Summer heat is about to ramp up. It’ll be a hot weekend, with even hotter weather early next week as highs climb into the mid- and upper 90s. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says a high-pressure system in the Gulf is to blame.

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Hammond Police, Louisiana State Police and the FBI are teaming up to step up enforcement along the I-55 corridor amid an increase in gang activity. Jonathan Tapp is the special agent in charge of the FBI New Orleans field office.

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Tapp says gang members who are caught could face not only state charges, but federal prosecution as well.

The North Louisiana Crime Lab is warning of a new synthetic opioid that it says is ten times more potent than fentanyl. Jeff Palermo reports.

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The State Supreme Court agrees to fast-track a review of the new state law which eliminates three judgeships in Orleans Parish. Judge John Fuller argues that the legislature did not get a two-thirds majority needed to enact the law; the state says only a simple majority is needed. The high court says it will rule before qualifying begins August 5th.

An increase in gang activity has Hammond police stepping up enforcement and warning those responsible they’ll face tougher consequences. The increased enforcement comes after an early morning shooting in downtown Hammond last weekend that left a 17-year-old wounded. Police chief Edwin Bergeron blames the violence on gang activity…

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The night after Saturday’s shooting, Hammond P-D conducted a crime suppression operation resulting in 16 arrests and the recovery of ten firearms in downtown Hammond.

With four people being killed in e-bike-related crashes in New Orleans so far this year, New Orleans police and cycling advocates are putting out an urgent warning to e-cyclists to use extra care when riding. Adam Watts with Bicycle World of New Orleans says he sees riders violating two basic rules of the road all the time – riding on the sidewalk and riding against traffic.

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LA Tech and Ulm are renewing the I-20 rivalry for the first time in 26 years this season. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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A longtime Louisiana football rivalry is making a comeback. LSU and Tulane have agreed to play in 2030, their first meeting since 2009. The rivalry dates back to 1893 and LSU leads the all-time series 22 to 7. LSU has also announced it will host Northwestern State in 2027 and ULM in 2028.

Ten years ago today, one of the darkest days in Louisiana history occurred as six police officers were shot in an ambush, four of them fatally. Jeff Palermo takes a look back at that terrible day.

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The state launches a new initiative to provide Pell Grants for short-term workforce training programs. Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen (SHAU-in) says this is a magic moment in the Louisiana economy.

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New Orleans Police are putting out an urgent warning to those who ride e-bikes to use extra care when riding them. This, as four people have been killed in crashes involving e-bikes in the city so far this year. Buddy Micheu (MEE-shoo), the captain of the NOPD’s traffic unit, says riding an e-bike requires a lot more skill than riding a regular bike. 

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The state is launching a new Workforce Pell initiative to provide Pell Grants for short-term workforce training programs. Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen (SHAU-in) says the grants can help people struggling to keep their heads above water.

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Most grants will be for 22-hundred dollars per program, but up to 43-hundred dollars may be awarded depending on program duration.

With four people being killed in e-bike-related crashes in New Orleans so far this year, New Orleans police and cycling advocates are putting out an urgent warning to e-cyclists to use extra care when riding. Adam Watts with Bicycle World of New Orleans says he sees riders violating two basic rules of the road all the time – riding on the sidewalk and riding against traffic.

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Ten years ago today, Louisiana experienced one of its darkest days when a lone gunman ambushed law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge. Six officers were shot. Four later died from their injuries: Baton Rouge Police officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies Brad Garafola and Nicholas Tullier. East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says officers continue to honor their sacrifice.

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After weeks of declines, gasoline prices are on their way back up. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is now back over $3.50 a gallon. 

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Flags are flying at half-staff across Baton Rouge today in remembrance of one of the darkest days in Louisiana history. Ten years ago today, a lone gunman, who authorities say was trying to kill as many law enforcement officers as possible, opened fire on officers in Baton Rouge. Four officers died from their injuries.  Then Superintendent of State Police, Mike Edmonson, remembers watching the families of the deceased officers grieve…

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Motorists are once again paying more at the pump. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline has jumped nearly 10 cents in the last week to $3.56. Triple-A spokesperson Don Redman says we usually don’t see gas prices rise at this time of the year…

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The City of New Orleans is issuing an urgent warning to e-bike riders after four people have been killed in e-bike-related crashes this year.

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Summer heat is about to crank up a couple of notches. It’ll be a hot weekend, and it’ll get even hotter early next week with highs climbing into the mid- and upper 90s. Heat index values could reach 110 degrees. State health officials report four people died from heat-related causes in June.

Baton Rouge is pausing to mark the 10^th anniversary of the tragic 2016 law enforcement ambush.  Six officers were shot. Four later died from their injuries.  The attack began just after 8:40 that Sunday morning and lasted less than 10 minutes. Investigators say Gavin Long fired 43 rounds before a Baton Rouge SWAT officer shot and killed him. Then-State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson says ending the attack required extraordinary courage.

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Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies Brad Garafola all died the day of the attack.  Deputy Nick Tullier survived for nearly six years before dying from complications related to his injuries. East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says Tullier’s determination inspired everyone around him.

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Louisiana’s new Workforce Pell program will make workforce training more accessible for Louisianians. Kace Kieschnick has the story.

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Four people have been killed in crashes involving e-bikes in New Orleans this year.  So NOPD are sending out a warning for those using them to do so with extreme caution. NOPD traffic unit captain Buddy Micheu…

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Ten years ago today, Louisiana experienced one of its darkest days when a lone gunman ambushed law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge. Six officers were shot. Four later died from their injuries: Baton Rouge Police officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies Brad Garafola and Nicholas Tullier. East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says officers continue to honor their sacrifice.

Cut 7 (07) “…stand behind them.”

New Orleans Police and safety advocates are issuing an urgent warning to those who ride e-bikes to use extra care when riding them. This as four people have been killed in crashes involving e-bikes in the city so far this year. Buddy Micheu (MEE-shoo), the captain of the NOPD’s traffic unit, says riding an e-bike requires a lot more skill than riding a regular bike and…

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Louisiana launches a new Workforce Pell initiative to provide Pell Grants to short-term workforce training programs.  Many of the eligible programs deal with skilled A-I and energy infrastructure job training, which have been a major driver in Louisiana job growth. Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen (SHAU-in) says this is a magic moment in the Louisiana economy.

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After weeks of declines, gasoline prices are on their way back up. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded has risen up almost five cents in just a few days.  Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says that’s pretty unusual for this time of year.

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Today’s the sixth anniversary of one of the darkest days in Louisiana history…the day six police officers were shot in an ambush, four of them fatally. Jeff Palermo has more.

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The state is launching a new Workforce Pell initiative to provide Pell Grants to short-term workforce training programs. Most grants will be for 22-hundred dollars per program, but up to 43-hundred dollars may be awarded depending on program duration. Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen (SHAU-in) says the Workforce Pell Grants work the same as traditional ones, but not every short-term program is eligible.

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After weeks of declines, gasoline prices are on their way back up. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is now back over $3.50 a gallon.

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