A Justice of the Peace in Grant Parish has resigned because her religion does not believe same-sex couples should be married. Patricia Gunter says she would no longer be able to perform the duties of her job because of the Supreme Court ruling which allows gay marriage…:
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Gunter is the wife of a Baptist pastor and says she’s leaving to avoid problems or disagreements.

A search is underway for at least two suspects involved in an altercation with a State trooper in which one fired at the cop and injured him then fled the scene. The trooper returned fire. Troopers have updated the description of the vehicle they are looking for. It’s an ’80s Cheveolet Caprice, grey in color, red tape over the right tail light and a marijuana leaf hanging car freshener.

Star forward Anthony Davis has verbally agreed to accept the New Orleans Pelicans’ maximum extension deal that will reportedly pay him $145 million over five years. Jake Madison, with Bourbon Street Shots, says it appears new head coach Alvin Gentry and really sold Davis on his vision for the future, which includes making the All-Star the focal point of the team’s offense…:
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This extension will keep Davis from entering free agency until 2020.

The mother of pop singer Britney Spears, who is from Kentwood, is getting behind Amite State Representative Jon Bel Edwards for Governor. Lyn Spears has set up a contest on Edwards campaign website whereby a $50 donation will enter you into a drawing for a chance to win tickets to see Britney in Las Vegas and backstage passes.

In response to the Louisiana ACLU and others challenging a religious liberty executive order, Governor Bobby Jindal says he’s not backing down. The order prohibits state agencies from taking adverse action on someone if they make a decision because their religion doesn’t believe in same sex marriage. Bossier City Representative Mike Johnson calls the lawsuit frivolous..:
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The Louisiana ACLU says this order goes beyond the scope of a governor’s constitutional power.

Authorities report two people are dead and two more are injured following a one car crash in Shreveport overnight involving teenagers. Police report the wreck occurred just before 2am in the southern part of the city and there were 5 people in the car, all not wearing seatbelts. One died at the scene, one later at a hospital. No identifications have been made at this time.

AAA expects 42 million people traveling for Independence Day, the most since 2007. Scott Carwile has more….:
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Pelicans star forward Anthony Davis will be staying in New Orleans for a while. Davis and the Pels have reportedly come to an agreement on the team’s maximum extension deal that will pay the star forward more $140 million over five years. The reported deal will keep Davis from entering free agency until 2020. Davis still has one year left on his rookie contract that will pay him $7 million next season.

A 50 cent tax increase for a pack of cigarettes starts today. Emelie Gunn finds out how people in the state feel about this….

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A Louisiana justice of the peace has resigned due to the Supreme Court’s ruling legalizing same-sex marriages. Patricia Gunter of Pollock, a justice of the peace in Grant Parish, turned in her resignation Tuesday. Gunter, who is the wife of a church pastor, says she believes in the Bible’s definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman. She says because of the Court’s ruling, she feels she could no longer uphold the oath she swore to uphold the laws of the state and the country.

During a debate at the Farm Bureau Convention, the four major gubernatorial candidates were asked what is the biggest challenge they’ve ever faced in their personal life. Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle says the biggest challenge in his life was telling his mother he’d witnessed his sister die in a fatal crash as he was following her home from school…

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The gubernatorial primary is slated for October 24th.

The American Automobile Association expects that nearly 42 million Americans will travel for the 4th of July holiday, the most in eight years. AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.55, which is significantly cheaper than it’s been in the past 5 years and that certainly helps the family budget…

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Redman says most people will travel by car to get to their destination.

The state legislator who authored a religious freedom bill comes to the defense of Governor Bobby Jindal who faces a lawsuit from the ACLU. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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State Police say a trooper conducting a traffic stop in Rapides Parish was injured and shot at during an altercation with the driver. Authorities say the trooper was hit in the head with an unknown object and they are looking for the individuals who were involved. State Police say the suspects were in a 90s model Chevrolet Caprice with a gray paint job or primer color.

A pack of cigarettes will cost you an extra 50 cents today as the state’s new tax of cigarettes goes into effect. Bill Bailey, owner of Smoker’s Paradise in Pineville, says the legislature also increased taxes on e-cigarettes and vapor products…

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The state legislature approved a law that raises the tax on a pack of cigarettes from 36 cents to 86 cents.

The four major gubernatorial candidates were asked during a debate at the Farm Bureau Convention what is the biggest challenge they’ve ever faced in their personal life. Amite Representative John Bel Edwards says his biggest challenge in life was when he was in Ranger School in the Army…

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Louisiana’s gubernatorial primary election is October 24th.

The state’s new tax that raises the tax on a pack of cigarettes from 36 cents to 86 cents goes into effect today. The American Heart Association’s Louisiana Advocacy Director Stasha Rhodes pushed for the tax increase and says the money generated from the additional tax will go to health care in Louisiana…

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Those against the tax say it could hurt business.

During a debate at the Farm Bureau Convention, the four candidates for Governor were asked what is the biggest challenge they’ve ever faced in their personal life. Jay Dardenne says while he was a candidate for Lt. Governor he was diagnosed with prostate cancer…

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The gubernatorial primary is October 24th.

Governor Bobby Jindal says he will not back down from a lawsuit filed by the Louisiana ACLU and others who are challenging his religious freedom executive order that seeks to protect those who oppose same-sex marriage. Bossier City Representative Mike Johnson, who is an attorney, says all the executive order attempts to do is protect religious liberty…

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The order prohibits state agencies from taking adverse action on a person, business or non-profit if they make a decision based on their religious belief that marriage is between a man and a woman.

The American Automobile Association projects nearly 42 million Americans will travel for the 4th of July holiday, the most since 2007. AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says the fact that Independence Day falls on a weekend helps but that’s not the only reason people are out on the road…

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Redman says the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.55.

Governor Bobby Jindal says he will not back down from religious liberty. Jindal made the statement in reaction to a lawsuit filed by the Louisiana ACLU and others who are challenging an executive order signed by the governor back in May that seeks to protect those who oppose same-sex marriage. Bossier City Representative Mike Johnson supports Jindal on this issue…

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Jindal’s executive order was signed, after Johnson’s religious freedom bill was defeated in a House committee.

A pack of cigarettes will cost you an extra 50 cents today as the state’s new tax of cigarettes goes into effect. The state legislature approved a law that raises the tax on a pack of cigarettes from 36 cents to 86 cents. Bill Bailey, owner of Smoker’s Paradise in Pineville, is concerned it could hurt his business.

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Proponents of the tax increase say revenue generated will go to health care in Louisiana.

The four candidates for Governor were asked during a debate at the Farm Bureau Convention what is the biggest challenge they’ve ever faced in their personal life. Senator David Vitter made reference to his prostitution scandal that lead to him apologizing for a “serious sin.” He says it caused issues in his marriage many years ago…

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Louisiana’s gubernatorial primary election is October 24th.

The American Automobile Association says almost 42 million Americans will hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday, which is the most in eight years. They say the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.55.