Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson released a statement today following the decision by New Orleans Judge Kern Reese that Benson must undergo 3 different exams to determine if he is legally competent in his move to disinherit his daughter and grandkids. In that statement, Benson says he has instructed his attorneys to spare no effort in defending his rights and his decisions. Legal analyst Tim Meche…
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The 2015 King of Houma’s Krewe of Mardi Gras is under arrest for allegedly violating the sex offender restriction that states offenders can’t wear masks…
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That’s Terrebone Parish Sheriff’s Office Captain Dawn Foret, who says they suspect 34-year-old Glynn Matherne broke that law last year by riding in a parade and wearing a mask.
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When the Louisiana legislative session begins in April, lawmakers will once again discuss whether or not to authorize the use of medical marijuana…
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The LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Raceland man for his seventh DWI late last night on Highway 1 at a convenience store. Thirty year-old Jessi Joseph III was booked into the LaFourche Parish Detention Center with his first Louisiana DWI offense, to go with his six prior arrests on DUI in California.

When the legislative session begins in April, lawmakers will once again discuss whether or not to authorize the use of medical marijuana. Democrat Baton Rouge Representative Dalton Honore’s measure was defeated in the Senate last year, but Honore says he’s bringing it back up because the polls are on his side…
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There’s already a law on the books for the use of medical marijuana, which Honore says needs more clarification.

The 2015 King of the Krewe of Mardi Gras in Houma is under arrest for allegedly violating the sex offender restrictions that sex offendeers cannot wear masks, or ride in parades. Thirty-four-year-old Glynn Matherne has been a registered sex offender since 2003, and police say he should know the rules…
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That’s Captain Dawn Foret from the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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In the Tom Benson family legal feud, New Orleans Judge Kern Reese has ordered that Saints and Pelicans owner to undergo an examination to see if he is mentally compete. Benson will face three exams performed by three different doctors in what is called a standard assessment…
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That’s Legal analyst Tim Meche.

In North Lousisiana, a domestic dispute between a husband and wife escalated to a bad fall that has put the wife in the hospital after she fell off the back of a pickup her husband was driving. Forty-six year-old Allen Wray instructed his wife she should get in the cab of the truck, and she refused…
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That’s Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Cindy Chadwick, who says 48 year-old Sherri Wray is is critical condition.

More drama unfolding in the Tom Benson Family feud, as New Orleans Judge Kern Reese has ordered the Saints and Pelicans owner to undergo an examination. The standard assessment exams must be completed by March 15, and legal analyst Tim Meche says the judge will then review the results…
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This decision comes on the heels of a Texas judge yesterday appointing two men to over see the family trust.

When state lawmakers meet again in April, there will be more discussion about the authorization of the use of medical marijuana. Last year’s measure from Democratic Baton Rouge Representative Dalton Honore was defeated, but he says he’s bringing it back because there’s a law of 24 years ago that needs clarification for dispensing it…
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The 2015 King of Houma’s Krewe of Mardi Gras was arrested for allegedly violating sex offender restrictions. Michelle Southern reports.
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The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says a woman is in critical condition at a local hospital after they believe she fell out of the back of a truck her estranged husband was driving. 46-year-old Allen Wray and 48-year-old Sherri Wray were sitting on the back of a tailgate, when the husband told his wife to get in the cab. She refused; he drove off, causing her to fall. She’s in very critical condition.

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The 2015 King of Houma’s Krewe of Mardi Gras was arrested for allegedly violating sex offender restrictions. Michelle Southern reports.

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When the legislative session begins in April, lawmakers will once again discuss whether or not to authorize the use of medical marijuana in Louisiana. Eric Gill reports…

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The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office says the 2015 King of Houma’s Krewe of Mardi Gras is under arrest for allegedly violating the sex offender restriction that you can’t wear masks which they believe he did in last year’s parade. Captain Dawn Foret says 34-year-old Glynn Matherne has been a registered sex offender since 2003 and is not allowed to participate in certain Mardi Gras activities…:

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Foret says they received a complaint from someone who knew Matherne was a registered sex offender but had still been named King of the Krewe this year. She says they contacted Matherne where it was learned that he also rode in the parade last year and wore a mask…:(No word on whether or not Matherne will remain the king this year.)

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The parade is set to roll Saturday night along the traditional route on the east side of Houma. Foret says every year when sex offenders come in to confirm their current address, they sign a document which indicates they know they are not allowed to do certain things like pass out candy for Halloween or ride in Mardi Gras parades and throw beads…:

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When the legislative session begins in April, lawmakers will once again discuss whether or not to authorize the use of medical marijuana in Louisiana. Democrat Baton Rouge Representative Dalton Honore’s measure was defeated in the Senate last year. Honore says he’s bringing it back up due to the results of recent polls on the issue…

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State associations of sheriffs and district attorneys successfully blocked efforts to pass this legislation last year. Honore says their main concern is that this bill would legalize marijuana for recreational use and that’s the farthest thing from the truth…

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Medical marijuana has been legal in Louisiana since 1991 for people with certain conditions. But rules for dispensaries were not set, so no prescriptions have been issued. Honore says he’s just trying to carry out the law that was passed 24 years ago. He says his proposed law contains strict regulations on what doctors are allowed to prescribe the drug…

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The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s office says a woman is in critical condition at a local hospital after they believe she fell out of the back of a truck her estranged husband was driving. Spokeswoman Cindy Chadwick says 46-year-old Allen Wray and 48-year-old Sherri Wray had gone to a location and were talking while sitting on the back of a truck’s tailgate…:

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Chadwick says the suspect told investigators that when Sherri wouldn’t get into the cab of the truck, he started to drive away while she was still in the back…:

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Chadwick says Sherri was taken to University Health with very serious injuries and is listed in critical condition…:

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In the ongoing Benson family legal feud, New Orleans Judge Kern Reese has ordered that Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson undergo an examination. Benson will face three exams performed by three different doctors in what is called a standard assessment. Legal analyst Tim Meche says this ruling is not in Benson’s favor…

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This ruling comes on the heels of a Texas judge’s appointment of two men to oversee the Benson family trust. The standard assessment exams must be completed by March 15. Meche says the judge will then review the results and offer each side the opportunity to weigh in on what he should do…

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He says Judge Reese’s ruling is evidence that Benson’s actions are going to subject to legal scrutiny. Meche says, because of these recent rulings, Tom Benson is learning it’s not going to be easy to disinherit his heirs…

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A New Orleans judge today denied a motion to dismiss the petition seeking to have New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson declared mentally incapacitated, and said Benson will have to undergo a medical exam. Legal analyst Tim Meche says Tom Benson is learning it’s not going to be easy to disinherit his heirs…:
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He says the three doctors assessments must be done by March 15th.

Cops say The King of the Houma Mardi Gras Krewe this year was arrested because he’s a sex offender that rode in a parade with a mask last year. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Dawn Foret says 34-year-old Glynn Matherne has been a registered sex offender since 2003…:
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No word on whether or not Matherne will remain the king this year.

A bill will once again be taken up by Louisiana lawmakers this legislative session that considers whether or not the use of medical marijuana should be authorized. The measure is by Baton Rouge Representative Dalton Honore the main push back to such a proposal is that it would legalize marijuana for recreational use…:
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He says his proposed law contains strict regulations on what doctors are allowed to prescribe the drug.

Monroe Police say an officer has been fired because of racially offensive comments he made on social media about the Ferguson Missouri incident in which a black unarmed teen was shot by a white officer. Officials announced Monday that Officer Doug Lambert, who’s been on leave since November, is no longer with the department after an internal investigation. The Chief said the comments are not at all what the department stands for.

In the ongoing Benson family legal feud, New Orleans Judge Kern Reese has ordered that Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson undergo an examination. Benson will face three exams performed by three different doctors. Legal analyst Tim Meche says this ruling is not in Benson’s favor…:
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He says the rulings are evidence that Benson’s actions are subject to legal scrutiny.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s office says a woman is in critical condition after they believe she fell out of the back of a truck her estranged husband was driving. Spokeswoman Cindy Chadwick says 46-year-old Allen Wray and 48-year-old Sherri Wray were talking while sitting on the back of a truck’s tailgate…:
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Foret says Allen then confessed he drove erratically and Sherri fell out of the back. He is booked with aggravated second degree battery. Sherri clings to life.

When the legislative session begins in April, lawmakers will once again discuss whether or not to authorize the use of medical marijuana in Louisiana. Eric Gill reports…:
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Louisiana gas prices are shooting back up. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is now $2.04 up almost 15 cents from this time last week according to AAA.

In New Orleans today a judge has ordered a medical exam for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson. Civil District Court Judge Kern Reese decided the 87-year-old billionaire will have to undergo the evaluation if he wants to get rid of the lawsuit from his former heirs who claim he is mentally incapacitated and is not fit to decide his wife Gayle will get his inheritance including the sports franchises.

When the legislative session begins in April, lawmakers will once again discuss whether or not to authorize the use of medical marijuana in Louisiana. Democratic Baton Rouge Representative Dalton Honore’s measure was defeated in the Senate last year. He says he’s bringing it back up due to the results of recent polls on the issue…:
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State associations of sheriffs and district attorneys successfully blocked efforts to pass this legislation last year.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 47-year-old school bus driver is under arrest for allegeldy having sex with a 16-year-old girl. They say Clint Woods of Lacombe was found in his truck with the juvenile. He was booked into the parish jail on one count of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile.

Sasol announces they’ve selected Louisiana-based construction contractors to begin work on its ethane cracker and derivatives project in Southwest Louisiana. Spokesman Mike Hayes says they are Cajun Constructors, James Industrial Constructors, ISC Constructors, LLC and MMR Constructors Inc and Turner Industries…:
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He says now the hiring will begin. You can get more information online at sasolnorthamerica.com.

The Jindal administration’s $3.5 million dollar mid-year budget cut to the department of Tourism means lay-offs and reduced hours at state parks and museums. Scott Carwile reports…:
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A New Orleans judge today denied a motion to dismiss the petition seeking to have New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson declared mentally incapacitated, and said Benson will have to undergo a medical exam. The hearing came as a result of Benson’s daughter and grandchildren suing the 87-year-old billionaire. They claim his mental capacity is diminished.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office says the 2015 King of Houma’s Krewe of Mardi Gras is under arrest for allegedly violating the sex offender restriction that you can’t wear masks which they believe he did in last year’s parade. Captain Dawn Foret says 34-year-old Glynn Matherne has been a registered sex offender since 2003 and is not allowed to participate in certain Mardi Gras activities…:
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She says they arrested him based on his ride last year and to keep him from riding this year.

The Louisiana Family Forum says the 2015 Longest Known Married Couple is Lawrence and Varrie Player of Benton married 80 years. Executive Director Gene Mills says they asked Mrs. Player how you make a marriage last as long as they have…:
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The Jindal administration’s $3.5 million dollar mid-year budget cut to the department of Tourism means lay-offs and reduced hours at state parks and museums. Scott Carwile reports…:
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A New Orleans judge will decide if Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson is mentally fit to make decisions about his sports empire. The hearing going on right now came as a result of Benson’s daughter and grandchildren suing the 87-year-old billionaire. They claim his mental capacity is diminished, and that he has been coerced by his third wife to give her the teams when he dies.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office says the 2015 King of Houma’s Krewe of Mardi Gras is under arrest for allegedly violating the sex offender restriction that you can’t wear masks which they believe he did in last year’s parade. Captain Dawn Foret says 34-year-old Glynn Matherne has been a registered sex offender since 2003 and is not allowed to participate in certain Mardi Gras activities…:
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She says they arrested him based on his ride last year and to keep him from riding this year.

The Louisiana Family Forum says the 2015 Longest Known Married Couple is Lawrence and Varrie Player of Benton married 80 years. Executive Director Gene Mills says they asked Mrs. Player how you make a marriage last as long as they have…:
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