According to a recent study by WalletHub, Louisiana is the 10th least energy expensive state, but we use the most electricity in the country. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Shreveport Police Department is investigating an overnight stabbing that claimed the life of a teenager. Authorities say a 15-year-old was stabbed to death during an dispute with another person. They confirm a 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the teen’s death, but their relationship is uncertain at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesman Bo Boehringer says newly passed legislation will allow the department to sell advertising space on its properties in order to raise additional funds. He says these ad sales are an effort for LDWF to stay self-sufficient…

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Boehringer says the ads will be tastefully done and people shouldn’t expect to see ads pop up in middle of Wildlife Management Areas.

Feral hogs caused at least 30 million dollars worth of damage to Louisiana farms in 2013 according to an LSU AgCenter study. AgCenter economist Shaun Tanger says there is talk about changing policies on different ways of controlling the animals, like poison baiting and trapping…

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He says the feral hog population in the state is about 500-thousand.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking at selling advertising on its properties to raise additional funds. Scott Carwile reports…

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State Police say two are dead after an early morning crash on I-10 in Calcasieu Parish. They say a truck was traveling the roadway near Lacassine when the right rear tire deflated. The truck veered into the median where it rolled over. Two unrestrained passengers in the rear of the vehicle were ejected and received fatal injuries. The driver and another passenger were transported to area hospitals with moderate injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

A recent WalletHub study finds that Louisiana is the 10th least energy expensive state, but we use the more electricity than any other state in the nation. Spokeswoman Jill Gonzalez says it’s important to note that cheap electricity doesn’t mean we’re paying less…

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Gonzalez says The Bayou State placed 4th in the country for the price of electricity, but 51st in total consumption per housing unit.

A study by the LSU AgCenter finds feral hogs caused at least 30 million dollars worth of damage to Louisiana farms in 2013. AgCenter economist Shaun Tanger says hog hunting is allowed year round, day and night, to help reduce the population but that’s not enough…

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He says about 75 percent of feral hogs would need to be eliminated to keep up with the current population.

Five parishes that were impacted by flood waters from the Red River have been declared a federal disaster area. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Kevin Davis says police, fire, and public work departments who had paid overtime during the disaster will benefit from this assistance. He says whether individual citizens affected by the flood will be eligible for federal aid, is still being determined….

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Damage from the Red River flood was estimated at more than 17 million dollars.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking into selling advertising on its properties in an effort to raise additional funds. Spokesman Bo Boehringer says the ads will be tastefully done and people shouldn’t expect to see ads pop up in middle of wildlife areas…

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He says there is still a lot of work to be done to determine what is made available on an ad sales basis.

Although we use the most electricity in the country, a recent study by WalletHub shows Louisiana is the 10th least energy expensive state. Spokeswoman Jill Gonzalez says one factor they looked at in this study was how much motorists pay for gas and how much they consume…

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The numbers show that, on average, Louisianians pay $284 a month total on energy coming within the top 10.

An LSU AgCenter study finds feral hogs caused at least 30 million dollars worth of damage to Louisiana farms in 2013. Hogs are known to spread fatal diseases to livestock and root up crops. AgCenter economist Shaun Tanger says they are growing rapidly and destroying everything in their path.

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The Louisiana soybean, hay, rice and corn crops suffer the most from hog damage.

In an effort to raise additional funds, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking into selling advertising on its properties. LDWF spokesman Bo Boehringer says legislation passed in this year’s legislative session allows the department to take advantage of this revenue stream opportunity…

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The state Department of Transportation receives $250,000 annually from State Farm Insurance for ads placed on their Motorist Assistance Program vehicles.

According to a recent study by WalletHub, Louisiana is the 10th least energy expensive state, but we use the most electricity in the country. Spokeswoman Jill Gonzalez says in these hot summer months, utility bills are through the roof..:

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Gonzalez says The Bayou State placed 4th in the country for the price of electricity.

Five parishes that were impacted by flooding from the Red River have been declared a federal disaster area. The declaration means federal dollars will be available to local government agencies in Caddo, Bossier, Grant, Natchitoches and Red River Parishes. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Kevin Davis says says when they looked into personal damage assistance they found most residents had insurance, which could effect if this type of aid will be approved…

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Hundreds of home were flooded in the Caddo and Bossier Parish areas.

The Smoking Cessation Trust saw its highest monthly enrollment in June with over 2,000 Louisianians signing up for its free smoking cessation program. Eric Gill has more…

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State Police say it was a deadly weekend on the highways. There were six fatal crashes including 4 that involved motorcycles. One of them was in Tangipahoa Parish last night on US 51 in Manchac. Authorities say 67-year-old Willie Hebert of Luling was killed after his motorcycle ran off the road.

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The Lake Charles Police Department says two officers are on administrative leave after a burglary suspect shot himself twice in the foot inside a squad car. Lt. Kevin Kirkum says 18-year-old Stacy Lamb of Lake Charles was arrested after a burglary attempt at a local business. He says officers placed Lamb in the back seat of their police unit…:
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Kirkum says criminal and internal investigations are underway.

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s office says cops are searching for a woman being held on double homicide charges who escaped from prison over the weekend. Sheriff Doug Anderson says Melissa Hayes, who was arrested in February in Alexandria, busted a lock in the dorm of the Cottonport facility and went into the rec yard…:
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They believe Hayes could be headed back to Alexandria.

It appears the Louisiana High School Athletics Association has avoided a work stoppage involving its game officials…
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The price tag of the damage to Louisiana crops from Feral hogs as at least 30 million dollars, according to the LSU AgCenter 2013 study. The damages range from the rooting up and eating crops, to damage of farm equipment, and the potential to spread fatal diseases to livestock.
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The Smoking Cessation Trust saw its highest monthly enrollment in June with over 2,000 Louisianians signing up for its free quit smoking program. CEO Mike Rogers attributes the jump to the state’s 50-cent tax increase for a pack of cigarettes, quoting some C-D-C stats…
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For more information you can log on to smoke-free-LA-dot-og.

The investigation continues in the shooting of a burglary suspect inside a Lake Charles Police squad car. Lt. Kevin Kirkum says they believe 18 year-old Stacy Lamb found a gun inside an equipment bag in the back seat, when he shot and injured himself…
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As to why a gun was in the backseat in the first place, that question is yet ot be answered.

The LHSAA has reached a tentative agreement with referees that will prevent a work stoppage this fall. Louisiana High School Officials Association President Paul LaRosa says they knew what was a stake…
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Details will be released later.

Lake Charles Police now have two officers on administrative leave after a burglary suspect shot and injured himself inside a squad car. Lt. Kevin Kirkum says 18-year-old Stacy Lamb of Lake Charles was arrested after a burglary attempt at a local business, and apparently found the gun in an equipment bag in the back seat….
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The officers’ names were not released
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Some very high numbers are signed up for the free quit smoking program being offered by the Smoking Cessation Trust. CEO Mike Rogers says almost 35,000 residents have signed up, much that resulting from the cigarette tax increase. To be eligible, you must be a Louisiana resident who began smoking before September 1, 1988…
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For more information, log on to smoke-free-LA-dot-org.

Baton Rouge Police is investigating an apparent murder/suicide which left three people dead and one injured. Corporal L’Jean McKneely says they believe 20-year-old Marquiles Whaley his girlfriend, her mother, and her boyfriend, with only the mother-36 year-old Romander Jones being the lone survivor…
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Besides Whaley, the other victims are 18 year-old Makayla Jones and 38 year-old Shawyn Lollis.

Following a four hour plus meeting yesterday, High School sports officials have reached a tentative agreement that will prevent a work stoppage by referees this fall. Louisiana High School Officials Association President Paul LaRosa says they are holding off on releasing any information, until they can speak with their officials…
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The investigation continues in an apparent murder/suicide in Baton Rouge where authorities believe 20 year-old Marquiles Whaley shot his girlfriend -18 year-old Makayla Jones and her mother, 36-year-old Romander Jones and her boyfriend, 38-year-old Shawyn Lollis before turning the gun on himself…:
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They believe that an argument is how this started. The mother was the lone survivor.
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Over 2,000 Louisianians are signing up for the free smoking cessation program in June. The number is almost 35 thousand, and Smoking Sessation Trust’s CEO Mike Rogers, believes that the increased cigarette tax is a big reazson for it. He says, if you a Louisiana resident, and you started smoking before September 1st 1988, you’re eligible…
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In Avoyelles Parish, police are looking for a woman being held on a double homicide who escaped from prison over the weekend at the Cottonport facility. Avoyelles Parish Sheriff Doug Anderson says they know Melissa Hayes got into the vehicle of an unsuspecting motorist at a gas station near the prison…
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Authorities believe Hayes might be headed to Alexandria, where she is from.

Could the newly raised cigarette tax in Louisiana be leading to more people quitting smoking? The Smoking Cessation Trust says it saw its highest monthly enrollment in June. CEO Mike Rogers says research has shown that the higher the price per pack, the more people who quit. He says their goal is to help more than 210,000 Louisianians kick the habit…:
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You can find more information at www-dot-smokefreela-dot-org.

The LHSAA and its officials have reached a tentative agreement that will prevent a work stoppage by referees this fall. Referees were asking for a raise and other things. Louisiana High School Officials Association President Paul LaRosa is not saying publicly whether the agreement struck on Sunday will result in more pay for refs…:
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He says they are meeting with refs to discuss the deal on Wednesday.

The Lake Charles Police Department says two officers are on administrative leave after a burglary suspect shot himself twice in the foot inside a squad car. Lt. Kevin Kirkum says 18-year-old Stacy Lamb of Lake Charles was arrested after a burglary attempt at a local business. He says officers placed Lamb in the back seat of their police unit…:
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Kirkum says criminal and internal investigations are underway.

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s office says cops are searching for a woman being held on double homicide charges who escaped from prison over the weekend. Sheriff Doug Anderson says Melissa Hayes, who was arrested in February in Alexandria, busted a lock in the dorm of the Cottonport facility and went into the rec yard…:
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They believe Hayes could be headed back to Alexandria.

The Smoking Cessation Trust saw its highest monthly enrollment in June with over 2,000 Louisianians signing up for its free smoking cessation program. Eric Gill has more…:
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The Louisiana High School Officials Association and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association have reached an agreement over refs pay which keeps high school sports safe for the fall. The two sides held a meeting yesterday. It is not known if there was a pay raise given to referees as details of the compromise have not been released at this time. LHSOA meets again Wednesday to discuss the outcome.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating an apparent murder/suicide which left three dead and one injured in an incident which took place in front of a 1-year-old child. Spokesman Corporal L’Jean McKneely says they believe 20-year-old Marquiles Whaley is the shooter and he’d been involved in some sort of argument at the home..:
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He says this is a tragic story and the investigation is ongoing.

The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s office is also investigation a possible murder/suicide which took place over the weekend. Officers found Scott and Rhonda White deceased in a home in Ruston. Few details are being released.