A settlement is expected to be announced today in the disciplinary appeal of former Baton Rouge Police officer Blane Salamoni, who was fired for the 2016 fatal shooting of Alton Sterling. Salamoni appealed his termination but never had a hearing. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says there is not much clarity as to what the settlement means.
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Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul has called a 10 AM press conference.

Starting today, individuals under the age of 16 are not allowed to get married in Louisiana. The legislation was approved as a way to combat human trafficking, but Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says there have been cases where a pregnant 15-year-old girl married the father of their child. That’s illegal now…
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The Purple and Gold report for preseason camp today, with fans anxious to see who’s ready to step up after the team saw some big changes in the offseason…
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An emotional press conference took place today outside of the West Baton Rouge courthouse as family members are seeking justice in a fatal police shooting that happened last week.
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The Saints and wide receiver Michael Thomas have agreed to a record-breaking five-year, 100-million dollar contract. The voice of the Saints, Zach Streif, says it’s money well spent for a super star player…
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After a brief hold out, Thomas is expected to return to the practice field tomorrow.

77-year-old Delhi Democrat Francis Thompson wants to continue to be a state legislator, even though term limits will prevent him from running for re-election in the Senate. Thompson plans to run for a seat in the House and he believes it’s a good thing to have a few veteran lawmakers at the Capitol, who know the ins and outs…
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Thompson started his state legislative career in the House in 1975.

Tomorrow begins the start of preseason camp for the LSU Tigers. Coach Ed Orgeron spoke at the Baton Rouge Rotary Club today and says the combination of quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Justin Jefferson will lead a strong passing attack…
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Palmer is a freshman from Kentwood.

The family of a black man killed last week during an encounter with a West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy is demanding justice. An autopsy shows 38-year-old Josef Richardson was fatally shot in the back of the neck. Authorities say deputies were serving a warrant at a motel near Port Allen when Richardson was shot. Richardson’s daughter says her dad didn’t deserve to die
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State Police is handling the investigation.

Senator Bill Cassidy has helped craft a bipartisan proposal that would allow new parents to receive a five-thousand-dollar tax credit for family paid leave. Cassidy says sometimes a new child may force a mother to stop working and survive on public assistance…
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Parents who take the five-thousand-dollar credit, would be eligible for only a 15-hundred dollar child tax credit after the first year, instead of the maximum credit of $2,000.

The Saints and Michael Thomas agree to a contract that makes the wide out the highest-paid receiver in NFL history. Sources say the deal is worth 100-million dollars over five years. The Voice of the Saints, Zach Streif, says it’s a huge contract, but it should not prevent the team from re-signing some of its other young stars
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Thomas led the NFL with 125 catches last season.

One of the state’s longest-serving lawmakers is running again this fall. Term limits will prevent Delhi Democrat Francis Thompson from returning to the Senate, but the 77-year-old says he’s seeking a seat in the House and he’s still got plenty of gas left in the tank…
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Thompson previously served in the Louisiana House from 1975 to 2007.

Good news Saints fans, the Black and Gold have reportedly signed wide receiver Michael Thomas to a new contract that makes him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. The massive deal will pay Thomas 100-million dollars over the next five years, which keeps him in New Orleans through the 2024 season.

Brooke Thorington talked to Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder about a new program that aims to return missing military medals to their rightful owners…
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Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has helped craft a bipartisan proposal that would allow new parents to receive a five-thousand-dollar tax credit for family paid leave. Cassidy says sometimes a new child may force a mother to quit working and survive on public assistance…
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Parents who take the five-thousand-dollar credit, would be eligible for only a 15-hundred dollar child tax credit after the first year, instead of the maximum credit of $2,000.

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is calling on the candidates for governor and the state legislature to push for a special session next year to address the state’s long-standing transportation issues. BRAC Senior VP of Economic Competitiveness Liz Smith…
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Smith says funding for a new Mississippi River bridge would be a priority.

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is calling on whoever is elected as governor to hold a special session in 2020 to address the state’s transportation problems. BRAC Senior VP of Economic Competitiveness Liz Smith says the special session would produce funding for a new I-10 bridge in Baton Rouge and high-speed rail service between New Orleans and the capitol city…
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For years the Louisiana Treasury Department has returned unclaimed money and now they will do the same thing for lost military medals. Treasurer John Schroder says the state legislature gave his office that authority in the last legislative session…
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Medals and military documents left in deposit boxes or other depositories for five years after the lease expires will be handed over to the treasury’s unclaimed property division.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has co-authored legislation that would give parents of a newborn or adopted child the option of receiving a five-thousand-dollar tax credit during the first year of parenthood. Cassidy says the legislation is designed to encourage new parents to spend more time at home…
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If a parent takes the five-thousand-dollar tax credit, they’ll receive less of the annual child tax credit after the first year.

Louisiana Tech will build new residence halls to replace dormitories that date back to the 1940s. Assistant VP for student advancement Dickie Crawford says 600 new beds will be created, along with a thousand new parking spaces…
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The new halls will mean Harper, Mitchell, and Cottingham dorms will be discontinued by 2021.

Senator Bill Cassidy releases a paid leave proposal for new parents. Cassidy says with the plan, new parents would be allowed to take $5,000 advance on the child tax credit, reducing the $2,000 annual benefit to $1,500 for ten years after the birth or adoption of a child…
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Cassidy says the legislation has bipartisan support.

New legislative gives State Treasurer John Schroder the authority to return lost military medals to veterans of their families. Schroder’s office already oversees the return of unclaimed property, such as money from old banking accounts, payroll checks, stocks and utility deposits…
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Schroder says his office would not return medals or military documents until after they go five years sitting in a safety deposit box or another depository after the lease period expires.

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber calls for a special session next year to focus on infrastructure needs. Matt Doyle has the story.  voicer 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

It’s National Heatstroke Prevention Day, thankfully not to hot in Louisiana today. Rain chances higher for south Louisiana.