This morning two Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies were serving a felony warrant in Monroe when the suspect tried to flee and shot both deputies. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The DA is East Baton Rouge Parish says they will not seek the death penalty in the case of the two suspects accused in the brutal murders and kidnapping of an elderly Baton Rouge couple last year. Hillar Moore says this was the decision of the Duplantier’s family. Ernesto Alonso and Frank Garcia are both charged with two counts of first degree murder and kidnapping.

A new law goes into effect on August 1 that expands the felony for assaults on police officers. West Monroe Senator Mike Walsworth says under the previous law, assaulting an officer with anything other than a gun was a misdemeanor. He says assault is assault no matter the weapon and says this law means criminals will receive consequences more in line with their crimes…:
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the felony for assaulting an officer could land someone in jail for up to 10 years.

A brand new state-of-the-art breast imaging center, offering revolutionary hi-tech methods for breast cancer detection, is opening today in Shreveport. Marilyn Joiner is the spokeswoman for the WK Breast Health Center. She says they are very excited about this facility that is unlike any other in the region…:
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She says doctors there will use 3D technology which lets them do a mammogram and a biopsy at the same time.

Just one day after a Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and killed, authorities in Ouachita Parish say two of their officers also sustained gunshot wounds this morning and will undergo surgery. Sheriff Jay Russell says the deputies were serving warrant at the home of 26-year-old Rickie Wade when they were gunned down. He calls the suspect a scumbag who needs to be behind bars:
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Charges against Wade are pending.

A new law goes into effect on August 1 that expands the felony for assaults on police officers. West Monroe Senator Mike Walsworth says under the mandate,
the crime of using any weapon, not just a gun, on a cop will no longer just be a misdemeanor…:
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The felony of assaulting an officer could land someone in jail for up to 10 years.

A brand new state-of-the-art breast imaging center, offering revolutionary hi-tech methods for breast cancer detection, is opening today in Shreveport. Marilyn Joiner is the spokeswoman for the WK Breast Health Center. She says doctors there will use 3D technology which lets them do a mammogram and a biopsy at the same time…:
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She says the new center offers the northwest Louisiana region convenient hours for patients to come for screening exams before and after work.

The maker of the ever-popular Gold Brick Egg is officially opening it’s new $40 million dollar expansion today in Ponchatoula. Elmer Chocolate president and CEO, Robert Nelson, says the technology inside this new facility is off the charts…:
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There are 230 full-time employees at the plant.

Two Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies were shot while serving a felony warrant in Monroe. Sheriff Jay Russell says when the deputies arrived at the home of 26-year-old Rickie Wade, Jr, one went through the front and the other around back…:
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Charges are pending against Wade. Both officers will undergo surgery.

Law enforcement is already mourning the death of 50-year-old Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputy David Michel Jr., who was fatally shot yesterday. JPSO Chief Deputy Craig Taffaro says it’s a sad day for the boys in blue…:
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19-year-old Jerman Neveaux faces four charges including first degree murder, assault, battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.

The special session ends at midnight tonight, and there’s still uncertainty surrounding the budget for next fiscal year. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards highlighted the completion of Elmer Chocolate’s $40 million manufacturing expansion as Elmer Candy Corp. President and CEO Robert Nelson joined state and local leaders today to officially dedicate the expanded facility in Ponchatoula. In addition to retaining 164 jobs, Elmer Chocolate is creating 10 new direct jobs as part of the expansion, with an average salary of $42,500, plus benefits.

Two Ouachita Parish Sheriff Deputies were shot while trying to serve a warrant in the Monroe area. Authorities say a suspect is in custody, while the officers were rushed to hospitals. One of the lawmen has been airlifted to Shreveport, while the other is in surgery.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office is mourning over the loss one of its own deputies. 50-year-old David Michel was gunned down after approaching a suspicious pedestrain along a busy road. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Chief Deputy Craig Taffaro says he knew Michel well…
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A 19-year-old has been arrested in Michel’s death. He’s been identified as Jerman Neveaux.

It’s the last day of the special session. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says democrats and the Edwards administration are pushing for legislators to approve a bill that would reduce a tax break many upper income earners enjoy…
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The special session ends must at midnight tonight.

President Obama signed a bill into law that puts regulations in place to make chemical plants safer. U.S. Senator David Vitter is a co-sponsor of the legislation and says this benefits Louisiana residents, because it creates a federal system to make sure chemicals are made safely based on the latest science…:
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He says the chemical industry is in support of these new regulations.

Ponchatoula-based Elmer Chocolate cuts the ribbon on a new 40-million dollar expansion today. Elmer president and CEO Rob Nelson says new facility will include technology to make the company more efficient. He says this is good news for Elmer’s employees….
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There are 230 full-time employees at the plant.

It’s a sad day in Jefferson Parish as the sheriff’s office mourns the death of one of their own. 50-year-old Deputy David Michel Jr. was allegedly shot and killed by 19-year-old Jerman Neveaux. PSO Chief Deputy Craig Taffaro says he spoke with Michel’s father when he was driving in from Mississippi…:
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Authorities say Michel was shot three times in the back after an altercation with a black male pedestrian.

Lawmakers are likely thrilled that today is the last day of the second special session of the year, but many questions remain about what’s going to happen with the budget. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Governor Edwards success in this session lies with a personal income tax measure up for debate today…:
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Lawmakers have approved legislation that raises tax revenues by $258 million.

A suspect is in custody in the case of the officer involved shooting that sent two Ouachita Parish deputies to the hospital, and the cops are in stable condition, according to authorities. The Sheriff’s Office says the deputies were serving a Felony Warrant when the incident occurred.

Another report out of north Louisiana indicates Grambling State University President Willie Larkin will likely resign this week. But the board is not commenting at this time.

Today, the Elmer Chocolate factory in Ponchatoula cuts the ribbon on a 40-million dollar expansion. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect in the fatal shooting of a deputy as 19-year-old Jerman Neveaux…:
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Plenty remains to be seen when it comes to next fiscal year’s budget, as the second special session this year comes to an end tonight. $258 million dollars has been raised thus far, short of the $600 million requested by the administration. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says legislators have to determine how those revenues till be allocated, among other things…:
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The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating an officer involved shooting which sent two deputies to a local hospital. They say the cops were attempting to serve a Felony Warrant. More on this as it develops.

President Obama signed a bill into law that puts regulations in place to make chemical plants safer. U.S. Senator David Vitter is a co-sponsor of the legislation He says before this, states were developing their own inconsistent regulatory systems which wasn’t working…:
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He says the chemical industry supports the new regulations.

The Ponchatoula-based company Elmer Chocolate cuts the ribbon on their new $40 million expansion today. Elmer president and CEO, Robert Nelson, says they are excited to open their expanded facility right here in the Bayou State…:
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The special session ends at midnight tonight, and there’s still uncertainty surrounding the budget. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand identifies the suspect in the fatal shooting of 50-year-old Deputy David Michel Jr, who was murdered Wednesday. 19-year-old Jerman Neveaux allegedly opened fire on the officer during a pedestrian stop. Normand says this is a sad, sad day…:
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The maker of the ever-popular Gold Brick Egg is officially opening it’s new $40 million dollar expansion today in Ponchatoula. Elmer Chocolate president and CEO, Robert Nelson, says the technology inside this new facility is off the charts…:

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The expansion is 70-thousand feet, bringing the total plant to 400-thousand square feet.

New regulations have been put on chemical plants by the federal government, and US Senator David Vitter says he co-sponsored the new law which as it will benefit Louisiana residents. He says the law gives the EPA the tools they need to properly test the industrial sites for any potential problems…:
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Vitter says the law gives a reasonable set of regulations with a single handbook that our companies can follow to remain a world leader in innovation.

Today Louisianians are mourning the death of 50-year-old Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputy David Michel Jr., who was fatally shot yesterday while attempting to conduct a pedestrian stop. JPSO Chief Deputy Craig Taffaro says it’s a sad day for the boys in blue…:
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The suspect is identified as 19-year-old Jerman Neveaux.

There’s uncertainty involving next fiscal year’s budget as the second special session ends today. Lawmakers have approved legislation that raises tax revenues by $258 million. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the Edwards administration is pushing legislators to approve a bill that would reduce a tax break many upper income earners enjoy…:
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But he doesn’t think the House will be on board. Governor Edwards asked the legislature to raise $600 million.

President Obama signed a bill into law that puts regulations in place to make chemical plants safer. U.S. Senator David Vitter is a co-sponsor of the legislation and says this benefits Louisiana residents, because it creates a federal system to make sure chemicals are made safely based on the latest science…:
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He says the chemical industry is in support of these new regulations.

Former LSU star Ben Simmons is expected to be the number one overall pick in tonight’s NBA draft, and join the Philadelphia 76ers rebuilding effort. He’ll be the second Tiger men’s basketball stand-out selected in the top spot. The other is Shaquille O’Neal who was chosen by the Orlando Magic with the first pick in 1992.