14:30 Newscast, July 13th, 2017

12 out of 24 Louisiana beaches have beach advisories after traces of dangerous bacteria have been detected….:
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The next Mike the Tiger at LSU will enjoy nearly $1 million dollars worth of renovations to the habitat on campus, including a rock for laying that will be cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. The LSU Daily Reveille reported that the $975,000 improvements to the tiger habitat should be completed by Aug. 14, weather permitting.

So far this year, 65 law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty, a 30 percent increase over the same period last year, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. President and CEO Craig Floyd says unfortunately, we’re seeing more and more attacks on police. He says nationwide 23 officers were killed in firearms-related fatalities…:
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This report comes just days ahead of the one-year anniversary of the ambush on police officers in Baton Rouge.

Farmers and ranchers impacted by last year’s floods are attending meetings around the state today to learn more about federal recovery grants. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says he wants to make sure Louisiana farmers have the information they need to get as much assistance as they are eligible to receive…:
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