1:30 LRN Newscast July 3

Louisiana Middle District Court has ordered Angola to quickly correct what they called “glaring deficiencies of their heat-related policies.” Brooke Thorington has more.

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A Louisiana State trooper sustained a spinal fracture Tuesday while attempting to arrest a suspect on Bourbon Street of 40-year-old Damon Dawson.

Dawson was booked early Wednesday into the Orleans Justice Center jail The trooper was taken to University Medical Center for treatment of his spinal injury and a serious laceration to his scalp.

 

Governor Jeff Landry announces the extension of Operation Lone Star which will involve the deployment of Louisiana National Guard engineers on July 15th to the southern border. LANG spokesperson Lt. Col. Noel Collins says the engineers will assist in constructing barriers, roads, and other critical infrastructure to enhance border security.

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Guardsmen will be deployed to the border till mid-November.

With the Fourth of July coming up everyone is getting ready for BBQ and fireworks but its not always great for some of our pets. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Communication Manager Ginger Gutner has some advice for what you can do for your pets.

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Gutner says if you know your pet will be anxious because of fireworks contact your vet and discuss what you can do to help alleviate your pets anxiety.