Bossier City Representative Mike Johnson is asking voters to support a proposed constitutional amendment this fall that establishes a property tax exemption for surviving members of a fallen first responder. He says a vote in favor of Act 678 would be something that Louisianians can do to help these families in their time of great need…:
CUT 12 (05) “our law enforcement”
Johnson says this exemption would apply to the family home of the spouses of any member of the armed forces, National Guard or a law enforcement or fire protection officer killed in the line of duty.

Heavy rainfall in parts of north Louisiana, especially the Monroe area, has led to road closures and flash flood warnings throughout the day. Mark Murphy is with the National Weather Service in Shreveport…:
CUT 9 (06) “the region”
He says there is a flash flood warning in place for several parishes through this evening.

Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton will accept her party’s nomination at the Democratic National Convention tonight in Philadelphia. So how do voters feel about the former First Lady? LSU Political Science Professor Bob Mann says to the public, Clinton is often seen as emotionally closed down, but there is a personal and caring side to her…:
CUT 7 (08) “from her”
He says the tone Clinton sets in her speech will be important, because not many people trust her.

Lake Charles Police Chief Don Dixon will hold a 3 p.m. news conference regarding the death of a 4-month-old baby. An LCPD news release indicates Dixon will discuss the investigation and its findings into the murder of the infant. No other information has been provided at this time.

Vice President Joe Biden and US Attorney General Loretta Lynch are in Baton Rouge today to pay respects to the three officers shot and killed in a police ambush. The memorial for the fallen officers begins at this hour at the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge.