Fox News Louisiana
WGMB (Fox) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
08:44AM CDT April 30 2008
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state department of labor and make it the chief coordinator of training programs and services for workers. the state has re- opened the case for two of the angola three--- who say they were wrongfully convicted in the death of a prison guard.... reprsentative cedric richmond--- chairman of the house judiciary committee --- announced that hearings will be held... herman wallace and albert woodfox---- continue to be held in angola.... they spent 36- years in solitary confinement, following the murder of prison guard, brent miller in 1972. richmond says some key evidence was never presented.. "what we hope to achieve is to find out who the real killer was, but i think the short thing we can find out, very simple is who the bloody finger print belonged to," they're investigating charges of prosecutorial misconduct and corruption. the conviction of the third member of the " angola three" was overturned in 2001. tired of state income taxes? there's a bill in the works that would elimate that extra payout. the lousiana senate took a bill that dealt with tax breaks and added an ammendment that would

Fox News Louisiana
WGMB (Fox) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
07:43AM CDT April 30 2008
Programming Type: News

hallmark proposal for training workers will come at a cost. to revamp the state's worker training efforts, officials say the state will have to fork out $4.6 million next year. but the governor didn't include that money in his budget proposal. the bill would overhaul the state department of labor and make it the chief coordinator of training programs and services for workers. the state has re- opened the case for two of the angola three--- who say they were wrongfully convicted in the death of a prison guard.... reprsentative cedric richmond--- chairman of the house judiciary committee --- announced that hearings will be held... herman wallace and albert woodfox---- continue to be held in angola.... they spent 36- years in solitary confinement, following the murder of prison guard, brent miller in 1972. richmond says some key evidence was never presented.. "what we hope to achieve is to find out who the real killer was, but i think the short thing we can find out, very simple is who the bloody finger print belonged to," they're investigating charges of prosecutorial misconduct and corruption. the conviction of the third member of the " angola three" was overturned in 2001. tired of state income taxes? there's a bill in the works that would elimate that extra payout. the lousiana senate took a bill that dealt with tax breaks and added an ammendment that would do away with state income tax altogether. the measure, in its original form, would have reversed some of the tax bracket changes imposed by the stelly plan. in the new plan income tax would be phased out in the next five years. because louisiana gets upwards

9 News This Morning
WAFB (CBS) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
06:33AM CDT April 30 2008
Programming Type: News

jindal's proposal for this legislative session. it's estimated the revamp of the state's worker training efforts will cost four point six million dollars next year. but the governor didn't include that money in his budget proposal. that was the word yesterday to lawmakers on the house appropriations committee from house speaker jim tucker. in the end, the committee approved the bil without objection. a similar bill awaits debate on the senate floor.### the chairman of the house judiciary committee at the legislature is convening a special hearing in the angola 3 case. representative cedric richmond says his committee will issue a subpoena to state attorney general buddy caldwell and angola warden burl cain to testify to the committee. inmates herman wallace and albert woodfox were convicted in the murder of prison guard brent miller back in 1972. richmond says evidence from the crime scene does not warrant a conviction and this investigation will seek to answer questions. richmond:it's things like that that raises questions that there was a rush to judgement and if we go back into our past and remember angola 40 years ago we all know that there was a stabbing a murder and a rape every day. the angola three have gotten much attention nationally on this case. a british documentary crew was on hand yesterday for the news conference. richmond says the special hearings will begin next month.### the search is on for a man wanted in a home invasion in baton rouge. he's 18-year-old carl j. johnson. they say he was one of five men who forced their way into a home on glenda drive waving guns and demanding money. it happened on april 10th at this home in the sherwood forest area. police say johnson -- along with the others -- tied up a pregnant woman and two children, hit a man over the head a number of times then kidnapped him. police say they forced that man to break into another home to search for money, but they say the victim, eventually got his hands on one of the men's guns and started firing. chasing them off. here's another look at carl j. johnson. if you can help police find him, call crime stoppers at 344-stop.### baton rouge police are investigating yet another shooting here in town ... it happened here on america street just before 9-30 last

9 News This Morning
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06:29AM CDT April 30 2008
Programming Type: News

what's making the headlines... could state income taxes soon be a thing of the past? we'll tell you about a bill making its way through the capitol. and a state representative says he's holding a special hearing in the angola three case ... we'll have an update coming up good morning, it's wednesday, april 30th. i'm jeanne burns. and i'm matt williams. diane does weather full at desk -- tosses to johnny --- teases traffic --- --- it's a saying we've all heard

2une In
WBRZ (ABC) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
06:07AM CDT April 30 2008
Programming Type: News Talk

the "stelly plan". 30-percent of state money comes from the income-tax. observers say it may not pass the house or the governor. the legislature will investigate the convictions of herman wallace and albert woodfox... two-members of the so-called " angola three". they were moved out of solitary confinement last month after 36-years for killing a penitentiary guard. the chairman of the house judiciary committee says the prosecution was mishandled... pointing-out a bloody finger- print found at the scene that didn't match either man. still the come,..the bugs are swarming...hi-lites of the hornets big win over the mavs, as they advance in the playoffs. but first... breakfast for your brain says happy birthday willie. the "red headed stranger" willie nelson turns 75 today! so what was willie's first recording? he's had some many

9 News This Morning
WAFB (CBS) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
05:31AM CDT April 30 2008
Programming Type: News

thanks caroline. now for the latest on governor bobby jindal's hallmark proposal for this legislative session. it's estimated the revamp of the state's worker training efforts will cost four point six million dollars next year. but the governor didn't include that money in his budget proposal. that was the word yesterday to lawmakers on the house appropriations committee from house speaker jim tucker. in the end, the committee approved the bil without objection. a similar bill awaits debate on the senate floor.### they've asked state agencies to recommend where spending can be cut...and now lawmakers are none too happy with what some have come up with. the complaints emerged yesterday as the house appropriations committee continued taking public testimony on the governor's budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. members of the committee are concerned about the use of one-time money in next year's budget for ongoing programs. they say it's irresponsible to pay for services with money that might not be available in later years.### the chairman of the house judiciary committee at the legislature is convening a special hearing in the angola 3 case. representative cedric richmond says his committee will issue a subpoena to state attorney general buddy caldwell and angola warden burl cain to testify to the committee. inmates herman wallace and albert woodfox were convicted in the murder of prison guard brent miller back in 1972. richmond says evidence from the crime scene does not warrant a conviction and this investigation will seek to answer questions. richmond:it's things like that that raises questions that there was a rush to judgement and if we go back into our past and remember angola 40 years ago we all know that there was a stabbing a murder and a rape every day. the angola three have gotten much attention nationally on this case. a british documentary crew was on hand yesterday for the news conference. richmond says the special hearings will begin next month.### the search is on for a man wanted in a home invasion in baton rouge. he's 18-year-old carl j. johnson. they say he was one of five men who forced their way into a home on glenda drive waving guns and

2une In
WBRZ (ABC) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
05:07AM CDT April 30 2008
Programming Type: News Talk

assault and disturbing the peace. the state senate approved a bill to do away with the state income-tax. it spun off from a proposal to change the "stelly plan". 30-percent of state money comes from the income-tax. observers say it may not pass the house or the governor. the legislature will investigate the convictions of herman wallace and albert woodfox... two-members of the so-called " angola three". they were moved out of solitary confinement last month after 36-years for killing a penitentiary guard. the chairman of the house judiciary committee says the prosecution was mishandled... pointing-out a bloody finger- print found at the scene that didn't match either man. still to come on this monday...how you can win a personal shredder to protect yourself from identity theft. don't touch that remote.it's your chance to win, coming up. plus..speaking of winnng, the hornets advance. they took care of busiest against the

WBRZ News 2 Louisiana at 10
WBRZ (ABC) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
01:42AM CDT April 30 2008
Programming Type: News

veronica mosgrove wbzr balanced news. as for the man they were trying to save... authorities rescued him, from the wooded area. the state senate approved a bill to do away with the state income-tax. it spun off from a proposal to change the "stelly plan". 30-percent of state money comes from the income-tax. observers say it may not pass the house or the governor. the legislature will investigate the convictions of herman wallace and albert woodfox... two-members of the so-called " angola three". they were moved out of solitary confinement last month after 36-years for killing a penitentiary guard. the chairman of the house judiciary committee says the prosecution was mishandled... pointing-out a bloody finger- print found at the scene that didn't match either man. no candidates have committed, but new orleans, may host a presidential debate ... in cyber-space. the forum would use the "google" and "you-tube" web-sites, to let the candidates highlight their plans for the gulf coast...and the entire country. officials are planning for the event, to take place, after the party conventions, this summer. in other news around

WAFB 9 News 10:00PM
WAFB (CBS) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
10:07PM CDT April 29 2008
Programming Type: News

right now. the story of the so-called " angola three" has lasted 40 years. back in 1972.. three black inmates were convicted of killing a prison guard. the trio spent decades in solitary confinement until robert king was released in 2001.. when his conviction was overturned. now, the chairman of the house judiciary committee is calling for special hearings on the matter. wafb's jim shannon reports. the angola 3 have proclaimed their innocence for decades. seven years ago one of them, robert king, got his conviction overturned and he was released. now he says he won't rest until the other two.. herman wallace and albert woodfox.. are out as well. king: the idea is to free herman and albert. evidence points out that there actually innocent and so the main objective were not trying to raise the bar the bar has always been raised for their release. what will happen is hearings in front of the house judiciary committee. state representative cedric richmond who chairs the committee says the case does not add up and that's why he's going to bring people in to testify. richmond: it's things like that that raises questions that there was a rush to judgement and if we go back into our past and remember angola 40 years ago we all know that there was a stabbing a murder and a rape every day. richmond says he plans to start the hearings next month. jim shannon wafb 9 news. a spokesperson for angola tells 9 news that warden burl cain will respond to any subpoena issued by the committee. a law enforcement standoff on the jimmy swaggart campus ended peacefully today-- but not before causing quite a stir. employees say 35-year-old garland morris came to swaggart's ministry headquarters yesterday, and they eventually asked him to leave. early this morning, deputies found morris in his red ford ranger back in the parking lot. deputies say morris rolled down the window and showed them his machete.. while shouting to stay away. he was also listening to the jimmy swaggart

WBRZ News 2 Louisiana at 10
WBRZ (ABC) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
10:06PM CDT April 29 2008
Programming Type: News

the legislature will investigate the convictions of herman wallace and albert woodfox... two-members of the so-called " angola three". they were moved out of solitary confinement last month after 36-years for killing a penitentiary guard. the chairman of the house judiciary committee says the prosecution was mishandled... pointing-out a bloody finger- print found at the scene that didn't match either man. no candidates have committed, but new orleans, may host a presidential debate ... in cyber-space. the forum would use the "google" and "you-tube" web-sites, to let the candidates highlight their plans for the gulf coast...and the entire country. officials are planning for the event, to take place, after the party conventions, this summer. in other news around louisiana tonight... a man from patterson, hanged himself in the city jail. police say keith dufrene, had been arrested two-hours earlier, for disturbing the peace, and being drunk. he used clothing on the jail-cell, doorknob. the town of "garyville" in "st. john the baptist parish", got permission to seek incorporation. the governor and attorney general, approved the petion for a special election. the vote

NBC 33 TV News at 10
WVLA (NBC) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
10:03PM CDT April 29 2008
Programming Type: News

which is the jimmy swaggart radio station ... and he had a sun visor set up in his windshield so no one could see him. "they broke the window out, they were able to pull him out of the car,and were able to recover the machete. they put him into custody." deputies say morris showed up at the campus yesterday, asking to speak with someone who worked there. he was then asked to leave. he faces charges of aggravated assault and disturbing the peace. a state legislative panel will begin holding hearings next month investigating the case of the angola three . representative cedric richmond made the announcement today at the capitol, saying some key evidence in the case was never mentioned. herman wallace and albert woodfox continue to be held at angola. they spent 36-years in solitary confinement following the murder of a prison guard in 1972. a third man had his conviction overturned in 2001. all three were members of the black panthers. some 700- thousand people in louisiana are without health insurance. and providing coverage can be

Fox News Baton Rouge
WGMB (Fox) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
09:07PM CDT April 29 2008
Programming Type: News

here. those are the stories were are going to tell you when we get to camp taji reporting in baghdad i'm david daquin the state has re-opened the case for two of the angola three--- who say they were wrongfully convicted in the death of a prison guard.... reprsentative cedric richmond--- chairman of the house judiciary committee.... announced that hearings will be held... herman wallace and albert woodfox---- continue to be held in angola.... they spent 36- years in solitary confinement, following the murder of prison guard, brent miller in 1972. richmond says some key evidence was never presented.. "what we hope to achieve is to find out who the real killer was, but i think the short thing we can find out, very simple is who the bloody finger print belonged to," allegations of prosecutorial misconduct and corruption will be investigated... the conviction of the third member of the " angola three" was overturned in 2001.

WBRZ News 2 Louisiana at 6
WBRZ (ABC) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
06:05PM CDT April 29 2008
Programming Type: News

prison guard in 19-72. representative cedric richmond says there is reason to believe the prosecution of the case was mishandled..and he wants hearings. a man from carville is in jail after he kept deputies at bay for more than two-hours in baton rouge. the stand-off happened in the "swaggart ministries" parking lot on "bluebonnet". news-two's chris nakamoto gets answers on how it ended. deputies say--this all started yesterday... when garland morris showed up with a stack of bibles...requesting to speak to someone who worked there.. he came back early this morning and refused to listen to deputies. 35 year old garland morris didn't say anything as deputies walked him to a car before hauling him off to jail. hours earlier...morris created tense moments for east baton rouge parish sheriff's office and the swat team. he allegedly waved this machete in their direction... <casey hicks: they broke out his side window and because he was resisting them they were able to use non-lethal force which was a taser to tase him to get the weapon from him and

NBC 33 TV News at 6
WVLA (NBC) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
06:01PM CDT April 29 2008
Programming Type: News

when police arrived the small suv was completely engulfed in flames... inside the driver was found completely burned. investigators believe the vehicle was traveling north bound on highway 964 when it veard off the side of the road slammed into a tree before bursting into flames. the victim had to be cut out of the vehicle by fire fighters. the accident shut down the highway for over two hours. forcing a many drivers like this semi to turn around. unfortunately his attempt caused even more delays. investigators are searching for answers in the cause of the crash as well as the identity of the driver. they hope that the annonimous caller will soon come forward. kianga kelley nbc 33 news. any one with information on this accident can call the zachary police department at 225-654-1921 the two members of the " angola three" .. still in prison .. could see a new day in court. state representative cedric richmond announced today that the state will hold hearings on the inmates -- herman wallace and albert woodfox, who each spent 36 years in solitary confinment. the two were accused of killing a prison guard in 1972 .. while in jail for other crimes. representative richmond says he decided to start the hearings after talking with other legislators .and receiving a letter from the widow of prison guard, brent miller. east baton rouge deputies were called out to jimmy swaggart ministries this morning, where a stand-off ensued. nbc 33's lauren unger has more on the bizarre weapon the man brandished at deputies.. "stone, val, it was in the parking lot of the jimmy swaggert complex behind me that deputies had a 3 hour long standoff, with a man wielding a machete." when deputies arrived at the jimmy swaggert complex around 6 a.m., they found an unusual scene -- a man parked in the middle of the lot, his windshield covered, the jimmy swaggert station 88.5 blaring. when they approached..

NBC 33 TV News at 5
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05:02PM CDT April 29 2008
Programming Type: News

zachary police chief john herty says the vehicle was traveling north bound on highway 964 when it veered off the road and crashed into a tree before bursting into flames. when fire officials arrived ... the small suv was completely engulfed in flames. the suv was so mangled..fire officials had to cut the driver out of the vehicle. police have yet to learn the victim's identity...butare hoping the annonimous caller will step forward. "we don't know if there are any witnesses, but if there are we would like for them to come forward. " if you have any information please call the department at 225- 654-1921. we'll have more on this story at six ... stone the state has re-opened the case for two members known to be part of the angola three who say they were wrongfully convicted in the death of a prison guard. today reprsentative cedric richmond, chairman of the house judiciary committee announced that hearings will begin in the case. herman wallace and albert woodfox, two of the so-called " angola three" continue to be held at angola. they spent 36- years in solitary confinement following the murder of prison guard, brent miller in 1972. richmond says some key evidence in the case was never mentioned. "what we hope to achieve is to find out who the real killer was, but i think the short thing we can find out, very simple is who the bloody finger print belonged to," the hearings will investigate allegations that prosecutorial misconduct and corruption were behind the 1974 convictions of wallace and woodfox. the third member of the so called " angola three" had his conviction overturned in 2001. a warm day after a cool night. so, how's the rest of the work week shaping up? nelson joins us now with the answer. our very own david d'aquin remains

NBC 33 TV News at 5
WVLA (NBC) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
05:00PM CDT April 29 2008
Programming Type: News

time." just ahead at five... a dangerous morning for authorities as one man triggers a wave of chaos at the jimmy swaggart ministries.. hear how a swat team was called out to a stand-off. and --- a person dies in a fiery crash near zachary ... now police are working to determine what caused the accident. plus, the state is getting involved in the so called " angola three case.. hear why some say prosecutors withheld evidence and are calling for an investigation three decades later. " we had an individual that was parked in his vehicle here at the swaggart ministries. he was locked in his car with a machete." that man is in east baton rouge parish prison tonight .. after barricading himself inside his vehicle. the bizarre incident causing some tense moments this morning. hello and thanks for joining us again. i'm stone grissom. i'm valentina wilson. the stand-off lasted for close

Fox News Louisiana
WGMB (Fox) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
08:29AM CDT April 29 2008
Programming Type: News

casey the independent candidate a former stay at home mom and former press secretary who's appalled by the thousands of dollars spent on the negative attack ads by her opponents. the so called angola three. the state house judiciary committee plans to hold hearings on the matter. herman wallace and albert woodfox, two of the " angola three," spent 36 years in solitary confinement following the murder of prison guard brent miller in 1972. the hearings will investigate allegations that corruption and misconduct on the part of the prosecution were behind their 1974 convictions. it's a place you probably wouldn't expect to see hundreds of motorcycles..the state capitol. yesterday more than 300 motorcycles lined the front steps, for a safety rally. the event kicks off motorcycle safety and awareness month. organizers say motorcycle riding is becoming more popular in louisiana, leading to a rise in injuries and fatalities. last year, there were 83

Fox News Louisiana
WGMB (Fox) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
07:31AM CDT April 29 2008
Programming Type: News

of dollars spent on the negative the so called angola three. the state house judiciary committee plans to hold hearings on the matter. herman wallace and albert woodfox, two of the " angola three," spent 36 years in solitary confinement following the murder of prison guard brent miller in 1972. the hearings will investigate allegations that corruption and misconduct on the part of the prosecution were behind their 1974 convictions. it's a place you probably wouldn't expect to see hundreds of motorcycles..the state capitol. yesterday more than 300 motorcycles lined the front steps, for a safety rally. the event kicks off motorcycle safety and awareness month. organizers say motorcycle riding is becoming more popular in louisiana, leading to a rise in

NBC33 News Morning Edition
WVLA (NBC) Baton Rouge, LA DMA: 94
06:25AM CDT April 29 2008
Programming Type: News

home program was off on grant payments. the state auditor said the program either overpaidor underpaid some applicants thousandds of dollars. state officials promised to get to the bottom of the discrepancies. a program spokeswoman says they are working on a system to collect the overpaid funds. we'll hear more details on the investigation into the cases of the so called angola three. the state house judiciary committee plans to hold hearings on the matter. herman wallace and albert woodfox, two of the " angola three," spent 36 years in solitary confinement following the murder of a prison guard. still to come on nbc 33 morning edition...jesse has a final look at the forecast. " "

NBC33 News Morning Edition
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06:07AM CDT April 29 2008
Programming Type: News

the bill now heads to the senate for debate. louisiana has its first case of west nile virus for 2008. state health officials say the livingston parish resident didn't get sick from the virus, so west nile wasn't pinpointed until the person tried to donate blood. officials say the early discovery does not mean west nile season has started, but they do suggest you take precautions while outdoors, like wearing mosquito repellent. onto the crime beat now... ongoing problems at strip clubs in ascension parish led to more arrests this weekend. the sheriff's office says it's part of the continuing effort to address violations at "gentlemen's clubs". four arrests were made at the kitten's lounge. charges range from multiple drug possessions to illegal weapons charges. at southern kumfort, more arrests, though unrelated to last weeks shootings. authorities arrested three patrons for various charges on saturday. today, we'll hear more details on the investigation into the cases of the so called angola three. the state house judiciary committee plans to hold hearings on the matter. herman wallace and albert woodfox, two of the " angola three," spent 36 years in solitary confinement following the murder of a prison guard in 1972. the hearings will investigate allegations that prosecutorial misconduct and corruption were behind their 1974 convictions. the ebr redistricting plan is drawing criticism. the plan would force hundreds of students to switch schools. john fairbanks explains why teachers at tara high are concerned. at tara high .... redistricting has been added to the three "r-s" e-b-r parish school officials say the plan will benefit students because it will put them in schools closer to their own neighborhoods ... but a group of teachers at tara high say it will do more harm than good. about 170 of the school's 800 students are going to be sent to different schools next fall. the teachers say because of the high number students leaving ...

NBC 33 TV News at 10
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10:06PM CDT April 28 2008
Programming Type: News

the state house judiciary committee is set to announce hearings into the cases of the so called angola three. herman wallace and albert woodfox, two of the " angola three," spent 36 years in solitary confinement following the murder of prison guard brent miller in 1972. the hearings will investigate allegations that prosecutorial misconduct and corruption were behind their 1974 convictions. it may be spring, but the temperature tonight will have you thinking back to the winter months. we may set a record, right nelson? governor bobby jindal will appear tonight on nbc's the tonight show