Grand Isle woman who allegedly backed over her husband with a truck killing him, has been charged with DWI and vehicular homicide, according to the Jefferson Parish records. 46-year-old Sherry Pruitt os being held on $26,150 bond.

The historic loss the LSU men’s basketball team suffered last night against Florida might be all she wrote for Tiger Coach Johnny Jones. That’s according to Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham. LSU fell 106-71 to the Gators, the worst loss at home since 1963. But Worsham doesn’t think Athletic Director Joe Alleva will fire Jones mid-season like he did Les Miles…:
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But he says all bets are off once the season is over.

A GoFundMe account has been set up for Michael Louviere (Lou-v-air), the Westwego police officer who was fatally shot in Jefferson Parish last week. Reese d’Aquin (DAH-can) is a lifelong friend of the cop and he created a video for the fundraising page telling the story of Louviere’s life…:
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He says the page has raised $52,000 for Louviere’s family in 5 days.

Lawmakers are currently meeting to hear the details of the internal audit claiming there was questionable spending within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries under then-Secretary Robert Barham. In his testimony, Barham says suggestions that there were systemic problems couldn’t be further from the truth. He calls the audit the worst case of Monday Morning Quarterback he’s ever seen.

The Governor’s Office says Representative Lance Harris’ budget cutting plan would close hospitals, release of inmates, and majorly cut public schools…:
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The LSU men’s basketball team suffered a historic loss last night to Florida. It was the Tigers worst loss at home since 1963, as the Gators devoured the Tigers 106-71. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham believes Johnny Jones’ days are numbered as head coach…:
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A GoFundMe account has been set up for Michael Louviere (Lou-v-air), the Westwego police officer who was fatally shot in Jefferson Parish last week. Reese d’Aquin (DAH-can) is a lifelong friend of the cop and he created a video for the fundraising page telling the story of Louviere’s life…:
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He says the page has raised $52,000 for Louviere’s family in 5 days.

Lawmakers are currently meeting to hear the details of the internal audit claiming there was questionable spending within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries under then-Secretary Robert Barham. In his testimony, Barham says suggestions that there were systemic problems couldn’t be further from the truth. He calls the audit the worst case of Monroe Morning Quarterback he’s ever seen.

The Governor’s Office says Representative Lance Harris’ budget cutting plan would close hospitals, release of inmates, and majorly cut public schools…:
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The LSU men’s basketball team suffered a historic loss last night to Florida. It was the Tigers worst loss at home since 1963, as the Gators devoured the Tigers 106-71. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham believes Johnny Jones’ days are numbered as head coach…:
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The Governor’s Office says Representative Lance Harris’ plan to close the state’s $304 million deficit without a special session would be devastating to state agencies. Spokesperson Richard Carbo says without a special session, cuts would be focused on health care, higher ed, and the department of corrections.

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But Harris says the governor can make the necessary budget cuts without the legislature.

Walker Police say a body discovered under an I-12 bridge raises more questions than answers. Capt. John Sharp says crews were clearing debris under the bridge when they made the gruesome discovery.

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Sharp says the woman appears to have been dead for at least a week, and they do not know who she is.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the agent who was shot in Morehouse Parish is scheduled to be released from the hospital today. Spokesperson Adam Einck says doctors have been calling 25-year-old Tyler Wheeler a miracle patient for his speedy recovery.

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Two Monroe residents are behind bars in connection with the shooting.

Louisiana’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves more than $1.5 million for teaching residencies. Assistance Superintendent of Talent Hannah Dietsch says 288 teaching mentors in 18 partnering school districts will receive $1,000 stipends.

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Dietsch says residents in the program will receive $2,000 stipends as well.

Governor John Bel Edwards says a Republican lawmaker’s plan to close a $304 million dollar budget gap would cripple public-private-hospitals. But Alexandria Representative Lance Harris believes the Department of Health budget can be reduced without cutting waivers for the developmentally disabled or lowering funding for hospitals…:
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The Edwards Administration will unveil their plan for closing the state’s budget hole to lawmakers tomorrow.

The Walker Police Department says they are trying to find out who the woman is that was found dead beneath and I-12 bridge Wednesday because someone is likely looking for her..:
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Captain John Sharp says they are investigating as a homicide.

State wildlife agent Tyler Wheeler of Monroe, who was shot five times during a traffic stop last month, will be released from a Shreveport hospital today. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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President Donald Trump has said he wants to conduct a major investigation into voter fraud, but Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler says there were no cases of irregularities or allegations of fraud during the 2016 Presidential election cycle here. Mr. Trump believes there are those who are registered in more than one state and in some cases dead people are registered to vote.

The Governor’s Office says Alexandria Representative Lance Harris’ plan to close the state’s $304 million dollar budget hole would be devastating to some agencies. Spokesman Richard Carbo says it’s also necessary to use the Rainy Day Fund so that cuts that need to be made are less painful…:
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But Harris says this gap can be closed by the Governor without the Rainy Day Fund or a special session.

The state wildlife agent who was shot five times, is scheduled to be released from a Shreveport hospital Thursday. 25-year-old Tyler Wheeler of Monroe will now go to a rehab facility in Mississippi according to LDWF agent Adam Einck…:
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Two Monroe residents remain in jail on charges related to Wheeler’s shooting.

President Donald Trump says he wants to conduct a major investigation into voter fraud, but Secretary of State Tom Schedler says that’s not necessary in Louisiana. Halen Doughty has more…:
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State Police say an 18-wheeler driver was killed in Iberia Parish after crashing into another tractor trailer who was stopped at a railroad crossing. They say 54-year-old Pedro Alvarez of Houston’s load shifted forward after the impact and penetrated the cab of the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The Governor’s Office says Representative Lance Harris’ budget cutting plan would close hospitals, the release of inmates, and a historic cut to public schools. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The state wildlife agent who was shot five times, is scheduled to be released from a Shreveport hospital Thursday. LDWF Spokesperson Adam Einck says 25-year-old Tyler Wheeler is expected to make a full recovery…
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Two Monroe residents remain in jail on charges related to Wheeler’s shooting.

Walker Police are searching for answers after a female body was found under an I-12 bridge Wednesday. Captain John Sharp says Livingston Parish drainage inspectors made the gruesome discovery…:
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He says she appears to have been there for a week and Sharp says that’s making even identification difficult.

More than $1.5 million dollars has been approved by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in grants awards for universities to advance the statewide shift to full-year residencies for all aspiring teachers. Department of Education Assistant Superintendent of Talent, Hannah Dietsch (HAHN-ah), says $1 million of the investment will go to institutions that will offer the programs..:
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She says this is part of a broader effort to strengthen and elevate the teaching profession.