President Donald Trump says he’ll take a more active role when it comes to Congress passing legislation that results in meaningful background checks for gun purchases. But Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abrahan is not confident about finding middle ground…
cut 9 (10) “…with that”

The hotel industry is trying to do something about human trafficking. They’ve started a “No Room for Trafficking” campaign which will train hotel workers so they can recognize the signs of human trafficking. American Hotel and Lodging Association president Chip Rodgers says there are signs hotel guests can be on the lookout for as well…
cut 14 (12) “….neglect or abuse”

The National weather service has issued an excessive heat warning for the northern half of the state until Tuesday night. National Weather Service Meteorologist Gary Chatelain says that means heat indices over 110-degrees…
cut 3 (09) “…gets soaked”
Chatelain says know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, such as a sudden lack of sweat.

The U-S Small Business Administration will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center tomorrow in Ruston to answer questions from the public and business owners who are seeking a low-interest federal disaster loan to help rebuild from the tornado outbreak that hit the area in late April…
cut 6 (08) “….as low as 4-percent”
That’s S-B-A spokesperson Louise Porter who says the disaster loan outreach center will open tomorrow morning at 8 AM at Ruston City Hall.