Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says the Jindal administration’s $3.5 million dollar mid-year budget cut to the state department of Tourism has lead to lay-offs and reduced hours at state parks and museums. Dardenne says the size of this cut is disproportionate than what other agencies are experiencing…

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Dardenne says no state parks will be closed due to the cut, but they’ve had to close three state historic sites and layoff 106 employees.

Sasol announces they’ve selected five Louisiana-based construction contractors to begin work on its ethane cracker and derivatives project in Westlake. They predict the $8.1 billion dollar complex will create about 5,000 construction jobs. Spokesman Mike Hayes says the naming of these companies is just the beginning…

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All contact information for each of the companies is listed online at sasolnorthamerica-dot-com.

Broussard Police say a motorcyclist was killed in a multi-vehicle accident Monday. They say 51-year-old Anthony Gage of Youngsville was hit from behind by an SUV while waiting to make a left turn. The impact ejected Gage from his motorcycle into oncoming traffic where he was run over by a passing pickup truck. Gage was pronounced dead at the scene. The SUV driver, 30-year-old Megan Malespin of Lafayette, was cited for reckless operation and driving under suspension.

Louisiana’s Longest Known Married couple for 2015 has been announced by the Louisiana Family Forum. Michelle Southern reports.

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Sasol announces they’ve selected Louisiana-based construction contractors to begin work on its ethane cracker and derivatives project in Westlake. Michelle Southern reports…

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The low cost of oil has lead to the shuttering of a facility in Terrebonne Parish. Baker Hughes is closing its electric cabling plant in Houma. The closure will result in 60 employees losing their jobs. In a released statement, Baker Hughes says the company needs to reduce its cost structure company-wide in order to remain competitive.

The Jindal administration’s $3.5 million dollar mid-year budget cut to the state department of Tourism has resulted in lay-offs and reduced hours at state parks and museums. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says next fiscal year’s budget will determine if there will be any more layoffs or state park closures. Dardenne is hopeful about the future of the state’s parks…

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Dardenne says this fiscal year they’ve had to close three state historic sites and layoff 106 employees.

A fatal shooting in Sabine Parish has left one 16 year old is dead and another behind bars. The 16-year-old suspect is charged with second degree murder. Sabine Parish Warden Joe Dewil says they are being assisted in the investigation by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s office and the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s office…

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Dewil says 24-year-old Porsha Aldredge of Many was arrested for accessory after the fact of second degree murder for allegeldy driving the shooter from Many to Natchitoches to help him evade arrest.

A $3.5 million dollar mid-year budget cut to the state department of Tourism by the Jindal administration results in lay-offs and reduced hours at state parks and museums. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says no state parks will be closed due to the cut, but they will operate under reduced hours through the rest of the fiscal year. Dardenne says the cuts left him with no other alternative…

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He says next fiscal year’s budget will determine if there will be any more layoffs or state park closures.

One 16 year old is dead and another behind bars after a fatal shooting in Sabine Parish. It happened at an apartment complex just outside the Many city limits according to authorities. Sabine Parish Warden Joe Dewil says they believe the two got into some sort of argument, but exactly what led to the shooting is under investigation…:

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The 16-year-old suspect is charged with second degree murder.

Sasol announces they’ve selected Louisiana-based construction contractors to begin work on its ethane cracker and derivatives project in Westlake. All contact information for each of the companies is listed online at sasolnorthamerica-dot-com. Spokesman Mike Hayes says these appointments reflect Sasol’s commitment to using Louisiana businesses on the project…

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Hayes says construction of the complex will begin soon and they hope to launch commercial production in 2018.

The Louisiana Family Forum has announced that Lawrence and Varrie Player of Benton is Louisiana’s Longest Known Married couple for 2015. Executive Director Gene Mills says Mr. Player goes by the nickname “Hawk” because he’s been such a hard worker in the railroads, cotton and oil industries…

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The Players celebrated 80 years of marriage last month.

The Jindal administration’s $3.5 million dollar mid-year budget cut to the state department of Tourism means lay-offs and reduced hours at state parks and museums. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says the size of this cut is disproportionate than what other agencies are experiencing…

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Dardenne says they’ve had to close three state historic sites and layoff 106 employees.

Sasol announces they’ve selected Louisiana-based construction contractors to begin work on its ethane cracker and derivatives project in Westlake. 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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Additional construction contractors will be announced as the project progresses.

Louisiana’s Longest Known Married couple for 2015 has been announced by the Louisiana Family Forum. Executive Director Gene Mills says Lawrence and Varrie Player of Benton celebrated 80 years of marriage last month. He says when they wed, he was 21 and she was 15…

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Mills says they will be honoring Louisiana’s Top 10 Longest Married couples during a special Valentine’s reception at the Governor’s Mansion on Thursday. He says the Players are unable to travel so they will be honored at their home in Benton with family and friends.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says they are investigating KKK fliers that are being left in some neighborhoods in the area. Lt. Tommy Carnline says the fliers have a picture of a hooded man on them and say “You can sleep well tonight knowing the Klan is awake”…:
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Carnline says even though the flier doesn’t contain any threats, they are asking the FBI to investigate because the literature is ending up in the driveways of minorities which could be considered a hate crime.

A 16-year-old is in jail and another dead after a shooting in Sabine Parish. Authorities say the teen suspect is charged with second degree murder for allegedly fatally shooting the victim in the head once. The motive is under investigation but cops believe the two had been arguing at the apartment complex outside of Many.

Kenner Police say a Mississippi woman is under arrest for allegedly driving drunk then backing into the police car that pulled her over two times. Lt. Brian McGregor…:
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He says 46 year-old Debra Lynn white was booked with DWI, reckless operation and aggravated flight from an officer.

Governor Bobby Jindal stole a line from the late comedian Richard Pryor when he was asked about a portrait that shows him with a different skin tone. The picture went viral on social media last week. When asked about it in Washington D.C. Jindal said “You mean I’m not white,” which Pryor said in the movie See No Evil, Hear No Evil. Jindal added the controversy surrounding the portrait is silly.

A church in Thibodaux was the target of a burglary last week, and The LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking the person or persons responsible for stealing several pieces of electronic equipment and a jar of money from the Old Fountain Baptist Church…
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That’s LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Brennan Matherne.

Kenner Police say they’ve arrested a Mississippi woman who was allegedly driving drunk when she crashed into a cop car … twice. Lt. Brian McGregor says officers pulled over a pick-up on Williams Boulevard, driven by 46-year-old Debra Lynn White of Gulfport…:
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White was booked with DWI, reckless operation and aggravated flight from an officer.
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LSU officials are reporting rather unpleasant scenarios, as the threat of state budget cuts are approaching. An internal report details layoffs, hundreds of classes on the chopping block, and academic programs eliminated. The Jindal administration is considering big cuts to higher education for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

This Saturday you’ll have the opportunity to see a bulldog run at over 180 miles per hour…
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Reports of KKK fliers showing up in several Central Louisiana neighborhoods have the FBI and the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office investigating their distribution. There’s a message that reads, “you can sleep well tonight knowing the Klan is awake.” The phone number listed connects with an unapologetic pre-recorded message…
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That investigation continues.

This Saturday you’ll have the chance to see a bulldog race at over 180 miles per hour, as ARCA Racing Series driver and Lafayette native Buster Graham will debut the number 17 Louisiana Tech Bulldog Ford Fusion in the Lucas Oil 200 stock car race.
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That’s Tech spokesman, Dave Guerin.
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A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for burglarizing a Thibodaux church. LaFourche Parish sheriff’s Office Spokesman Brennan Matherne says a person or persons broke into the Old Fountain Baptist Church on Hwy 308 last week…
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Any tip(s) that leads to an arrest could mean up to a one thousand dollar reward.

There was one DWI driver police in Kenner had no trouble locating, as a Gulfport, Mississippi woman crashed into a cop car…twice…
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That’s Kenner Police Lt. Brian McGregor , who says 46 year-old Debra Lynn white was booked with DWI, reckless operation and aggravated flight from an officer.