Small business optimism in Louisiana only increased by one tenth of a point in July, according to the National Federation for Independent Business. NFIB state director Dawn Starns says she is hopeful things will look up when we near the election in the fall and believes lawmakers will address this in the April legislative session.
Police are searching for a suspect in a crash that caused an 18-wheeler to overturn on I-10 in Baton Rouge, closing the interstate for over 12 hours. Trooper Bryan Lee says the suspect fled the scene on foot, but once he is apprehended, he will face multiple charges.
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Troopers believe the vehicle the suspect was driving was stolen.
A couple in Bunkie has been arrested for animal cruelty charges. Sheriff Doug Anderson says Maxine and Gordon Doughty were cited for simple cruelty to animals and additional criminal charges are pending. He says they rescued 38 animals that are receiving medical care.
Anderson reminds citizens that animal neglect is a serious crime.
As the new school year is getting underway, the state Department of Transportation is reminding bicycle riders to be safe on the road. DOTD secretary Shawn Wilson says as students head back to school, more bicycles will be out on the road.
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Wilson says helmets are required for cyclists under 12 years old.