The Centers for Disease Control reports a widespread outbreak of the flu in Louisiana. Eric Gill has more…:
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Louisiana has joined 16 other states in filing a federal lawsuit which questions President Obama’s recent executive order dealing with immigration. The lawsuit claims the President’s action violated the “Take Care Clause” of the Constitution which limits the scope of presidential power. In a statement, Governor Bobby Jindal says Congress should work together to secure the border and what the president did is wrong.

Louisiana has petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Louisiana’s ban on gay marriage before a federal appeals court rules. A Federal Judge has already upheld Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage earlier this year and the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear the appeal January 9th. Tulane Constitutional Law Professor, Keith Werhan (wer-HAN), says side-stepping the appeals court may not be the right move…:
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He says, now that there is a circuit split on the issue, Louisiana wants to make sure its case is heard in the nation’s highest court.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says a staff member at Red River Academy in Lecompte is under arrest for allegedly trying to rape a female teenage student. They were able to obtain warrants for 36-year-old Charles Allen of Cheneyville who was arrested for 1 count of sexual battery, one count of attempted forcible rape.

**The Allen charge is “attempted” forcible rape**

A widespread flu outbreak has been reported in Louisiana by the Centers for Disease Control. They say we are the only state in the Continental US with widespread flu cases. Flu-bug expert Dr. Frank Welch with the state DHH says it’s important to remember that everybody in Louisiana who gets the flu, got it from someone else…:
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He says if you do get the flu, stay home.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says a staff member at Red River Academy in Lecompte is under arrest for allegedly trying to rape a female teenage student. Lt. Tommy Carnline says the local police station requested deputy assistance into a criminal sexual conduct allegation at the residential-type school…:
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He says there was enough evidence to arrest 36-year-old Charles Allen of Cheneyville on charges including attempted forcible rape.

Louisiana has petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Louisiana’s ban on gay marriage before a federal appeals court rules. Special counsel Kyle Duncan filed the request this week. Tulane Constitutional Law Professor, Keith Werhan (wer-HAN), says the state may think that this issue is on the fast track to being decided in the Supreme Court…:
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Federal Judge Martin Feldman upheld Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage earlier this year.

Gas prices in Louisiana dropped another two cents overnight. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is now $2.54.

A widespread flu outbreak has been reported in Louisiana by the Centers for Disease Control. They say we are the only state in the Continental US with widespread flu cases. Flu-bug expert Dr. Frank Welch with the state DHH says it’s important to remember that everybody in Louisiana who gets the flu, got it from someone else…:
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He says if you do get the flu, stay home.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says a staff member at Red River Academy in Lecompte is under arrest for allegedly trying to rape a female teenage student. Lt. Tommy Carnline says the local police station requested deputy assistance into a criminal sexual conduct allegation at the residential-type school…:
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He says there was enough evidence to arrest 36-year-old Charles Allen of Cheneyville on charges including forcible rape.

Louisiana has petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Louisiana’s ban on gay marriage before a federal appeals court rules. Special counsel Kyle Duncan filed the request this week. Tulane Constitutional Law Professor, Keith Werhan (wer-HAN), says the state may think that this issue is on the fast track to being decided in the Supreme Court…:
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Federal Judge Martin Feldman upheld Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage earlier this year.

Gas prices in Louisiana dropped another two cents overnight. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is now $2.54.

The Centers for Disease Control reports a widespread outbreak of the flu in Louisiana. In fact, Louisiana is the only state in the Continental US with widespread flu cases. Dr. Frank Welch, with the state Department of Health and Hospitals, says it’s not a designation the state wants, but we appear to be leading the pack…:
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Welch says the best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot. He says if you get the flu, stay home until you’re better.

During an interview with an LSU student reporter on Tiger TV, Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy said he supports birth control being sold over the counter. The US-Senate candidate has been endorsed by pro-life groups, but on the issue of birth control, based on this interview with a Tiger TV reporter, he backs the sale of over the counter birth control…:
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A telephone poll on the sixth District Congressional runoff shows Republican Garret Graves with a six-percentage point lead over Democrat Edwin Edwards. Scott Carwile has more…:
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Louisiana has joined with 16 other states in a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama’s recent executive order aimed at immigration. Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwel says the President’s plan violates the Constitution, because it rewrites and ignores current federal laws.

In an interview with an LSU journalism student on Tiger TV, Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy says he supports over-the-counter sales of birth control. Cassidy says he’s going along with the recommendation made by the College of Obstetrics (Ob-stet-trics) and Gynecology…:
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The clip was filmed for Tiger TV which is produced by LSU journalism student reporters and airs on campus.

In the final days before Saturday’s election, a new poll on the 6th District Congressional race shows Republican Garrett Graves with 53-percent of the vote while Democratic former governor Edwin Edwards has 47-percent. The Glascock Group surveyed 532 voters from across the district. Pollster Darrell Glascock says Edwards’ numbers are surprising…:
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He says the TV ads Edwards has started running are likely what’s helping his numbers.

Louisiana State Police say a woman from Arkansas died in a Union Parish crash that also seriously injured an occupant from northeast Louisiana last night. They say 59-year-old Thomas Bates of Monroe veered off Highway 15, crashed and flipped. Investigators say both Bates and passenger 26-year-old Donyalle Harris of Crossett Arkansas were not buckled up and were ejected. Harris was pronounced dead at the scene and Bates remains hospitalized with serious injuries.

LSP has teamed up with the state Office of Motor Vehicles to implement the “Parents Supervised Driving Program”. Eric Gill reports…:
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New early childhood licensing rules have been approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education for child care centers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Centers for Disease Control reports a widespread outbreak of the flu in Louisiana. Medical experts say seeing this many cases so early on is very uncommon as the peak of flu season usually hits the state around Mardi Gras. State health officials are urging people to get their flu shots as this year’s vaccine protects against the strain of flu that is being seen in the state. Louisiana is the only state in the Continental US with widespread cases.

In the final days before Saturday’s election, a new poll on the 6th District Congressional race shows Republican Garrett Graves with 53-percent of the vote while Democratic former governor Edwin Edwards has 47-percent. Pollster Darrell Glascock thinks if Edwards can get his voters to turn out, he has a chance of winning. But Glascock says, right now, Graves is sitting on a decent lead heading into Saturday…

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The Glascock Group surveyed 532 voters from across the district.

The “Parents Supervised Driving Program” is a new initiative by state officials aimed at reducing teen motor vehicle crashes. Safe Roads Alliance President, Jeff Larason, says the program provides parents with more information so they can do a better job with their teens while they have their learner’s permit…

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Parents of teens receiving learner’s permits will receive this free guide with information and lessons on driving basics, parental pointers, and licensing qualifications.

State Police has teamed up with the state Office of Motor Vehicles in an effort to prevent teen motor vehicle crashes. The “Parents Supervised Driving Program” provides parents with more information so they can do a better job with their teens while they have their learner’s permit. President of Safe Roads Alliance, Jeff Larason, says the more parental driving supervision, the better…

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Louisiana requires at least 50 hours of parental supervised driving for those with learner’s permits.

Louisiana has joined 16 other states in filing a federal lawsuit which questions President Obama’s recent executive order dealing with immigration. The lawsuit claims the President’s action violated the “Take Care Clause” of the Constitution which limits the scope of presidential power. In a statement, Governor Bobby Jindal says Congress should work together to secure the border and what the president did is wrong.

New licensing rules for childcare centers and preschool programs have been approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. The regulations include a provision requiring one teacher for every 11 two-year-olds at a child care center. But Executive Director of the Policy Institute for Children in New Orleans, Melanie Bronfin, argues it’s not safe or good to have one adult watch over that many children at one time…

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BESE didn’t want a lower staffer ratio, because it would drive up tuition costs.

A new Glascock Group poll on the 6th District Congressional race shows Republican Garrett Graves with 53-percent of the vote while Democratic former governor Edwin Edwards has 47-percent. Pollster Darrell Glascock feels recent television ads that Edwards began running may be helping his numbers. Glascock says Saturday’s election result could come down to voter turnout…

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But Glascock says, right now, Graves is sitting on a decent lead.

The C-D-C is reporting a widespread outbreak of flu cases in Louisiana. The bayou state is the only state in the Continental US with widespread cases. Health officials are urging Louisiana residents to get their flu shot, if you haven’t already.

Parents who have teen drivers that get a learning permit will receive a booklet that will provide information and lessons on driving basics and parental pointers for the new driver in their household. It’s part of the new “Parents Supervised Driving Program.” Last year 189 teen drivers were killed in crashes across Louisiana. State Police Sergeant Nick Manale is hopeful this new program will decrease those numbers….
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Manale says a learner’s permit requires at least 50 hours of parental supervised driving

A telephone poll of the sixth District Congressional runoff shows Republican Garret Graves with a six-percentage point lead over Democrat Edwin Edwards. Scott Carwile has more…
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The Ragin Cajuns have accepted an official invite to the R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. It’s the fourth straight year that U-L Lafayette will play in the bowl game. The voice of the Cajuns, Jay Walker, says fans love going to New Orleans for the game every year, but some are not that excited about the 10 A-M kick-off on December 20th….
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