Here on this first day of the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Colorado State University forecast team continues to predict activity will be well-below average. Report lead author Dr. Phil Klotzbach says they call for eight named storms, three hurricanes and one major hurricane…:
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He says the highly likely development of an El Nino event reduces hurricane formation conditions in the tropical Atlantic.

LSU athletic director Joe Alleva criticized the NCAA decision Sunday night to postpone the Baton Rouge Regional finals between LSU and UNCW until Monday at noon. He called it a “ridiculous decision” and added they could’ve easily gotten the game in. UL-Lafayette is in the final round of the Houston Regional. The Cajuns are one win away from the championship. They’ll face Rice at 1PM this afternoon.

The National Weather Service says floodwaters draining from Texas and Oklahoma continue to cause rising waters in the Red River in Louisiana. Mario Valverde with NWS in Shreveport says the river is above 30 feet for the first time since 1990 in Shreveport. The Red is expected to crest there Saturday at 34 feet. Valverde says there is already flooding in the area…:
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He says normal levels likely won’t return for the river until late July, early August.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office says they arrested three people over the weekend each for their 4th DWI. They say 29-year-old Cody Heiman of Lumberton, Texas, who ws also found to be in possession of an open pint of vodka, has a $16,000 bond. 44-year-old David Robertson of Sulpher has a $35,000 bond and 50-year-old Reco Arecenueaux of Lake Charles had bond set of $17,000.

Another republican presidential primary poll has Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal receiving just one percent of the vote. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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LSU faces UNC-Wilmington today in the championship round of the Baton Rouge Regional and LSU Atehtic Director Joe Alleva is not a happy camper. The NCAA made the decision to delay the championship round of the regional last night because of a rule that an NCAA game cannot begin after 11PM. First pitch is scheduled for noon today and the game will be televised on the SEC Network.

The House Ways and Means Committee has cancelled today’s meeting due to issues with a bill that would establish the SAVE program giving colleges a tax credit for rasing fees on students. Chairman Joel Robideaux says he wants to give the administration time to address questions. A separate bill is moving through the legislature that would allow colleges to raise their own tuition and fees and Governor Bobby Jindal calls the SAVE tax credit a way to keep higher ed cost effective…:
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State lawmakers are looking at increasing title fees by another 50-dollars when a person purchases a new or used vehicle. Senate Transportation Chairman Robert Adley supports saying the additional revenue will go towards State Police operations, so they can stop taking money away from a fund designed to pay for road and bridge work…:
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The proposed title fee increase has been amended to a bill already passed by the House that’s awaiting a vote in the Senate.

The House Ways and Means Committee delays hearing on a Senate-bill that is needed for the legislature to reach a revenue-neutral budget as required by Governor Bobby Jindal. The measure is called the SAVE tax credit, and it will provide colleges with a tax credit for raising fees on students. New Orleans Senator Karen Peterson implies that all this proposal does is help the governor’s personal ambitions…

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Committee Chairman, Lafayette Representative Joel Robideaux, says more time is needed to address questions about the measure.

LSU faces UNC-Wilmington today in the championship round of the Baton Rouge Regional. The NCAA made the decision to delay the championship round of the regional last night because of a rule that an NCAA game cannot begin after 11PM. Athletic Director Joe Alleva is not happy with the NCAA’s decision…

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First pitch is scheduled for noon today and the game will be televised on the SEC Network.

The 2015 Hurricane Season is officially underway and forecasters are calling for a below average season. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesman Mike Steele says they don’t want people to be complacent just because NOAA is predicting a below normal hurricane season…

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Steele says we’ve been fortunate to have had a low level of tropical activity in recent years, but we can not let our guard down.

The trial to determine whether Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson is competent to make important decisions regarding his franchises begins today in New Orleans. Benson’s heirs are asking that the 87-year-old be declared mentally unfit to manage his affairs. Legal analyst Tim Meche says the court will use reports from doctors who evaluated Benson…

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Benson previously announced he was going to leave ownership of the teams to his wife instead of his daughter and grandchildren.

Today is the start of the 2015 Hurricane Season and even though forecasters are calling for a below average season, state officials urge you to get prepared. Michelle Southern reports…

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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office says a motorcycle crash has taken the life of a Morgan City man. They say 25-year-old Trenton Helflin failed to negotiate a turn and left the roadway. His motorcycle then struck a utility pole and entered a waterway. Helflin was ejected from his bike and was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, but authorities do not believe alcohol was a factor.

State lawmakers are looking at increasing title fees when a person purchases a new or used vehicle by another 50-dollars. Senate Transportation Chairman Robert Adley says the additional revenue will go towards State Police operations, so they can stop taking money away from a fund designed to pay for road and bridge work. Adley believes the rest of the legislature will go along with this proposal…

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The proposed title fee increase has been amended to a bill already passed by the House that’s awaiting a vote in the Senate.

The trial to determine the competency of Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson begins in New Orleans today. Last week a judge ruled that the proceedings are closed to the public, because a person’s medical records should not be known to the world. Legal analyst Tim Meche believes that’s a stretch…

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Benson’s heirs are asking that the 87-year-old be declared mentally unfit to manage his affairs.

Legislators are looking at increasing title fees by another 50-dollars when a person purchases a new or used vehicle. Currently, residents pay a title fee of $18.50 and Senate Transportation Chairman Robert Adley says it hasn’t been adjusted since the ’80s. He says a fee increase can keep State Police from receiving money out of the Transportation Trust Fund, which pays for road repairs…

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The proposed title fee increase has been amended to a bill already passed by the House that’s awaiting a vote in the Senate.

The trial to determine whether Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson is competent to make important decisions regarding his franchises begins today in New Orleans. Benson previously announced he was going to leave ownership of the teams to his wife instead of his daughter and grandchildren. His lawyer maintains that decision was in the best interest of the sports franchises. Legal analyst Tim Meche says this is a very unusual situation…

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Benson’s heirs are asking that the 87-year-old be declared mentally unfit to manage his affairs.

Today begins the 2015 Hurricane Season and although forecasters are calling for a below average season, state officials are urging you to get prepared for a storm now. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesman Mike Steele says in addition to hurricane preparedness items, you should also think about things like prescription medication paperwork, insurance papers and other important documents…

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You can find more information at www-dot-getagameplan-dot-org.

State Police say a Thibodaux motorcyclist is dead after a crash in Terrebonne Parish. Authorities say 40-year-old Verbon Robbins was passing another motorcycle when he lost control of his bike, traveled off the roadway, and struck a utility pole. Robbins was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

The House Ways and Means Committee hears a Senate-bill today that is needed for the legislature to reach a revenue-neutral budget. The measure is called the SAVE tax credit, and it will provide colleges with a tax credit for raising fees on students. Many democrats oppose the measure as the head of the party, Senator Karen Peterson, says all the bill does is help make it look like they are not raising taxes…

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Governor Bobby Jindal has promised he would veto any measures that weren’t “revenue neutral” which is forcing lawmakers to come up with creative ways to get bills signed.

State lawmakers are looking at increasing title fees by another 50-dollars when a person purchases a new or used vehicle. Senate Transportation Chairman Robert Adley says the additional revenue will go towards State Police operations, so they can stop taking money away from a fund designed to pay for road and bridge work…

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Currently, residents pay a title fee of $18.50.

Today is the start of the 2015 Hurricane Season and even though forecasters are calling for a below average season, state officials are urging you to get prepared for a storm now. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesman Mike Steele says their message every year is “Get a Game Plan”…

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A list of hurricane supplies, evacuation information, and other critical information can be found online at www-dot-getagameplan-dot-org.

LSU will face UNC-Wilmington today at noon in the championship round of the Baton Rouge Regional. The Seahawks defeated Tulane 8-2 in a rain delayed matchup yesterday for a chance at the championship.

The National Weather Service predicts the Red River will crest at 34 feet on June sixth, a one foot increase over the previous crest’s prediction. Officials predict flood conditions to be similiar to that of 1990 or similar past major South Bossier Flood events. Lt. Bill Davis with the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s office says for residents who live in south Bossier, you may want to think about re-locating to higher ground, if not stockpile water and plenty of canned foods…
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There are three locations in Bossier Parish where sandbags are available.

In response to complaints about Governor Bobby Jindal using his office to send an email calling Senator Rand Paul unsuited to be Commander in Chief, the state Inspector General advised the Governor to use a different method in the future. In the statement, Stephen Street said Jindal could have avoided the complaints by using a private email or non-public website.

The LSU softball team lost 4-nothing to Florida last night in the Women’s College World Series. The Tigers will play again tonight at 8:30 in an elimination game. The LSU baseball team faces UNC Wilmington in a winner’s bracket contest tonight in the Baton Rouge Regional. and in the Houston Regional, the Ragin Cajuns battle Houston in a winner’s bracket contest.

A man wielding an ax has been arrested after he went after an officer, and fled in his Baton Rouge Police car. Cpl. L’Jean McKneely says they got the call about 41 year-old Deandre Trahan walking around and attempting to burglarize homes, and when the officer arrived and called for back-up, the suspect attacked…
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McKneely says they found the police car in west Baton Rouge Parish, and Trahan had to be tazed several times, before he was taken into police custody.

The LSU baseball team fell behind against Lehigh yesterday, but like they’ve done so many times this year, they put some quality at-bats together and ended up winning in a 10-3 rout over the Mountain Hawks. Coach Paul Mainieri says the key hit was an RBI double by Chris Sciambra in a three-run sixth inning…
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The Tigers will play UNC Wilmington tonight. The Seahawks thumped Tulane 10 to 1 last night.

And What a come from behind victory for the Ragin Cajuns in Houston yesterday. UL Lafayette was down by four runs in the ninth inning and scored five runs to beat Rice seven to six. Senior third baseman Tyler Girouard scored twice in the contest…
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The Cajuns face Houston tonight in a winner’s bracket contest.

The US Army agrees to pay for the disposal of the 15-million pounds of M6 propellant improperly stored at Camp Minden in Webster Parish. Eric Gill reports….
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This weekend the state’s four-percent sales tax has been removed from hurricane preparedness items like self powered light sources, radios, gas tanks, batteries, storm shutter devices and more. Department of Revenue spokesperson Kizzy Payton…
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