East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore was joined by NFL star Warrick Dunn as he filed an injunction in state court to stop clemency hearings for death row inmates. Dunn, whose mother, Baton Rouge police corporal Betty Smothers was gunned down 30 years ago, says it’s not fair that her killer, Kevan Brumfield is still alive.
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There are 20 clemency hearings pending before the Louisiana Pardon Board.

The National Federation of Independent Business says small business optimism declined in August as inflation continues to drive costs higher. NFIB state director Dawn McVea says small business owners are determined to get through this, but it’s not easy. She encourages consumers to shop locally…
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The extreme heat and drought we’ve experienced this summer has been tough on everyone, including wildlife. Teiko Foxx has more…
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There’s a good chance for rain across the state today, including in western Louisiana where wildfires are still burning.