1:30 LRN Newscast July 5

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Sarah Folse and 52-year-old Deanna Witten, both of Amite, turned themselves in yesterday after they allegedly stole three German Shepherd puppies from a home in the Loranger area. TPSO spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the homeowner has no connection with the suspects…

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Deputies are still searching for the puppies.

As of July 4th, non-felons Louisiana residents over the age of 18 can carry a concealed handgun, without a permit but only in-state. However, Louisiana State Police spokesperson Shelby Mayfield says if you have a permit purchasing a firearm is easier as opposed to not having one.

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Beryl will move across the southern Gulf of Mexico this weekend and is headed towards the Texas-Mexico border. Meteorologist Jonathan Brazzell (bra-ZEL) with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says current forecasts are…

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Beryl is expected to weaken as it moves over land; though it might hit northern Mexico and southern Texas as a hurricane on Monday, it should weaken to a tropical storm by Tuesday. Louisiana can expect minor coastal flooding and heavy rainfall as Beryl moves through Texas

The I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City reaches a significant milestone with the pouring of concrete for new travel lanes. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says it was long overdue.

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