Lt. Shawn Anderson, the fallen East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy, is being taken to his final resting place. During his eulogy, his wife Becky Anderson talked about the day they met and how the Lieutenant loved his job and coworkers.

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Anderson was investigating a reported rape when he was fatally shot by the suspect Brandon Wiley, who was also killed in the shootout.

A Crowley police officer has been released from the hospital after he was wounded responding a call of shots fired. A woman was reportedly found dead at the scene, and a suspect died after exchanging gunfire with the officer, killing his K9. Master Trooper Brooks David with State Police says it’s a tragedy the dog was killed.

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The latest census data finds Louisiana is showing a pattern of out migration with 12-thousand more people leaving the state than coming in. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A learning center in St. Tammany Parish has had their licenses revoked and public funding terminated after a toddler escaped the play yard and wandered into traffic. The child got three blocks away from Kidzone Preschool in Mandeville before a concerned driver took him back to the day care. Until that moment, no one at the center knew the 3-year-old was missing.

Three people and a police K9 are dead and an officer is wounded following an officer involved shooting in Crowley. Michelle Southern has more…
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In Baton Rouge, a somber service took place for East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Shawn Anderson who was gunned down while on duty Saturday night. His wife, Becky, says their family will do their best to move on without him…
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Anderson leaves behind a wife and two children.

Detectives are trying to find out who is responsible for extensive criminal damage that took place during the overnight hours at Tioga High School and Tioga Junior high. Captain Tommy Carnline with the Rapides Sheriff’s office, says they believe the break-ins are connected…
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Carnline says there were damage done in offices, trophy cases and other school property.

Based on the latest Census data, St. Tammany has surprassed Caddo as the fourth largest populated parish with 253-thousand residents. Demographer Greg Rigamer says the quality of life is good in St. Tammany…
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East Baton Rouge, Jefferson and Orleans are the three biggest parishes population wise, but for the first time since Katrina, more people are moving out of New Orleans than moving in.

Services for slain East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Shawn Anderson is being held in Baton Rouge at this hour, and a massive procession in his honor will follow. Anderson was shot and killed while conducting an investigation at a barber shop last weekend. He will be laid to rest following the funeral in Pine Grove, Louisiana.

Maj. Kevin Reeves has been named interim superintendent of Louisiana State Police. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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New census numbers find Louisiana’s population was 4.6 million residents in 2016, only growing but 0.3-percent from the previous year. Data also shows more people left New Orleans for other cities around the country than moved in for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. Demographer Greg Rigamer says the Crescent City continues to lack high paying jobs…:
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Rigamer says East Parish Rouge Parish remains the largest in the state with 447-thousand people.

Authorities in Rapides Parish are investigating two break ins this morning at Tioga High School and Jr. High where extensive damage was done to school property. Capt. Tommy Carnline with the Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a call at around 5:15 this morning when a janitor reported the destruction…:
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Carnline says they are following up on leads but no arrests have been made at this time.

A K-9 police dog and three people are dead in a Crowley officer-involved shooting. Master Trooper Brooks David says two females were found deceased and the suspect died also died. He says they are investigating what exactly happened…:
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Identifications are not being released at this time. The officer who was shot is in stable condition.

The Walker Police Sergeant accused of hanging a noose in the squad room has resigned. Capt. John Sharp says the resignation comes ahead of the city council meeting where the allegations against the officer would be discussed…:
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He says this resignation was best for the department. The noose was found last week with a cookie tied to it.

The latest census data finds Louisiana is showing a pattern of out migration with 12-thousand more people leaving the state than coming in. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Three people and a police K9 are dead following an officer involved shooting in Crowley that also left the officer wounded. Master Trooper Brooks David says they received a call that an officer was shot around 10:30 last night. He says when troopers arrived, it was a gruesome scene:
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He says Crowley cops arrived they found one woman dead then another female was later located deceased. The suspect allegedly shot the K9 then was fatally shot by cops. The human officer hit is in stable condition.

A pre-filed bill would require traffic stop etiquette training in driver’s ed. Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti says it would be a good idea for motorists to learn how they should act when pulled over…:
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New census numbers find Louisiana’s population was 4.6 million in 2016, only growing 0.3-percent from the previous year. The state also saw a continuing pattern of out migration with nearly 12-thousand more people moving out of the state than coming in. Demographer Greg Rigamer says many citizens leave to follow the money…:
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Data also shows more people left New Orleans for other cities around the country than moved in for the first time since Hurricane Katrina.

The Baton Rouge man accused of killing and dismembering his parents has been indicted by a grand jury in Knoxville. 28-year-old Joel Guy Jr is accused of murdering his mom and dad then trying to dissolve the bodies in acid during a Thanksgiving visit in Tennessee last year. He will be tried there on two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of abusing a corpse, and one count felony murder.

Three people are dead in an officer involved shooting in Crowley. The officer was also shot and is said to be in stable condition. Police responded to shots fired at 10:30 last night and the deceased victims are reportedly two women and one man. The third body was discovered when detectives went to question someone following the shooting last night.

A bill has been filed for the legislative session to require traffic stop etiquette training in driver’s education. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Monster Moto showed off its new facility in Lincoln Parish to Governor John Bel Edwards. CEO Alex Keechle says when they started, they made 200 minibikes in a day and now the same men and women can make that many by lunchtime. He says that doesn’t happen without a passionate workforce that cares about getting it done right…
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Keechle says Louisiana Tech engineering students are helping them design new testing models.

A 10-year-old girl in Bossier Parish has donated 150 stuffed animals to her local sheriff’s office so deputies can give them to children coping with a traumatic event. Lt. Bill Davis says Julianna Gouthiere is the epitome of the generosity in the community…
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You can learn more about Julianna’s generosity at Geaux-Show-Love-dot-org.

Governor John Bel Edwards announces Maj. Kevin Reeves will act as interim superintendent of Louisiana State Police after Col Mike Edmonson retires tomorrow. Reeves said he would stay on as the permanent guy for the job if the governor asked him too. He says it’s an honor to serve as interim:
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Edmonson’s retirement comes amid multiple ongoing investigations into the department’s travel spending after troopers made taxpayer funded side trips on their way to a training conference. Reeves says he looks forward to addressing these issues.

The defense is presenting its case today in the Derrick Stafford trial.
He’s one of the two city marshals charged with the murder of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis. The prosecution wrapped up Wednesday after a witness told jurors that three of the four bullets in the boy’s body came from Stafford’s issued gun. The fourth bullet could not be identified.

Governor John Bel Edwards and the CEO of Monster Moto, Alex Keechle, on Wednesday toured and saluted the company’s new facility in Ruston where it produces minibikes, go-carts and other vehicles. Keechle says Louisiana Tech engineering seniors are helping them design new testing models. He says the university has been a huge benefit to the company..:
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A 10 year old girl in north Louisiana is making big waves on a national level with her Bear Share initiative which donates stuffed animals to law enforcement. The toys are then given to children in traumatic situations where cops respond. Julianna Gouthiere (Go-thee-ay) donated 150 stuffed animals to the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Bill Davis…:
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To learn more about Julianna’s Bear Share visit her website at GeauxShowLove.org.

The man tapped to take over as head of state police, at least on a temporary basis, says he hopes the travel scandal under Col Mike Edmonson doesn’t cast a shadow over the incredible work troopers’ do everyday..:
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That’s Major Kevin Reeves who will serve as interim superintendent of State Police when Edmonson retires tomorrow.

Officers have a certain protocol they have to follow during a traffic stop, and there’s an expectation of motorists behavior as well — so a state lawmaker wants that etiquette to be taught in drivers ed…:
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Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti has pre-filed a bill in the upcoming session that would require traffic stop etiquette training for drivers.

The Walker Police officer who placed a noose inside the squad room of the department has resigned. The high-ranking sergeant was slated to face disciplinary action in a meeting on Wednesday, but it was cancelled after he decided to step down. The noose was found last week with a cookie tied to it.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office gets a special donation from a little girl with a big heart. Halen Doughty has more…:
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