Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at the commencement ceremony for the graduating LSU class of 2017. Jeff Palermo has more…
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According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach an all-time high. Halen Doughty has more…
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A 35-year-old man is facing three counts of attempted first degree murder after shooting at law enforcement during a standoff in Avoyelles Parish yesterday. State Trooper Scott Moreau says Brandon Carpenter of Elizabeth barricaded himself inside a residence in Moreauville and during negotiations, Carpenter fired at officers
The Trooper and the Marksville Police Officers were transported to a local hospital where they received treatment for non-life threatening injuries. Moreau says Carpenter was taken into custody just before 7:30 on Thursday night….
KALB-TV reports that Carpeneter is an Army veteran who suffers from PTSD. He reportedly had a warrant for domestic abuse battery and Moreau says police officers began to pusue Carpenter, which led to the standoff…
The trooper shot has been identified as 26-year-old Nick Ducote. Ducote has been with LSP for over two years and is expected to make a full recovery.
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Waitr is growing its presence in Lafayette, as the fast growing food delivery app is opening its own permanent facility. Waitr CEO Chris Meaux says moving into their own facility will create new jobs in the Lafayette area.
The app launched in 2015 in Lake Charles and now the company operates over 20 cities in five states and employing more than 1,200 people nationwide. Meaux says when they opened its initial Lafayette site at the Opportunity Machine, supported by the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, it allowed them to focus on their growth without worrying about the details.
The app also provides food delivery service in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and New Orleans. Meaux says he never thought he could start and build a technology company in Louisiana. He says Opportunity Machine enabled him to pursue his dream of starting this company in his home state, without having to relocate to Silicon Valley.
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Governor John Bel Edwards gave the commencement address at LSU today, as the school is handing out a record 4,163 degrees. Edwards says this class also sets records for diversity.
Edwards says it’s great of an honor it is to stand before the class of 2017 as the governor of Louisiana, but he had his eyes on another job…
The class of 2017 had more TOPS recipients than any other class in the history of the scholarship program. Edwards says these graduates have made it, but that can be very bitter sweet. He says his message to all the students is…
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Consumers are planning to spend more than ever on Mother’s Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey. NRF spokesperson Anna Serafin Smith says 85 percent of consumers plan to celebrate the holiday, spending a total of more than $23 billion. She says that’s a record high for the survey’s 14-year history.
The survey finds 56 percent of consumers plan to spend a combined $4 billion on special outings like dinner or brunch, and 69 percent of consumers will buy over $2 billion in flowers. Other popular items include clothing, electronics, and gift cards. Smith says a lot of moms are hoping to get some sparkle on their special day.
According to the survey, 35 percent of consumers will find mom’s gift at a department store, while 30 percent will shop online. Another 31 percent will shop at specialty stores like florists, and 24 percent plan to support local businesses. Smith says this year’s record high spending is being driven primarily by two areas.
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An early morning crash in the Village of Tangipahoa claimed the lives of two people, including the former Mayor of the Village of Tangipahoa and retired NFL player Michael Dyson, according to State Police. Trooper Dustin Dwight says the 48-year-old Dyson was traveling down US 51 on his motorcycle at a high rate of speed.
Dwight says although Dyson was wearing a DOT approved helmet and Gordon was wearing her seat belt, both died in the collision.
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