Legislation is introduced that would take funding away from local governments and universities that attempt to reduce police budgets for political reasons. Matt Doyle spoke with the author…
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The Lafayette Parish Coroner’s office says a two-year-old boy found in a car on Sunday died from heatstroke. The child’s mother’s 27-year-old, Natalie Broussard, has been charged with negligent homicide.

The 25-percent maximum capacity at athletic events will be the subject of a legislative committee this morning. Many high schools object to that number and point to the higher capacity that’s allowed inside restaurants and casinos. House Education Chairman Ray Garafalo says Friday night football games are an important event for many communities and memorable for students…
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The governor’s office says the 25-percent capacity restriction is based on scientific data and guidance from health experts.

The University of Louisiana System says there are over 200 McNeese State students who are using resources such as Wi-Fi, libraries, computer labs, campus dining options, and health services at other U-L system campuses for those McNeese students who have been displaced by Hurricane Laura. U-L System President Jim Henderson says it is a rewarding effort…
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