18:30 Newscast June 30

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore provides a detail account of what happened July 17th when a gunman began firing on Baton Rouge officers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Department of Health finds brain eating amoebas in the Terrebonne and Ouachita parish water systems. Health officials say the water is safe for drinking and bathing, but urges residents not to get any in their nose to avoid an infection.

AAA says this Fourth of July Holiday weekend travel period, which begins Friday, will be historic as more Americans are expected to take to the skies, roads, rails and waterways than ever before. Spokesman Don Redman says they’ve never seen numbers like this.

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Over 1 million more people will travel this Fourth of July than last year.

Lots of people will be celebrating Independence Day, and law enforcement will be out to make sure they do so safely with its “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Trooper Jesse LaGrange with State Police says officers will be on patrol looking for impaired drivers, with saturated patrols and DWI checkpoints.

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State Police reports five families in our state lost loved ones in crashes during the 2016 July Fourth weekend.

17:30 Newscast June 30

Today East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore unveiled more details about the fatal ambush on Baton Rouge police officers last July that killed three and left three others wounded. Moore provided the public with the shooter’s suicide note and says it’s clear Gavin Long came to Baton Rouge to inflict pain on police officers.

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Long said in his suicide note that something had to be done to punish “bad cops” after a white police officer fatally shot a black man in Baton Rouge.

A Breaux Bridge man accused of running over three teenage girls in 2014 pleaded guilty today. Authorities say 34-year-old Jeremy Abraham was driving twice the speed limit when he struck the girls with his truck, killing two of them. Abraham pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of vehicular negligent injury.

Brain eating amoebas were found in the water systems in Ouachita and Terrebonne parish. State health officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says the Department of Health is asking these systems to treat the water with more chlorine to get rid of the amoebas.

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Guidry urges residents not to get the water in their nose.

More people than ever are expected to hit the road this Fourth of July weekend, according to AAA. Spokesperson Don Redman says that’s because the price of gas is so low, and people are feeling better about the economic climate.

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Over 37 million people will drive to their vacation destinations.

 

16:45 LRN Sportscast

The NBA Free Agency period begins tonight at 12:01 and New Orleans is expected to lock-up point guard Jrue Holiday to a five year max contract, before he’s able to talk with other teams. Holiday averaged 15 points, seven assists and four rebounds in 67 games last season. Head Coach Alvin Gentry has said that re-signing Holiday was the franchise’s top priority this offseason.

Former Louisiana Tech star Paul Millsap is a free-agent as well and a number of teams are interested in the 32-year-old. Millsap will reportedly meet with the Phoenix Suns, who according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, can give Millsap a max contract for possibly the next three years.

New LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade landed a major verbal commitment today as five-star point guard Javonte Smart of Scotlandville High gave his verbal pledge to the Tigers. He’s ranked by ESPN as the fifth best point guard in the Class of 2018.

Baseball America does not project the LSU Tigers will return to Omaha next year and compete in the College World Series. The Tigers are losing a lot from the 2017 national runner-up squad. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says LSU should still have a very good team with Antoine Duplantis, Zach Watson, Josh Smith and Jake Slauther returning for next season…
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Moran says the LSU coaching staff is also bringing in another good group of freshmend led by Parkview Baptist’s Daniel Cabrera, catcher Mason Doolittle from Jupiter, Florida and pitcher Nick Storz from Brooklyn.

Shreveport golfer David Toms missued the cut at his first U-S Senior Open championship in Peabody, Massachusetts. Toms shot a 75 yesterday and 71 today for a score of six over par.

16:30 LRN Newscast June 30th

East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore provided extensive details today of what happened the day law enforcement officers were ambushed in Baton Rouge last July. Moore replayed the chilling dispatch call when the gunman, Gavin Long, opened fire on Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Garafola and others…:
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Moore says Long came to Baton Rouge to inflict pain on police officers, because of the fatal police shootings of black men.

The state department of health has found brain eating amoebas in the water systems in both Terrebonne and Ouachita parish. State health officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says while the water is safe to drink and bathe in, people should make sure it does not get in their nose…:
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AAA says more Americans are expected to travel this 4th of July Holiday period than ever before. Michelle Southern reports…:
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Law enforcement is participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled over campaign during this holiday period. State Police Trooper Jesse LaGrange says designate a sober driver, if you plan to drink and do so before you start drinking….
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15:30 LRN Newscast June 30th

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore gave more insight today on what happened July 17th when a gunman by the name of Gavin Long executed a deadly attack on law enforcement in Baton Rouge. Moore says Long died from 45 bullet wounds, but not before he killed three officers and injured three others. The D-A says the tactical officers who killed Long were completely justified and he was ready to die that day too based on his suicide note….
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Moore says Long also wrote in the suicide note that he wanted to punish bad cops because of the fatal police shootings of black men.

Authorities in New Orleans said today that the two adults in Wednesday’s fatal police chase had warrants out for their arrest. A two-year-old child was killed in the crash.

Funeral services are this afternoon in Oak Grove for Johnny Huntsman. Halen Doughty reports Hunstman created a legendary pizza chain
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If you’re vacationing for the 4th of July Holiday, you’re not alone. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says 44 million Americans are expected to travel and that means 2017 will be the most traveled Independence Day holiday weekend ever..:
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He says 37.5 million people will be driving to their destinations, and 3.44 million will fly which is a 4.6% increase over last year.

LRN 14:30 newcast June 30th

Thanks to routine water testing, the Louisiana Department of Health found a brain-eating amoeba in the North Monroe Water system and in a Terrebonne Parish water system. State Health officer, Doctor Jimmy Guidry….
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Guidry says the water is safe to drink, but make sure it does not go up your nose, where it can impact the brain tissue.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore presented the public with a detailed account of last July’s deadly ambush of three Baton Rouge police officers. Moore says Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Garafola was very brave as he fired shots at the gunman, while also tending to Officer Matthew Gerald, who was also fatally shot….
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Officer Montrell Jackson was also killed in the attack.

AAA says more Americans are expected to travel this 4th of July Holiday period than ever before. Michelle Southern reports…:
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This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of Sterlington Police Officer David Elahi’s death. He was killed when a drunk driver hit Elahi while conducting a traffic stop. State Police Trooper Jesse LaGrange says their message to morotists this weekend is to Drive Sober or Get pulled over….
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LRN PM Newscall June 30th

AAA says more Americans are expected to travel this 4th of July Holiday period than ever before. Michelle Southern reports…:

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East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore provides a detail account of what happened July 17th when a gunman began firing on Baton Rouge officers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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AAA says this Fourth of July Holiday weekend travel period, which begins Friday, will be historic as more Americans are expected to take to the skies, roads, rails and waterways than ever before. Spokesman Don Redman says they’ve never seen numbers like this…:

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The Independence Day holiday travel period is defined as June 30th, through Tuesday July 4th. Redman says with 1.25 million more travelers than last year, 2017 will be marked as the most traveled Independence Day holiday weekend ever..:

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With a current statewide average for a gallon of gasoline at a low $2.05, Redman says families are more comfortable going long distances for the popular summer getaway. He says they also credit people feeling great about the economic climate…:

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He says 37.5 million people will be driving to their destinations, and 3.44 million will fly which is a 4.6% increase over last year.

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East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore gave an extensive review of what happened last July when a gunman ambushed Baton Rouge Police officers, killing three and wounding three. Moore provided the public with the shooter’s suicide note. He says its clear Gavin Long came to Baton Rouge to inflict pain on police officers…

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Long said in his suicide note that many will be surprised by what he’s done, but something had to be done to punish “bad cops.” Long’s attack on the officers came less than two weeks after a white police officer fatally shot a black man in Baton Rouge. Moore’s presentation lasted about an hour. He replayed the chilling  dispatch call when Long opened fire on Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Garafola and others…

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Moore says Long’s attack on the officers lasted nearly 14 minutes. He showed surveillance video that illustrated the intensity of the shootout, but video showing the officers being fatally shot was edited. He says Deputy Garafola was very brave as he fired shots at Long, while also tending to Officer Matthew Gerald who was also fatally shot….

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Moore says a Special Response Team was on stand-by because of the recent protests and were on the scene in minutes. He says SWAT officers fired a total of 89 rounds and Long had a total of 45 bullet wounds. The D-A says the officers who killed Long were completely justified and he was ready to die that day too based on his suicide note….

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The state department of health has found brain eating amoebas in the water systems in both Terrebonne and Ouachita parish. State health officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says while the water is safe to drink and bathe in, people should make sure it does not get in their nose.

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The amoeba causes an infection that leads to the destruction of brain tissue. Louisiana has had three deaths from this amoeba that came from drinking water. Guidry says they know at this time of year they have to be diligent about looking for it and addressing it because it thrives in warm water.

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These two systems also had the amoebas in 2015. Guidry says the Department of Health is asking the two systems to treat the water with more chlorine to get rid of the amoebas.

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For more information on how to keep your water clean, visit ldh.la.gov.

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Lots of people will be celebrating Independence Day, and law enforcement will be out to make sure they do so safely with its “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Trooper Jesse LaGrange with State Police says officers will be on patrol looking for impaired drivers, with saturated patrols and DWI checkpoints.

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State Police reports five families in our state lost loved ones in crashes during the 2016 July Fourth weekend. LaGrange encourages everyone to designate a sober driver if they plan to drink. He says it’s important to know how you’re getting home before you start drinking.

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Staying sober protects not only other drivers, but law enforcement as well. Last Fourth of July weekend, Sterlington Police Officer David Elahi was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver while assisting someone on the side of the road.

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13:30, Newscast, June 30th, 2017

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore provides a detailed account of what happened July 17th when a gunman began firing on Baton Rouge officers. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Funeral services for Johnny Huntsman begin today at 2 p.m. in Oak Grove. Huntsman is the beloved founder of the famed Johnny’s Pizza House which started in Monroe. He was 77.

AAA says this Fourth of July Holiday weekend travel period, which begins today, will be historic. Spokesman Don Redman says 44.2 million people will travel for the popular summer break..more than ever before. With a current statewide average for a gallon of gasoline at a low $2.05, Redman says families are more comfortable going long distances for the popular summer getaway, and feel great about the economic climate…:
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July 4th travel is up a heavy 3 percent over last year.

The state department of health has found brain eating amoebas in the water systems in both Terrebonne and Ouachita parish. State health officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says the Department of Health is asking the two systems to treat the water with more chlorine to get rid of the amoebas:
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He says it’s safe to drink the water, but don’t get it up your nose.

 

12:30 Newscast, June 30th, 2017

East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore gave a news conference today and outlined the details of what happened the day cops were ambushed in Baton Rouge last July, when three died and three were injured. He replayed the chilling dispatch call when the gunman, Gavin Long, opened fire on Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Garafola and others…:
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Some have questioned why Moore would make this announcement, but he said it’s his duty to let the public know exactly what they were dealing with.

The state department of health has found brain eating amoebas in the water systems in both Terrebonne and Ouachita parish. State health officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says while the water is safe to drink and bathe in, people should make sure it does not get in their nose…:
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If you’re vacationing for the 4th of July Holiday, you’re not alone. AAA says, at 44.2 million, more Americans are expected to travel for the popular summer break than ever before. He says that’s 1.25 million more travelers than last year, and means 2017 will be marked as the most traveled Independence Day holiday weekend ever..:
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He says 37.5 million people will be driving to their destinations, and 3.44 million will fly which is a 4.6% increase over last year.

Registration is underway as of today for Saints Quarterback Drew Brees’ co-ed youth flag football league. Visit playFNA.com for details.

 

11:30 Newscast, June 30th, 2017

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore gave an extensive review of what happened last July when a gunman ambushed Baton Rouge Police officers, killing three and wounding three. Moore provided the public with the shooter’s suicide note. He says its clear Gavin Long came to Baton Rouge to inflict pain on police officers…:
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In Long suicide’s note, he’s angry about the fatal police shootings that have occurred. Long’s attack on the officers came 12 days after a white police officer fatally shot a black man in Baton Rouge.

The state Department of Health says they’ve confirmed the presence of Naegleria fowleri (Nay-Ah Glearia, Fowl-ER-ree), the so-called brain-eating amoeba, in Ouachita Parish’s North Monroe Water System and Terrebonne Parish’s Schriever Water System. The tap water is safe for residents to drink, but the Department urges residents to avoid getting water in their noses.

AAA says this Fourth of July Holiday weekend travel period, which begins Friday, will be historic as more Americans are expected to take to the skies, roads, rails and waterways than ever before. Spokesman Don Redman says they’ve never seen numbers like this before…:
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Redman says with 1.25 million more travelers than last year, 2017 will be marked as the most traveled Independence Day holiday weekend ever.

Today a Louisiana legend is being laid to rest, as funeral services for Johnny Huntsman begin at 2 p.m. in Oak Grove. Huntsman opened the first Johnny’s Pizza House in 1967 in Monroe, which has grown into an empire spanning several states. Former KNOE-TV news director Jim Shannon says Huntsman was loved by so many…:
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Huntsman was 77.