According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, oil and gas jobs in Louisiana continued their decline in June, dropping to the lowest level in almost 10 years. Eric Gill has more…:
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Shreveport Police say a man is facing charges after allegedly bringing a concealed handgun into a military recruiting station Tuesday afternoon. They say while employees were talking with 48-year-old David Quinn, they learned Quinn was hiding a gun inside a basketball. Quinn is charged with carrying a concealed weapon.

Bars will still have to remain closed on Sunday in Hammond after the city council voted 3-2 to keep the law active. Todd Delaune who owns Red, White and Brew on Hammond’s main street says this take’s a small segment of people who run businesses and tells them they can’t earn money 7 days a week like everyone else. He says, to him, the religious argument on this issue doesn’t hold up…:
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Opponents to the now-failed measure says it would have hurt Hammond’s family image.

A Jefferson Parish woman is under arrest on charges related to the alleged shooting of three of her children with BB guns as punishment. JPSO Col John Fortunato 34-year-old Tomeka Stair’s girlfriend, 21 year old Shebria Turner, was also arrested and confirmed the abuse…:
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They are each booked with three counts of juvenile cruelty.

According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, oil and gas jobs in Louisiana continued their decline in June, dropping to the lowest level in almost 10 years. Eric Smith, Associate Director of the Tulane Energy Insitute, says these jobs are some of the best jobs in the state:
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Mining and logging jobs, where many oil and gas jobs are classified, fell by another 300 jobs last month, bringing the total number of jobs lost this year to 6,000.

Meanwhile Governor Bobby Jindal announces a $265 million dollar ammonia plant is coming to Grant Parish. They say the project in Pollock will create 85 new direct jobs with an avergae annual salary of $55,000.
Construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2016 and scheduled to be complete in 26 months.

A survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that more teenage girls are using the morning after pill. Dr. Valerie Williams, Assistant professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at LSU Health, says more teens are taking the pill now because it’s easier to get over the counter…:
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The report indicates more than 1 in 5 sexually active teen girls have used the morning after pill from 2001 to 2013 when it was 1 in 12 a decade earlier.

A woman and her girlfriend are facing charges in Jefferson Parish accused of shooting their children with BB guns when they wouldn’t listen. Police charged 34-year-old Tomeka Stair and 21-year-old Shebria Turner with three counts of cruelty to a juvenile.

The city council in Hammond refuses to allow establishments that only severe alcohol to open on Sundays. During a meeting last night, the vote was 3-2 against changing the longtime law. Several people attended to speak in favor of the measure including Todd Delaune, owner of Red, White and Brew on Hammond’s main street…:
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There was a woman who spoke to oppose the proposal saying it would hurt Hammond’s family city image to serve alcohol on Sundays.

Shreveport cops say the man who brought a handgun concealed in a deflated basketball to a military recruiting station claims he had no intention of hurting anyone. Apparently 48-year-old David Quinn said he was upset over the shooting at a Tennessee military facility and brought the gun in an attempt to be helpful and arm personnel working at the center for protection. Quinn faces charges of carrying a concealed weapon.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says a Harvey woman is under arrest for allegedly shooting her three children with a BB gun and choking them for punishment. Col John Fortunato says they investigated 34-year-old Tomeka Stair…:
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Stair is booked with three counts of cruelty to a juvenile.

The Louisiana National Guard says they are still putting a policy together so they can follow Governor Bobby Jindal’s executive order allowing guardsmen to be armed at military facilities. Colonel Pete Schneider says Louisiana’s major national guard bases have full-time force protection personnel, but their armories and recruiting offices do not have this type of security…
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding caused at least 27 percent of traffic fatalities in Louisiana in 2013. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The city council in Hammond voted against letting bars their open on Sundays. The proposal would have changed the longtime law keeping the establishments closed on Sundays. There were many people who spoke in favor of the ordinance but the council voted 3-2 to reject the measure.

Thibodaux was named one of the 12 cutest small towns in America by the lifestyle publication PureWow. Kathy Benoit, President of the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce, says the Lafourche Parish town is very historic with plenty of spots on the National Register…:
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The article says the cute towns were picked based on places with loads of charm, festivals and quaint locations.

A spokesperson for the Louisiana National Guard says they are still putting a policy in place which would follow Governor Bobby Jindal’s executive order allowing guardsman to be armed at military facilities. Colonel Pete Schneider…:
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He says as part of their planning, they are determining which officers should be issued a government weapon for security purposes while on national guard property.

The political news website Politico reports that Governor Bobby Jindal is still not polling high enough to be included in the first Republican presidential debate. Scott Carwile has more…

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Thibodaux Police say a Tuesday night triple shooting has left one dead and two others injured. Authorities say the three victims were transported to a local hospital where one succumbed to his injuries. The two other victims are being treated for their wounds. The name of the deceased is being withheld upon notification of next of kin. The investigation is in its early stages.

Shreveport Police say a man is facing charges after allegedly bringing a concealed handgun into a military recruiting station Tuesday afternoon. They say while employees were talking with 48-year-old David Quinn, they learned Quinn was hiding a gun inside a basketball. Quinn is charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Authorities are working to determine Quinn’s motive. This recruiting facility is not a federal facility, otherwise additional charges would have been filed.

Louisiana National Guard spokesperson Colonel Pete Schneider says they are still crafting a policy so they can follow Governor Bobby Jindal’s executive order allowing guardsmen to be armed at military facilities. He says unit commanders will determine which guardsmen will be armed once they arrive at a National Guard facility…

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Jindal issued the order last Friday after a gunman fatally shot four Marines and a sailor at two military centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Governor Bobby Jindal is still not polling high enough to be included in the first Republican presidential debate, according to the political news website, Politico. Jindal’s campaign points to a recent Monmouth University poll showing the governor with four-percent of the vote as a sign that Jindal is gaining momentum. However, LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says Jindal is definitely behind where he wants to be…

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 34 percent of motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes in Louisiana in 2013 were speeding. State Police Sgt. Nick Manale says state police offers additional training for motorcyclists to ensure they learn how to stay safe on the road…

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Manale says the majority of motorcycle accidents they see are single vehicle crashes.

Duson Police say a hit-and-run last night has left a woman hospitalized. They say witnesses report the car hit the 30-year-old woman while she was walking on the side of the road. The vehicle then fled the scene. The woman was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The suspect car is described as a white Chevrolet Impala that should have damage to the front end or right front bumper.

The lifestyle digital publication PureWow has named Thibodaux as one of the 12 cutest small towns in America. Michelle Southern reports…

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Speed accounted for at least 27 percent of traffic deaths, killing 193, in Louisiana in 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Data found that young male drivers were most likely to be speeding at the time of fatal crashes. State Police Sgt. Nick Manale says getting young men to slow down is a combination of educating and enforcing…

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34 percent of motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes in 2013 were also speeding.

The Louisiana National Guard says they are still putting a policy together so they can follow Governor Bobby Jindal’s executive order allowing guardsmen to be armed at military facilities. Colonel Pete Schneider says Louisiana’s major national guard bases have full-time force protection personnel, but their armories and recruiting offices do not have this type of security…

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The political news website Politico reports that Governor Bobby Jindal is still not polling high enough to be invited to the first Republican presidential debate. LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says while Jindal would prefer to be on that stage, his exclusion could kind of play into his hands…

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Fox News will host the first debate in 15 days and include only the top 10 contenders based on an average of recent polls.

The lifestyle digital publication PureWow has named Thibodaux as one of the 12 cutest small towns in America. Kathy Benoit, President of the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce, says they are thrilled about this latest designation…

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The article says the picks were based on places with loads of charm, festivals, and quaint locations.

Former LSU All-American Aaron Nola gave up five hits and one run in six innings in his major league debut, but it wasn’t enough as the Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0. Rays pitcher Nathan Karns not only gets the win by giving up 3 hits in five innings, he scored the game’s only run with a solo homer in the third inning. Karns’ dinger was the first home run by an American League pitcher since 2011.

UL-Lafayette head football coach Mark Hudspeth announces that defensive lineman Marquis White and receiver CJ Bates have been dismissed from the program for violating team rules. White recorded 16 tackles for the Ragin Cajuns last season and Bates caught 12 passes, one for a touchdown. Hudspeth says they wish them well and he will have no further comment on the matter.

Conference USA Media Day is today in south Florida. Louisiana Tech head football coach Skip Holtz will address the media, along with safety Kentrell Brice and quarterback Jeff Driskel this morning.

The Ragin Cajuns and head baseball coach Tony Robichaux have agreed on a multi-year contract extension. The terms of the deal, which must be approved by the University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors, have not been disclosed. Robicheaux lead the Cajuns to the Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship last season and the team advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals.

League sources say veteran center Kendrick Perkins will join the New Orleans Pelicans. It’s reported that the team will sign Perkins to a one year contract for the veterans minimum. The Pels see the 30-year-old serving as a mentor for star forward Anthony Davis. Perkins joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in February, but was only used sparingly.

Sources also say Seth Curry and the Sacramento Kings have agreed a two-year, $2 million contract. Curry, brother of NBA MVP Stephen Curry, was the top scorer in the NBA’s summer league pumping in 25 points per game for the New Orleans Pelicans.

In college basketball…the Lady Techsters have released their schedule for the upcoming season. Coach Tyler Summit’s team opens the season on November 14th at Wisconsin.

The political news website Politico reports that Governor Bobby Jindal is still not polling high enough to be included in the first Republican presidential debate. They are basing their prediction on a recent Washington Post/ABC poll where Jindal received just two-percent of the vote. LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says this does not bode well for the governor…

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Fox News will host the first debate on August 6th and only the top 10 contenders based on an average of recent polls will be invited.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speed accounted for at least 27 percent of traffic deaths, killing 193, in Louisiana in 2013. State Police Sgt. Nick Manale says the faster the vehicle is going, the less reaction time the driver has.

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Data found that young male drivers out of all age groups were most likely to be speeding at the time of fatal crashes.

A spokesperson for the Louisiana National Guard says they are still putting a policy in place so they can follow Governor Bobby Jindal’s executive order that allows guardsmen to be armed at military facilities. Colonel Pete Schneider says as part of their planning, they are determining which officers should be issued a government weapon for security purposes while on national guard property…

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Jindal issued the executive order last Friday after a gunman fatally shot four Marines and a sailor at two military centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee.