The governor’s office plans to meet with State Police and the East Baton Rouge district attorney’s office over the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling, who was killed after a confrontation with two Baton Rouge police officers. An attorney for Sterling’s family has asked for State Police to take over the investigation and the NAACP says the Baton Rouge police chief should be fired.

According to the Louisiana Entertainment and Film Association, business from the state’s film industry is down 90-percent from a year ago. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson admits there’s some uncertainity in the industry and that’s why they will conduct a comprehensive review of the program…
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Pierson says they’ll make recommendations for legislators to consider for the 2017 session.

Abortion providers in Louisiana have filed suit over seven abortion laws enacted this year. The Center for Reproductive Rights brought forward the federal suit to keep the rules from taking effect on August 1. But Deanna Wallace with Louisiana Right to Life says these laws are needed, because abortion doctors refuse to consider common sense protections for the safety of women….
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The Center for Reproductive Rights say the laws are unnecessary and limits the options for women seeking an abortion.

Gas prices are on a slight decline. Triple-A spokesperson Mike Right says the statewide average has fallen to $2.08, which is much lower than what we were paying at this time last year when the statewide average was $2.55…
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Right says a large supply of gas on the market is a factor in the lower prices.

Louisiana will receive a 60-million dollar federal grant to improve traffic flow on Interstate 10. The grant will go towards expanding and improving I-10 between I-49 and the Atchafalaya Basin and state transportation secretary Shawn Wilson says this federal money will allow the state to use its own dollars to fix the I-10 east bottleneck in Baton Rouge near the Mississippi River Bridge…
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Cell phone video of Tuesday morning’s fatal shooting by a Baton Rouge police officer has gone viral and it has sparked protests from individuals demanding justice. The video shows two Baton Rouge police officers on top of Alton Sterling and struggling with the 37-year-old man when one of the officers shouts he has a gun. That’s when Sterling was shot multiple times. A state lawmaker has described the shooting as a murder. The two officers have been placed on administrative leave.

Gas prices have fallen on average seven cents over the last month according to a Triple-A’s fuel gage survey. Triple-A spokesperson Mike Right says it’s possible we can see gas prices fall below two-dollars a gallon before the end of the summer…
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A year ago the statewide average was $2.55

A federal lawsuit has been filed over seven Louisiana abortion laws enacted this year. Emelie Gunn has more on the case…
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Louisiana has received a 60-million dollar grant that officials say will help alleviate traffic congestion in Lafayette and Baton Rouge. Halen Doughty has more…
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Tensions are high today near the area where a Baton Rouge police officer fatally shot a 37-year-old man following a struggle. Cell phone video shows two officers on top of Alton Sterling, when he was shot several times. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James has called the shooting a murder. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.

Governor Edwards announces the state’s Economic Development department will take a comprehensive look at Louisiana’s film tax incentive program. With reports that movie industry jobs are fleeing to other states, LED Secretary Don Pierson says it’s time to see how they can help Hollywood South…
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Changes were made to the state’s film tax incentive program in 2015 and since then movie production has declined in the bayou state.

Pro life groups are reacting to a lawsuit filed that seeks to block implementaiton of several laws that regulate abortions. The lawsuit challenges the state’s new 72 hour waiting period to get an abortion and the ban an abortion procedure commonly used in the second trimester. But Deanna Wallace with Louisiana Right to Life says these laws are common sense regulations…
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Louisiana is receiving 60-million dollars in federal grant money that will help pay for several highway projects. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says it will free up state dollars to address the bottleneck coming off the I-10 bridge in Baton Rouge…
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The state will also improve and expand I-10 between Lafayette and the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.

Governor John Bel Edwards has called on the Louisiana Department of Economic Development to review the the state’s film tax credit program. A cap was placed on the program in 2015 and movie production has suffered since. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson…
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Recommendations will be provided to the legislature for their consideration in the 2017 session.

A hearing is pending in a federal courtroom over a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of state laws that puts more regulations on abortions. Janet Crepps, with the Center for Reproductive Rights, says last week’s Supreme Court ruling that blocked a Texas law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting priviledges at hospitals will help their case…
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Pro-life groups say the new rules approved by lawmakers are common sense protections for the safety of women.

Could we see more protesting today at the location where a Baton Rouge officer fatally shot 37-year-old Alton Sterling Protestors were there yesterday chanting “Black Lives Matter.” Cell phone video shows two officers holding Sterling down before using lethal force.

Republican members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation have been highly critical of an FBI investigation that determined Hillary Clinton should not face federal charges for using a private email account to send classified material. US Representative Charles Boustany believes Clinton should drop out of the presidential race.

A Gonzales man is behind bars today after cops say he allegedly shot his ex girlfriend in the face on the side of the interstate. Michelle Southern reports…:
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An investigation is ongoing into a fatal police shooting. Baton Rouge Corporal L’Jean McKneely says one of their officers fired their weapon after getting into a scuffle with 37-year-old Alton Sterling…
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Witnesses tell the Baton Rouge Advocate that the deceased man did not have a gun. The shooting happened in front of conveinence store after police received a call about a man with gun in the area.

One man is dead and another is in the hospital following a shooting in Shreveport on Independence Day. Cpl. Marcus Hines says 33-year-old Antonio Collins and 32-year-old Exzavious Thomas were next door neighbors arguing over shooting fireworks…:
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Hines says Collins suffered a fatal shot to the chest, and Thomas was also injured.

State Police are upping their efforts to enforce the “Move Over” law after several officers were struck by vehicles while working on the side of the road. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says people should always watch out for any emergency vehicle on the side of the road, including police, EMS, firefighters and tow trucks.

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According to the “Move Over America” campaign, over 70% of Americans do not know about move over laws.

An officer involved shooting outside a Baton Rouge convenience store left one man dead. The convenience store clerk told a Baton Rouge TV station he saw 37-year-old Alton Sterling carrying a gun but did not have it out at the time of the shooting. Cpl. ‘Jean McKneely says one officer is on administrative leave and the investigation is ongoing.

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The coroner has said that Sterling was shot multiple times in the chest and back.

Hundreds of Louisiana workers will be out of work as a result of GE Oil and Gas in Pineville closing its doors. Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields says the company is closing its Pineville facility to move its operation to their other location in Jacksonville, Florida. He says he is disappointed to see this company move to another state.

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One man is dead and another is in the hospital following a shooting in Shreveport on Independence Day. Cpl. Marcus Hines says 33-year-old Antonio Collins and 32-year-old Exzavious Thomas were next door neighbors who got into a dispute over fireworks that turned violent.

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Hines says Collins suffered a fatal shot to the chest, and Thomas was also injured but is expected to recover.

State Police is ramping up its efforts to get motorists to comply with Louisiana’s “Move Over Law” after two separate incidents in the last few days where officers were struck standing on the side of the road. Sergeant Jared Sandifer says it’s a common sense law…
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A Sterlington police officer was fatally struck over the Fourth of July weekend.

The state’s workforce commission made public GE Oil and Gas in Pineville’s decision to lay off 269 of their employees, because the company plans to move its operation to Florida. Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields says it hurts losing this many jobs, but they’ve been preparing for this announcement…
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Gunshots rang out in a Shreveport neighborhood on Independence Day, killing one man and leaving another in the hospital with injuries. Halen Doughty has more…
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In Ascension Parish, a Gonzales man has been arrested after he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend in her vehicle after a high speed chase. Chief Deputy Bobby Webre says 26-year-old Jarvis McNair faces several charges…
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Authorities say the couple’s 10-month-old boy was in the back seat when she was shot.

Hundreds of Louisiana workers will be out of work as a result of GE Oil and Gas in Pineville closing its doors. Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields says the company is closing its Pineville facility to move its operation to their other location in Jacksonville, Florida. He says he is disappointed to see this company move to another state…:
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The plant closing will result in 269 of the company’s 289 employees encountering permanent layoffs.

An officer in Baton Rouge is placed on leave after being involved in a shooting that left a suspect dead at a gas station. Corporal L’Jean McKneely says 37-year-old Alton Sterling is believed to have gotten into an altercation with officers when he was shot and killed. He says they are reviewing all evidence…:
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Stadium Journey has ranked LSU’s Alex Box Stadium as the best ballpark in the country. In its review, they say the Box has it all, powerhouse ball club, state of the art facility, great food selection, rabid fan base and an intimidating atmosphere for opposing teams.

State Police is increasing its efforts to enforce the “Move Over” law, in light of several officers who have been hit while on the side of the road. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says you can not only get a ticket for not moving over, but you can seriously hurt or kill someone…:
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In the past week, officers in both Sterlington and St. John the Baptist Parish have been hit by vehicles while on the side of the road, and one of the Sterlington officers was killed.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says an overnight accident left a pedestrian dead in west Shreveport. They say 26-year-old Nicholas Meziere is believed to have run across a road to fire some fireworks when he dropped them and was hit by two vehicles. Meziere was pronounced dead. The accident remains under investigation.

State Police is increasing its efforts to enforce the “Move Over” law, in light of several officers who have been hit while on the side of the road. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says the law applies to all emergency vehicles, including police, firefighters, EMS, and tow trucks. He says people need to watch out for these vehicles when they are on the side of the road..:
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A Gonzales man is behind bars today after the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says he allegedly shot his ex girlfriend in the face while she was trying to get away from him in her vehicle. Chief Deputy Bobby Webre says 26-year-old Jarvis McNair followed the victim at a high rate of speed before stopping in Sorrento…:
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McNair’s charges include second degree murder.

One man is dead and another is in the hospital following a shooting in Shreveport on Independence Day. Cpl. Marcus Hines says 33-year-old Antonio Collins and 32-year-old Exzavious Thomas were next door neighbors arguing over shooting fireworks…:
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Hines says Collins suffered a fatal shot to the chest, and Thomas was also injured but is expected to recover. Thomas is charged with a single count of convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and it’s believed this was self-defense.

Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot is up to $449 million dollars, and lottery officials say it could become the 7th largest jackpot in US history.

Gunshots rang out in a Shreveport neighborhood on Independence Day, killing one man and leaving another in the hospital with injuries. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Two companies with operations in the state have sent notices to the Louisiana Workforce Commission about planned layoffs. GE Oil & Gas said about 269 of its 289 workers in Pineville will be let go with the reductions slated to begin September 2nd. Blue Sky Innovations said it was given notice to end its contract resulting in 55 layoffs starting July 31st.

A man is dead after an officer involved shooting early this morning outside of a convenience store in Baton Rouge. Cpl. L’ Jean McKneely says officers responded to an anonymous tip that someone had a gun in the area and it needed to be checked out by authorities. He says that’s when a scuffle occurred and 37-year-old Alton Sterling was shot and killed by an officer…:
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Sterling was pronounced dead and McKneely says only one officer fired his weapon.

A scientist at LSU Health Shreveport had a part in a deal seeking to develop cancer immunotherapy drugs. Professor Doctor Robert Rhoads says the parmacutical company Sanofi has set up a licesing fee to see if immunotherapy could work with other types of cancer as it’s already used to treat melanoma and prostate cancer…:
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