The transportation research group TRIP ranks Louisiana ninth in the country for structurally deficient rural bridges. Michelle Southern has more…

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Brain eating amoebas were found in the water systems in both Terrebonne and Ouachita parish. The Department of Health urges residents of north Monroe and Schriever to avoid getting tap water in their noses. But LDH says the water is still safe to drink.

North Louisiana says goodbye to a local legend, as Johnny Huntsman will be laid to rest this afternoon in Oak Grove. Former KNOE-TV news director Jim Shannon says Huntsman’s fame grew with his Johnny’s Pizza House franchise. But he says Huntsman was always the kind of guy who would come over to drink a beer.

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Huntsman passed away Wednesday from Alzheimer’s.

The University of Louisiana Monroe is the best four year college in the state, according to Schools.com. ULM president Dr. Nick Bruno says they’re thrilled to be recognized in this way.

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Bruno says ULM is a small institution with a big attitude.

The East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore is releasing an extensive investigative report into the deadly July 2016 ambush on Baton Rouge officers. It’s expected to give new details into the incident and on the 29-year-old gunman, Gavin Eugene Long, from Missouri…:
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That’s former East Baton Rouge prosecutor Prem Burns.

Today a north Louisiana legend is being laid to rest, as funeral services for Johnny Huntsman begin today at 2 p.m. in Oak Grove. Huntsman opened the first Johnny’s Pizza House in 1967 in Monroe, Former KNOE-TV news director Jim Shannon says Huntsman was beloved not only for his pizza, but his employees as well, and he even sold the company to them…:
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He was 77.

Louisiana ranks ninth in the country for structurally deficient rural bridges, according to a transportation research group. It found 15-percent of rural bridges in Louisiana need to be repaired or replaced. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson is not surprised, given that he just closed a bridge in Vernon Parish…:
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He says the problem is that demand for repairs is increasing, but new revenue is not coming in.

Schools.com ranks the University of Louisiana at Monroe the best four year college in the state. ULM president Dr. Nick Bruno says they have done their best to control costs for students, and notes the university offers great programs, especially in health sciences…:
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McNeese came in second on the list, followed by Northwestern State, LSU, and UNO.

We’re going to learn more today about the deadly attack on police officers in Baton Rouge last year, as East Baton Rouge Parish DA Hillar Moore announces more details this morning at a 10am news conference. Former East Baton Rouge prosecutor Prem Burns doesn’t understand the need for a media event because the ambush is still painful to many people…:
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Gavin Eugene Long killed three officers and injured three others on July 17th, 2016.

The four suspects accused in the brutal French Quarter attack are schedule to appear in court today. Nicholas Pogozelski, Joshua Simmons, Rashaad Piper, and Dejuan Paul will learn if they are eligible to be released on bond. Prosecutors are asking that the men be held with no bond because of the severity of the assault which was captured on video that went viral. New Orleans police credit help from the community for the quick capture of all four suspects.

North Louisiana says goodbye to a local legend today, as Johnny Huntsman is laid to rest in Oak Grove. Halen Doughty has more…:
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ULM is the best four year college in the state according to schools.com. President Dr. Nick Bruno they’ll continue to work to make sure ULM remains a top university in Louisiana..:
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McNeese came in second on the list, followed by Northwestern State, LSU, and UNO.

Louisiana ranks ninth in the country for structurally deficient rural bridges. A report by TRIP found 15-percent of rural bridges in the state need to be repaired or replaced. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says they don’t have money to build new bridges because they have to keep repairing old ones…:
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He says demand for repairs is increasing, but new revenue is not coming in.

The state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control suspends the license of Reggie’s, a popular bar in Tigerland near the LSU campus. On Monday night, Baton Rouge police arrested 37 individuals, many of them teenagers, during an underage sting operation. Sergeant L’ Jean McKneely says a variety of charges were handed down, all misdemeanors…
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The A-T-C will hold an emergency hearing on July 5th regarding Reggie’s license suspension.

The E-B-R district attorney is set to release more details about last year’s ambush attack on police officers in Baton Rouge…:
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Schools.com ranks the University of Louisiana at Monroe the best four year college in the state. ULM president Dr. Nick Bruno says it is exciting and satisfying to be recognized this way. He says ULM is a small institution that has a very big attitude…:
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East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore will provide more details today on last July’s ambush on police officers in Baton Rouge. Moore has called a 10 AM news conference in which more details will be learned about Gavin Eugene Long, the gunman who ended up killing three cops and injuring three others. Former East Baton Rouge prosecutor Prem Burns..:
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But she says she’s not sure how those details would serve the community.

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.

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.

Louisiana ranks ninth in the country for structurally deficient rural bridges, according to the transportation research group TRIP. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says this is why they have to spend money repairing bridges, but there is no new revenue for new bridges…:
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Their report found 15-percent of rural bridges in Louisiana need to be repaired or replaced.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is launching a co-ed youth flag football league called Football N America that he says would be an alternative to tackle football. He says flag football is a safe, fun and friendly way to get your kids involved with the sport.

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Registration begins tomorrow at PlayFNA.com.

Doctors at LSU Health New Orleans hope to reduce cancer deaths in Louisiana over the next five years with the Louisiana Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan. Director of the Louisiana Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Donna Williams, says they want to ensure people have access to preventative services.

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The US has reached a new sugar trade agreement with Mexico. General Manager of the American Sugarcane League Jim Simon says Mexico flooded the US market with subsidized sugar, and this agreement should end Mexico’s illegal dumping practices.

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Simon says the market flooding deflated prices, which hurts local farmers.

Louisiana ranks ninth in the country for structurally deficient rural bridges, according to the transportation research group TRIP. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says that’s not surprising, as he just had to close a bridge in Vernon Parish.

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The report found 15-percent of rural bridges in Louisiana need to be repaired or replaced.

President Trump tweeted a new sugar trade agreement with Mexico has been reached. Jim Simon (See-moan), with the American Sugarcane League, says it should stop Mexico from flooding the U-S with subsidized sugar. Simon says now that the plan is in place, we move into the enforcement phase…
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The state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control suspends the license of Reggie’s Bar near the LSU campus following a sting operation by Baton Rouge Police. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says officers patrolled Tigerland after learning fights were taking place in the parking lot.
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McKneely says officers made 37 arrests during the Monday night raid.

Plastipak Packaging announces its adding production lines at its manufacturing facility in Pineville. Plastipak makes plastic containers for food, beverage and consumer products. The state’s economic development office says the company’s 15 million dollar investment will result in over 30 new direct and indirect jobs.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is starting a flag football league he hopes will catch on throughout the nation. Michelle Southern reports…:
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