Are we getting a little too worked up about Ebola? Health officials say we are. Dr. Frank Welch from the Department of Health and Hospials says Louisiana has been intensely preparing.

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And he says we have learned a lot from the Texas experience.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a domestic violence situation that turned into a murder-suicide Thursday night in Deville. Lt. Tommy Carnline says deputies responded to a call of shots fired at around 8:40PM…

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Unfortunately 39 year-old Theresa Ann Johnson died this morning. The suspect, 36 year-old Terrel Joe LarPrarie was found with a self-inflicted gushot wound.

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Former President Bill Clinton will be traveling to Baton Rouge to rally for Senator Mary Landrieu this Monday. The goal is to gain support in advance of early voting which begins on Tuesday the 21st.

The community that was hardest hit by the EF2 tornado in northeast Louisiana Monday is making news this week because of the way they are rallying together to help each other.

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Are Americans overrating about the Ebola threat? Local health officials are urging citizens to calm down. Eric Gill reports.

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The community that was hardest hit by the EF2 tornado in northeast Louisiana Monday is making news because of the huge way they are rallying together to help each other out in the aftermath. Michelle Southern reports.

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Are we freaking out a little too much over the threat of Ebola in the United States? State and National heath care officials are urging the public to take a chill pill when it comes to the threat of Ebola. Dr. Frank Welch is the Medical Director for the state Department of Health and Hospitals:

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Welch says people aren’t concerned for “no reason” but it’s over the top to think that you’re going to walk outside and contract Ebola. He says, on the other hand, this is a huge wake up call for our health care system to keep their workers safe…:

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Welch wants to emphasize that Louisiana has been intensively preparing for the possibility of an Ebola patient entering the health care system here at any level…:

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The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested the father and step-mother of the 11-year-old boy who ran away from home in Plain Dealing on charges of child abuse, neglect, and drug charges. Lt. Bill Davis says the search for the boy began Tuesday evening and no one could find him…

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Davis says the boy was found about 25 hours later after going to a home about five miles away tired and looking for food. He was then returned to his family. Davis says at that point the case turned when authorities noticed bruises on the boy’s body…

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43-year-old Ernest Bell and 30-year-old Kristen Downs were booked into the Bossier Maximum Security Facility on several charges including cruelty to a juvenile, criminal neglect of family, and possession of marijuana. The neglect charges stem from the child not being enrolled in school for the past two years. Davis believes the child was just trying to run away from an abusive situation…

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The community that was hardest hit by the EF2 tornado in northeast Louisiana this week is making news because of the huge way they are rallying together to help each other out in the aftermath. Alan West Brockman is president of a property management company in Monroe and a local musician. He says it was amazing to see how many people came out to help clear all the debris…:

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Brockman says their local celebrated Chef Cory Bahr who owns  Nonna in the Garden District is offering free meals to those helping out and Wal-Mart donated 500 pounds of meat for him to cook. He says it was a major grass roots effort by citizens taking charge…:

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At the peak of Entergy’s outages, about 35,000 customers were without power and Friday morning later that number was down to just under 2700. Brockman says the tornado caused trees to fall onto houses, crush cars, close businesses and several roads were completely impassable….:

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The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a domestic violence situation that turned into a murder-suicide Thursday night in Deville. Lt. Tommy Carnline says deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call of shots fired at an apartment complex at around 8:40PM…

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He says 39-year-old Theresa Ann Johnson of Devile was found with a gunshot wound to the right side of her face. She was transported to a local hospital and succumbed to her injuries Friday morning. Carnline says deputies immediately went on the hunt for the suspect. He says as they were clearing the building, they found him…

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Carnline says the suspect, 36-year-old Terrel Joe Laprarie, Jr. of Deville, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Carnline says investigators are trying to determine what exactly happened…

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Are Americans overrating about the Ebola threat? Local health officials are urging citizens to calm down. Eric Gill reports:
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State Police say a man from Houma is under arrest for allegedly making threatening statements about the Terrebonne DA and judges on his Facebook Page. They say 50-year-old Michael Martin was arrested at his home and booked into the Terrebonne jail on a charge of terrorizing.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested the father and step-mother of the 11-year-old boy who ran away from home in Plain Dealing. Lt. Bill Davis says the boy was found about 25 hours later after going to a home five miles away tired and looking for food. He was then returned to his family. Davis says at that point the case turned when authorities noticed bruises on the boy’s body…
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43-year-old Ernest Bell and 30-year-old Kristen Downs were booked on charges of child abuse, neglect, and drug charges.

The community around the hardest hit areas in Monroe/West Monroe by the EF2 tornado is making news because of the community response. Alan West Brockman is president of a property management company in Monroe and he says it was a major grass roots effort by citizens taking charge…:
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Are people making too much over the threat of Ebola in the United States? State and National heath care officials are urging the public to calm down when it comes to the threat of Ebola. Medical Director for the state Department of Health and Hospitals, Dr. Frank Welch, says people aren’t concerned for “no reason” but it’s over the top to think that you’re going to walk outside and contract Ebola. He says, on the other hand, this is a huge wake up call for our health care system to keep their workers safe…:

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Welch wants to emphasize that Louisiana has been intensively preparing for the possibility of an Ebola patient entering the health care system here at any level.

President Bill Clinton is scheduled to join Senator Mary Landrieu in Baton Rouge Monday to rally support for the senator the day before the early voting period for the November 4th election begins. Landrieu is in a tight re-election battle with Republican challengers Congressman Bill Cassidy and retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness.

The Community that was hardest hit by the EF-2 tornado in northeast Louisiana this week is making news because of the huge way they are rallying together to help each other out in the aftermath. Alan West Brockman is president of a property management company in Monroe and a local musician. He says it was amazing to see how many people came out to help clear all of the debris…

cut 9 (13) “and still are”

Brockman says their local celebrated Chef Cory Bahr, who runs Restaurant Cotton in the Garden District, is offering free meals to those helpoing out and Wal-Mart donated 500 pounds of meat for him to cook.

Are we freaking out a little too much over the threat of Ebola in the United States? State and National heath care officials are urging the public to take it easy when it comes to the threat of Ebola. Dr. Franch Welch is the Medical Director for the state Department of Health and Hospitals…

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He says, on the other hand, this is a huge wake up call for our health care system to keep their workers safe.

State Police report they have arrested the man they believe was driving the tractor, with no lights, that caused an injury crash involving two 18-wheelers earlier this month in East Feliciana Parish. 52-year-old Edward Delee is booked with hit-and-run driving, negligent injuring, and lamps on farm tractors, farm equipment, and implements of husbandry.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested the father and step-mother of the 11-year-old boy who ran away from home in Plain Dealing on charges of child abuse, neglect, and drug charges. Lt. Bill Davis says the search for the boy began Tuesday evening and no one could find him…

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Davis says at that point the case turned when authorities noticed bruises on the boy’s body. 43-year-old Ernest Bell and 30-year-old Kristen Downs were booked into the Bossier Maximum Security Facility on several charges including cruelty to a juvenile, criminal neglect of family, and possession of marijuana.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred in Deville yesterday. Authorities believe 36-year-old Terrel Laprarie shot 39-year-old Theresa Ann Johnson before turning the gun on himself. Laprarie was pronounced dead at the scene. Johnson was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuires.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office says a woman who teaches at Crowley High is under arrest for another alleged sexual student/teacher incident. Spokeswoman Maxine Trahan says they received an initial report about 34-year-old Tracy Marie Barras of Duson in early October…

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She says three 16-year-old male students were involved. Barras is charged with three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile.

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is calling for an investigation to find out if aging Entergy infrastructure caused extra damage after a tornado blew through Ouachita Parish Monday. But he says the utility company did a great job getting power restored to more than 35,000 customers…

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Entergy says their goal is to have all power restored by 5 o’clock today.

President Bill Clinton will visit Baton Rouge Monday to campaign for Senator Mary Landrieu. Clinton’s visit comes one day before the early voting period begins for the November 4th election. Landrieu is in a hotly contested re-election bid against Republican challengers, Congressman Bill Cassidy and retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness.

The Fighting Tigers of LSU are back in Death Valley tomorrow night as they host the Kentucky Wildcats. Michelle Southern reports…

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According to the Federal Election Commission, “Duck Dynasty” family member Republican Zach Dasher has raised the most campaign cash among the candidates for the 5th District Congressional seat. Scott Carwile reports…

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President Bill Clinton will be in Baton Rouge Monday to campaign for Senator Mary Landrieu. This is President Clinton’s second visit to Louisiana on Landrieu’s behalf this campaign cycle. Clinton’s visit comes one day before the early voting period begins for the November 4th election.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are in Louisiana today trying to boost black voter turnout with the focus of helping Senator Mary Landrieu’s campaign. Louisiana Black Caucus Chairwoman Katrina Jackson encourages residents to greet these United States politicians well…

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Jackson says national and local Democrats are spending upwards of $700,000 for get-out-the-vote efforts in the state.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office says 34-year-old Tracy Marie Barras of Duson, who teaches at Crowley High, is under arrest for allegedly being inappropriately involved with some of her students. Spokeswoman Maxine Trahan says says after an investigation they were able to obtain a warrant for the arrest of Barras…

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Barras was booked this week into the Acadia Parish jail on $60,000 bond.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are in Louisiana today to try to boost black voter turnout in efforts of helping Senator Mary Landrieu’s campaign. Michelle Southern reports.

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The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office says a woman who teaches at Crowley High is under arrest for allegedly being inappropriately involved with some of her students. 34-year-old Tracy Marie Barras of Duson was arrested for indecent behavior with three sixteen-year old juveniles.

“Duck Dynasty” family member Republican Zach Dasher has raised the most campaign cash among 5th District Congressional candidates, according to the Federal Election Commission. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says self-financing by fellow Republican candidates Dr. Ralph Abraham, Harris Brown, and incumbent Vance McAllister have kept them on pace. Stockley says although McAllister probably remains the favorite among the Republicans, nothing is guaranteed with less than three weeks to go…

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Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell is calling for an investigation into whether or not aging Entergy infrastructure resulted in extra damage after a tornado blew through Ouachita Parish Monday. Campbell says it’s been heart warming to see the people in Ouachita Parish doing what they can to help the 600 workers trying to restore power…

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Entergy’s goal is to have all lights back on by 5pm today.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus will be in Louisiana today to try to boost black voter turnout with the focus of helping Senator Mary Landrieu’s campaign. Louisiana Black Caucus Chairwoman Katrina Jackson says they will be encouraging voters to push the button for Landrieu, Congressman Cedric Richmond and 5th Congressional District Candidate, Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo…

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Jackson says the Congressional Black Caucus will be in New Orleans and Baton Rouge through Monday and possibly visit Alexandria.

According to the Federal Election Commission, “Duck Dynasty” family member Republican Zach Dasher has raised the most campaign cash among the candidates for the 5th District Congressional seat. Dasher has raised over $500,000 through the third quarter. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says Dasher is benefiting financially from the “Duck Dynasty” association…

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He says this shows Dasher’s popularity among individual donors.

There’s been another sexual student/teacher incident, this time in Acadia Parish. Sheriff’s Office Spokeswoman Maxine Trahan says 34-year-old Tracy Marie Barras of Duson, who teaches at Crowley High, is under arrest for allegedly being inappropriately involved with some of her students. Trahan says they were contacted by officials with the Acadia Parish School board about possible inappropriate behavior…

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Barras was booked this week into the Acadia Parish jail on $60,000 bond.

Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell says he’ll call for an investigation into whether or not aging Entergy infrastructure caused extra damage in Ouachita Parish after a tornado blew through Monday. Campbell says he commends those people in the area where the EF2 tornado hit for being so courteous and patient in the aftermath of the storm…

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Campbell says he also commends the efforts of Entergy for their hard work and quick, cautious response to this disastrous situation.