The search for a crashed Army helicopter from Hammond, Louisiana is over near Navarre Beach Florida. Eglin Airforce base Col. Monty Canon says the wreckage of the Blackhawk was found and they are not hopeful for survivors. They add the focus of the mission is now recovery focused. Four of those on board the helicopter were from the Louisiana National Guard unit in Hammond. The other seven were Marines from North Carolina.

State Police says they have redeployed additional troopers to patrol in New Orleans. The funds for the extra support and overtime expenses are being provided by The Big Easy’s business community and members of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau who have raised and dedicated $2.5 million dollars. Col Mike Edmonson…:
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Edmonson says they’ve been working to develop a stragedy with the CVB funds based on the needs of the New Orleans PD and requests made by community leaders.

Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden issued a statement today in response to sexual harassment claims made in a suit by a woman in Kansas City. Holden says he was never aware of the lawsuit made five years ago and points out he was never named a party or asked to be a witness. He adds when he was contacted by the company the woman worked for he assured them that nothing inappropriate took place.

An allegation has been made that members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Louisiana Tech sang a racist song during a pledge event in 2010. A Louisiana Tech spokesperson says there has been no evidence of it and they have zero tolerance for that type of behavior. Dr. Reginald Owens, head of Tech’s journalism program, says race relations on the Ruston campus are good…:
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A Tech spokesman says the university is looking into the matter. Owens says he wouldn’t be surprised if the claim was true.

The investigation continues today in the Army helicopter crash that killed all 11 servicemen on board during a training mission Tuesday night in the Florida Panhandle. Scott Carwile has more…:
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We’re expected to know details about the investigation during a press conference slated for this morning.

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson files a lawsuit which tries to secure ownership of the sports franchisees from a trust fund his relatives control. The federal suit is aimed at a man who has blocked a previous effort by Benson to remove the teams from the trust. Legal analyst Tim Meche doesn’t give Benson much of a shot here, but the lawyers won’t mind
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Meanwhile Benson’s heirs issued a release saying they’d like to see the sports teams flourish in an attempt to end rumors they want to re-locate them if they get control following the death of their father and grandfather.

An allegation has been made that members of the sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Louisiana Tech sang a racist song during a pledge event in 2010. A Tech spokesperson says there has been no evidence of it and they have zero tolerance for that type of behavior. But Dr. Reginald Owens, head Tech’s journalism program, says he wouldn’t be surprised if it did happen…:
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The investigation into the Army helicopter crash that killed all 11 servicemen on board, including four Louisiana National Guard soldiers, during a training mission Tuesday night in the Florida Panhandle continues today. Louisiana National Guard Major General Glenn Curtis says this was an experienced helicopter crew…

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The four National Guardsmen were part of the 1st of the 244th Assault Helicopter Battalion based in Hammond.

A State Police crackdown of insurance fraud throughout Louisiana has resulted in several arrests of people who have tried to abuse the system. LSP Spokesman Dustin Dwight says one arrest made was from someone who claimed to be in a crash when in fact they weren’t even inside the vehicle…

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He says insurance fraud is a problem that affects all citizens here who pay some of the highest premiums in the country.

The heirs to Tom Benson’s professional franchises say they would like to see the Saints and Pelicans flourish as world champions in New Orleans. Michelle Southern has the story…

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The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest in their first homicide of the year. 33-year-old Gary Walker has been arrested in the shooting death of 30-year-old Francois “Frank” Davis. Davis was found in a bedroom of a home with a single gunshot wound. Walker is charged with second-degree murder and criminal mischief.

The Army helicopter crash during a training mission Tuesday night in the Florida Panhandle that killed all 11 servicemen on board, including four Hammond based National Guard soldiers, remains under investigation. Louisiana National Guard Major General Glenn Curtis says National Guard units are hometown units and a tragedy like this reaches deep into the community…

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He asks that everyone keep these servicemen and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

Two emaciated Shreveport pit bull terriers, that were removed from their home after a Facebook post created an outcry within the community, continue their recovery at Caddo Parish Animal Services. Director Everett Harris says the investigation is ongoing, but this appears to more of a case of financial struggle than one of animal cruelty…

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Harris says both dogs are comfortable, but did test positive for hookworms, whipworms, and heartworms.

State Police announce a crackdown of insurance fraud throughout Louisiana has netted several arrests. Michelle Southern reports.

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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Department has arrested two people they believe are responsible for a home invasion and shooting. Two victims inside the New Iberia residence were shot and required medical attention for their injuries. They say Michael Charles, Jr. and Jezereel Westley are charged each with two counts of attempted first degree murder and aggravated burglary in the incident. Charles is also charged with possession with the intent to distribute.

The investigation continues in the Army helicopter crash that killed all 11 servicemen on board, including four Louisiana National Guard soldiers based out of Hammond, during a training mission Tuesday night in the Florida Panhandle. Although the cause of he crash has not been determined, there are reports of foggy conditions when the accident occurred. Louisiana National Guard Major General Glenn Curtis says pilots are very conscious of weather conditions before they depart on a mission…

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Curtis asks everyone to keep these servicemen and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

A federal lawsuit filed by Tom Benson attempts to secure the ownership shares of the Saints and Pelicans from a trust fund that his relatives currently have control over. Legal analyst Tim Meche says the terms of the trust require Benson to substitute the teams with assets of equal value…

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Meche calls this a desperation move on Benson’s part.

A State Police crackdown of insurance fraud throughout Louisiana has resulted in several arrests of people who have tried to abuse the system. LSP Spokesman Dustin Dwight says some of the arrests are within the insurance industry of people who have abused their position to benefit themselves…

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Dwight says they expect more arrests will be coming.

Two emaciated Shreveport pit bull terriers, that were removed from their home after a Facebook post, continue their recovery at Caddo Parish Animal Services. The post created an outcry within the community for the dogs to be removed and their owner charged. Director Everett Harris says they have a plan in place for the care of the two dogs…

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He says the dogs’ owner could not afford to have the animals cared for by a veterinarian.

The investigation continues today in the Army helicopter crash that killed all 11 servicemen on board during a training mission Tuesday night in the Florida Panhandle. Of the 11, four were Louisiana National Guard soldiers based out of Hammond. Louisiana National Guard Major General Glenn Curtis says this helicopter crew was experienced…

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The four National Guardsmen were part of the 1st of the 244th Assault Helicopter Battalion, a unit was deployed to Iraq twice and responded to numerous disasters in the state.

State Police announce that during a crackdown of insurance fraud throughout the state, several arrests have been made of people who have tried to abuse the system various ways. LSP Spokesman Dustin Dwight says insurance fraud is a problem that affects all citizens here who pay some of the highest premiums in the country…

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Dwight says insurance fraud happens so often that there are several active investigations.

Tom Benson files a lawsuit that attempts to secure the ownership shares of the Saints and Pelicans from a trust fund that his relatives currently have control over. The federal suit is aimed at Robert Rosenthal who has blocked a previous effort by Benson to remove the teams from the trust. Legal analyst Tim Meche says this is a desperation move on Benson’s part…

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Benson has proposed to swap the shares for the Saints and Pelicans for secured promissory notes equaling around $500 million. Meche gives Benson very little chance of winning, here.

A blackhawk helicopter crash during a training exercise over the Florida Panhandle has left eleven servicemen missing and presumed dead, including four soldiers from a Hammond based National Guard Unit. Eglin Air Force Base spokesperson Amy Parr says two helicopters took off from the Destin airport to perform a training mission…

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There are also reports that human remains have been found.

Jamie Croom, the New Roads man accused of killing three people including a US deputy marshal, has died from injuries suffered during a shootout with authorities yesterday in Baton Rouge. East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner, Dr. Beau Clark, says the exchange of gunfire in the attempt to arrest Croom has now claimed two lives…

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Wells is the first deputy marshal killed in the line of duty since 2011.

Payscale-dot-com ranks Louisiana Tech number one in the state in overall Return of Investment for both in-state and out-of-state students. University spokesman Dave Guerin says this is a great accomplishment and it shows Louisiana Tech provides students with marketable skills to go into a company and make an impact…

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This is the second straight year that Tech has received the top ranking in Louisiana.

The 7-year-old little girl who was caught on video crying at the news Jimmy Graham had been traded to Seattle has gone viral. Lexia Woods mother, Ashely-Ann says her daughter was born in New Orleans and is a huge Saints fan and Graham her favorite player. Mom says her young Who Dat loyal is feeling better today…

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In the video Lexie says wherever Graham goes is where she’ll go.

The Blackhawk helicopter crash along the coast of Northwest Florida, is under investigation to determine what happened to cause the crash of one of two choppers on a training mission. Eleven servicement are presumed dead, including four from a Hammond based National Guard Unit. Both choppers were out of Hammond as well.
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That’s Louisiana National Guard Col. Pete Schneider.

An autopsy performed on the US Deputy Marshal who was fatally injured yesterday as a result of a shoot-out with a suspect, died because of a shot to the neck. Twenty-seven year-old Josie Wells was serving a warrant for a double homicide suspect in Scotlandvilles yesterday when he was shot. The suspect – Jamie Croom- succummed to his injuries today. Wells leaves behind a wife and a baby on the way.
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Payscale-dot-com’s ranks Louisiana Tech number one in the state in overall Return of Investment for both in-state and out-of-state college students. This is the second straight year that Tech has received the top ranking in Louisiana. University spokesman Dave Guerin…
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The video of a 7-year-old girl’s tearful reaction to New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham getting traded to Seattle, has gone viral. The child, Lexia Woods, was obviously devastated after her mother, Ashley Ann Woods, told her the news with the video camera rolling…:
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Lexia is doing much better today.