According to a recent study by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, nearly 900 people were killed last year on Louisiana roads, that’s a 21 percent increase from 2019, resulting in $37 billion in property damage and health care costs. Director of Policy and Research Rocky Moretti says motorists must do their part and agencies need to make much-needed roadway improvements.

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From 2019-2022, the traffic fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles of travel (VMT) increased by 18 percent.

Northwestern State University’s economic value is $520 million in income and the school supports more than seven thousand jobs, that’s according to an economic impact study. University President Dr. Marcus Jones says the study highlights the value of the university on an individual, community, and state level.

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Jones says findings from the study are important to stakeholders, legislators, and industry partners of the university.

The CDC releases a breakdown of the COVID numbers of Americans 16 and older. Brooke Thorington has more on what the numbers mean.

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No arrests have been made in the mass shooting at a Fourth of July block party in Shreveport that resulted in four deaths and seven injures. Authorities are pleading for anyone with information to come forward. Family members have identified one of the victims, 17-year-old Syncere Brown.

Governor John Bel Edwards calls the Fourth of July mass shooting in Shreveport disturbing and heartbreak. Shots rang out during an annual block party that resulted in four deaths and seven injuries. No arrests have been made.

TRIP a national transportation research group, says Louisiana traffic fatalities jumped 21-percent from 2019 to 2022, costing an estimated 37-billion dollars in damage and healthcare….
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says low water levels in the Mississippi River mean they will take steps to assure salt water from the Gulf does not intrude upstream, and threaten drinking water. Corps spokesman Ricky Boyette says they will construct an underwater dam
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Construction is expected to begin next week.

A new study finds Northwestern State has a 520-million dollar economic impact on Louisiana and supports 72-hundred jobs. University president Marcus Jones says the study’s findings are important for stakeholders, legislators and industry partners…
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Still no arrests in the mass shooting at a July fourth block party in Shreveport that left four dead and seven injured. Authorities are pleading for someone to come forward. Family members have identified one of the victims, 17-year-old Syncere Brown.

Low levels in the Mississippi River have the Army Corps of Engineers ready to take steps to stop saltwater intrusion that could threaten drinking water supplies. Kevin Gallagher has more…:
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An economic impact study determines Northwestern State University’s economic value at nearly 520-million dollars in income and the school in Natchitoches supports 72-hundred jobs in northwest and central Louisiana. University President Marcus Jones says N-S-U also generates more in tax revenue than it receives…
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The CDC estimates that one in four Americans had not contracted COVID by the end of 2022. LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease specialist, Doctor Fred Lopez, says it’s not too late to get vaccinated…
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The CDC dashboard shows almost 70 percent of Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID but when you break down Louisiana’s numbers only 53 percent of residents are fully vaccinated.

The Army Corps of Engineers announces they will build an underwater dam at Myrtle Grove to stop salt water from the Gulf of Mexico from reaching public and industrial water supplies in upper Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes as well as New Orleans. Corps spokesperson Ricky Boyette says it’s needed because the Mississippi is at a low level, but still navigable for ship traffic…
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He says the work will likely start next week.

According to the nonprofit group, TRIP, there were 883 traffic fatalities in Louisiana in 2022 that’s up 21-percent from 2019 when 727 were killed. TRIP’s director of policy and research Rocky Moretti says the number of pedestrians and cyclists killed is alarming…
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The CDC says 97 percent of Americans, sixteen and older, have some type of antibodies against COVID, either from having it or being vaccinated. And LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease specialist, Dr. Fred Lopez says the study found that only 78 percent actually had COVID.
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It’s estimated 53-percent of Louisiana residents are fully vaccinated.

The most recent economic impact study indicates Northwestern State University’s economic value is $520 million in income and the school supports more than seven thousand jobs. University President Dr. Marcus Jones says many are not aware of the impact a college has on a region.
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Jones says the school’s $520 million impact represents one and a half percent of the total gross regional product of northwest and central Louisiana.

On “Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster”, New Orleans Democrat Representative Mandie Landry believes lawmakers will not return for a veto session because it’s a numbers game getting a two-thirds majority in both chambers to vote for one and it’s also an election year.

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If they do choose to have an override session it would begin July 19^th

A mass shooting left four people dead and seven injured during an annual Fourth of July block party in Shreveport last night. It was difficult for first responders to get to the victims due to the amount of vehicles at the scene. There are reports there were at least two hundred people in attendance.  Police Chief Wayne Smith says witnesses are saying there were multiple people shooting…

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Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at (318) 673-7373.

The Secretary of State asks state lawmakers to come back to Baton Rouge and overturn one of Governor Edwards’ vetoes. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

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New Orleans had two separate shooting incidents on the July 4th holiday. Police say a man and a woman suffered non-fatal gunshots in shootings that occurred within about an hour of each other last night, but unrelated and some distance apart. Both are under investigation.

Police in Shreveport seek the public’s help in finding the gunmen responsible for a late-night mass shooting last night, at a July 4^th block party in the city’s MLK district. Cpl. Angie Wilhite, with Shreveport Police, says they got a call at about 11:45 of gunfire in that neighborhood…:

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We do not have the names of those killed in last night’s shooting. As of now, no suspects have been identified. Caddo Crimestoppers will take tips at 318-673-7373.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso warns residents to be wary of phone calls saying they are with the Sheriff’’s Office, and threatening arrest for an outstanding warrant. The callers usually solicit gift cards to settle an alleged debt to avoid the arrest. Mancuso says do NOT comply. Call his office and report the scam attempt.

State lawmakers have until the 13^th to decide if they will or will not meet to attempt an override of any of Governor John Bel Edwards’ vetoes. New Orleans Democrat House member Mandie Landry says she doubts it’ll happen, despite many Republicans up-in-arms because the Governor vetoed three bills seen as “anti-LGBT”…:

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She says getting two-thirds majority votes in both chambers for veto overrides is a tall order to fill.

One person who wants that override session to happen is Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, who says the Governor killed a bill to do regular voter canvasses to clear inactive voters for purely political reasons. He urges lawmakers to come back to Baton Rouge…:

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The Secretary of State is calling on state lawmakers to come back top Baton Rouge and override Governor Edwards’ veto of a bill to do annual canvasses of voter rolls, to clear out inactive voters. Kyle Ardoin says HB 646, sponsored by Sulphur Republican Rep. Les Farnum, was a good piece of legislation that passed with wide support in both chambers…:

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He issued a written statement in support of the bill, and asking lawmakers to overturn the Governor’s veto.

One lawmakers who doubts a veto override session will happen is New Orleans Democrat House member Mandie Landry. She says Republicans up for re-election will want to convene an override session, but the many who are term-limited…?

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The Governor also vetoed a trio of bills addressing LGBT issues. We will know by July 13^th if lawmakers will meet to override.

A Fourth of July mass shooting in Shreveport leaves four people dead and seven other people injured. Teiko Foxx has the story…:

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The School Board in Winn Parish has voted to close the 111-year-old Atlanta High School in Winnfield; meaning the school will not re-open this fall. All Atlanta students will be reassigned to other Winnfield schools.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has grown to nearly $550-million. A single winning ticket could elect to take a cash payout of just over $282-million. Tickets will be on sale until 9 tonight. The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday is $427-million.

Four people are dead and seven people are injured following a July 4^th mass shooting at a block party late last night in Shreveport. Shreveport P.D.’s Cpl. Angie Wilhite urges the public to come forward with anything they may know about the gunfire…:

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They say multiple males were involved in the exchange of shots. Call Caddo Crimestoppers at 316-673-7373.

Police in Rayne arrest two men they say were responsible for several shooting incidents on the July 4^th holiday. Surprisingly, no one was seriously hurt in those incidents. The two suspects were allegedly shooting at one another.

And a shooting in Jennings late last night left one man dead another in jail for his murder. Police say the shooting was related to a home invasion.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin wants lawmakers to return to Baton Rouge and override one of the Governor’s vetoes; a bill seeking to do annual canvasses of voter roles to eliminate names of inactive voters. Ardoin says the bill made good sense and lawmakers should stand behind their votes for it…:

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New Orleans Democrat Representative Mandie Landry says she doesn’t think a veto override session will happen. On the “Talk Louisiana” radio program, Landry says getting the two-thirds majority votes in both chambers to override will be a tall order…:

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She says a number of term-limited lawmakers may NOT want to come back.

A Fourth of July mass shooting leaves four people dead and seven other people injured in Shreveport. Teiko Foxx has the story…:

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New Orleans had two separate shooting incidents on the July 4th holiday. Police say a man and a woman suffered non-fatal gunshots in shootings that occurred within about an hour of each other last night, but unrelated and some distance apart. Both are under investigation.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin calls for lawmakers to override the Governor’s veto of a bill intended to help purge inactive voters from statewide voter roles. The Governor’s veto statement says the bill is redundant, but Ardoin says this bill is important enough to come back to the Capitol for…:

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In a written statement, he implores lawmakers to vote to return to Baton Rouge for an override session.

One New Orleans Democrat doubts that will happen. Representative Mandie Landry says term-limited lawmakers will want to just stand down, but those running for re-election will want to get on with campaigning; some of them on the vetoed bills….:

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We will know by July 13^th if they choose to come back or stay home.

A Fourth of July mass shooting leaves four people dead and seven other people injured in Shreveport. Teiko Foxx has the story…

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The Secretary of State asks state lawmakers to come back to Baton Rouge and overturn one of Governor Edwards’ vetoes. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

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On “Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster”, New Orleans Democrat Representative Mandie Landry was asked if she thinks lawmakers will vote to return for a veto session now that Edwards rejected anti-transgender bills. She believes they won’t because it’s a numbers game getting a two-thirds majority in both chambers to vote for one and it’s also an election year.

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If they do choose to have an override session it would begin July 19^th

Because Edwards rejected the anti-transgender bills, Landry feels the pressure is on Republicans up for re-election to return for a session. And she points out that there are some lawmakers who are term-limited.

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Also, term-limited is Governor Edwards, and some Republican lawmakers could rationalize if the next governor is in the GOP that he wouldn’t veto transgender bills so just wait until next year.

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Four people are dead and seven people are injured following a July 4^th mass shooting at a block party in Shreveport. Shreveport Police Spokesperson Corporal Angie Wilhite says around 11:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to Pearl Avenue and Jones Mabry Road…

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It was difficult for first responders to get to the victims due to the amount of vehicles at the scene. There are reports there were at least two hundred people in attendance. Police Chief Wayne Smith says the shooting was carried out by multiple people…

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Wilhite says this event is held every year and unfortunately, individuals without any regard for the safety of others begin firing. She urges anyone with information to come forward…

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Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at (318) 673-7373.

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Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin calls for lawmakers to override the Governor’s veto of a bill intended to help purge inactive voters from statewide voter roles. Ardoin says HB 646, sponsored by Sulphur Republican Rep. Les Farnum, was a good piece of legislation that passed with wide support in both chambers…:

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The Governor’s veto statement says the bill is redundant, as there are already regular canvasses of the voter rolls. Ardoin says the law would have helped to get names who haven’t voted in a good long while cleared away, so a more accurate picture of the state’s electorate emerges. He says this bill is important enough to come back to the Capitol for…:

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Ardoin feels the Governor’s veto was for political purposes, and not motivated by what’s best for state elections. He says the bill makes good sense and lawmakers should stand behind their votes for the measure…:

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We will know by July 13^th if lawmakers agree to override some vetoes or let them ride.

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