Louisiana voters’ private information will not be released, no matter what the Trump Administration says. That’s according to Secretary of State Tom Schedler, who says he denied the voter information request from the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, which is looking for information that includes Social Security numbers, the maiden names of mothers and dates of birth.
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There are about two dozen states that have said no to releasing private voter identification information. President Trump criticized these states through twitter over the weekend by saying what are these states trying to hide.

A state transportation worker was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting road repairs near New Iberia yesterday. 63-year-old Paul Featherston was killed. As of now no charges have been filed against the 88-year-old driver.

Ana Zorrilla with the Louisiana SPCA says the Fourth of July is one of the busiest days in terms of animals getting lost from their homes because of fireworks. She says that’s why it’s important to make sure all your pets have a collar and ID tag…
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Zorrilla says dogs are less anxious when they’re tired. She advises exercising your dog by playing fetch or going for a walk before the fireworks begin.

And if you are spending time outside today, be prepared to beat the heat. High temperatures statewide will be in the low 90s with heat indicies around 100-degrees. State Climatologist Barry Keim….
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There is a marginal risk of severe weather for northwest Louisiana today, but still rain chances are low.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler will not hand over private voter information to a commission set up by the Trump administration that’s looking into voter fraud. Schedler says there is limited public information available by law and that can be purchased by anyone, but he’s not giving up information that contains Social Security numbers.

A St. John Parish sheriff’s deputy is recovering after he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 10. Halen Doughty has more…

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A veteran state transportation worker from Lafayette was killed while performing routine road maintenance near New Iberia. State Police Sergeant Jared Sandifer says 88-year-old Allen Olivier of St. Martinville failed to stop in the work zone and struck 63-year-old Paul Featherston…
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Sandfier says an investigation is ongoing to determine if any charges should be pursued by the local district attorneys office.

An off duty Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Deputy has died following a single-vehicle crash in Thibodaux. State Trooper Jesse LaGrange says 21-year-old Seth Bourgeois was travelling down La 304 late Sunday afternoon when the fatal crash occurred.
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Bourgeois was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. He was employed as a Corrections officer and was reportedly returning home from work.

A state transportation worker was killed near New Iberia after he was hit by an 88-year-old driver. State Police Sergeant Jared Sandifer says 63-year-old DOTD employee Paul Featherston was standing behind a dump truck on LA 31 shortly before 9:00 am…
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Sandifer says the investigation is ongoing.

A St. John the Baptist Parish sheriff’s deputy was injured today while providing assistance to a vehicle that was in an accicent on I-10. Sheriff Mike Trege says Sergeant Staty Lewis was reaching for a first aid kit inside his vehicle, when his police unit was rear-ended by a possible drunk driver. Tregre says Sgt. Lewis was airlifted to an area hospital…
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Authorities believe the driver who hit the police unit was intoxicated.

Louisiana farmers and ranchers impacted by the 2016 floods are eligible for recovery grants. Halen Doughty has more…
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It’s a hot fourth of July holiday. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedeness spokesperson Mike Steele says if you’re planning on spending a lot of time outside, make sure you wear the appropriate clothes…
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Anticipate heat indices of 100-degrees or more.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler will not turn over voter identification information as requested by President Donald Trump’s voting commission. Schedler says voter information like Social Security numbers, birth dates and mother’s maiden name should remain private. The Republican calls the request by Trump’s commission an overreach and politically motivated. Schedler says state law allows anyone to purchase limited voter information, which would include names, party registrations, voter histories, but not how a person votes.

Heat indices are over 100-degrees, which is why the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is asking residents to take steps to avoid heat exhaustion. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says an even more dangerous situation is heat stroke and those symptoms include…
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Steele says if you’re going to be outside for a long period of time, wear loose fitting clothing and light colored clothes.

An off duty Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Deputy was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Thibodaux on LA 304 late Sunday afternoon. State Trooper Jesse LaGrange says 21-year-old Seth Bourgeois was not wearing a seatbelt….
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LaGrange says impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the wreck, but they are not sure why his vehicle ran off the roadway and hit a ditch.

State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting in Ouachita Parish. Trooper Michael Reichardt says the incident occurred around 10:30 Sunday morning at a gas station at the corner of Hwy 594 and US 80.
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The suspect was shot in the chest and airlifted to an area hospital with serious injuries. Reichardt says the investigation is ongoing, as investigators are collecting video surveillance from the store and witness statements.

A St. John Parish sheriff’s deputy is recovering after he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 10. Halen Doughty has more…
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A State Police spokesperson tells us a state transportation worker was killed when struck by a pickup truck near New Iberia this morning while performing road work on LA 31. We’ll have more as this story develops.

It will be a hot Fourth of July holiday as the National Weather Service is calling for heat indices of 100-degrees or more. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion, like heavy sweating, dizziness or a weak, rapid pulse….
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Farmers and ranchers impacted by last year’s floods could be eligible for recovery grants. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says the state has $10 million to help affected farmers…:
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He says to qualify, you must have had at least $10,000 in uninsured losses.

A St. John deputy was injured this morning while responding to a crash on Interstate 10 near I-55. Sheriff Mike Trege says Sergeant Staty Lewis was reaching into his car for a first-aid kit when another vehicle rear ended his unit. Trege says they believe the driver of that vehicle was impaired…
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Trege says Sergeant Lewis was treated for a broken shoulder blate and other minor injuries.

U.S. Senator John Kennedy is among 10 Senate Republicans calling for the cancellation of the August recess. Kennedy says Congress has three months to extend the National Flood Insurance Program, which expires September 30th. He says a budget and 12 appropriations bills before that date also has to be approved to avoid a government shutdown…
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No word if Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will cancel August recess.

It’s a hot fourth of July holiday across the state. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedeness spokesperson Mike Steele says you’re planning on spending a significant amount of time outside, make sure you wear the appropriate clothes…
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The National Weather Service is calling for heat indices of 100-degrees or more for extended periods.

This year all public school students will learn cursive writing, thanks to a new state law by Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell. Halen Doughty has more…
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