Detectives in Acadia Parish are investigating the death of a two year baby, who reportedly fell out of the front seat passenger window in a vehicle being driven by his mother. Police do not suspect impairment on the part of 32 year-old Amber Watson, but they are trying to determine if little Mitchell Watson was properly restrained…
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That’s Master Trooper Brooks David (dah-VEED)

Thibodaux Police have made arrest of a man for heroine possession, while a child related to him sat unrestrained in the back seat of his vehicle. Twenty-nine year-old Tyrone Scott allegedly switched license plates, then tried to flee on foot from officers, after he was pulled over. Scott faces a combination of drug, resisting arrest and motor vehicle violation charges.
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After several attempts, Thibodaux Representative Dee Richard finally gets legislation signed by Governor Bobby Jindal that gives state lawmakers approval authority over state consulting contracts. Richard says -this time around- he made a deal with the governor over the SAVE act to get his bill signed…
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Richard says the law will put an end to wasteful contracts.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner is still searching for the cause of death of a man shot with Taser guns by two Baton Rouge police officers. Dr. Beau Clark says in the preliminary autopsy of Kevin Bajoie, he found other physical evidence along with wounds connected to the Tasers.
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Bajoie died on Saturday after an altercation with police that lead to the tasing.

In Acadia Parish, a two year-old baby is dead after he reportedly fell out of the front passenger window of a moving vehicle. Master Trooper Brooks David (dah-VEED) says it is believed that little Mitchell Watson made his way to the front seat, while his mother, 32-year-old Amber Watson of Church Point, was driving…
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Charges are pending against Amber depending on the outcome of the investigation.

It took several attempts, but Governor Bobby Jindal has signed legislation that gives state lawmakers approval authority over state consulting contracts…
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That’s the bill’s author, Thibodaux Representative Dee Richard, who says, this year he made a deal with the governor over the SAVE act to get his bill signed into law.
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Shreveport Police say a one year old child died after a large item of furniture fell on top of her in apparent accident. Corporal Marcus Hines says cops were called out to an apartment complex shortly after 8pm Monday in reference to a toddler who was deceased inside…:
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The mother-as you might imagine – is devastated.

East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark is still searching for the cause of death of a man shot with Taser guns by two Baton Rouge police officers. Clark says in the preliminary autopsy of Kevin Bajoie, he found other physical evidence along with wounds connected to the Tasers following the the police altercation he had…
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State Police say a 2-year-old child is dead after falling out of the window of a vehicle in Acadia Parish Monday night. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The funeral of the New Orleans Police officer fatally shot last week while bringing a prisoner to Orleans Parish Prison has been set. According to the family of Officer Daryle Holloway, the Mass will begin Saturday, at 11 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church and he’ll be buried at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. Police allege 33-year-old Travis Boys shot and killed Officer Holloway inside the police unit.

Thibodaux Representative Dee Richard says he’s gotten legislation signed by the Governor which would give state lawmakers approval control over state consulting contracts. The measure was vetoed by Governor Jindal last year. Richard expects up to one-third of state contracts to be subject to review…:
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Richard says this law will put an end to wasteful contracts in state government.

The Shreveport Police Department says a one year old child died after a large item of furniture fell on top of her. Corporal Marcus Hines says the mom was home at the time but she was sleeping when it happened and she’s completely devastated..:
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Hines says they believe the toddler was playing with two other siblings in the room when the dresser tipped over and fell, pinning the child beneath. There are no charges filed at this time.

State Police say a 2-year-old child is dead after falling out of the window of a vehicle in Acadia Parish last night. The incident claimed the life of Mitchell Watson of Church Point. Master Trooper Brooks David…:
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The mother, 32-year-old Amber Watson, was driving and charges are pending the results of the investigation. David says children must, by law, be properly restrained in a vehicle at all times.

East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark is still searching for the cause of death of a man shot with taser guns by two Baton Rouge police officers. Clark says in the preliminary autopsy of Kevin Bajoie, he found other physical evidence along with wounds connected to the Tasers…:
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He says further results will be out in a month or so.

Thibodaux Representative Dee Richard finally gets legislation signed by Governor Jindal that gives state lawmakers approval authority over state consulting contracts. Eric Gill reports…:
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There’s a new quarterback at LSU. Danny Etling has decided to transfer to LSU after playing two seasons at Purdue. He will be eligible for the 2016 season.

After several attempts, Thibodaux Representative Dee Richard finally gets legislation signed by Governor Jindal that gives state lawmakers approval authority over state consulting contracts. Jindal vetoed the measure last year. Richard says this year he decided to make a deal with Jindal over the SAVE act to get his bill signed into law…:
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According to a statement from his office, the governor says he signed the bill because it’s good legislation.

Cops in Shreveport say a toddler died after a large dresser fell on top of her Monday evening. Corportal Marcus Hines says the mother of the little girl was home at the time of the incident but was asleep…:
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Hines says it appears that the toddler was playing with two other siblings in the room when the dresser tipped over and fell, pinning the child beneath.

Lt Governor Jay Dardenne has learned Disney-ABC has placed a moratorium on new movie and film production in Louisiana as a result of changes made to the film tax credit program. Governor Bobby Jindal has signed into law a new 180-million dollar cap on credits redeemed. Dardenne says he’s concerned the state is chasing off a creative and growing industry…:
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He feels the new law sets the cap too low and movie producers are obviously displeased.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner says after a preliminary autopsy it’s still unclear why a man died after being tased by two different BRPD cops. They say 32-year-old Kevin Bajoie of Zachary had blunt force trauma to his head and was using drugs but the exact cause of death is not definitive.

Nicholls State is mourning the death of one of its most famous alumnus, former Major League Baseball Player Darryl Hamilton. Colonels baseball coach Seth Thibodaux says Hamilton was likely the must successful baseball player to come out of Nicholls…:
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Police in Houston say Hamilton was fatally shot by a woman who was also found dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide.

The Shreveport Police Department says a one year old child died after a large item of furniture fell on top of her. Corporal Marcus Hines says cops were called out to an apartment complex shortly after 8pm Monday in reference to a toddler who was deceased inside…:
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The mother was home asleep at the time. Hines says the investigation is ongoing but it appears this was a tragedy and no charges are filed at this time.

US Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie endorses former US Representative Jeff Landry of New Iberia in his quest to become the state’s next Attorney General. Eric Gill reports…:
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Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding a 1-year-old child getting electrocuted in West Baton Rouge Parish. Investigators were told by the mother that Kristiana Tillman of Addis was playing outside and grabbed an exposed air conditioning wire and was electrocuted and died. They don’t suspect foul play and it’s not known if charges with be filed.

Lt Governor Jay Dardenne has learned Disney-ABC has placed a moratorium on new projects in Louisiana as a result of Governor Bobby Jindal signing into law a new 180-million dollar cap on film tax credits redeemed. Dardenne says one problem with the new law is that the credit is claimed on the “backend” which creates a level of uncertainty whether a credit will be honored by the state…

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He adds that the new law sets the cap too low.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office is looking for missing 17-year-old Alexandria Davis who they believe could be underage stripping. Lt. Clay Higgins says Davis was recently spotted at a gentleman’s club called “Lipstick” in Lafayette. He says there is a message if the young girl can hear this…

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Higgins says Davis’s family is desperate to have her back home and safe.

Former Nicholls Baseball player and Baton Rouge native, Darryl Hamilton was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in the Houston area. Emelie Gunn has more….

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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 19-year-old Lake Charles man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 7-year-old boy. Authorities say the victim told them he was playing video games at Ivan Monceaux III’s home when he was sexually assaulted. Monceaux is charged with one count of aggravated rape.

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne has leaned Disney-ABC has placed a moratorium on new projects in Louisiana as a result of the state’s changes to the film tax credit program. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Shreveport Police are currently investigating the tragic death of a 1-year-old child. Authorities say the little girl was asleep in her bed when her 2-year-old sister began climbing on a dresser. They say the dresser fell on the 1-year-old, killing her. Detectives report the children’s mother was asleep in another room when the accident occurred. It is not known, at this time, if any criminal charges will be filed.

Former US Representative Jeff Landry of New Iberia receives the endorsement of US Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie in his quest to become the state’s next Attorney General. Landry faces fellow Republicans incumbent Attorney General Buddy Caldwell and 18th Judicial District assistant attorney Martin Maley. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross thinks this will be one of the top races on the ballot…

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Cross expects this race to heat up as we get closer to the October 24th election.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office is searching for a missing 17-year-old girl who they believe could be underage stripping. Lt. Clay Higgins says Alexandria Davis was recently spotted at a gentleman’s club called “Lipstick” in Lafayette…

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He says Davis cut off an ankle bracelet that the court had placed on her and fled her home on February 11th.