Hundreds of Louisiana workers will be out of work as a result of GE Oil and Gas in Pineville closing its doors. Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields says the company is closing its Pineville facility to move its operation to their other location in Jacksonville, Florida. He says he is disappointed to see this company move to another state…:
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The plant closing will result in 269 of the company’s 289 employees encountering permanent layoffs.

An officer in Baton Rouge is placed on leave after being involved in a shooting that left a suspect dead at a gas station. Corporal L’Jean McKneely says 37-year-old Alton Sterling is believed to have gotten into an altercation with officers when he was shot and killed. He says they are reviewing all evidence…:
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Stadium Journey has ranked LSU’s Alex Box Stadium as the best ballpark in the country. In its review, they say the Box has it all, powerhouse ball club, state of the art facility, great food selection, rabid fan base and an intimidating atmosphere for opposing teams.

State Police is increasing its efforts to enforce the “Move Over” law, in light of several officers who have been hit while on the side of the road. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says you can not only get a ticket for not moving over, but you can seriously hurt or kill someone…:
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In the past week, officers in both Sterlington and St. John the Baptist Parish have been hit by vehicles while on the side of the road, and one of the Sterlington officers was killed.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says an overnight accident left a pedestrian dead in west Shreveport. They say 26-year-old Nicholas Meziere is believed to have run across a road to fire some fireworks when he dropped them and was hit by two vehicles. Meziere was pronounced dead. The accident remains under investigation.