The governor has signed a bill into law that increases the fine for texting and using social media while driving from $175 to $500 for a first offense. Don Molino has more…
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A heat advisory is in effect for north Louisiana through Thursday and south Louisiana is feeling the heat too. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a high pressure system is responsible for our first real taste of summer this year…
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A former deputy with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is under arrest amid charges he had sex with a juvenile while he was on duty. Cops say 31-year-old William Lanoux of Prairieville is charged with malfeasance in office and 1st degree rape. Deputies say the juvenile was considered a runaway when she allegedly met Lanoux on social media and the two went off to have sex. Upon Lanoux’s arrest he was immediately terminated.

FEMA is encouraging Louisiana residents to download their smart phone app, which they say can be very helpful during an emergency, like when a hurricane is approaching. FEMA administration Craig Fugate says the app gives you a checklist to follow in the palm of your hand even if you lose cell service…
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Fugate says the app will also send you weather alerts for up to five locations.