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Tuesday, 18 June 2013 15:37

Ex- NFL player with ALS responds after radio hosts fired for mocking him

Ex- NFL player with ALS responds after radio hosts fired for mocking him

ATLANTAA day after the cast of an Atlanta sports radio show was fired for mocking Steve Gleason's battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the former Saints player issued a response.

Team Gleason, an organization named after the former NFL player, posted a statement on its Facebook page Tuesday, accepting the apologies of the radio hosts, and thanking those who defended Gleason.

"... I would like to thank the public for their support," the statement read. " 'Defend Team Gleason' now has been officially redefined.

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Tuesday, 18 June 2013 15:37

Terrytown teen charged in murder of 5-year-old sister

Terrytown, La. - A 13-year-old Terrytown boy is charged with murder after police say he used wrestling moves on his 5-year-old step-sister.

A spokesman with the JPSO says Sunday afternoon around 1:30, officers were called out to the Carollwood Apartments in Terrytown. When officers arrived, they found the little girl unresponsive on the bathroom floor.

EMS arrived and attempted to revive the victim for several minutes. She was transported to Ochsner Hospital West Bank and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

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Tuesday, 18 June 2013 14:33

Terrytown teen charged in murder of 5 year-old sister

Terrytown, La. - A 13 year-old Terrytown boy is charged with murder after police say he used wrestling moves on his 5 year-old step-sister.

A spokesman with the JPSO says Sunday afternoon around 1:30pm, officers were called out to the Carollwood Apartments in Terrytown. When officers arrived, they found the little girl unresponsive on the bathroom floor.

EMS arrived and attempted to revive the victim for several minutes. She was transported to Ochsner Hospital West Bank and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

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Tuesday, 18 June 2013 12:25

Crackdown planned on alcohol and tobacco sales

Baton Rouge, La. - Retailers who sell alcohol and tobacco are being warned of a crackdown underway on sales of tobacco and alcohol to minors. The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) is planning an increased number of random compliance checks at various retail outlets statewide during the summer months.

"ATC conducts compliance checks throughout the year, but we are increasing our efforts this summer to ensure that businesses and individuals permitted by our office are not using those permits to provide minors access to alcohol and tobacco products," said Commissioner Troy Hebert.

The ATC ordered the additional compliance checks as part of its mission to prevent access to underage individuals.

"Studies show that teens are much more likely to try alcohol and tobacco for the first time during summer months; as Commissioner, I want to ensure that ATC is doing our part to prevent that," added Hebert.

Clerks and servers caught selling alcohol or tobacco products to minors face various criminal and administrative charges. Businesses where unlawful sales occur face fines and/or penalties up to suspension or revocation of their alcohol and tobacco permits.

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Tuesday, 18 June 2013 11:15

'Parent trigger' bill for RSD signed by Jindal

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Parents will soon be able to try to get poor-performing schools in the Recovery School District returned to local control.

Gov. Bobby Jindal signed the "parent trigger" bill into law Monday.

The measure by Baton Rouge Rep. Ted James lets parents petition the state-run RSD to return a school to local control if that school has earned a "D'' or "F'" grade from the state for five consecutive years.

To be valid, such a petition will require signatures from parents of a majority of a school's students who have been attending the school for at least two years.

The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has to devise regulations for the return process by Oct. 1 under the bill.

(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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Tuesday, 18 June 2013 11:15

Diana Ross Added to Saenger Theatre’s Grand Opening Lineup

Diana Ross Added to Saenger Theatre’s Grand Opening Lineup

New Orleans, La. - The Saenger Theatre adds even more star power to its grand opening celebration with music legend Diana Ross performing Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m.

An icon in the entertainment industry, Diana Ross is an Academy Award-nominated actress, a Tony and Golden Globe winner, a bestselling author, winner of eight American Music Awards and a recipient of The Kennedy Center Honors.

Ross' music became the sound of young America in the 1960's, soon after she signed with Motown Records in 1961 with The Supremes. Ross started her solo career in 1970 and has sold over 100 million records.

Tickets to her Oct. 30 show at the Saenger Theatre will go on sale Friday, June 28, at 11 a.m. Ticket prices are $55, $65, $75, $85 and $125. For more information, go to www.saengernola.com/shows/DianaRoss

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Tuesday, 18 June 2013 11:14

Lil Wayne defends trampling American flag while shooting new video

LOS ANGELES – Rap star Lil Wayne was filmed trampling all over the American flag while shooting a new music video for the song “God Bless Amerika" in New Orleans this past weekend, but the rap star says anyone offended may want to change their tune.

In footage obtained by TMZ, Lil Wayne, 30, is doing his rap thing in front of the American flag, which is then dropped to the ground as he continues to perform the song, which includes lyrics like “My country 'his of thee / Sweet land of kill 'em all and let 'em die / God bless Amerika / This ole' godless Amerika.

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Tuesday, 18 June 2013 11:12

FLAG STOMP: Rapper Lil Wayne Defends Video Trampling Old Glory

LOS ANGELES – Rap star Lil Wayne was filmed trampling all over the American flag while shooting a new music video for the song “God Bless Amerika" in New Orleans this past weekend, but the rap star says anyone offended may want to change their tune.

In footage obtained by TMZ, Lil Wayne, 30, is doing his rap thing in front of the American flag, which is then dropped to the ground as he continues to perform the song, which includes lyrics like “My country 'his of thee / Sweet land of kill 'em all and let 'em die / God bless Amerika / This ole' godless Amerika.

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Tuesday, 18 June 2013 09:03

Gas line explosion near Franklinton

FRANLINTON, La. (AP) - A gas line explosion has shaken residents out of their beds in a rural area of Washington Parish near the community of Enon.

Sheriff Randy Seal says there were no reports of injuries from the blowout, which occurred around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Seal says the gas line is located off Lee Road and smoke is still coming from the site, but it "appears the fire is out."

He said there are people living near the gas line, but no one has been evacuated.

Louisiana State Police indicate the suspected cause of the explosion is a rupture in a 30 inch natural gas line.

Red cross volunteers and an emergency response vehicle are headed to the scene.

(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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Tuesday, 18 June 2013 07:55

Lil Wayne tramples on American flag in video, raps this is 'sweet land of kill 'em all'

LOS ANGELES – Rap star Lil Wayne was filmed trampling all over the American flag while shooting a new music video for the song “God Bless Amerika" in New Orleans this past weekend.

In footage obtained by TMZ, Lil Wayne, 30, is doing his rap thing in front of the American flag, which is then dropped to the ground as he continues to perform the song, which includes lyrics like “My country 'his of thee / Sweet land of kill 'em all and let 'em die / God bless Amerika / This ole' godless Amerika.

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