State Police is investigating two separate officer-involved shootings that occurred yesterday. The first one happened in Vidalia at an apartment complex. The suspect 21-year-old Kaleb Melton died at the scene, while a Concordia Parish Sheriff’s deputy suffered moderate to severe injuries. The second shooting involved a West Baton Rouge sheriff’s deputy, who fatally shot a suspect at a Port Allen motel.

An LSU professor is alive today thanks to a group of students who saved his life after he went into cardiac arrest while swimming on campus….
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Brooke Thorington”

For the first time, the state has issued an emergency declaration because of a cybersecurity attack that’s impacting school systems in Sabine, Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. Senior Coordinating Officer for the Louisiana Cybersecurity Commission Kenneth Donnelly says State Police, the National Guard, GOHSEP, and the Office of Technology service are all working along with the FBI…
cut 11 (09) “…as needed”
Donnelly says one of the immediate goals is to prevent future data loss.

The town of Church Point has a unique designation as being the home to the state’s first cloned cow. The cow lives at Circle T Cattle Company. Several years ago, owner Bob Thibodeaux purchased a cow that won awards all over the world. The cow became so valuable, Thibodeaux decided to duplicate it…
Cut 7 (09) “…still have her.”
The cloning took place in Iowa, then transported back to Louisiana. Eight over nine is now just over a year old.

After 48 years in the state legislature, term-limited Senate President John Alario has decided he’s had enough. Alario announced yesterday he will not run for a seat in the House. Alario is the only Louisiana lawmaker to have the distinction of serving twice as Senate President and twice as House Speaker. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Alario was well respected….
cut 14 (10) “…the same”

Gov. Edwards issues a statewide emergency declaration following a cybersecurity attack on several school systems in North Louisiana. Senior Coordinating Official for the Louisiana Cybersecurity Commission Kenneth Donnelly says the state was first made aware of a malware attack on Tuesday…
Cut 10 (09) “…measures and hygiene.”
Donnelly says State Police, National Guard, GOHSEP, and the Office of Technology service are working alongside the FBI in response to the attack.

An LSU Professor had the roles reversed when he found himself depending on students as he went into cardiac arrest. Math professor Dr. James Oxley was swimming laps on campus July 5th when he slipped under the water and eight students jumped into action to save his life. Oxley says his cardiologist told him it was the students’ training that made the difference.
Cut 4 (10) “…to them.”
His doctors say the 66-years-old did not suffer any heart or brain damage. He was out of the hospital two days after his near-death experience.

The attorney representing an Alexandria mom facing second-degree murder in the death of her five-year daughter is seeking a sanity commission to determine if she’s competent to defend herself. Don Molino has the story…
cut 2 (28) I’m Don Molino”

A Concordia Parish Sheriff’s deputy was shot today at an apartment complex in Vidalia. The suspect has been in a standoff with authorities for most of the day. The wounded deputy has been identified as Walker Mackel and the Concordia Sheriff’s office says they are receiving positive updates on him.

Louisiana Department of Health will begin enforcing the state’s new crawfish and shrimp labeling law approved by the legislature after a heavy push from the state’s seafood industry. The law lets patrons at restaurants know the origin of their meal. LDH Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet…
Cut 6 (09) “…they have menus.”
Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18×18 inch sign must be put on display.

Star wide receiver Michael Thomas was not present as the Saints reported for training camp today. Thomas is reportedly seeking a new contract that would make him the highest paid receiver in the NFL. The voice of the New Orleans Saints, Zach Streif, says Thomas is making the right move by staying away…
cut 13 (09) “…leverage”
Streif is not expecting Thomas stay away from Saints camp for a long time.

The attorney representing an Alexandria mom facing second-degree murder in the death of her five-year daughter is seeking a sanity commission to determine if she’s competent to defend herself. Don Molino has the story…
voicer 2 (28) “…I’m Don Molino

KNOE is reporting an officer was shot in Vidalia at an apartment complex and authorities are currently engaged in a standoff with the suspect. No other information is available.

Term-limited Senate President John Alario will not seek election into the House of Representatives, which will end his 48-year career in the state legislature.

LSU releases its rules for beer and wine sales in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium. Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup, also no more than two alcoholic beverages may be purchased per transaction. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says they expect an increase in revenue from beer sales, but not sure how much…
cut 4 (12) “…that coke”
LSU has not set prices for beer and wine purchases.

Saints Wide receiver Michael Thomas is seeking 20-million dollars a year, which is why he did not report for training camp today. Thomas is entering the final year of his current contract. New Orleans has reportedly offered 18 to 19-million dollars a year. Thomas has been one of the best receivers in the NFL.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says they had to revive Jasmine Anderson after a suicide attempt. The 24-year-old Alexandria mom is accused of killing her five-year daughter. Her attorney, Chad Guillot (Gee-oh) asked for a sanity commission to evaluate Anderson to see if she can assist in her defense…
cut 9 (08) “…facts arise”
Guillot says if medical professionals find that she’s not competent, she’ll be sent to the state’s mental hospital in East Feliciana Parish for treatment.

Fans sitting in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium can purchase beer and wine this football season. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says most concession stands will sell a variety of domestic and imported beer as well as red and white wines…
Cut 5 (07) “…for our fans.”
Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup.

Starting September 1st, the state health department will begin enforcing the state’s new labeling law that requires restaurants to say on their menus the country of origin of their crawfish and shrimp. L-D-H Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18-by-18 inch sign must be on display…
cut 7 (08) “…from the floor”
Bombet says if a patron feels a restaurant is not falling in line with the law, they can make a report to LDH.

Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas is a no-show on the first day of training camp. Thomas is looking for a contract that would make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL.

LSU releases its rules for beer and wine sales in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium. Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup, also no more than two alcoholic beverages may be purchased per transaction. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says they expect an increase in revenue from beer sales, but not sure how much…
cut 4 (12) “…that coke”

A go fund me has been established in the hopes of raising 20-million dollars for a new library at LSU. The library’s condition has been in the headlines this week. LSU president F King Alexander says there has been a shift the last couple of years when it comes to donations to the school, compared to athletics…
cut 8 (10) “…to athletics”

For the 10th straight year, Louisiana’s workforce training program has been ranked as the best in the country according to Business Facilities. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the program has been so successful that Virginia officials have been visiting to get a closer look…
Cut 5 (10) “… with.”

Louisiana Department of Health begins the enforcement of the crawfish and shrimp labeling law that goes into effect on September 1st. The legislation that was recently signed into law saw a heavy push from the state’s seafood industry so patrons could know the origin of their meal. LDH Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet…
Cut 6 (09) “…they have menus.”
Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18×18 inch sign must be put on display.

LSU announces it will sell beer and wine this season to fans over the age of 21 in the general seating areas at Tiger Stadium. A new SEC policy approved in the Spring gave the schools the option to sell beer and wine in public areas. LSU Senior Associate athletics director Robert Munson says this is something Tigers fans have been waiting for…
cut 3 (10) “…this fall”
Munson says a variety of domestic and imported beer as well as red and white wines will be available at most concession stands. The school has yet to decide how much it will cost.

Securing Louisiana’s Future, a political action committee backing Congressman Ralph Abraham in the governor’s race unleashes a Facebook ad attacking fellow gubernatorial Republican candidate Eddie Rispone. The ad references Rispone, as a wealthy businessman, trying to buy the election. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says it is part of the game when campaigning for GOP votes….
cut 13 (08) “…attack each other”

Louisiana FastStart, the state’s workforce training program, has been named the best state workforce training program in the nation for the 10th year in a row…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a statewide Emergency Declaration in response to an ongoing cybersecurity incident that impacted school systems in Sabine, Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. The declaration makes cybesecurity experts from the National Guard, State adn Police and the Office of Technooly Services available.