More charges have been filed in the death of 40-year-old Lyntell Washington, the Baton Rouge teacher whose body was discovered in a ditch in Iberville parish. Halen Doughty has more…

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Governor John Bel Edwards spoke with the media today and continued to express his frustration with lawmakers who refuse to raise revenue needed to fill the $600 million dollar shortfall. Michelle Southern reports…:

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A former Livingston Parish teacher has been arrested following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student at Walker Freshman High School. Walker Police Capt. John Sharp says 33-year-old Lynsie Pendarvis was arrested following an interview with the 15-year-old student who confirmed they had engaged in a sexual relationship.

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Sharp says the juvenile was a student in Pendarvis’ science class. He says Pendarvis was staying in Hattiesburg, Mississippi when the warrant was issued.

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Sharp says it’s a helpless feeling for both parents and law enforcement because it’s hard to know if someone without a criminal background might be a predator.

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According to LSU economist Dr. Jim Richardson, Louisiana could finish this fiscal year with a 200 million dollar deficit. Senate President John Alario says Richardson informed him that corporate income taxes are way below what was projected. But he says there are some circumstances that could improve this…

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Alario says if the state finishes this fiscal year with a 200 million dollar deficit, programs that were going to be enhanced would greatly suffer. He says healthcare and higher education seem to always be on the chopping block. The Senate President hopes this bad news encourages legislators to approve additional revenue in this special session.

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So far, the House has only agreed to 220 million dollars in additional revenue through various bills that make tax changes. Alario says the 2016 budget shortfall would be dealt with in the next regular session. He says they won’t be sure of the actual amount until later in the year when the expenditure level and the July collections are added together…

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Charges have been added in the murder of the Baton Rouge pregnant teacher whose body was discovered in Iberville Parish. Baton Rouge Police Cpl. L’Jean McKneely says based on the coroner’s report, blood inside her car and interviews conducted with people who knew the victim, investigators were able to conclude 40-year-old Lyntell Washington was fatally shot by 39-year-old Robert Marks.

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McKneely says Washington’s’ 3-year-old daughter was very helpful in this investigation. He says police confirmed that Washington and Marks had a romantic relationship, and he was the father of her unborn child.

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McKneely says Marks was the assistant principle where Washington was a teacher, and she was threatening to reveal the true nature of their relationship.

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Governor John Bel Edwards spoke with the media today and continued to express his frustration with lawmakers who refuse to raise revenue needed to fill the $600 million dollar shortfall. He says those same legislators who refuse to offer their own plan are just hoping money is going to show up…:

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The state House has decided to wait until Sunday night before voting on an Edwards backed tax bill that would temporarily reduce a deduction for those who itemize on their state returns. Edwards says lawmakers need to know that the days of kicking the can down the road are over. He says he’s offered plan after plan to help solve this crisis…:

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The fiscal year begins 2 weeks from Friday, and the special session must end Thursday. Louisiana governors have a lot of power, and one reporter asked Edwards if he thinks he’s failed because lawmakers continue to reject items on his agenda. Edwards believes the way he’s governing is what’s best for the state…:

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recovered the body of a 22-year-old Arnaudville man in the water in St. Landry Parish after a boating accident. LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck says Arron Baber and the driver of the boat were traveling on Bayou D’Arbonne when the vessel hit a railroad bridge piling.

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Einck says a witness on the shore was able to call authorities after seeing the accident and neither Baber nor the driver were wearing life jackets when they struck the piling. He says they’re not sure if impairment is a factor.

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Heat indexes are exceeding 100 degrees, and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness warns residents to take precautions. Halen Doughty has more…

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Beginning August 1, victims of domestic violence who have active restraining orders will be able to get temporary concealed carry permits. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness urges residents to take precautions as the state is experiencing dangerously high temperatures this week. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says all of Louisiana  is under a heat advisory, as heat indexes are reaching triple digits. He says the biggest concern is heat exhaustion.

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Symptoms of heat exhaustion include headache, dizziness, nausea, cramps, and fatigue. Steele says people working out in the heat especially need to take steps to avoid potential health risks.

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Temperatures are in the mid to upper 90s across the state, but high dew points are driving heat indexes above 100 degrees. Steele says we are experiencing these scorching temperatures earlier than usual.

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A review by the International Agency for Research on Cancer finds drinking beverages above 149 degrees Fahrenheit could cause people to develop esophageal cancer. Deputy Director of LSU Health New Orleans Cancer Center, Dr. Edward Trapido, (truh-PEE-doe) says hot drinks cause damage to the superficial cells in the upper esophagus.

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Trapido says there is no evidence that shows coffee causes cancer so they should feel okay having their morning cup of joe. He says it’s a good idea to add milk or cream to coffee to cool it down…

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Trapido says constantly scalding your esophagus isn’t good for your health but having about one hot cup a day shouldn’t be too harmful.

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Domestic violence victims with active restraining orders will soon be able to get expedited temporary concealed carry permits under a bill that’s been signed into law. Baton Rouge Concealed carry instructor Wade Duty says the wait to get into a concealed carry training course can be over a month.

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The new law goes into effect August 1. Duty says more and more people are seeking these permits, which is why the classes stay booked.

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Duty says these victims will have access to temporary permits, but they will still have to undergo background checks. He says once this permit expires they will have to take a training class and get a regular permit.

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Law enforcement is taking extreme precautions in New Orleans for the Gay Pride parade and Festival this weekend after the tragic mass shooting at an Orlando gay nightclub. Mayor Mitch Landrieu says they’ve beefed up security in the French Quarter and are working hand in hand with festival organizers. He says their mantra is if you see something, say something.

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A moment of silence is planned for the victims of the nightclub shooting at 2 p.m. Sunday on Bourbon Street. New Orleans Police Chief Michael Harrison says they will be at 100 percent staffing in the French Quarter for the Pride Festival. He says his officers have been planning, training and practicing for the last month for the event.

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State Police Major Carl Saizan says authorities have a solid security plan in place to ensure a safe environment for everyone attending the Pride Festival. He say it’s important to work together with the public and urges festival goers to report any specious activity they might see.

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The University of Texas has reportedly approached LSU’s Paul Mainieri about filling the Longhorns vacant baseball head coaching position. Augie Garrido left Texas in May after 20 seasons. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says Mainieri has not returned phone calls seeking comment…

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Mainieri just finished his 10^th season with the Tigers and his contract with LSU is through 2020 paying him about $750,000 a year. Moran says Texas’ interest in Mainieri could lead to him getting a pay raise…

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