11:40 Sportscast, June 28th, 2016

Despite devastating flooding, the New Orleans Saints say the team plans to stick with the plan to hold training camp at the Greenbrier in West Virginia at the end of July. Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic there is currently no truth to the report that the team will stay and practice in Metairie…:
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Camp is slated to begin at the Greenbrier on July 27th.

People in the sports world today are mourning the loss of legendary women’s basketball coach Patt Summitt, who passed away after a difficult battle with dementia. According to a statement from the family, Summitt died peacefully this morning in Knoxville, surrounded by those who loved her most. Summitt led the Tennessee Lady Vols to eight national championships and won more games than any other coach, men’s and women’s, in college basketball history. She was 64.

There’s been another death of a sports legend, as the father of former Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, Buddy Ryan, died at the age of 82. Buddy Ryan was the mastermind of one of the stingiest defenses in NFL history, which he used with the Chicago Bears during their Super Bowl 1985 winning season. No official cause of death had been given, but Ryan had been battling cancer. His sons Rob and Rex both currently coach in the NFL.

Coastal Carolina put on an impressive showing against LSU in the Baton Rouge Regional, but they looked like a different team last night in their 3-0 shutout loss to Arizona in the first game of the College World Series. JC Cloney pitched a four-hitter for the Wildcats, and Ryan Aguilar drove in two runs in Game 1. The two will play again today at 7pm in Omaha.

The New Orleans Zephyrs are making news today after the city’s Triple-A baseball team got into a fight last night in Memphis against the Redbirds. It’s reported that Zephyrs pitcher Jose Urena nearly pegged Redbirds left fielder Jeremy Hazelbaker with a fastball. Hazelbaker then charged the mound and both benches cleared. Urena and Hazelbaker, along with 4 other players were ejected from the game.

 

11:30 Newscast, June 28th, 2016

A fatal crash in Iberville Parish took the life of a 9-year-old and left several others with injuries. Trooper Bryan Lee with State Police says 27-year-old Tommie Killough was attempting to pass another vehicle in a no passing zone…:
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Lee says there were seven children in the five passenger SUV, including Cooper. He says once Killough gets out of the hospital, she faces many charges including negligent homicide.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case of a former Eunice Police officer on charges alleging he threatened to beat up someone he was booking on domestic abuse charges. They say Lt. Varden Guillory is accused of telling Heath Bergeron that he would “rip his head off” if he wasn’t in uniform, then charging the man with felony domestic abuse after ripping up the statement. Guillory was charged with obstruction and malfeasance.

Beachgoers need to be on the lookout this holiday weekend as a flesh-eating bacteria has been found in the Gulf of Mexico. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Social media has been going wild with rumors regarding an increase in SNAP benefits this month. However the Bureau of Communications and Governmental Affairs had denied these rumors and urges SNAP recipients to remain cautious of online, and telephone scams. DCFS says the rumor is 100% false, and SNAP recipients will continue to receive their usual benefit amount on their regularly scheduled day.

 

10:30 LRN Newscast June 28

Flesh-eating bacteria have been discovered at beaches along the Gulf Coast, and Biology Professor at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Dr. Gregory Buck says people should be cautious when entering the water with open cuts or scratches. He says if you believe you have the vibrio bacteria, go straight to the doctor because it can be life threatening.

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There are about 10 to 15 cases of infection from this bacteria in Louisiana, annually.

People on both sides of the abortion debate are sounding off on the Supreme Court ruling that struck down a Texas abortion regulation law. Louisiana Executive Director of the National Organization for Women, Angela Adkins, hopes this paves the way for the similar law in Louisiana to be struck down.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry says his office will continue to fight for Louisiana’s pro-life laws.

Cleco customers will get a credit on their July power bill as a result of the Pineville-based utility company’s sale to a foreign investment group. Opponents to the sale will have negative impacts on customers, like seeing their rates go up over time. But Cleco spokesperson Robbyn Cooper says customer shouldn’t notice a change in their service.

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The credit of $475 will roll over each month until it’s been exhausted.

There have been conflicting reports over whether the Saints will hold mini-camp at the Greenbrier in West Virginia as planned, given the recent flooding the state has seen. Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic says the Saints played a huge part in boosting morale in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and believes they would do the same in West Virginia.

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09:30 Newscast, June 28th, 2016

People on both sides of the abortion debate are voicing their concerns over the Supreme Court ruling that overturned a Texas law placing more restrictions on clinics…:
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And today justices refused to hear similar appeals from Mississippi and Wisconsin.

State Police say a child is dead and 8 people are injured after a vehicle that was passing in a no passing zone crashed and flipped multiple in Iberville Parish. They say 9-year-old Asha Cooper was killed, and the driver, 27-year-old Tommie Killough of Livonia, faces multiple charges including negligent homicide.

With the rising heat comes the rising electricity bills this summer, but CLECO customers are getting a nice break. Spokeswoman Robbyn Cooper says because the PSC requested this benefit when they approved the Pineville based company’s sale, customers will see a $475 credit on their bill starting in July..:
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she says the credit will roll over each month until it runs out.

There’s been some question over whether the Saints would go ahead with plans to bring their mini-camp to West Virginia in the wake of the devastating floods. But sideline reporter Kristian Garic says there have been no changes in the plan as of now…:
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Practice is slated to begin at the Greenbrier.

And tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot is up to $390 million dollars. That’s with a cash option of $265 million.

 

08:30 Newscast, June 28th, 2016

If you’re heading to the beach this weekend for the 4th of July Holiday, health officials want people to know about beach advisories telling people to stay out of the water at certain sites due to high levels of harmful bacteria.
Biology Professor at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Dr. Gregory Buck says anyone can contract vibrio, but some are at greater risk…:
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The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case of a former Eunice Police officer on charges alleging he threatened to beat up someone he was booking on domestic abuse charges. They say Lt. Varden Guillory is accused of telling Heath Bergeron that he would “rip his head off” if he wasn’t in uniform, then charging the man with felony domestic abuse after ripping up the statement. Guillory was charged with obstruction and malfeasance.

As the summer temperatures are going up, Cleco customers’ utility bills will be going down. Don Molino has more…:
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People on both sides of the Texas abortion Supreme Court ruling striking down a law putting tighter restrictions on clinics are sounding off on the issue. Attorney General Jeff Landry says his office will continue to fight for a similar law in Louisiana. But Angela Adkins with the National Organization for Women in Louisiana says that’s a waste of resources..:
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07:30 Newscast, June 28th, 2016

The law that was overturned in Texas that put tighter restrictions on abortion clinics is getting reaction in Louisiana from people on both sides of the issue because of the implications it could have on a similar law here. President of the Louisiana Family Forum, Gene Mills…:
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But pro-choice advocates hopes this means Louisiana’s law will be struck down.

A two-vehicle crash in Iberville Parish that took the life of a child and injured several others Monday afternoon leaves a driver facing many charges, according to State Police. They say 9-year-old Asha Cooper was killed in the wreck near Plaquemine. 27-year-old Tommie Killough of Livonia had seven kids in the SUV when he tried to pass in a no passing zone and hit another vehicle. There were nine people in his vehicle. Killough’s charges include negligent homicide.

Many people are likely to be out on the water for the 4th of July holiday but should be cautious because the flesh-eating bacteria, vibrio, has been found along the Gulf of Mexico coast stretching from Texas to the Florida panhandle. Biology Professor at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Dr. Gregory Buck says vibrio can enter the body through eating raw shellfish or an open wound..:
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the bacteria typically lives in salt water and thrives when the water is warm, so it’s only going to continue to grow.

There have been conflicting reports over whether the Saints will hold mini-camp at the Greenbrier in West Virginia as planned, given the recent flooding the state has seen. Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic says New Orleans currently has every intention of beginning camp on July 27th at the resort but they’re still in a bit of a holding pattern…:
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06:45 Sportscast, June 28th, 2016

There have been conflicting reports over whether the Saints will hold mini-camp at the Greenbrier in West Virginia as planned, given the recent flooding the state has seen. Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic says New Orleans currently has every intention of beginning camp on July 27th at the resort but they’re still in a bit of a holding pattern…:
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Garic says the Saints played a huge part in boosting morale in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and believes they would do the same in West Virginia..:
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Garic says the main thing is getting the Saints out of the extreme south Louisiana heat.

After a difficult battle with dementia, Pat Summitt, the winningest college basketball coach, has died at age 64. According to a statement made by her son to WATE, Summitt died “peacefully this morning” in Knoxville. Summitt led the Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team to eight national championships and won 1,098 games in her 38-year career – more than any other coach, men’s or women’s, in college basketball history.

LSU landed four players in this year’s Pro Football Focus Top 101. Running back Leonard Fournette was the highest ranked Tiger at No. 3, followed by defensive end Arden Key at No. 40, defensive lineman Devon Godchaux at No. 66 and safety Jamal Adams at No. 96.

LSU first baseman Greg Deichmann will take part in the 2016 TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby, it was announced Monday.

 

06:30 Newscast, June 28th, 2016

Beachgoers need to be on the lookout this holiday weekend as a flesh-eating bacteria has been found in the Gulf of Mexico. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Just in time for the soaring summer temperatures, Cleco utility customers are getting a break on their power bills. Cleco spokesperson Robbyn Cooper says beginning July 1, customers will start seeing a credit on their bills, averaging $475…:
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People on both sides of the Texas abortion Supreme Court ruling are sounding off on the issue. The ruling overturned a law that restricted women’s access to abortion clinics. That’s according to Executive Director of the National Organization for Women in Louisiana, Angela Adkins. She hopes this paves the way for the similar law in Louisiana to be struck down…:
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President of the Louisiana Family Forum, Gene Mills, says he is disappointed with the ruling. He says this ruling put abortion clinic profits over the safety of women…:
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AM Newscall June 28,2016

Beachgoers need to be on the lookout this holiday weekend as a flesh-eating bacteria has been found in the Gulf of Mexico. Emelie Gunn has more…

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People on both sides of the abortion debate are voicing their concerns over the Supreme Court ruling that overturned a Texas law that requires abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at local hospitals. Halen Doughty has more…

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As the summer temperatures are going up, Cleco customers’ utility bills will be going down. Don Molino has more…

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Many people are likely to be out on the water for the 4th of July holiday but should be cautious because the flesh-eating bacteria, vibrio, has been found along the Gulf of Mexico coast stretching from Texas to the Florida panhandle. Biology Professor at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Dr. Gregory Buck says the bacteria typically lives in salt water and thrives when the water is warm, so it’s only going to continue to grow. He say vibrio can enter the body through eating raw shellfish or an open wound…

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There are about 10 to 15 cases of infection from the vibrio vulnificus bacteria in Louisiana, annually. Buck says anyone can contact the bacteria but some people are at a greater risk…

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But Buck says this doesn’t mean people shouldn’t go to the beach, just be cautious when entering the water with open cuts or scratches and when eating raw oysters or clams. He says if you believe you have the vibrio bacteria, go straight to the doctor because it can be life threatening.

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People on both sides of the Texas abortion Supreme Court ruling are sounding off on the issue. The ruling overturned a law that restricted women’s access to abortion clinics. That’s according to Executive Director of the National Organization for Women in Louisiana, Angela Adkins. She hopes this paves the way for the similar law in Louisiana to be struck down.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry says his office will continue to fight for Louisiana’s pro-life laws. But Adkins says challenging the ruling to keep this law on the books will be an expansive fight and a waste of taxpayer dollars.

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President of the Louisiana Family Forum, Gene Mills, says he is disappointed with the ruling. He says this ruling put abortion clinic profits over the safety of women.

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Mills says the reason behind overturning the Texas law was that the purpose of it was to shut down half the abortion clinics in the state. But he says that is not the case with the Louisiana law, so he hopes it will stay on the books.

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Just in time for the soaring summer temperatures, Cleco utility customers are getting a break on their power bills. Cleco spokesperson Robbyn Cooper says beginning July 1, customers will start seeing a credit on their bills, averaging $475.

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The credit comes as a result of the Pineville-based utility company’s sale to a foreign investment group, when the Public Service Commission required the company to meet a long list of requirements to get the deal approved. Cooper says they want customers to benefit from the sale too.

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Opponents to the sale will have negative impacts on Celco’s nearly 300-thousand customers, like seeing their rates go up over time. But Cooper says customer shouldn’t notice a change in their service.

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There have been conflicting reports over whether the Saints will hold mini-camp at the Greenbrier in West Virginia as planned, given the recent flooding the state has seen. Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic says New Orleans currently has every intention of beginning camp on July 27th at the resort but they’re still in a bit of a holding pattern.

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Garic says the main thing is getting the Saints out of the extreme south Louisiana heat. He says there is a possibility the team might go to Foxborough before pre-season to practice with the Patriots.

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Garic says the Saints played a huge part in boosting morale in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and believes they would do the same in West Virginia.

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18:30 Newscast June 27,2016

Today the Supreme Court ruled a Texas law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at hospitals unconstitutional, which might mean a similar Louisiana law could be struck down. Attorney General Jeff Landry issued a statement saying our law is factually and legally different than the Texas law. But Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino says Louisiana law is just as restrictive…
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Governor John Bel Edwards has been elected as the chair of the Southern Regional Education Board. Edwards’ Communication Director Richard Carbo says says K-12 education has been cut for in the state for the first time in a generation. He says this new position will give Governor Edwards an opportunity to find new ideas to improve education throughout the 16 state region.
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An executive order has been issued by Governor John Bel Edwards to make changes to a program that gives manufactures significant tax breaks. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says this gives local governing bodies have a say-so in how the exemptions are given out. He also says it requires companies applying to show they are creating or retaining jobs.
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A crash in St. Landry Parish took like life a one-year-old, according to State Police. Master Trooper Brooks David says 24-year-old Bendel Williams was driving on Highway 182 Sunday when he ran off the road. David says the infant, Jamaika Johnson was not properly restrained.
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