The fifth district race now has its fourth Republican contender, with Stewart Cathey joining Gabe Firment, Michael Echols and Misti Cordell. The big question is what Blake Miguez will do, whether he will run in the fifth or the sixth district. As for that sixth district, Greg Hilburn, a political reporter with the USA Today Network, says the field there so far is very thin.

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Not only is this prime mosquito season, but it’s also prime encephalitis season. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says because of that, you need to protect any animals on your property.

Cut 10 (08) “…for your horses.” 

Strain says when you go outside, especially at night, wear long sleeves, wear a hat, and wear mosquito repellent with DEET.

You are no longer required to get an inspection sticker for your vehicle in Louisiana. Kace Kieschnick has the new process.

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The Louisiana Department of Health has so far reported 23 cases of Cyclospora this year. Over the last five years, the state has averaged 20 cases in the first six months of the year. Louisiana is one of 29 states which have reported outbreaks of Cyclospora, which is a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of explosive diarrhea.