Governor Bobby Jindal is getting national attention after giving a speech in England where he claimed Muslim “no-go zones” exist in Europe. “No-go zones” are areas that have been allegedly taken over by radical Islamists where police are less likely to go in to enforce the country’s laws. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says it’s bewildering that Jindal continues to insist these “no-go zones” exist…

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Stockley says if Jindal is trying to bolster his foreign policy leading up to a presidential run, this is not the way to do it. Jindal is expected to announce his candidacy for president in the next few weeks.

State Police report that a fourth person has now died as a result of a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Natchitoches Parish over the weekend. Authorities learned that 10-year-old Kaylee West of Montgomery succumbed to her injuries earlier today. Three others, including two juveniles, were injured in the crash.

The US Supreme Court refuses to take up a Baton Rouge case that questions whether a priest should report allegations of sex abuse against a minor. The Diocese of Baton Rouge asked the nation’s highest court to review the case, after the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that priests should be subject to mandatory reporting laws. Legal analyst Tim Meche…

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Meche says its not a surprise the courts are not backing the Church on this matter.

Jennings Police have arrested a 66-year-old man accused of raping three girls, all under the age of 10. Deputy Chief Danny Semmes says their investigation began when a government agency informed them of suspicious activity regarding Clarence Bouley of Jennings being in the presence of some young children. Semmes says the girls were interviewed by the Child Advocacy Center…

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Bouley was booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail on three counts of aggravated rape.

Governor Bobby Jindal is getting national attention after giving a speech in England where he claimed Muslim “no-go zones” exist in Europe. Eric Gill has more…
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The Department of Revenue says it will begin accepting income tax returns tomorrow, and begin processing those returns February 3rd for refunds as early as February 24th. After the 24th, electronic filers can expect refunds in up to 21 days, and for paper, it’s 8 to 10 weeks.
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The Supreme Court will not take up a case where a suit has been filed by a family against the Baton Rouge Diocese and a priest, who did not come forward after a young girl confessed she was kissed and fondled by an adult church parishioner. Legal analyst Tim Meche says the Church wants to maintain the confession confidentiality…
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He says this decision could set up the Church and priests for more lawsuits.

Jennings Police have arrested a 66-year-old man accused of raping three girls, all under the age of 10. Deputy Chief Danny Semmes (Sims) says their investigation began when a government agency informed them of suspicious activity regarding Clarence Bouley (Boo-lay) and some young children…
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Semmes says, during questioning, Bouley confessed to the crimes.

The US Supreme Court passes on taking up a case out of Baton Rouge that involves a confession given to a priest by a teenage concerning sex abuse. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Former New Orleans Saints game hero and ALS patient Steve Gleason is in Washington today ahead of the State of the Union tonight. Besides meeting with Senator David Vitter, he met with HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell and the President’s cabinet this morning to discuss legislative help for those who suffer with ALS.

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Governor Bobby Jindal is taking some heat for remarks he made in a speech in Great Britain, where he claimed there were Muslim “no-go” zones; where police keep a low profile enforcing laws. Last week, Fox News made a similar claim, and later apologized for it. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it’s pretty clear who Jindal is trying to reach…
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President Obama is giving the State of the Union Address tonight, and it’s expected he will introduce a plan to increase taxes on wealthy Americans, and deliver cuts to the middle class. Many Republicans have indicated they are not in favor of that. These Louisianians have mixed feelings…:
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A speech by Governor Bobby Jindal in England is grabbing attention, in which he claimed Muslim “no-go zones” exist in Europe, where police are less likely to enforce the law. Some observers are saying that a potential presidential run by Jindal could be damgaged by these divisive words…
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That’s ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley.

A Jennings man is in jail for allegedly raping three young girls under the age of ten. Jennings Police Deputy Chief Danny Semmes (Sims) says this wasn’t the first time 66 year-old Clarence Boulay (Boo lay) faced charges like these….
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Only this time, Boulay confessed to the crimes, and was charged with 3 counts of aggrevated rape.
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President Obama is expected to push an increase in taxes for wealthy Americans, and tax cuts for the middle class during his State of the Union tonight. The Louisianians we spoke with likes the concept of tax credits for families that make less than 210 thousand dollars a year…
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The US Supreme Court decides not to take up a case involving the Baton Rouge diocese and a woman who was suing them because they didn’t go to the authorites about a confession detailing sexual abuse. The Catholic Church was for the courts to rule that confession should remain private. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says its not a surprise the Supreme Court is staying out of this…
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The Louisiana Supreme Court has refused to hear convicted killer Brandon Scott Lavergne’s request for a new trial. Lavergne is serving life sentences for after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in August 2012 in the death of UL Lafayette student Mickey Shunick.

The US Supreme Court decides won’t hear a Baton Rouge case that involves whether a priest should report confessions of sex abuse against a minor. The church asked the nation’s highest court to review the case, after the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that priests should be mandatory reporters like teachers. Legal analyst Tim Meche says the Catholic Church believes a confession is private and they’ll continue to protect that confidentiality despite the Supreme Court not hearing this specific case…:
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But he says it’s not surprising the courts are not with the churches on this one.

We asked these Louisianians what they think about the proposed plan by President Obama to tax the wealthy in order to cut taxes for the middle class which he’s expected to reveal tonight during the State of the Union Address…:
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The speech is happening at 8pm.

The US Supreme Court passes on taking up a case out of Baton Rouge that involves a confession given to a priest by a teenager concerning sex abuse. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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State Police say they believe a medical condition may have caused a 78-year-old woman to crash in Washington Parish. Violet Jones of Franklinton died as a result of her injuries. Investigators say Jones possibly experienced a medical emergency while driving. Her vehicle traveled off the road down an embankment and came to rest in a ditch. Jones was pronounced dead on the scene.

Jennings Police say a 66-year-old man is behind bars accused of raping three girls ages 6,7 and 9. Deputy Chief Danny Semmes (Sims) says Clarence Bouley (Boo-Ley) allegedly assaulted the young girls in his home while his daughter was babysitting them. He says Bouley was booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail on three counts of aggravated rape…:
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Semmes says, during questioning, Bouley confessed to the crimes.

Former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason will be Senator David Vitter’s special guest tonight at President Obama’s State of the Union Address. Gleason has ALS and works with his Team Gleason organization to empower others living with the disease. Vitter says he’s honored to have Gleason attend, calling him an inspiring leader in the fight against ALS.

Governor Bobby Jindal is getting national attention after giving a speech in England where he claimed Muslim “no-go zones” exist in Europe. British leaders insist that these areas do not exist. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley:
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Jindal is expected to announce he’s running for President soon and Stockley says he’s trying to woo the very conservative wing of the Republican Party.

President Barack Obama tonight will give a speech to the nation and the newly Republican Congress in the State of the Union Address and it’s expected he will introduce a plan to increase taxes on wealthy Americans to deliver cuts to the middle class. We asked these Louisianians if they would support such a proposal and many are unsure…:
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Mr. Obama will deliver his message beginning at 8pm.

The US Supreme Court decides not to take up a Baton Rouge case that involves whether a priest should report allegations of sex abuse against a minor. The Diocese of Baton Rouge asked the nation’s highest court to review the case, after the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that priests should be subject to mandatory reporting laws. Legal analyst Tim Meche:
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He adds it’s not surprising the courts are not backing the Church on this matter.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says a woman is under arrest for allegedly using heroin while she was 7 months pregnant. They say 23-year-old Krista Miller was found unresponsive in a vehicle with drugs in her possession. She was booked into Parish Prison on $15,000 bond.