Thousands are gathered at the memorial for the fallen Baton Rouge police officers that’s taking place in Baton Rouge at this hour. Vice President Joe Biden, US Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and Governor John Bel Edwards are expected to speak, as well as members from each of the officers families.
Bossier City Representatives Mike Johnson is urging voters to say yes to a constitutional amendment in the fall that would benefit families of fallen first responders. Michelle Southern reports..:
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Tonight in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton will make history by becoming the first woman to accept the presidential nomination from a major political party. LSU Political science professor Bob Mann says the former First Lady needs to reiterate that American is great, unlike Republican nominee Donald Trump’s campaign slogan.
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Mann also says it would be wise for Clinton to own up to her mistakes during her speech.
Flash flood warnings are in effect for 15 parishes throughout the afternoon, and flash flooding has resulted in temporary road closures in Monroe. Mark Murphy with the National Weather Service says northeast Louisiana has been the hardest hit from the downpours…
But Murphy says the rain will provide some relief from the heat.