08:30 Newscast, July 7th, 2015

The first step in the legal dispensing of medical marijuana in Louisiana lies with the Department of Agriculture to establish the regulations. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says their is currently a question about the development of the seeds for growing the medical marijuana…:
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He says along with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, they are working to get a better idea of when medical marijuana can be put in the hands of patients.

Us Representative Charles Boustany says if David Vitter wins the governor’s race, the Lafayette Republican plans to run for US Senate. Republican Congressman John Fleming of Minden and GOP state treasurer John Kennedy could also run for US Senate next year. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross..:
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A deal between the U.S. and Iran over a nuclear program could result in another downfall for oil prices. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The New Orleans Police officer who originally arrested accused cop killer Travis Boys has himself been arrested for actions which took place during the suspect’s initial incident last month. Investigators believe Officer Wardell Johnson tried to cover up evidence at the scene. He is charged with obstruction, malfeasance and theft and is on emergency suspension. Boys faces a possible death penalty in the shooting death of Officer Daryle Holloway.