The convicted killer who was accidentally released from prison on September 22 in East Feliciana Parish has been caught. Don Molino has more…:
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The four major candidates for governor say they plan to enjoy some good in state football this weekend. Democrat John Bel Edwards and US Senator David Vitter both say they plan to tailgate at ULM’s home game against Georgia Southern tomorrow before heading to Ruston to catch the game between Louisiana Tech and UL-Lafayette. Republican Scott Angelle says he plans to be in Ruston too. Republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne will be in Tiger Stadium as he says he rarely misses an LSU game.

Saints Coach Sean Payton announced today that Quarterback Drew Brees will be the starting QB for the Sunday night Dallas game in the Dome.

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s office is trying to find a missing mother who apparently ran out of gas in Maurepas. They say 33-year-old Stacy Renee Baham, who may also use the name Stacy Cook, was reported missing by her father after he found out she’d left her child with a friend then never came back. Her car was found in Maurepas two weeks after she was last seen on August 12th. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.

Louisiana State Police is investigating a triple fatality crash out of Concordia Parish which claimed the lives of three unrestrained people, including two teenagers. Master Trooper Brooks David says 28-year-old Mark Gordon of Jonesville’s log truck crossed into the opposite lane of traffic just as a Dodge pickup, driven by 49-year-old Richard Stewart Jr. of Vidalia, was approaching. He says Stewart Jr. attempted to take evasive action and serve into the shoulder..:
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Stewart Jr. wasn’t restrained and died on scene as well as a 15 and 17 year old. Charges are pending against the log truck driver.

Authorities say the murderer who was let go from prison in East Feliciana Parish by mistake on September 22nd, was apprehended in Atlanta early this morning. Middle District of Louisiana US Marshal Kevin Harrison says they spoke with a number of people in Johnson’s hometown of Iberville Parish and learned he had connections in Georgia:
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Johnson is awaiting extradition back to Louisiana.

The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old man after he allegedly accidentally shot his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach. Cpl L Jean McKneely says Jason Williams claimed he was removing a handgun from a dresser when it accidentally discharged, striking his 19-year-old girlfriend who was 4 months along…:
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Williams is charged with negligent injuring and Illegal Use of a Weapon.

Louisiana voters say their favorite governor out of the last six is Edwin Edwards. 31% of respondants in a Clarus Research Group poll said The Cajun Prince was the best governor followed by Mike Foster at 21 percent. Edwards admits his gubernatorial terms were a bit controversial, but says he took care of business, even though some may not have liked the way he did it…:
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42-percent of respondents picked Governor Bobby Jindal as worst governor.

The convicted killer who was accidentally released from prison in East Feliciana Parish was captured in Atlanta overnight. Authorities have been looking for 32-year-old Benjuiel Johnson since they found out he was bonded out of prison by mistake last week. Middle District of Louisiana US Marshal Kevin Harrison says they contacted authorities in Georgia after getting a tip that Jonson was at an Atlanta Motel 6…:
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He says combined efforts of law enforcement all contributed to capturing this dangerous criminal.

In a recent poll ranking Louisiana’s six most recent governors, former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards came in at number one among respondents. 31-percent thought “The Cajun Prince” was the best governor. Edwards feels he earned this honor by serving the people…:
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Governor Bobby Jindal ranked third with 14-percent.

Louisiana State Police is investigating a triple fatality crash out of Concordia Parish which claimed the lives of three unrestrained people, including two teenagers. Master Trooper Scott Moreau says the crash involved a fully loaded Peterbilt 18 wheeler log truck driven by 28-year-old Mark Gordon of Jonesville…:
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He says the log truck hit a dodge truck head on and three of the occupants, including the driver and a 15 year old and 17 year old, were not buckled up and died after begin ejected. Charges are pending against Gordon.

A pregnant woman is in critical, but stable condition in Baton Rouge after her boyfriend claimed he accidentally shot her in the stomach Thursday night, according to officials. The Baton Rouge Police Department says 19-year-old Jason Williams is charged with negligent injuring and illegal use of a weapon. They say while the woman may survive, the 4 month old fetus is in very critical condition.

Changes are being made to Louisiana’s food stamp program. The Department of Children and Family Services says, now, able-bodied adults without dependents must work at least 20 hours a week or be enrolled in a federally-approved job training program to qualify for SNAP benefits. Secretary Suzy Sonnier says there are opportunities across the state for recipients to engage in some form of work activity…

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Recipients who do not comply with the requirement changes will only receive benefits for three months over a three year period.

A well known Louisiana tradition kicks off this weekend with the start of the 2015 Angola Prison Rodeo. The annual event runs every Sunday in October at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Warden Burl Cain says this is the only prison rodeo in the United States and if you plan to attend, you should get your tickets in advance…

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Tickets can be purchased online at angolarodeo-dot-com.

Authorities say the convicted killer who was let go from prison in East Feliciana Parish by mistake on September 23rd, was apprehended by US Marshals in Georgia early this morning. 32-year-old Benjuiel Johnson was taken into custody at an Atlanta area hotel. Johnson was serving a 40-year sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter in a 2010 fatal shooting in Iberville Parish when he was mistakenly released. He is currently awaiting extradition back to Louisiana.

The statewide average price for gasoline in Louisiana has seen a slight rise over the week. Could this mean the end to falling prices? Emelie Gunn has more….

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The Department of Children and Family Services announces changes to the food assistance program to encourage able-bodied recipients without children to move into the workforce. Jeff Palermo reports…

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State Police say a two vehicle crash in Concordia Parish has killed three Vidalia residents. They 49-year-old Richard Stewart lost control of his truck and and crossed the centerline of the roadway into the path of an 18-wheeler. Despite evasive actions, the vehicles collided. Stewart and two passengers, 17-year-old Vera Stewart and 15-year-old George Stewart, were pronounced dead at the scene. The crash investigation is ongoing.

Although we’ve been told gas prices would drop during the fall, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has gone up a few pennies over the week to $2.03 according to the American Automobile Association. Triple-A Fuel Analyst Don Redman says this slight uptick in the price per gallon is typical during this time of year.

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Redman says refineries shutting down for maintenance is putting a little dent in the supply of gasoline.

The 2015 Angola Prison Rodeo gets underway Sunday at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Tickets are just $15 each and can be purchased online at angolarodeo-dot-com or by calling (225) 655-2030. Cain says proceeds from the event are put to good use…

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The event, which includes arts and crafts, food, and more, draws more than 70,000 spectators to the prison annually.

Changes are being made to Louisiana’s food stamp program. The Department of Children and Family Services says, now, able-bodied adults without dependents must work at least 20 hours a week or be enrolled in a federally-approved job training program to qualify for SNAP benefits. Secretary Suzy Sonnier says there is a specifically goal with this change:
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She says there are approximately 62,000 able-bodied SNAP recipients in the state with no dependents.

The Slidell Police Department says they’ve arrested a 14-year-old student from Northshore High School for allegedly bringing an “airsoft” pistol, essentially a BB gun, and knife to school. They say the freshman maintained he was going to get back at other students who rolled his home Wednesday night. The juvenile, who is not being identified, was booked with bringing a dangerous weapon to school and interfering with the educational process.

The man who was serving time on a manslaughter charge but was released by mistake in East Feiliciana Parish last week has been located. Authorities say 32-year-old Benjuiel Johnson was discovered in an Atlanta hotel room last night where he was arrested by US Marshals.

A well known Louisiana tradition kicks off this weekend as the 2015 Angola Prison Rodeo gets underway. Eric Gill reports…:
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And it’s going to be gorgeous for this weekend’s rodeo. Forecasters say sunny skies and pleasant temperatures will continue into next week. They say there’s an upper low over the southeastern portion the US which could also usher Hurricane Joaquine more out to sea and away from the east coast.

It was a war of words last night at the WDSU-TV gubernatorial debate. Both of GOP candidate David Vitter’s Republican challengers said the US Senator is lying about their records. Vitter claims Jay Dardenne has voted in favor of abortion six times which the Lt. Governor says is simply not true…:
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On the topic of Common Core, Vitter had originally supported the standards but said he later switched his stance after hearing from parents and teachers throughout the state. Republican Scott Angelle slammed Vitter’s Common Core positions..:
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The primary is October 24th.

US Marshals arrested 32-year-old Benjuiel Johnson at an Atlanta hotel. Johnson was released from prison by mistake last week in East Feliciana Parish.

The price at the pump has gone up a few pennies over the last week, but experts say we’re not in a for a long stretch of increases. The American Automobile Association says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.03, up three cents from last week. AAA Fuel analyst Don Redman says refineries are transitioning to winter blend gasoline which is slightly putting a dent in supply…:
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He says we could see prices go as low as $1.80 by the Holidays.

The popular annual Angola Prison Rodeo event kicks off Sunday. Warden Burl Cain says in addition to the rodeo, the whole family can enjoy arts and crafts, foot and fun stuff for the kids…:
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Tickets are available online at angolarodeo.com but they sell out quick. It runs every Sunday in October at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.