Today, State Police Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson announced his plans to retire March 24th. LSP is under investigation by multiple agencies after four troopers made taxpayer funded overnight stops in Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon while attending a training conference in San Diego. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says this announcement shouldn’t come as a surprise…:
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Edmonson says he decided to step down so the agency can return to normalcy.

Former Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany has a new job. The Republican doctor has joined the Capitol Counsel Washington D-C lobbying firm, which focuses on health care, tax and trade issues. The 61-year served in the U.S. House of Representative for 12 years and had an unsuccessful run for U-S Senate last year.

Jefferson Parish authorities found four people dead at an apartment complex in Metairie early this morning. Sheriff Newell Normand says originally they were investigating a triple homicide, but they found another body in an apartment where the door was open……:
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The four fatal victims range in ages from 40-to-61-years-old. One of the victims is a female. It remains a very active investigation.

Baton Rouge Police have arrested a contractor from Denham Springs who allegedly took deposits and payments from two homeowners but never completed the work. 48-year-old Andrew Darian faces several charges. Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Don Coppola…
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Colonel Mike Edmonson has stepped down as superintendent of State Police. Edmonson has led state police for two governors, but he leaves as multipe investigations are ongoing into a travel scandal involving four state troopers. Edmonson says he wouldn’t have done anything differently….
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Over a dozen members of State Police have also been subpoenaed as part of a federal investigation into illegal campaign contributions involving the Louisiana State Troopers Association and its executive director. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says Edmonson’s retirement is the best move for everyone..
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Edmonson’s last day is March 24th.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is no longer pushing a proposal to have all bars in the city close their doors at 3AM every day. French Quarter Business League President Alex Fein says they were concern that proposal would negatively affect businesses…
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Jefferson Parish authorities found four people dead at an apartment complex in Metairie early this morning. Sheriff Newell Normand says when authorities arrived they found three people deceased and a woman shot in the face, who was transported to a local hospital. He says as deputies were canvasing the scene, a nearby apartment had an open door…:
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Authorities say that man died of multiple stab wounds.

State Police Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson announces his plans to retire March 24 amid controversy. Michelle Southern has more…
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Four people were found shot to death inside an apartment complex in Metairie and another woman was taken to the hospital after she was shot in the face. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand says they are still trying to figure out what happened…
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Authorities have been on the scene since a 9-1-1 call at 3:30 this morning.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has scraped the proposal to have all bars in the city close their doors at 3 AM. French Quarter Business League President Alex Fein is glad to hear that and they remain pleased with the other safety measures that will be implemented that’s part of a 40-million dollar security plan…
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Another contractor has been arrested for derfrauding flood victims. Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Don Coppola says one of the victims in this case was 70-years-old…
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Darian is facing several charges including home improvement fraud.

After spending nine years as the leader of State Police, Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson announces his plans to retire March 24th. The agency has been the center of controversy regarding questionable travel by four state troopers. Edmonson says he loves his job, but stepping down brings a sense of normalcy to the department…:
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Edmonson says he will work with Governor John Bel Edwards and his successor to make the transition as seamless as possible.

A Caddo Parish mother has pleaded guilty to all charges related to the wreck that ejected her 5-month-old from her SUV. Cops believe 31-year-old Lindsey Logan was on drugs when she got into a crash that sent her baby through the front windshield of her vehicle. Logan pleaded guilty to 2 counts of first-degree vehicular negligence stemming from the wreck in June 2016 since her 7 year old was also in the vehicle. Both children are recovering.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has decided not to go forward with his previous suggestion to close the doors of all bars in the Crescent City at 3 a.m. in an effort to increase safety. French Quarter Business League President Alex Fein says they’ve been against the idea from the get go and are glad that proposition has been taken off the table…:
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Landrieu still plans on using 40 million dollars to tighten security in the city.

Jefferson Parish authorities found four people dead at an apartment complex in Metairie early this morning. Sheriff Newell Normand says originally they were investigating a triple homicide and finding another body turns back the clock on the investigation…:
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He says another woman is in the hospital after calling 911 to report she’d bee shot in the head. Normand says it’s too early in the investigation to speculate about what exactly happened.

Today, State Police Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson announced his plans to retire March 24. LSP is under investigation by multiple agencies after four troopers made taxpayer funded overnight stops in Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon while heading to a training conference in San Diego. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says all things considered, this announcement shouldn’t come as a surprise…:
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Edmonson issued a statement saying Governor John Bel Edwards did not ask him to step down.

Anyone who has questions for Governor John Bel Edwards will have the opportunity to speak with him this afternoon during his monthly call in radio show “Ask The Governor.” Edwards will be joined today by the Executive director of the Office of Community Development, Pat Forbes. You can hear the show on certain affiliates of the Louisiana Radio NEtwork beginning at 2pm and the call in number is 1-877-217-5757.

Jefferson Parish authorities found four people dead at an apartment complex in Metairie early this morning. Sheriff Newell Normand says when authorities arrived they found three people deceased and a woman shot in the face, who was transported to a local hospital. He says as deputies were canvasing the scene, a nearby apartment had an open door…:
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He says it’s too early in the investigation to speculate about what exactly happened.

WBRZ is reporting that a teacher is accused of assaulting a student during school hours in East Feliciana Parish. They say Jaworski White was arrested Tuesday by Clinton Police and charged for allegedly slapping a student.

State Police Col Mike Edmonson announces he’s stepping down from his post as Superintendent of State Police. Edmonson says he decided it was in the best interests of the state that he retire on March 24th so that the governor and Louisiana can move forward. LSP has been the subject of controversy over allegations of taxpayer funded vacations and illegal campaign contributions involving the Louisiana State Troopers Association. Governor Edwards says that Edmonson’s retirement is the best approach for the department.

A replacement for the Affordable Care Act is at the forefront of issues in Washington right now, and one of Governor Edwards’ biggest concerns about the plan is that it would mean those covered under Medicaid expansion would lose their health insurance. But Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham of Richland Parish says most of the people on Medicaid work for employers who can’t afford it on their own…:
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A Denham Springs contractor has been arrested after allegedly defrauding two Baton Rouge flood victims. BRPD Sgt. Don Coppola says 48-year-old Andrew Darian contacted two female victims, one of whom was 70-years-old, about doing work on their homes…:
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Coppola says Darian’s charges include home improvement fraud, felony theft, misapplication of payment, and theft of assets of an aged person.

Rising sea levels are threatening the western side of Louisiana’s coast, according to a Tulane study. Co-author Torbjorn Tornqvist (Tor-bee-on Torn-quist) says they used data from the Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority to determine how fast the sea level is rising…:
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He hopes officials take note of this issue because something needs to be done.

Sources say State Police Col. Mike Edmonson is expected to announce his retirement today, as several investigations into his agency are ongoing. Both the Governor’s Office and the Legislative Auditor are digging into LSP’s travel spending, while federal agents are looking into possible illegal campaign contributions involving the Louisiana State Troopers Association. Edmonson is the longest serving State Police Superintendent, spending 9 years at the helm.

A Tulane study finds the sea level is rising on Louisiana’s western coast four times faster than the global average. Co-author Torbjorn Tornqvist says that’s because sediment accumulation is not keeping up with the rising sea on the west side of Louisiana’s Gulf coast.

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He says if nothing is done, 60-percent of their sites on the westernmost coast will go underwater.

Healthcare is the big issue in Washington, as House Republicans are working on their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves hopes to see policies in the bill that keep prescription costs down because right now they’re skyrocketing.

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Graves says the individual mandate requiring citizens to purchase insurance will also be removed.

Students in summer classes at Southeastern Louisiana University will enjoy lower tuition and new courses. Director of Marketing and Admissions Mike Rivault says the recommended course load is 15 hours a semester, but many students can’t take on that many classes.

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He says the new course offerings include hybrid courses that combine in class and online instruction.