South Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has apologized for posting a video inside a gas chamber used by Nazis. In the five-minute video, Higgins said he wanted to use the back drop of a prison camp to show Americans why our military must be invincible…
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But the director of a global Holocaust research center says making a political statement where thousands of Jews were killed is not appropriate. The video has been taken down.

Minden Representative Gene Reynolds announces he will remain the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. Reynolds considered stepping down. He says it’s his goal to work with the moderate Republicans to come up with a solution to constant budget deficits….
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The ACLU of Louisiana argued before the Fifth Circuit Court of appeals today on behalf of state inmate Christopher Ware who doesn’t want to cut his hair due to religious beliefs. But the Department of Corrections argues a a grooming policy is needed for safety reasons. ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Marjorie Esman..:
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Ware is currently being held in a Caddo Parish jail that doesn’t have a hair policy.

Louisiana is now 6th state to allow students to bring and use sunscreen at public school, after Governor John Bel Edwards signed the measure into law. Kristin Hellquist with the American Society for the Dermatologic Surgery Association says it teaches kids at a young age skin cancer can be preventable..:
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South Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has taken down his controversial video, shot at a Nazi concentration camp in Poland and has apologized for any unintended pain it created. Higgins said in the video that nobody should ever forget what happened at Auschwitz and America should never let it’s guard down…
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The director of the global Holocaust research center said it was innappropriate to deliver a political message from inside a gas chamber.

Minden Representative Gene Reynolds says he will remain the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. Reynolds considered stepping down from the post. He hopes next year both sides of the aisle will roll up their sleeves and solve a one-point-two billion dollar shortfall…
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On the one-year anniversary of Alton Sterling’s death, seven New Black Panther Party members were arrested while protesting outside of the Baton Rouge Police headquarters. Police say members of the party tried to storm the police barricade and one party member allegedly had a taser in his hand. Those arrested are facing misemeanor charges.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard arguments today in the case of a Rastafarian inmate with dreadlocks who doesn’t want to cut his hair as prison rules state because it goes against his religious beliefs. ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Marjorie Esman says they filed the suit against the Department of Corrections on behalf of Christopher Ware…:
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The D-O-C says they ask inmates to keep their hair at a certain length for safety reasons and to prevent contraband from getting into the jail.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler is not giving up private voter information to a voting commission det up by President Donald Trump to investigate allegations of voter fraud…
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Other states have also failed to comply with the request for detailed information on voters. On Saturday, the President tweeted: What are these states trying to hide.

A suspect who shot at a Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy is on the loose. It happened around 4:30 this morning in south Monroe during a traffic stop. A sheriff’s office spokesperson says the deputy was not struck as two shots were fired.

LSU announces outfielder Antoine Duplantis will wear the jersey number eight next year. That jersey goes to the upperclassman who exemplifies leadership and dedication to the program.

Many Americans cannot imagine the Fourth of July without fireworks, but state officials say it’s very important to keep safety measures in mind when setting off the colorful and loud pyrotechnics. Brant Thompson with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says the gravity of exercising care while using fireworks cannot be over stated…:
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Thompson says it’s estimated fireworks cause over 18,000 fires each year in America.

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 a section of northwest Louisiana today.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler will not provide a Presidential Commission looking into voter fraud with information that would include a voter’s social security number, mother’s maiden name and date of birth. Schedler says he received a similar request from the Department of Justice during the Obama administration…
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Schedler says he told the Commission he will not allow them to play politics with Louisiana’s voter data, but they can purchase the limited public information available by law.

It will be a very muggy Fourth of July. State Climatologist Barry Keim says southerly winds are pumping in high humidity levels from the Gulf of the Mexico….
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The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is advising the public to cool and drink plenty of water.

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s office says one of their deputies was shot at around 4:30 this morning in South Monroe. The deputy was not hit and is okay, but the suspect is still on the loose. KNOE-TV reports it occurred during a traffic stop on 165 South on Ruffin Drive and two shots were fired at the deputy. We’ll have more on this story as it develops.

The Louisiana SPCA is reminding dog owners that pets and Fourth of July celebrations do not mix. Louisiana SPCA CEO Ana Zorrilla says every year animal shelters become populated with dogs that ran from their homes due to anxiety and fear from the loud noises created by fireworks. Zorrilla says pets should be kept inside during fireworks displays to keep them safe, even if they are usually outside…
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Zorrilla also says dogs are less anxious when they’re tired, so give them plenty of exercise during the day.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he will not release the private voter information the Trump Administration requested. Halen Doughty has more…
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It’s the Fourth of July and here are some safety tips from the chief deputy of the State Fire Marshal’s Office Brant Thompson….
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Each year, an estimated 10-thousand epoeple are treated or hospitalized for fireworks-related injuries.

A road construction worker has died after being hit by a vehicle while working on LA 31 near New Iberia. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says the investigation is ongoing to determine if charges should be filed against the driver, 88-year-old Allen Olivier of St. Martinsville.
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The DOTD worker killed has been identified as 63-year-old Paul Featherston of New Iberia.

This fourth of July will be a hot and muggy summer days. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there will be minimal cloud coverage and a low chance of rain, so outdoor Fourth of July festivities should not be interrupted, unless you need to head inside for a break from the hot weather….
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There is a marginal risk of severe weather in northwest Louisiana today, but rain chances are low.

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.