US Senator David Vitter announces he has raised $1.3 million in the second quarter for his gubernatorial campaign…
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LSU’s Athletic Department announces they’ve transferred ten million dollars over to the main campus, which will be used on academic and research initiatives. That’s about three million dollars more than what university leaders were expecting. Going forward, the athletic department has agreed to give the university at least seven-point two million dollars every year.
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The federal Connect-Home campaign, providing free or low-cost high speed internet for low-income families, is getting the attention of Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell. He has written President Obama and Louisiana Congressional delegation, requesting the Monroe area and the Louisiana Delta, be included in addition to Baton Rouge and New Orleans…
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State Police are investigating a Livingston Parish weekend hit and run that seriously injured a 14-year-old boy in Albany. Trooper Bryan Lee says the crash reportedly involved a dark, newer model truck…
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And at last report, the teenager was listed in critical condition. If you have any information about this accident, contact State Police.

US Senator David Vitter announces he has raised 1.3 million dollars in the second quarter and has more than $5 million in cash on hand for his gubernatorial campaign. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that’s a huge amount of money compared to his competitors. Pinsonat says Vitter being seated as a US Senator is a big advantage…
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A big financial boost for LSU, as the athletic department tranfers ten million dollars to the main campus for academics and research initiatives. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Eddie Nunez says this year’s amount represented a two-point-eight million dollars over expectations…
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This year’s amount was two-point-eight million above expections.
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Shreveport Police say a 10-year-old boy – who is believed to have accidentally shot himself last week – has died. Here’s Michelle Southern with more…:
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A letter written by Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is asking President Obama and the Louisiana Congressional delegation to include Monroe and the Louisiana Delta in the ConnectHome program-which provided free or low-cost high-speed internet to low income families. Campbell says–per capita–the Monroe area has the poorest people living in the US.

The David Vitter gubernatorial campaign has announced the senator has raised $1.3 million in the second quarter and has more than $5 million in cash on hand. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that’s a lot of money for his opponents to keep up..

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The Fund for Louisiana’s Future, a political action committee supporting Vitter, also announces they have more than $4 million available.
LSU’s athletic department announces they’ve transferred ten million dollars to the main campus, to be used on academic and research initiatives. That’s about three million dollars more than what university leaders were expecting….

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That’s LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Eddie Nunez.
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Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell has written a letter to President Obama, the Louisiana Congressional Delegation, and others asking that the Louisiana Delta and Monroe be included the “ConnectHome” program in Louisiana. It’s set up up to provide free or low-cost high-speed broadband internet access to low-income families…
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The program already includes New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
A weekend hit-and run accident in Albany on LA 34 in Livingston Parish has a 14 year-old boy in critical condition at a local hospital. State Police believes the unknown vehicle may be a dark, newer model GMC or Chevrolet pickup with possible damage to the front end, and they are looking for assistance in locating the truck…
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US Senator David Vitter announces he has raised $1.3 million in the second quarter and has more than $5 million in cash on hand for his gubernatorial campaign. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this announcement is another sign that Vitter is the guy everybody’s chasing in this race…:
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The other gubernatorial candidates have yet to announce their second quarter fundraising totals.

A former teacher and basketball coach from Elton High School in Jefferson Davis Parish was sentenced to 7 years in prison today with credit for time served. 36-year-old Justin Fruge pleaded guilty to one count of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile in March following his January arrest. Fruge was facing numerous charges of sexual misconduct, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge after parents of the victims requested the charges be reduced so the juveniles wouldn’t have to testify.

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell would like to see the federal “ConnectHome” program expanded in Louisiana to include the Monroe area. Campbell says, per capita, the Monroe area has the poorest people living in the US and no one needs it worse than they do…
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The program will provide free or low-cost high-speed broadband internet access to low-income families in 27 cities across the country, including Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Shreveport Police say a family is in mouring today after a 10-year-old boy lost his life as a result of an incident in which it appears he accidentally shot himself. Corportal Marcus Hines says the investigation into the boy’s death is ongoing…:
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He says gun owners should always be sure to keep their weapons where children can not access them.

US Senator David Vitter announces he has raised $1.3 million in the second quarter for his gubernatorial campaign. Eric Gill has more…:
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The LSU athletic department announces they’ve transferred ten million dollars over to the unviersity that will be used on academic and research initiatives on the Baton Rouge campus. Since 2012, the athletic department has given at least seven million dollars to the university, so LSU President F King Alexander says the additional dollars are welcomed on the heels of a challenging budget year.

The Shreveport Police Department says a 10-year-old boy who is believed to have accidentally shot himself last week has died. Corporal Marcus Hines says the child gained acess to the gun in his home on July 17th…:
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Hines says the matter is under investigation but at this point it appears the incident is a tragic accident.

Governor Bobby Jindal has signed an executive order allowing the Louisiana National Guard to arm guards protecting military facilities. It states that the Guard is permitted to give military guards the means to protect themselves in order to preserve the lives, property, and the security of themselves and others subject to the threat of an attack.

US Senator David Vitter announces he’s raised $1.3 million in the second quarter and now has more than $5 million in cash on hand for his gubernatorial campaign. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the fact that Vitter is a sitting US Senator is clearly working in his favor…:
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The other candidates have yet to announce their second quarter fundraising totals.

Egg prices at the store are getting even higher. State Agriculture Commissioner and Chair of the Louisiana Egg Commission Mike Strain says the big increase is because of avian flu. He says egg prices have gone up 90 percent since May…:
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Strain says egg prices will remain high until farmers can properly sterilize their facilities to reintroduce hens.

State Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle responsible for hitting a teenager on the side of the road in Albany. The 14-year-old was last reported to be in critical condition. Trooper Bryan Lee says the suspect vehicle was trying to pass another one when it struck the teen in Livingston Parish…:
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Lee says the crash remains under investigation and are they asking the public for assistance in locating the pickup truck.

The Shreveport Police Department says a 10-year-old boy who is believed to have accidentally shot himself last week has died. They say the child was struck in the head by a bullet after gaining access to the gun in the home on July 17th and succumbed to injuries over the weekend. Cops say the investigation into the child’s death is ongoing.

In our latest LRN question to the gubernatorial candidates we asked about a plan to reduce the murder rate in Louisiana. Democratic Amite Representative John Bel Edwards believes there is a clear link between having the highest incarceration rate and having the highest crime rate. He says he’ll make sure minor offenders are not locked up with hardened criminals…:
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State Police are looking for the person responsible for hitting and injuring a teenage pedestrian on La 43 north of La 442 in Albany. Trooper Bryan Lee says the latest report indicates the 14-year-old is in critical condition. On the crash in Livingston Parish…:
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They are seeking a dark new model GMC or Chevrolet pickup.

Egg prices are still on the rise. Emelie Gunn has more on what’s causing the increase…:
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The New Orleans Police Department says 2 young children died after drowning in Lake Pontchartrain over the weekend in separate incidents. They say Saturday a 7-year-old girl was swimming with friends when she went under and was unresponsive when helped to safety. Cops say they also responded to an incident on Sunday in which a 5-year-old boy drowned in the lake while out with his aunt. Both drownings are under investigation.

In Louisiana Radio Network’s latest Gubernatorial Q&A, we asked the candidates what steps they would take to reduce the murder rate. Michelle Southern reports…

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State Police say a Dry Creek motorcyclist is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Allen Parish. They say 26-year-old Tony Seal was traveling at a high rate of speed when he ran up on a truck stopped preparing to make a left turn. Seal tried to stop and skidded over 300 feet before leaving the roadway. Seal was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal injuries. Authorities say excessive speed and alcohol are suspected factors in the crash.

The Hill, a Washington, DC newspaper, reports Louisiana’s congressional “Clout Index” has fallen from 4th to 30th with the exit of Mary Landrieu from the Louisiana delegation. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says if US Senator David Vitter wins the governor’s seat, veteran Congressmen Charles Boustany and John Fleming will most likely give up their House seats to run for Vitter’s vacant Senate seat. Alford says Louisiana’s standing on Capital Hill is shaky at best…

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He says if Vitter wins the governorship, it would negatively affect Louisiana’s influence in DC.

Beginning today motorists traveling through the Baton Rouge area will have the opportunity to travel faster on I-10 from Essen to Siegen and I-12 from Sherwood to Range. State Department of Transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett says crews will begin installing signage reflecting the change in speed limit today.

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The speed limit is increasing from 60 to 65 in those areas.