The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is holding free recreational fishing days on Saturday and Sunday. This means both Louisiana residents and non-residents can fish without a license in public waters. LDWF biologist Meghan Macmenamin says the goal is to get new anglers out on the water.

CUT 3 (10)  “in Louisiana”

Today is former-governor Bobby Jindal’s birthday and he’s turning 45 this year. He finished his second-term as the state’s highest elected official with low approval numbers. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says it’s unlikely Jindal run for office again in this state.

cut 11 (07) “step down”

But Cross says Jindal’s political career is probably far from over.

A job fair is underway in Terrebonne Parish that aims to help those in the oil and gas industry find jobs. The fair will be held at Fletcher Community College in Schriever from 9am to 1pm. President of the South Louisiana Economic Council, Vic LaFonte, says although the bayou region is seeing job losses, there are employment opportunities in other parts of the state.

cut 4  (11)  “Lake Charles area”

More than 30 companies will be present at the job fair.

A graduation ceremony will be held for the valedictorian who was not allowed to participate in his graduation at Amite High School because of his facial hair. Pastor Roosevelt Wright says Andrew Jones overcame many challenges and earned the right to lead his class that day.

CUT 7 (11)  “a baby” 

A job fair is currently underway in Terrebonne parish for people seeking jobs in the oil and gas industry. President and CEO of the South Louisiana Economic Council, Vic LaFonte says people can register and get more information at BayouOpportunity.com. He says they’ll be doing whatever they can to find new jobs for people at this event.

Cut 6 (12) “your resume”

LaFonte says walk-ins are also welcome at the job fair.

A graduation ceremony will be held for the valedictorian who was not allowed to participate in his graduation at Amite High School because of his facial hair. Pastor Roosevelt Wright says any grads who want to attend wearing their gown are welcome to turn their tassels one more time with Andrew Jones. Wright says Jones has also gotten the attention of several universities and state legislators.

Cut 9 (09)  “as well”

The ceremony will be held June 17 at the African-American Heritage Museum in Hammond.

Former-governor Bobby Jindal turns 45 today. The former-presidential candidate has kept a low profile since he left the Governor’s Office in January. But UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Jindal’s political career is probably far from over.

Cut 10 (09) “his options”

At one-time the former governor was considered a rising star in the Republican Party.

A 15-year-old from Tangipahoa parish is facing two murder charges for his participation in the double homicide in Natalbany last week. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says this case may also be related to the death of an 18-year-old, whose body was discovered a day after the double homicide.

Cut 15 (07) “together”

Panepinto says it was likely a robbery gone wrong.

A special graduation ceremony will be held this month for Andrew Jones, the Amite High grad who was not allowed to walk the stage because he had facial hair. Halen Doughty has more…:
Cut 2 (28) “I’m Halen Doughty”

A job fair for out of work oil and gas industry workers is underway this morning in Terrebonne Parish. President and CEO of the South Louisiana Economic Council, Vic LaFonte…:
CUT 5 (08) “the state”
More information can be found at BayouOpportunity.com.

Former-governor Bobby Jindal turns 45 today. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says the former-governor and Congressman has already accomplished so much at a young age that it’s hard to say what exactly he will do next. He says Jindal will probably seek a high-ranking post in the federal government…:
cut 12 (08) “some capacity”

Baton Rouge Police are looking for a woman whose three year old daughter was found wondering alone near the vehicle of the missing person Thursday. Cops say foul play is not being ruled out in the disappearance of 40-year-old Lyntell Washington. The child was not harmed. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Washington is urged to contact authorities.

Lake Charles Police arrest a 16-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of a 79-year-old man who was located in a crashed vehicle. Cops say the crime appears to be a random act. Robert Colston Jr is distraught over his father’s senseless killing…:
CUT 14 (12) “no heart”
The teen is charged with second degree murder.

A job fair is taking place in Terrebonne Parish today for oil and gas industry workers, as unemployment in that sector continues to rise. President and CEO of the South Louisiana Economic Council, Vic LaFonte, says although the bayou region is seeing job losses, there are employment opportunities in other parts of the state…:
cut 4 (11) “Lake Charles area”
The fair will be held at Fletcher Community College in Schriever from 9am to 1pm.

A 33-year-old man from Luling is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly shooting his neighbor’s 9-month-old cat named Max with a bow and arrow. The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office says Cody Dupre was arrested and bail was set at $30,000. They say thankfully vets were able to remove the arrow and it did not hit any of Max’s vital organs.

Bobby Jindal turns 45 today. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross looks at what could be next for the former governor….:
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

A 15-year-old boy is under arrest in connection with one of two homicide investigations in Natalbany. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says two men were located dead on June 2nd, then another man was found killed the following day. Spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says it appears to be related to a robbery gone wrong…:
CUT 16 (07) “their interaction”

People seeking jobs in the oil and gas industry can attend a job fair in Terrebonne Parish today from 9am to 1pm. Don Molino has more…:
CUT 1 (26) “I’m Don Molino”

Former Governor Bobby Jindal is turning 45 years old today. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross believes Jindal is just cooling his heals right now, but the former presidential candidate’s political career is far from over. That said Cross doesn’t think Jindal will run for office in Louisiana…:
CUT 11 (07) “step down”

Lake Charles Police announced in a press conference that they have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of 79-year-old Robert Colston. Police Chief Don Dixon says on Sunday they responded to a vehicle that hit a tree and officers discovered Colston behind the wheel suffering from a gunshot wound. He says the crime appears to be completely random…:
Cut 13 (11) “absolutely senseless”
He says they’ve charged the teen with second-degree murder, and the Calcasieu Parish DA’s office will seek to prosecute him as an adult.

A graduation ceremony will be held for the valedictorian who was not allowed to participate in his graduation at Amite High School because of his facial hair. Co-organizer Pastor Roosevelt Wright says the accomplishments that Andrew Jones made should be more important than his beard…:
Cut 8 (10) “looks like”
The ceremony will be held June 17.

Former-governor Bobby Jindal turns 45 today. The former-presidential candidate has kept a low profile since he left the Governor’s Office in January. But UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Jindal’s political career is probably far from over…:
Cut 10 (09) “his options”

A 15-year-old from Tangipahoa parish is facing two murder charges for his alleged participation in the double homicide in Natalbany last week. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says the juvenile has been charged with two counts of first degree murder. She says this case may also be related to the death of another man whose body was discovered a day after the double homicide…:
Cut 15 (07) “together”

A graduation ceremony will be held for the valedictorian who was not allowed to participate in his graduation at Amite High School because of his facial hair. Pastor Roosevelt Wright is one of the coordinators for this event. He says Andrew Jones, a 4.0 student, overcame many challenges and earned the right to lead his class that day…:
CUT 7 (11) “a baby”
The ceremony will be held June 17 at the African-American Heritage Museum in Hammond, and recent graduates from around the state are expected to attend.

The Louisiana House has approved 220-million dollars in tax increases after approving numerous bills that are part of the governor’s package. But Governor John Bel Edwards says 600-million dollars is needed to avoid large cuts to health care, education and other areas of state government.

People seeking jobs in the oil and gas industry can attend a job fair in Terrebonne Parish today from 9am to 1pm. Don Molino has more…

CUT 1 (26) “I’m Don Molino”

______________________________________

A special graduation ceremony will be held June 17^th for Andrew Jones, the valedictorian at Amite High School who was not allowed to participate in the ceremony because of his facial hair. Halen Doughty has more…

Cut 2 (28) “I’m Halen Doughty”

______________________________________

Today former-governor Bobby Jindal turns 45, and UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross looks at what could be next for Jindal. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

______________________________________________

A job fair is taking place in Terrebonne Parish today that aims to help those in the oil and gas industry find jobs, as unemployment in that sector continues to rise. The fair will be held at Fletcher Community College in Schriever from 9am to 1pm. President and CEO of the South Louisiana Economic Council, Vic LaFonte, says although the bayou region is seeing job losses, there are employment opportunities in other parts of the state.

cut 4  (11)  “Lake Charles area”

More than 30 companies will be present at the job fair, and over 900 people are expected to attend. LaFonte says they want to find jobs for laid off oil workers, so they don’t have to move to neighboring states. He says if they have to relocate, they can relocate within the state.

Cut 5  (08)  “the state”

LaFonte says people can register for the fair at BayouOpportunity.com, and walk-ins are also welcome. He says they’ll be doing whatever they can to find new jobs for people at this event.

Cut 6 (12) “your resume”

More information about the job fair is available at BayouOpportunity.com.

___________________________________________________

A graduation ceremony will be held for the valedictorian who was not allowed to participate in his graduation at Amite High School because of his facial hair. Pastor Roosevelt Wright is one of the coordinators for this event. He says Andrew Jones, a 4.0 student, overcame many challenges and earned the right to lead his class that day.

CUT 7 (11)  “a baby” 

He says the facial hair policy in place in the school had never been enforced prior to graduation day, and he says they have plenty of pictures to prove it. School officials say they repeatedly asked him to shave prior to the ceremony, but he refused. Wright says the accomplishments that Jones made should be more important than his beard.

Cut 8  (10)  “looks like” 

The ceremony will be held June 17 at the African-American Heritage Museum in Hammond, and recent graduates from around the state are expected to attend. Wright says any grads who want to attend wearing their gown are welcome to turn their tassels one more time with Jones. Wright says Jones has also gotten the attention of several universities and state legislators, who will also be in attendance.

Cut 9 (09)  “as well”

_______________________________________________

Former-governor Bobby Jindal turns 45 today. The former-presidential candidate has kept a low profile since he left the Governor’s Office in January. But UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Jindal’s political career is probably far from over.

Cut 10 (09) “his options”

At one-time the former governor was considered a rising star in the Republican Party. He finished his second-term as the state’s highest elected official with low approval numbers. Cross says it’s unlikely Jindal run for office again in this state.

cut 11 (07) “step down”

Cross says the former-governor and Congressman has already accomplished so much at a young age that it’s hard to say what exactly he will do next. He says Jindal will probably seek a high-ranking post in the federal government.

cut 12 (08) “some capacity”

________________________________________________

Lake Charles Police announced in a press conference that they have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of 79-year-old Robert Colston. Police Chief Don Dixon says on Sunday they responded to a vehicle that hit a tree and officers discovered Colston behind the wheel suffering from a gunshot wound.

Cut 13 (11)  “absolutely senseless”

Colston was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Dixon says they’ve charged a teenager with second-degree murder, and the Calcasieu Parish DA’s office will seek to prosecute him as an adult. The victim’s son, Robert Colston Jr, says he’s distraught over his father’s senseless killing.

cut 14 (12)  “no heart”

________________________________________________

A 15-year-old from Tangipahoa parish is facing two murder charges for his participation in the double homicide in Natalbany last week. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says the juvenile has been charged with two counts of first degree murder for the shooting deaths of 31-year-olds Randy Bickham and Charleston Mitchell. She says this case may also be related to the death of 18-year-old Marquise Lightfoot, whose body was discovered a day after the double homicide.

Cut 15 (07) “together”

Panepinto says they believe drugs may have been a factor in the case. She says it was likely a robbery gone wrong.

Cut 16  (07)  “their interaction”

_______________________________________

Coastal Carolina has arrived in Baton Rouge for its Super Regional Series against LSU, which begins tomorrow night in Alex Box Stadium. Tigers Coach Paul Mainieri says the Chanticleers are second in the nation in home runs with 91 and they also have some good pitchers…

Cut 17 (16)  “really good”

Coastal Carolina is 47-16 on the year, while LSU is 45-and-19 and they’ve made a habit of coming from behind late in games this year. Tigers first baseman Greg Deichmann on why this team always believes it has a chance to win…

Cut 18 (15) “their best”

LSU shortstop Kramer Robertson says the players know that Coastal Carolina is a good team and more than capable of winning this series…

Cut 19 (17) “pretty phenomenal”

Florida Governor Rick Scott says he’s coming to Louisiana to encourage businesses here to move to the Sunshine State. He says Governor Edwards is trying to raise taxes on employers, and Florida has a better business climate. Governor Edwards spokesman Richard Carbo says this is a political stunt by Scott and Louisianians shouldn’t pay too much attention…:
cut 12 (08) “are over now”

At the State Capitol today, the Louisiana House approved a package of tax bills that would increase state revenues by 220-million dollars for next fiscal year’s budget. But Governor John Bel Edwards has said the legislature needs to raise 600-million dollars to avoid major cuts to education and health care. Several other tax bills are having a difficult time getting out of the House Ways and Means Committee. The special session must wrap up its business two weeks from today.

Louisiana State Police has confirmed that St. Joseph Mayor Ed Brown is at the center of a criminal investigation. Trooper Michael Reichardt says he can’t say much about the case yet, as the investigation is ongoing…
cut 15 (07) “…takes us”
The legislative aduitor accused Mayor Brown of mismanaging the Tensas Parish town’s finances. The city’s financial books are so bad the courts had to appoint a fiscal manager.

Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal is facing a new criminal charge. Ackal has been indicted on an allegation that he planned to have another man arrested and beaten, because he assaulted one of the sheriff’s relatives. Back in March, Ackal was initially indicted on charges he directed officers to beat five inmates at the parish jail’s chapel, where no surveillance cameras could catch it.

The Baton Rouge Coroner’s office has ruled the death of an eight-month-old who was left in a hot car for two hours as an accident.