Governor Bobby Jindal declared today a statewide day of prayer to honor law enforcement and held a prayer rally on the steps of the State Capitol. So far in 2015, Jindal says Louisiana has lost nine police officers which makes us the number two state in the country for law enforcement deaths. He says today is a day to pay our respects for the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect us…:
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Jindal also gave thanks to the families of the officers who go each day wondering if their loved ones will be coming home.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler says 43 percent of candidates who qualified in offices on the October 24th primary ballot have no challengers. He feels this high percentage is a reflection of voter apathy and could explain low voter turnout. LaPolitics.com reports statewide, 68 seats drew only one candidate while 37 attracted three or more candidates.

A murder-suicide in the East Baton Rouge Parish town of Central has left four people dead including three brothers. EBRSO spokesperson Casey Hicks says they believe 60-year-old Rodney Chemin (KEY-men) was angry with the brothers over music they were listening to and he shot the three before turning the gun on himself. She says they aren’t releasing many details…:
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The brothers are 57-year-old Joseph Allen, 55-year-old Perry Allen, and 51-year-old Mark Allen.

Cops say two people in a rental car died Sunday night when the vehicle crashed and burst into flames upon impact off Louisiana Highway 10 just east of the Tangipahoa River. They say authorities responded to the crash site in the town of Wilmer which was in a winding curve on the road. One resident nearby came out to help suppress the fire, but the two occupants in the vehicle did not survive.

Governor Bobby Jindal hosted a prayer rally today on the steps of the State Capitol in Baton Rouge on this statewide day of reflection for law enforcement. It was a touching scene as police and sheriff’s departments from throughout Louisiana were on hand during the event. Jindal says it’s tempting to take law enforcement for granted…:
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Jindal encourages Louisiana citizens to take a moment today to reflect on the men and women who protect our communities everyday.

State Treasurer John Kennedy says New Orleans should adopt a program which allows police to frisk someone for a weapon without probable cause as a way to curb crime. He says people aren’t going to visit, move to or invest in a city where they don’t feel safe…:
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The Baton Rouge Police Department says a 25-year-old man was shot and killed while he was driving his vehicle on I-10 over the weekend. They say Herbert Williams of Baker died when shots were fired from another passing vehicle early Sunday. Investigators do not believe the shooting was random but they currently don’t have suspects or motives.

Many Police says a heated argument over video games sent one man to the hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound. Spokesperson Dean Lambert says 32-year-old Patrick Carhee became angry with 21-year-old Edward Glynn while they were playing the XBOX and slapped him. He says Glynn then punched Carhee and the situation escalated with Carhee unsuccessfully trying to hit Glynn with a hammer…:
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He says Carhee then got a gun and shot Glynn in the hand. Carhee is charged with multiple offenses, including attempted second degree murder.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent murder suicide in which a man is believed to have shot three brothers before shooting himself in Central. Spokesperson Casey Hicks says 60-year-old Rodney Chemin (KEY-men) allegedly got into a fight with the brothers at a neighbor’s house over music. She says the four left then the neighbor heard gunshots and found them all dead in Chemin’s driveway:
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The brothers are 57-year-old Joseph Allen, 55-year-old Perry Allen, and 51-year-old Mark Allen.

The Many Police Department says a man is under arrest on second degree murder charges for allegedly shooting his friend in the thumb when the two were fighting over a video game. They say the 21-year-old victim, Edward Glynn, and 32-year-old Patrick Carhee were on the computer when the suspect became livid over the game. Apparently Glynn slapped Carhee, cut him with a knife and tried to hit him with a hammer before shooting him in the hand. The investigation is ongoing.

State Treasurer John Kennedy proposes the implementation of the aggressive “stop, question and frisk” program in the New Orleans area as a way to curb crime in the city. He says it’s perfectly legal and allows police officers to frisk a person for a weapon without probable cause…:
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He says he realizes this is a controversial plan, but we should be empowering our police officers and not undermining them.

The Powerball jackpot is getting on up there again. There was no big winner Saturday and now the current estimated jackpot on the multi-state game is $185 million dollars for Wednesday’s drawing.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is trying to make sense of a murder-suicide in Central that left four people dead, including three brothers. Eric Gill reports…:
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The SEC and the ACC announced today that the September 26th non-conference road game between LSU and Syracuse will kick off at 11am. It will be televised either on ABC or ESPN according to league offices. This will be the Tigers first visit to the Carrier Dome for a football game and just the third meeting between the teams.

Another Confederate monuments hearing is set to take place in New Orleans this evening at the meeting of the Mid City Neighborhood. Mayor Mich Landrieu wants four structures declared a nuisance and removed from public view. Senator David Vitter’s gubernatorial campaign continues to criticize Landrieu over the issue saying the mayor should be more focused on crime in New Orleans. ULM Political Science professor Joshua Stockley says positioning Landrieu as an opponent, even if he’s not running for governor, will help Vitter with conservatives across the state.
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Due to his low polling numbers, Governor Bobby Jindal once again will not be on stage with the big guys this Wednesday for the second round of nationally televised GOP debates. Jindal will be among four candidates who will debate at 5pm on CNN before the 10 leading Republican presidential candidates take the stage at 7pm.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is still trying to make sense of a murder-suicide in Central that left four people dead including three brothers. Spokesperson Casey Hicks says that 60-year-old Rodney Chemin (KEY-men) allegedly shot 57-year-old Joseph Allen, 55-year-old Perry Allen and 51-year-old Mark Allen before turning the gun on himself. Hicks says they were all watching football at a neighbor’s house and got into an argument about music…:
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She says the neighbor then went over and found the four dead.

Today is a statewide day of prayer for law enforcement and public prayer rallies are taking place at locations across the state including one on the steps of the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says this day will be important for the public to show support of their law enforcement…:
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With fans searching for tickets to LSU or Saints home games this weekend, the A-G’s Office is warning buyers to watch out for ticket scams. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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After being named the third runner up last night at the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, Miss Louisiana April Nelson comes back home today to begin a series of public appearances. She’s slated to arrive at the Monroe airport this afternoon. Nelson will receive a $15,000 scholarship as her prize. Miss Georgia Betty Cantrell was named the new Miss America.

Today Governor Bobby Jindal is holding a public prayer rally at 11:30 on the Capitol steps for the state’s law enforcement in the wake of several police shootings. Michelle Southern reports…

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a weekend mobile home fire in Bossier Parish has claimed the life of a Princeton woman. Authorities say after firefighters responded to the fire, they found the body of 55-year-old Sherry Cooper in a bedroom of the home. The fire is suspected to have started in that bedroom. An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

Louisiana’s cultural community is supporting Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne for Governor. His campaign released an endorsement video which includes noted Louisiana musicians, artists, chefs, and actors. Faith Ford from Pineville is best known for her role as Corky Sherwood in Murphy Brown…

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The video also features Food Network Star finalist Jay Ducote and Grammy Award winner Jo-el Sonnier.

If you’re looking for LSU-Auburn tickets or tickets for the Saints home opener, the Louisiana Attorney General’s office warns you to beware of scams. Director of the Public Protection Division Sam Pleasant says they want buyers to think smart before buying to avoid being a potential victim. She says you can contact the A-G to learn more about ticket fraud…

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Senator David Vitter sent New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu another letter urging him to create an action plan on stopping violet crime in the city. Jeff Palermo reports on why Vitter is harping on the issue….

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State Police say a single vehicle motorcycle crash in Jefferson Davis Parish has claimed the life of a Lake Charles man. They say, for unknown reasons, a motorcycle driven by 38-year-old Jared Daigle traveled off the roadway and struck a culvert, ejecting Daigle from the vehicle. Daigle was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities believe impairment to be a factor in the crash. Their investigation is ongoing.

A statewide day of prayer for law enforcement takes place in Louisiana today. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says people should remember the danger these men and women are in daily and this prayer rally will allow people to be thankful for the officers…

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Governor Bobby Jindal is hosting a public prayer rally at the Capitol at 11:30 this morning where residents can gather to pray for the men and women serving the state.

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is getting support from the Louisiana cultural community in his bid for governor. His campaign released an endorsement video which includes noted Louisiana artists, actors, chefs, musicians, like 2015 Grammy Award winner Jo-el Sonnier…

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Louisiana’s gubernatorial primary is October 24th.

A statewide day of prayer for law enforcement happens today. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says six officers have been killed in the state by gunfire this year, an increase from years past. He says one officer killed in the line of duty is too many…

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Governor Bobby Jindal is hosting a public prayer rally at the Capitol this morning at 11:30.

Louisiana’s cultural community is rallying behind Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne for Governor. The campaign released a Dardenne endorsement video which includes noted Louisiana musicians, artists, actors, and chefs like Jay Ducote who made it to the finals on this season’s Food Network Star…

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The Louisiana film industry is also rallying behind Dardenne in his bid for Governor.

Senator David Vitter has written another letter to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu asking him to focus on the crime problem in the city rather than the removal of Confederate monuments. U-L-M Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says by critiquing Landrieu on this issue, Vitter is indirectly able to draw a favorable opinion from voters who think there is nothing wrong with the confederate flag and monuments…

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He says this in a strategy for Vitter’s gubernatorial campaign to show Louisiana voters stopping violent crime is a priority.

If you’re looking for LSU-Auburn tickets, the state Attorney General’s Office warns people to beware of scams. Sam Pleasant, Director of the Public Protection Division, says when someone gets a fake ticket, it puts people in bad spirits…

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Pleasant says to use a credit card when buying tickets because it provides more protection than other payment methods if a problem arises.