Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says Louisiana’s homeowner’s insurance rates are showing signs of stabilizing, as indicated by only slight average rise in rates, and the number of active insurance companies in the state. He says the tripling of the state’s Guaranty Fund Protection has given consumers confidence…
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The BESE Board approves a plan that will help more low income families receive federal assistance so they can send their young children to daycare. State Superintendent of Education John White says today’s action provides 10 million dollars in subsidies in the Child Care Assistnace Program.
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And he hopes to see more kids that qualify in daycare.
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State Police say a suspect who was shot by a Union Parish Sheriff’s Deputy and a trooper Tuesday night is in serious condition. Troop F spokesman Michael Reichardt says the sheriff’s office was called out to a disturbance around 10:30pm in Downsville regarding a man who was apparently threatening family members with a firearm…:
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He says charges are pending against the suspect pending his release from a Shreveport hospital.

Republican US Senator and gubernatorial candidate David Vitter is calling out New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu. in a letter released today Vitter says he needs to  focus on murders; not monuments.” Vitter says addressing the high murder rate is primarily the responsibility of local leadership; after Landrieu criticized Vitter for not offering enough federal resources to local law enforcement.

There’s some good news on the home insurance front. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says Louisiana’s insurance market is stronger and more competitive today than it was before Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. And he says 2014 homeowner’s rates rose by just 2.8-percent on average…
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He credits the creation of a statewide building code and new laws encouraging homeowners to strengthen their properties.

The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves a plan that will help more low income families receive federal assistance for daycare. The Childcare Assistance Program is much needed, according to State Superintendent of Education John White…
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A man who was allegedly threatening some of his family members in Downsville has been shot by Union Parish sheriff’s deputies. State Police Troop F Spokesman Michael Reichardt says deputies were called out to the disturbance around 10:30 pm Tuesday night…
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The unnamed suspect is in serious condition in a Shreveport hospital.

A deputy from Jeff Davis Parish is being called a hero today after rescuing three people who were sleeping inside a burning home in Lacassine. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Chris Ivey says Deputy Josh Bienvenu saw the house completely engulfed in flames the overnight hours…
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In some campaign news, Republican Scott Angelle announces that the former Miss USA and Breaux Bridge native Ali Landry is endorsing the Public Service Commissioner for governor.

BESE approves a plan to increase funding to send more children of low income families to daycare. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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According to a statement from his gubernatorial campaign, Republican US Senator David Vitter sent a letter to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu telling him to focus on murders, not monuments. Landrieu, a Democrat, recently criticized Vitter for comments he made about law enforcement in New Orleans. In the response letter, Vitter said that Landrieu should focus on crime instead of removing statues of Confederate leaders.

A Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s deputy is being hailed a hero today after rescuing three people who were sleeping inside a burning home in Lacassine. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Chris Ivey says Deputy Josh Bienvenu used his quick thinking after driving by the burning house at around 3:40 Tuesday morning while on duty…:
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Ivey says if it were not for Deputy Bienvenu’s intuition to enter the home from the back, it’s likely the occupants would have perished in the blaze.

State Police say they are looking for a driver they believe is at fault in a fatal hit and run crash in St. Mary Parish in Bayou Vista. Trooper Dustin Dwight says a motorcyclist was hit by 31-year-old Mark Montie Jr Of Pineville who pulled his truck out in front of him. He says the motorcyclist, identified as 22-year-old Jerome Rudolph Jr. of Patterson, was pronounced dead on scene…:
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He says Montie stopped at the scene then fled on foot and is still on the run.

State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says Louisiana’s insurance market is much stronger and more competitive today than it was before Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Eric Gill reports…:
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Louisiana native and former Miss USA beauty queen Ali Landry says she is endorsing Republican candidate Scott Angelle for governor. The campaign released video of Landry’s support in which she says Angelle is a dedicated public servant who is committed to finding solutions to complex problems. The 1996 Miss USA who is also known as the “Doritos girl” says she knew Angelle growing up in Breaux Bridge.

The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves a plan that will help more low income families receive federal assistance so they can send their young children to daycare. State Superintendent of Education John White says today’s action provides 10 million dollars in subsidies to assist impoverished parents….
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He says now the maximum annual subsidy to send a child to daycare will increase from 1700 dollars to four-thousand dollars.

The Louisiana Lottery Corporation announces revenue is up for the 5th consecutive year and they are contributing over $167 million to the State Treasury for 2015. The LA Lottery says it ended its fiscal year with $453.8 million in revenue, up about $3.3 million from the previous year.

State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says Louisiana’s insurance market is much stronger and more competitive today than it was before Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. He says this resurgence is the result of many people working together to rebuild a market devastated ten years ago. Donelon says one indicator is the number of insurance companies active in Louisiana…:
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State Police say they are looking for a driver they believe is at fault in a fatal hit and run crash in St. Mary Parish Tuesday evening in Bayou Vista. Trooper Dustin Dwight says the preliminary investigation revealed 31-year-old Mark Montie Jr. of Pineville was pulling out of the Wal-Mart on US 90 and failed to yield to an oncoming motorcycle…:
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Dwight says after the crash, Montie stopped on scene and then fled on foot and is being sought by law enforcement throughout the state at this time.

State Police say a suspect who was shot by Union Parish Sheriff’s Deputy and a trooper Tuesday night is in serious condition. Troop F spokesman Michael Reichardt says the Union Parish Sheriff’s office was called out to a disturbance around 10:30pm in Downsville regarding a man who was apparently threatening family members with a firearm…:
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He says the man the pointed his weapon at cops which is when they fired and struck him. The suspect will be charged upon release from the hospital.

A 54-year-old man from East Feliciana Parish charged with a hate crime, now faces a felony cruelty charge for allegedly pulling at the pants of a 12-year-old boy and using a racial slur. The incident was caught on video inside a gas station last month. A grand jury in East Felicana Parish handed down the cruelty indictment against Ronnie Barnes of Clinton.

A state panel is meeting at this hour to discuss the cost of the death penalty in Louisiana. Eric Gill reports..:
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The Department of Health and Hospitals says the chlorine levels in the Ascension Parish water system where a deadly amoeba was discovered last month are still not high enough. Parish officials claimed the burn had reached the proper level and that the aomeba had been killed off but special testing by DHH indicated that’s not the case according to state health officials. They say this means the chlorine burn continues but maintain the water remains safe to drink.

The United Way of Acadiana says about $250,000 has been raised for the 11 victims of last month’s tragic Lafayette theater shooting which killed 2 women and injured 9 others. President and CEO Margaret Trahan says this money is used to help defray the costs and expenses for the victims and their families such as income loss, medical bills and funeral costs. She says the donations have been pouring in..:
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She says most of the money raised is by businesses and retailers selling t-shirts, yard signs and jewelry.

State Police is investigating the case of a suspect who was shot by both a Union Parish Sheriff’s Deputy and Louisiana State Trooper last night during a domestic disturbance in Downsville. Authorities believe the man pointed his gun at the cops before he was fired upon. The unidentified suspect is in serious condition and charges are pending.

A state panel continues to look at the cost of the death penalty in Louisiana. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says the ultimate goal of the Capital Punishment Fiscal Impact Commission is to present these figures to the public and let them decide if it is worth having the death penalty in Louisiana…

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He says they’re working to determine exactly what costs should be included in the overall figure.

54-year-old Ronnie Barnes of Clinton, charged with a hate crime, now faces a felony cruelty charge for allegedly pulling at the pants of a 12-year-old boy and using a racial slur. District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla says they believe a factor into why the incident started is because the 12-year-old is black…

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The incident was caught on video inside an East Feliciana Parish gas station last month.

The state Fire Marshal’s Office says a house fire in Beauregard Parish has claimed the life of a Deridder man. They say 52-year-old Paul Ashworth was found dead in the bedroom of his home. Authorities say the fire started on the bed before spreading further into the house. They believe unsafe smoking practices played a role in the blaze. The investigation is ongoing.

Those who love spicy foods are in luck, a study finds spicy foods can add more years to your life. Emelie Gunn has more…

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According to United Way of Acadiana, nearly $250,000 collected for the victims of the tragic Lafayette Theater shooting last month…

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Authorities say a man is hospitalized after being shot by a Union Parish Sheriff’s Deputy and a Louisiana State Trooper. They say the officers responded to a call of an armed man threatening family members in Downsville. The officers reportedly opened fire when the man pointed his gun in their direction. The suspect was airlifted to an area hospital where he is listed in serious condition. No names have been released at this time. Charges are pending. The investigation is in its early stages

A new study by the Harvard School of Public Health and the Chinese Academy of Medical Science claims eating spicy foods can add more time to your life. Dr. Herbert Muncie, with the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, says this could make those who eat spicy foods frequently feel a little better about their diet and advises patients to go ahead and add more spice to their meals…

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He says it’s helpful for people to know this information but more research needs to be done on the topic.

54-year-old Ronnie Barnes of Clinton now faces a felony cruelty charge for allegedly pulling at the pants of a 12-year-old boy and using a racial slur. The new charge has been added to the simple battery and hate crime charges the East Feliciana Sheriff’s office issued at the time of the incident. District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla says he plans on prosecuting Barnes on all three charges…

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A grand jury handed down the cruelty indictment Tuesday.