8:30 am Newscast

All eyes are on Tropical storm Beryl right now. After hitting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, forecasters say Beryl will likely strengthen to a hurricane as it continues to move across the southern Gulf of Mexico this weekend towards the Texas-Mexico border. Meteorologist Jonathan Brazzell (bra-ZEL) with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says southwest Louisiana can expect some flooding and heavy rainfall as Beryl moves through Texas.

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As of July 4th, non-felons over the age of 18 can carry a concealed handgun, also known as Constitutional Carry without a permit. However, Louisiana State Police spokesperson Shelby Mayfield reminds residents there are benefits to having a Concealed Handgun Permit, for example, training from certified instructors.

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23-year-old Colby Stokes from Mount Hermon has been charged with the murders of his grandparents, Beverly and Carley Stokes on Wednesday. Sean Richardson has more.

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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Sarah Folse and 52-year-old Deanna Witten, both of Amite, turned themselves in after they allegedly stole three German Shepherd puppies last weekend near Loranger. TPSO spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue

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