Two events benefiting Governor Bobby Jindal’s presidential campaign, that involve some big names will take place in Baton Rouge Saturday. First there will be a fundraising event at a local hotel, then an invitation only event at the Governor’s Mansion featuring honorary hosts LSU head football coach Les Miles and Saints head coach Sean Payton. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says these events are a smart way for Jindal to begin his campaign…

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But he says the governor will have to raise a lot of money from a lot of different places to be competitive in this race.

The 65th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival begins today and there are hopes to make a little history. Festival Organizer Brandon Sutherland says they plan to set a Guinness World Record for the largest peach cobbler.

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Sutherland says it’ll take over 800 pounds of peaches to create the cobbler.

It’s a good idea to remember your pets require special care to avoid heatstroke as we enter the dog days of summer. LSU Veterinary School associate professor Dr. Kirk Ryan says one of the most important things you can do is always make sure your pet has plenty of water…

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Ryan says it’s also our responsibility to ensure that our pets have sufficient shelter from the sun.

Former LSU Tiger Kevin Faulk is one of eight people that will be inducted in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame this weekend in Natchitoches. The former Carencro standout won three Super Bowl rings as a running back for the Patriots. Faulk says his football career took off in New England…

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Other inductees include Former Saints and Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme, New Orleans native and former NBA player/coach, Avery Johnson, and former Cajuns and LSU softball coach Yvette Girouard.

Two events benefiting Governor Bobby Jindal’s presidential campaign, that involve big names like Tom Benson, Les Miles, and Sean Payton, will take place in Baton Rouge Saturday. First there will be a fundraising event at a local hotel, hosted by Benson, shipbuilder Boysie Bollinger, former Congressman Bob Livingston and others. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’s not a surprise that Jindal would begin raising funds for his campaign in Louisiana…

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The second is an invitation only event at the Governor’s Mansion featuring honorary hosts LSU head football coach Les Miles and Saints head coach Sean Payton.

As temperatures continue to rise this summer it’s a good idea to remember your pets require special care to avoid heatstroke. LSU Veterinary School Associate Professor and veterinarian Dr. Kirk Ryan says dogs can’t tolerate scorching temperatures and extreme exercise…

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Former NFL stars headline the 2015 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class that will be inducted this weekend in Natchitoches. Former Saints and Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme is part of the eight member class. Delhomme credits former Saints offensive coordinator and current Packers head coach Mike McCarthy for the success he had in the NFL…

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The 2015 class also includes former LSU Tiger Kevin Faulk, former St. Aug High School Football Coach Otis Washington, former McNeese State defensive back Leonard Smith.

The US Supreme Court upholds tax subsidies under the Affordable Care Act which supporters say preserves health care for thousands of Louisianians…
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Governor Bobby Jindal has signed the co-called revenge porn bill to protect people from having their private or nude images to be made public without their consent. This bill was included in the Governor’s 2015 Legislative Package, and the new law would criminalize this distribution of private image in public, including social media.
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The latest data from the U.S. Census says there are 83 million people who are considered millennials, and their size now exceeds that of babyboomers. Demographer Greg Rigamer says you can see that trend of growth of people born between 1982 and 2000, happening here in Louisiana.
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A man wanted for the murder of his estranged wife in Calcasieu Parish has been added to the F-B-I’s Most Wanted fugitive list. Forty-seven-year-old Joe Matthew Constance shot and killed Mary Duhon back in June of 2011, and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso says, when they find him he will be charged with first degree muder…
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The FBI is offering a 20 thousand dollar reward.

The US Supreme Court has voted 6-3 to uphold the subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. But, Congressman Bill Cassidy says that decision doesn’t repeal the problems with “Obamacare”…
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But Stephen Handwerk, the Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, says Chief Justice John Roberts explained that the law was passed “to improve health insurance markets; not destroy them”

According to new Census numbers, the country continues to become more diverse, and that trend is also being seen in Louisiana. Demographer Greg Rigamer says people are showing they’re not afraid to leave one place for another for a better job…
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A Calcasieu Parish man wanted for the murder of his estranged wife, is now on the FBI’s most wanted fugitive list. Forty-seven-year-old Joe Matthew Constance has not been seen since he shot and killed Mary Duhon in 2011. Calcasieu Sheriff Tony Mancuso says he believes the FBI reward money will help…
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One of the biggest employers in St. Charles Parish-Monsanto- has announced potential plans to grow their Luling plant to the tune of about 1 billion dollars. St. Charles Parish President V.J. St. Pierre says this is more than just about an expanded work force and tax base…
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Now, it’s the second time the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Affordable Care Act. Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, Stephen Handwerk, says the court did it right…
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However, Congressman Bill Cassidy is disappointed…
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A man wanted for the murder of his estranged wife in Calcasieu Parish has been added to the F-B-I’s Most Wanted fugitive list. Forty-seven-year-old Joe Matthew Constance has not been seen since he shot and killed Mary Duhon in 2011.
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That’s Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso.
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New Census figure shows the country’s population is more diverse. Emelie Gunn has a look at what’s happening in Louisiana.
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The bird pooping problem at Alex Box Stadium is about to be over, as work crews are installing special netting to the bottom of the grandstands overhang that should offer protection. The construction should be complete in time for fall practice. Speaking of LSU baseball, former shortstop Alex Bregman is now a Houston Astro, agreeing to terms and a signing bonus expected to be about 6 million dollars.

New census figures show the nation’s population is becoming more diverse and Millennials now outnumber babyboomers. Demographer Greg Rigamer says Louisiana is following the national trend, as the state’s Hispanic population has increased increased since 2010…:
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The U.S. Census says there are now 83 million people who are considered millennials, people born between 1982 and 2000.

Governor Bobby Jindal has signed into law what’s become known as the revenge porn bill. The legislation by Kenner Representative Julie Stokes makes it a crime to share an explicit photo of someone without their permission with the intent to cause harm. Jindal says this is blatant disregard for personal privacy and the number of people affected by this is shocking.

The US Supreme Court upholds tax subsidies under the Affordable Care Act which supporters say preserves health care for thousands of Louisianians. US Senator Bill Cassidy says the ruling doesn’t repeal the problems with “Obamacare”, which includes insurance premiums increasing up to 60-percent per year on the marketplace…:
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Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, Stephen Handwerk says Chief Justice John Roberts’ majority opinion explains the Court’s decision best…:
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6.4 million people nationwide were at risk of losing their health insurance subsidies because their state did not set up its own exchange.

The US Supreme Court upholds tax subsidies under the Affordable Care Act which supporters say preserves health care for thousands of Louisianians. Eric Gill reports…:

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The Miss USA pageant which will be held in Baton Rouge on July 12th will not be airing on Univision. The network says its dropping the show because of ties with Donald Trump who recently made comments about Mexican immigrants bringing drugs, crimes and rapists to the US. Univision says it’s relationship with the Miss Universe Organization is over.

Monsanto says they have possible plans to make a $1 billion dollar expansion to their plant in Luling producing a new product line to help with the growth of soybeans, cotton and corn. St. Charles Parish President V.J. St. Pierre says this would mean about 540 new direct jobs and the final decision will be made in the early part of 2016..:
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St. Pierre says Monstano is one of the biggest employers in St. Charles.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees tells ESPN’s Ed Werder that he’s convinced he’ll win a another Super Bowl. Brees that’s what keeps him going and he also said again that he would like to play until he’s 45. Brees came in at number 30 on the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2015. That’s a 24 spot drop from last year.

The US Supreme Court upholds tax subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, which supporters say preserves health care for thousands of Louisianians. Opponents argued subsidies should not be available in the 34 states that did not set up their own health insurance marketplace, which includes Louisiana. US Senator Bill Cassidy is disappointed by the ruling…:
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Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, Stephen Handwerk, says this ruling is a victory…:
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This is the second time the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Affordable Care Act.

Governor Bobby Jindal begins campaigning today meeting with voters in New Hampshire after joining the long list of candidates seeking the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.

Monsanto announces possible plans to make a 1 billion dollar expansion to their Luling plant. The addition would produce a new product line to help with the growth of soybeans, cotton and corn. St. Charles Parish President V.J. St. Pierre says this is very exciting and Monsanto has always been a great industrial partner in the community:
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He says the plant would create 95 direct, 450 indirect, and 1,000 construction jobs.

Former LSU shortstop Alex Bregman has signed with the Houston Astros. His signing bonus is reportedly around 6 million dollars. The Astros have also announced the signing of left-handed pitcher former Tiger Zac Person. Bregman was the second overall pick in the MLB draft and Person was picked in the ninth round by Houston.

Governor Bobby Jindal officially hits the campaign trail today after his announcement Wednesday that he is seeking the Republican Presidential nomination. ULM Political Science Professor John Sutherlin says even though many people don’t believe Jindal has much of a chance at the White House, our Governor has a history of being a good campaigner…:
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Sutherlin says if Jindal is competitive in the Iowa caucus and in the New Hampshire primary that could lead to a really good showing in South Carolina.

Governor Jindal and the President of Monsanto announce the company’s decision to start a preliminary investment in an expansion of its St. Charles Parish operation in Luling. The Monsanto board will make an official decision in early 2016 which could mean a potential investment of more than $1 billion dollars over the course of 3-5 years and result in 540 new jobs.

Fidelity Investments’ 2015 Couples Retirement Study finds a disconnect between couples on finances and retirement planning issues. Eric Gill reports…:
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The St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office says a teenager is dead after his tractor rolled off a bridge and landed on top of him. They say 17-year-old Zachary Henry of Amite was driving over a narrow wooden bridge when the tractor veered too close to the side of the bridge and broke the planks. The tractor rolled off the bridge and landed on top of Henry in a ditch. Henry was pronounced dead at the scene.