A state lawmaker wants the public to decide whether speed enforcement cameras should be legal. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The National Weather Service has confirmed it was an EF-1 tornado that struck Breaux Bridge Sunday which caused a trailer to flip and a 3-year-old and her mother to lose their lives. That type of twister packs winds of 110 miles per hour. Forecasters say they are surveying Rapides Parish today for the damage there.

Baton Rouge Representative Ted James has prefiled a bill for the upcoming session that would strengthen training requirements for police officers. He says, in response to the fatal police shooting of Alton Sterling, lawmakers need to discuss how de-escalation tactics should be improved.
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James is optimistic this modernized training can help ease tensions and build trust between law enforcement and the public.

Doctors are warning parents about the dangers of the popular oils used in homes as air fresheners due to the risk they pose to children. Louisiana Poison Center Managing Director Dr. Mark Ryan says if you suspect your child has gotten a hold of a plug-in freshener with essential oils, the symptoms will be obvious…:
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He says if that happens, call poison control right away.