12:30 Newscast, August 5th, 2016

LSU says they won’t be able to host Bayou Country Superfest at Tiger Stadium for 2016 and 2017 due to renovations that need to be made during the off season. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo says it’s disappointing, but they are glad LSU was nice enough to allow BCS to be held there for the past several years…;
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BCS Producer Quint Davis says they are exploring alternative locations to hold the festival.

A former Assistant Administrator at a war veteran’s home in Monroe has been arrested after stealing thousands of dollars from a patient there. Louisiana Inspector General Stephen Street says 51-year-old Tommy Shoemaker gained access to the man’s credit card and banking information…:
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Street says Shoemaker has been booked on counts of exploiting persons with infirmities and theft of an aged or disabled person.

Lafayette Metro Narcotics and the Sheriff’s Office are warning the public about a dangerous drug believed to be responsible for multiple deaths. Lafayette Police Corporal Paul Mouton says the drug’s name is Fentanyl and it’s a potent synthetic opioid that’s similar to Heroin. He says when the supply is cut off for people addicted to prescription drugs, they often turn to Heroin…:
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Mouton says if you know someone who is a drug user, it’s time to get them help before they purchase Fentanyl.