Pro-choice and pro-life advocates rallied in the Capitol City today. Pieces of legislation are moving through the process that could impact funding for abortion clinics in the state. Executive Director for the New Orleans Abortion Fund, Amy Irvin, says this kind of legislation will hurt women’s access to healthcare in Louisiana.

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But Legislative Director for the Louisiana Right to Life, Deanna Wallace says they showed up at the Capitol to show their support for the pro-life bills.

A Southern Media and Opinion Research poll finds in the Presidential race, Republican Donald Trump is ahead with not many voters undecided. The poll shows only 14-percent of those surveyed were undecided. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Governor John Bel Edwards will likely benefit from Clinton not being popular in Louisiana.

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Pinsonat says Trump draws in 53-percent of the vote compared to Democrat Hillary Clinton’s 39-percent.

Another arrest has been made in the fatal shooting that took the lives of two Southern students in April. Baton Rouge Police Cpl. L’Jean Mckneely says 25-year-old Brandon Henderson of Baton Rouge has been charged with two counts of second degree murder. Mckneely says they just want to get closure for the families. He says more arrests could be made, as the investigation is ongoing.

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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the murder of two men found in a vehicle in Natalbany early this morning. Spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says they received a call around 4 a.m. regarding gunshots in the area. She says when police arrived, they located the men unresponsive.

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Panepinto says the identity of the victims has not yet been released.

A poll from Southern Media and Opinion Research finds Republican Donald Trump is ahead in the Presidential race. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says in a poll of 500 likely voters, Trump draws in 53-percent of the vote compared to Democrat Hillary Clinton’s 39-percent. He says white democrats favor Trump over Clinton, 48-percent to 43-percent.
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Police are investigating the murder of two men found in a vehicle in Natalbany early this morning. Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says they received a call around 4 a.m. regarding gunshots in the area. She says right now, it’s believed the shooter is still on the loose.
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Pro-choice and pro-life advocates rallied in the Capitol City today. Halen Doughty has more…
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The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering a 9-thousand dollar reward for any information about the fatal shooting of two Whooping Cranes in Acadia Parish. LDWF Spokesperson Adam Einck says the endangered birds were found dead in Rayne. Whooping Cranes are one of the most endangered of all the world’s cranes.

A statewide poll shows Republican Donald Trump is ahead in the Presidential election without many undecided voters. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the murder of two men found in a vehicle in Natalbany early this morning. Spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says they are searching for the killer and there could be a reward for information on the double murder…:
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Pro-choice advocates protested outside the Governor’s Mansion, while pro-life supporters rallied on the steps of the Capitol today. Executive Director for the New Orleans Abortion Fund, Amy Irvin, says they are concerned about the anti-abortion legislation signed into law by the governor. She says these laws could cost the state money, as they may be unconstitutional…:
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But Legislative Director for the Louisiana Right to Life, Deanna Wallace says they showed up at the Capitol to show their support for Governor John Bel Edwards and the pro-life bills that he’s signed…:
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The session must end Monday.

A Southern Media and Opinion Research poll finds in the Presidential race, Republican Donald Trump is ahead with not many voters undecided. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says in a poll of 500 likely voters, Trump draws in 53-percent of the vote compared to Democrat Hillary Clinton. He says Trump will probably win Louisiana but both candidates have a pretty high unfavorable rating…:
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Pinsonat says he’s never seen an election where both candidates had an unfavorable rating over 50-percent.

A $9000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the shooting deaths of two endangered whooping cranes in Acadia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the birds were discovered just south of Rayne off Highway 35 the morning of May 20th. Anyone with information on these illegal killings is urged to call the Louisiana Operation Game Thief hotline at 1-800-442-2511, or submit a tip through the LADWF Tips application.

A second suspect has been arrested in the shooting deaths of 2 Southern University students caught in the crossfire. Cpl. L’Jean Mckneely says 25-year-old Brandon Henderson of Baton Rouge has been charged with two counts of second degree murder. 22-year-old Ernest Felton was previously arrested for attempted second degree murder. But Mckneely says that charge could be upgraded, because they believe bullets from his gun fatally struck Lashuntae Benton and Annette January…:
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This shooting is still under investigation with additional pending arrests.

Another arrest has been made in the fatal shooting that took the lives of two Southern students in April. Baton Rouge Police Cpl. L’Jean Mckneely says 25-year-old Brandon Henderson of Baton Rouge has been charged with two counts of second degree murder…:
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22-year-old Ernest Felton was previously arrested for attempted second degree murder.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the murder of two men found in a vehicle in Natalbany early this morning. Spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says they received a call around 4 a.m. regarding gunshots in the area. She says when police arrived, they located the men unresponsive..:
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She says right now, it’s believed the shooter is still on the loose.

A 13-year-old girl died when she was thrown from a Utility Task Vehicle she was driving in Sabine Parish, according to State Police. They say Melissa Anderson lost control of the UTV, exited the roadway and was ejected. She was pronounced dead on the scene. Troopers remind the public that it is dangerous and illegal to operate off-road vehicles on public roadways in Louisiana.

According to the AAA Foundation, 60% of teen crashes involve some sort of distraction. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says this is important information to note as we’re entering the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers…:
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AAA found that about 15% of crashes involving teen drivers were due to talking to passengers, and 12% were due to phone usage. Redman says the most dangerous day in the next 100 days will be the Fourth of July.

The number of substance-exposed babies born in Louisiana has tripled since 2008, according to the Department of Children and Family Services. Halen Doughty reports it’s led to a greater demand for foster families…
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Baton Rouge Police have charged a 25-year-old man with second-degree murder in the shooting deaths of two Southern University students back in April. Authorities say Brandon Christopher Henderson admitting to firing the first shots that initiated the exchange of gunfire that killed Lashuntae Benton and Annette January.

Legislation that would allow domestic violence victims to carry a concealed weapon with an expedited permit receives final legislative passage. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges says many concealed carry classes have a wait list, and it can take several weeks to get into the class and then get the permit. She says women could be attacked or murdered during this time…
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The U.S. Senate election is five months away and Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy has a large lead in a Southern Media and Opinion Research poll of 500 likely voters. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Kennedy drew 32-percent of the votes followed by GOP Congressman Charles Boustany with 10-percent. Pinsonat says the poll shows Kennedy’s favorable rating is at 62-percent:
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The number of substance-exposed babies born in Louisiana has tripled since 2008, according to the Department of Children and Family Services. DCFS Regional Administrator Michelle Faust says, last year alone, there were almost 15-hundred reported cases of substance-exposed babies. She says DCFS is having a hard time finding foster families for these challenging situations…:
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Faust says over 4-thousand children are in foster care in Louisiana, and DCFS desperately needs more foster parents.

Two people were found dead early this morning in Natalbany in a rare apparent double homicide case in the community, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. Authorities are now searching for the killer. They say the victims were shot to death in an SUV in the area just north of Hammond. State Police is assisting in the investigation.

In the latest Southern Media and Opinion Research poll, State Treasurer John Kennedy has a commanding lead in the US Senate race with 32%. Congressman Charles Boustany is second with 10%. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says
Democratic candidates Foster Campbell with 9 percent, and Caroline Fayard, who comes in at 4-percent, are still unknown to many voters…:
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32-percent of those polled are undecided.

We’re entering the 100 most dangerous days for teen drivers, and AAA says teens are most commonly distracted by their passengers or their cell phone..:
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AAA spokesman Don Redman says it’s crucial for parents to talk to their kids about putting the phone down when they drive.

Sixty percent of teen crashes involve some sort of distraction, according to the AAA Foundation. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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An unrestrained woman who was a passenger in a vehicle that crashed sustained fatal injuries in Rapides Parish. State police say a vehicle driven by 19-year-old Mark Eldridge of Cottonport drove off LA Highway 1, lost control and collided with two fences and a tree. His passenger who wasn’t buckled up, 20-year-old Shakira Mingo of Mansura was pronounced dead at the scene. Eldridge was moderately injured.

State Treasurer John Kennedy has a massive lead in the US Senate Race according to Southern Media and Opinion Resarch’s latest survey. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says in last year’s Governor’s race, David Vitter had a big lead early on but Kennedy is a different kind of candidate…:
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Kennedy came in with 32 percent, followed by Republican Congressman Charles Boustany with 10-percent.

Domestic violence victims would be allowed to carry a concealed weapon with an expedited permit under legislation headed to Governor John Bel Edwards desk. Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges says this would allow victims to get the permit before they have to complete a concealed carry class..:
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Hodges says the permit is only good for 45 days, and you’d have to pass a background check.