Hundreds gathered at Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge to celebrate the lives and mourn the losses of Officer Matthew Gerald, Deputy Brad Garafola, and Cpl. Montrell Jackson. Governor John Bel Edwards says we have to uproot hate and violence and replace it with peace and love…:
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Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Loretta Lynch also delivered remarks at the emotional memorial.

Louisiana’s film industry has taken a hit since lawmakers put a cap on the state’s film tax incentive program last year, but a business agent for a New Orleans film workers union, Cory Parker, says things are looking up. He says some smaller productions are coming to the Bayou State again, likely seeking the qualified film professionals here…:
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Parker says Louisiana still has one of the best film tax programs in the country.

Researchers at the LSU AgCenter have determined that mosquito pesticides do not pose a serious health risk to honeybees. Entomologist Kristen Healy says they performed a series of tests with various pesticides, and they kept coming to the same conclusion….:
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Healy says the goal of the study was to evaluate the effects of pesticide spraying trucks. She says when done right, the spray shouldn’t impact the honeybees.

A mother has been arrested by the Lake Charles Police Department, and authorities are searching for the father, after a baby was found deceased with alcohol in his system. Both parents face second-degree murder charges after their 4-month-old baby was found dead at home two weeks ago. Police booked the mother, 25-year-old Courtney Morris, at home. The father, 40-year-old Larry Champ, remains at-large.

U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch has a busy schedule of events in Baton Rouge. Emelie Gunn has more on what the nation’s top prosecutor is doing in the Capital City…

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State and federal leaders, law enforcement officers, and the public gathered to celebrate the lives of the slain Baton Rouge officers. Jeff Palermo has more on the vigil….

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Industry professionals say movie producers are starting to come back to Louisiana after the industry took quite a hit. Halen Doughty has more…

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U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch meets today with the U.S. Attorney in Baton Rouge and other US Justice Department officials for a roundtable discussion. Former U.S. Attorney Don Cazayoux says Lynch is likely trying to learn more about the efforts to improve police relationships with the community and also the latest into the investigation of Alton Sterling’s death.

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 Lynch is also scheduled to have a meeting this morning with law enforcement first responders. Cazayoux says Lynch wants to get the perspective of police officers and discuss ways to improve community policing.

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Cazayoux says he believes the Alton Sterling case will likely be brought up during the roundtable discussion. He says she also will receive updates on the investigation into the July 17^th attack in Baton Rouge…

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Researchers at the LSU AgCenter have determined that mosquito pesticides do not pose a serious health risk to honeybees. Entomologist Kristen Healy says they performed a series of tests with various pesticides, and they kept coming to the same conclusion.

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The AgCenter received a grant from the EPA to research the effects of pesticides on honeybees, because there have been significant annual losses in the bee population the last few years. Healy says they performed tests both in the lab and the field and found.

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Healy says the goal of the study was to evaluate the effects of pesticide spraying trucks. She says when done right, the spray shouldn’t impact the honeybees.

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Hundreds gathered at Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge to celebrate the lives and mourn the loss of Officer Matthew Gerald, Deputy Brad Garafola, and Cpl. Montrell Jackson. State and federal leaders spoke at the vigil saying the greatest moments often come after the darkest times. Governor John Bel Edwards says we have to uproot hate and violence and replace it with peace and love.

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Vice President Joe Biden spoke about the importance of community policing and addressed the struggle of doing so when law enforcement budgets get slashed year after year. He says one thing we can do, both police and citizens, is get to know one another…

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The wives of the three fallen officers also spoke during the vigil ceremony. Tonja Garafola, the widow of Deputy Brad Garafola, says these heroes did not deserve this, but….

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Louisiana’s film industry has taken a hit since lawmakers put a cap on the state’s film tax incentive program last year, but business agent for a New Orleans film workers union, Cory Parker, says things are looking up. He says some smaller productions are coming to the Bayou State again, likely seeking the qualified film professionals here.

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During the 2015 legislative session, legislators placed a 180-million dollar cap on film tax credits the state can issue every year, which caused uncertainty in the industry. Parker says Louisiana still has one of the best film tax programs in the country and movie makers are realizing that again.

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Parker is optimistic that next year, legislators can pass legislation that will make the film tax credit program stronger and eliminate some of the concerns film makers.

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Who Dat Nation is wondering if the Saints and its superstar quarterback Drew Brees will agree to a contract extension before the regular season starts, but Brees says it’s not on the top of his mind. He says it shouldn’t be a distraction for his teammates either…

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Brees is entering the final year of a five-year, 100-million dollar contract. The veteran hopes he and the team can reach a new deal and the relationship between him, his agent and the Saints remains good…

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Brees says he’s ending contract talks once the regular season starts, if he doesn’t have a new deal in place. The 37-year-old also believes he can play past the age of 40….

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State and federal leaders, law enforcement officers, and the public gathered to celebrate the lives of the slain Baton Rouge officers. Jeff Palermo has more on the vigil….

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Bossier City Representative Mike Johnson is asking voters to support proposed constitutional amendment 4 this fall that gives a property tax exemption to surviving spouses of fallen first responders.

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Tonight history will be made as Hillary Clinton will become the first woman to accept a presidential nomination from a major party. LSU professor Bob Mann says to the public, Clinton is often seen as emotionally closed down. But he says there is another personal, caring side to her that people usually don’t see.

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Mann says it would be wise for Clinton to own up to her mistakes during her speech.

A Baton Rouge man has been arrested for posting threatening videos on YouTube. State Police Sgt Jared Sandifer says when detectives brought 22-year-old Anthony Moore in for an interview, he admitted to posting the videos.

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Moore threatens both police and David Duke in his videos.

Vice President Joe Biden spoke at a vigil to honor the three law enforcement officers killed in an ambush on July 17th. Biden talked about the importance of community policing and addressed the struggle of doing so when law enforcement budgets are slashed every year. He says one thing we can do, both police and citizens, is to get know one another…
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Hillary Clinton makes history tonight as she’ll become the first female to accept the presidential nomimation from a major political party. LSU Communications Professor Bob Mann says the tone Clinton sets in her speech will be important, because not many people trust her….
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Bossier City Representative Mike Johnson is urging voters to say yes to a constitutional amendment in the fall that would benefit families of fallen first responders. Michelle Southern reports..
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Lake Charles Police say a 4-month-old who died earlier this month had a .047 blood alcohol level in his system. Authorities have arrested the child’s mother, 25-year-old Danielle Morris and the search is on for the father, 40-year-old Larry Champ. The parents are facing second-degree murder charges.

Hundreds gathered at Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge to celebrate the lives and mourn the loss of Officer Matthew Gerald, Deputy Brad Garafola, and Cpl. Montrell Jackson. State and federal leaders spoke at the vigil saying the greatest moments often come after the darkest times. Governor John Bel Edwards….
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A Baton Rouge man is facing felony charges after threatening to harm US Senate candidate David Duke and claiming he would kill people for the death of Alton Sterling. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says 22-year-old Anthony Moore made the threats in two separate YouTube videos…:
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Moore was arrested on charges of terrorizing and cyber-stalking.

Bossier City Representative Mike Johnson is encouraging Louisiana citizens to vote for Amendment 4 on the November 8th ballot. Johnson says the amendment establishes a property tax exemption for surviving members of a fallen first responder or those families who lost a loved one due to military conflict…
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Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton will accept the democratic nomination tonight. Emelie Gunn has more on what to expect from the former First Lady….
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Hundreds of people are gathered today at the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge to remember the three police officers killed in an ambush by a lone gunman. Among those in attendance are Governor John Bel Edwards and Vice President Joe Biden. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Casey Hicks says they are there to honor the three fallen officers and pray for feeling.
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Bossier City Rep. Mike Johnson is hoping voters will support a proposed constitutional amendment on Nov. 8 that establishes a property tax exemption for the family members of a fallen first responder. He says with all the tragedies occurring in recent months, passing an amendment like this is the least we could do…
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A Baton Rouge man is looking at felony charges after claiming he would kill over the death of Alton Sterling and threatening to harm candidate for US Senate David Duke in a Youtube video. 22-year-old Anthony Moore says “I don’t know you, dude, but I’m stepping for you…cause y’all wrong for that.” State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says this was in reference to the Alton Sterling shooting.
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Sandifer says Moore admitted to posting the videos.

The flood warning in north Louisiana has been extended until 6 p.m. That includes the parishes of Jackson, Bienville, La Salle, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Winn, Red River, and Grant. Mark Murphy with the National Weather Service says periods of thunderstorms and showers will continue throughout the afternoon…
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But he says the rain is providing a much needed break from the heat.

Thousands are gathered at the memorial for the fallen Baton Rouge police officers that’s taking place in Baton Rouge at this hour. Vice President Joe Biden, US Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and Governor John Bel Edwards are expected to speak, as well as members from each of the officers families.

Bossier City Representatives Mike Johnson is urging voters to say yes to a constitutional amendment in the fall that would benefit families of fallen first responders. Michelle Southern reports..:

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Tonight in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton will make history by becoming the first woman to accept the presidential nomination from a major political party. LSU Political science professor Bob Mann says the former First Lady needs to reiterate that American is great, unlike Republican nominee Donald Trump’s campaign slogan.

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Mann also says it would be wise for Clinton to own up to her mistakes during her speech.

Flash flood warnings are in effect for 15 parishes throughout the afternoon, and flash flooding has resulted in temporary road closures in Monroe. Mark Murphy with the National Weather Service says northeast Louisiana has been the hardest hit from the downpours…

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But Murphy says the rain will provide some relief from the heat.