09:30 LRN Newscast July 4th

Secretary of State Tom Schedler is not giving up private voter information to a voting commission det up by President Donald Trump to investigate allegations of voter fraud…
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Other states have also failed to comply with the request for detailed information on voters. On Saturday, the President tweeted: What are these states trying to hide.

A suspect who shot at a Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy is on the loose. It happened around 4:30 this morning in south Monroe during a traffic stop. A sheriff’s office spokesperson says the deputy was not struck as two shots were fired.

LSU announces outfielder Antoine Duplantis will wear the jersey number eight next year. That jersey goes to the upperclassman who exemplifies leadership and dedication to the program.

Many Americans cannot imagine the Fourth of July without fireworks, but state officials say it’s very important to keep safety measures in mind when setting off the colorful and loud pyrotechnics. Brant Thompson with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says the gravity of exercising care while using fireworks cannot be over stated…:
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Thompson says it’s estimated fireworks cause over 18,000 fires each year in America.

And if you are spending time outside today, be prepared to beat the heat. High temperatures statewide will be in the low 90s with heat indicies around 100-degrees. State Climatologist Barry Keim….
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There is a marginal risk of severe weather for a section of northwest Louisiana today.