Louisiana’s five uncommitted Marco Rubio delegates have announced that they will back the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump. Kirk Williamson, a Louisiana delegate, says they’re following the voters’ lead…:
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Williamson says the delegates will rally behind the candidate who has the best chance of defeating the Democratic opponent, likely Hillary Clinton, in the general election.

Tragic story out of Shreveport. Police say 2 people are dead and 6 others wounded in a shooting incident that happened overnight in the northern part of the city. There is no word on whether anyone is in custody in connection with the shootings, which remain under investigation.

There were no winners in last night’s Powerball drawing, which means the jackpot for Saturday now goes up to $415 million dollars for Saturday. The cash value is $269 million dollars.

A Senate approved measure that would legalize the sale of raw milk from farmers to consumers died by one vote in a House committee today. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says pasteurizing milk kills the bacteria and removes risk. He says the CDC, the FDA and other organizations agree that drinking raw milk is not safe…:
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Supporters say it should be the right of Americans to sell and consume raw milk if they want to. The failing vote was 8-7.

Louisiana’s teen pregnancy rate has dropped over the past decade, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control. Historically, Louisiana has ranked somewhere in the top five for the rate of teens having babies. Now it’s seventh. DHH Secretary Rebekah Gee says birth control is getting better…:
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She also says more teens are using protection.

A shootout during the overnight hours in Shreveport killed two people and injured six others. One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have yet to announce any arrests or what caused the shootout.

Former Monroe TV personality Frank Selas, also known as “Mr Wonder” will not fight extradition back to Louisiana, paving the way for his return to Rapides Parish to face child sex abuse charges. Rapides Parish Sheriff spokesperson Lt. Tommy Carnline…
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Selas was living in California prior to his arrest in January.

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s office has announced the arrest of 22-year-old Javon Wells for fatally shooting a Destrehan High School Student. Authorities say Kendall Williams Junior was shot in the head in New Sarpy.

Louisiana’s teen pregnancy rate has dropped from a rate of 69 to 37.5 over the past decade, according to new data from the C-D-C. Halen Doughty has more…
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Governor John Bel Edwards has spent much of his first few months in office dealing with budget issues. Edwards says he does have other plans for the rest of his term. One idea he has is online GED classes…
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Edwards says sentencing and criminal justice reform will be a big priority next year.

Governor John Bel Edwards says once things settle down with the budget, there are several other policies he wants to address during his term. He says in next year’s regular legislative session, sentencing and criminal justice reform will be one of his top priorities…:
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He says transportation and infrastructure improvements are also on his radar.

Former-Monroe children TV personality “Mr. Wonder” has given up on fighting extradition from California back to Rapides Parish to face child sex charges that date back to 1978. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson, Lt. Tommy Carnline, says Frank Selas charges include rape, sexual battery and incident behavior with a juvenile…:
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A measure that would expand the law which compensates some inmates who were jailed for crimes they didn’t commit stalls in a House committee. This stems from the wrongful conviction of the late Glenn Ford of Shreveport who was a death row inmate 30 years for a murder he didn’t commit. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle supports the measure…:
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But the uncle of the victim in the Ford case, Phillip Rozeman, says if it weren’t for Ford, there would have been no murder which is why he shouldn’t get compensation…:
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The bill is expected to be brought back next year.

Louisiana’s five GOP delegates who were formerly bound Senator Marco Rubio, today announced their unanimous support of Donald Trump for president. The five had been “uncommitted” since Rubio suspended his campaign in March. After Ohio Governor John Kasich dropped out Thursday, Trump becomes the presumptive nominee and will likely battle Hillary Clinton.

A House committee killed a bill to allow the families of wrongfully convicted inmates receive compensation if the inmate dies before being compensated. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Deputies in Bossier Parish arrest a man who allegedly brutally beat his live-in girlfriend over a 24 hour period. They say 39-year-old Jason Hull of Tensas is accused of punching the victim with a closed fist in the head and mouth, biting her and choking her. According to investigators, she was able to escape after a day of enduring this and deputies located and charged Hull with second degree battery domestic violence and possession of meth.

Authorities say an arrest has been made in the death of a student from Destrehan High who was set to graduate next week. The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office booked 22-year-old Javon Wells for second degree murder. The victim is identified as Kendall Williams Jr.

Louisiana’s teen pregnancy rate has dropped over the past decade, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control. Historically, Louisiana has ranked somewhere in the top five for the rate of teens having babies. Now it’s seventh. Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Rebekah Gee says it shows two things…:
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Gee says parents can help by talking to their teens.

Today is Cinco De Mayo and some folks in New Orleans are using the occasion to honor what they call a “Catastrophic Failure.” Over 1500 people confirmed they will be attending a “Sinkhole de Mayo” celebration in response to the sinkholes that have been popping up in The Big Easy of late.

While budget matters have dominated Governor John Bel Edwards short time in office, he says there are other issues on his radar…:
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CBS News is reporting that Louisiana’s five GOP delegates who were formerly bound Senator Marco Rubio, will today announce their unanimous support of Donald Trump for president. The five had been “uncommitted” since Rubio suspended his campaign in March. After Ohio Governor John Kasich dropped out Thursday, Trump becomes the presumptive nominee and will likely battle Hillary Clinton.

A bill that would alter the way people receive compensation for being jailed for crimes they did not commit stalls in a House committee. The measure was aimed at getting some money for the late Glenn Ford of Shreveport who was wrongfully on death row for 30 years. Courts denied Ford compensation saying he helped plan a crime that led to the murder. The DA’s Association Director Pete Adams says compensation is for people who are 100% innocent…:
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But supporters feel anyone who has been failed by the system deserves compensation.

A report from the CDC says the teen birth rate in Louisiana is down to 37.5 per 1,000 girls aged 15-19, a marked improvement from 69 per 1,000 teens reported two years ago. DHH Secretary Rebekah Gee says parents can help prevent teen pregnancies by talking to their kids…:
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During Governor John Bel Edwards’ short time in office, his main priority has been the state’s massive budget deficit. But he says he wants to tackle other issues during his term. Edwards told the Baton Rouge Rotary Club he is committed to the creation of a high speed commuter train between Baton Rouge and New Orleans…:
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Edwards says advancing online educational technology is another area where he’d like to see expansion.

A Gonzales man is under arrest on animal cruelty charges after Ascension Parish Deputies responded to a complaint and located a dog tied to a pole at a residence severely malnourished, and with visible sores on its nose, legs and blood behind his ears. The Sheriff’s Office says the suspect, 39-year-old John Green, was also charged for not having a rabies tag or proper vaccination records for his dog. A GoFundMe account has been set up where people can donate to help fund the dog’s recovery. His name is Prince Adams.

Former-Monroe TV personality “Mr. Wonder” has given up on fighting extradition from California back to Rapides Parish to face child sex charges that date back to 1978. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson, Lt. Tommy Carnline, says they are pleased the case against Frank Selas is moving forward…:
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Carnline says Selas will go to court in Rapides Parish on two counts of aggravated rape, three counts of sexual battery, and eight counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile.

There were no big Powerball winners in last night’s drawing meaning the prize now goes up to $415 million dollars for Saturday. That’s with a $269 million dollar cash value.

Governor John Bel Edwards has spent the majority of his days in office focusing on the budget deficit but there are other areas he’d like to address. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A House committee killed a bill to allow the families of wrongfully convicted inmates receive compensation if the inmate dies before being compensated. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Louisiana’s teen pregnancy rate has dropped from a rate of 69 to 37.5 over the past decade, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control. Halen Doughty has more…

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During the governor’s short time in office, his main priority has been the state’s massive budget deficit. But John Bel Edwards wants to address tackle other issues during his term. Edwards told the Baton Rouge Rotary Club he is committed to the creation of a high speed commuter train between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

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Edwards says advancing online educational technology is another area where he’d like to see expansion. He says young adults should have the opportunity to get their G-E-D through classes on the internet…

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Edwards says in next year’s regular legislative session, sentencing and criminal justice reform will be one of his top priorities…

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A proposal to alter the conditions under which a person who was wrongfully convicted could be compensated is dead for the session. Phillip Rozeman’s uncle was murdered 35 years ago, and Glenn Ford spent 30 years in jail for the crime, which he did not commit. Ford was not compensated for his time behind bars, because he was implicated in crimes related to the murder. Rozeman spoke in opposition, saying if Ford was not involved, there wouldn’t have been a murder.

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Pete Adams, Executive Director of the District Attorney’s Association, also opposes the bill. He says the compensation is meant for people who are wrongfully convicted, not for those who get their convictions overturned.

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But Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle supports the bill. She says these people have been failed by the system, and they deserve compensation.

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Marcelle says people who are wrongfully convicted spend most of their lives being punished for something they didn’t do.

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The author of the bill, Shreveport Representative Cedric Glover, plans to bring the bill back again next year.

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Former-Monroe TV personality “Mr. Wonder” has given up on fighting extradition from California back to Rapides Parish to face child sex charges that date back to 1978. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson, Lt. Tommy Carnline, says they are pleased the case against Frank Selas is moving forward.

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Selas was living in San Diego when the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office announced charges against him for allegedly sexually abusing boys during a camping trip. Carnline says it’s unclear when Selas will return to Rapides Parish.

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Carnline says Selas will go to court in Rapides Parish on two counts of aggravated rape, three counts of sexual battery, and eight counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile.

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Louisiana’s teen birth rate has declined substantially over the last decade. A report from the Centers for Disease Control shows Louisiana’s teen birth rate is 37.5 for 2013-14, which is a decrease from the 2006-07 rate of 69. Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Rebekah Gee says this is great news for Louisiana. Gee says she thinks teens are practicing safer sex, or better yet abstinence.

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Louisiana now ranks 7^th in the country for teen births. Gee says there’s been a trend to use more effective birth control in teens who have decided to have sex to keep these teen pregnancy rates down.

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Gee says parents can also help prevent teen pregnancy by having these difficult conversations with their children.

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Ted Cruz and John Kasich have both dropped out of the presidential race, Donald Trump is now the presumptive Republican nominee. Michelle Southern has the story…
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The state senate has approved legislation that would give child killers a chance at parole after serving 35 years in prison. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny…
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Martiny says Louisiana needs to pass this law, because the Supreme Court says teens convicted of murder must receive a sentence with the possibility of parole.

Former Monroe TV personality Frank Selas, also known as “Mr Wonder” will not fight extradition back to Louisiana, paving the way for his return to Rapides Parish to face child sex abuse charges. Rapides Parish Sheriff spokesperson Lt. Tommy Carnline…
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Selas was living in California prior to his arrest in January when the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office announced charges against him.

The House has approved a measure to allow public high school students to participate in a national survey on sexual risks. Don Molino has more…
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A House committee killed a bill to allow the families of wrongfully convicted inmates receive compensation if the inmate dies before being compensated. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Governor John Bel Edwards doesn’t want to give 40-thousand state workers a pay raise next year. It’s because the state is looking at a 600-million dollar revenue shortfall. The Civil Service Commission has the final say and plans on making a decision on the governor’s request next month.

A proposal that would have limited travel of college athletic teams other than LSU is dropped. Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter decided against moving forward with his legislation. Carter still told the House Education Committee that instead of the state paying for long road trips, the money could be used to hire new professors or fund the TOPS scholarship program…
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A bill heading over to the House would allow public high school students to participate in a national sex survey. Parents would have the ability to opt their children out. Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody says the survey is also anonymous…
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The legislation heads to the Senate for more discussion.