A man is behind bars for threatening Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator on Facebook. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says 25-year-old Michael Evans made a disturbing post on July 20….
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Chadwick says Evans was arrested during a traffic stop in California and has been charged with terrorizing.

Hundreds of mourners have gathered at Healing Place Church for the funeral for slain Baton Rouge police officer Matthew Gerald. He was one of three law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty on Sunday. Officer Chris Wallace from Canton, Ohio, traveled to Baton Rouge to take part in all three funerals and is glad to see the community support…
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The funerals for the other two fallen officers, Brad Garafola and Montrell Jackson are on Saturday and Monday.

A year ago Saturday is the one-year anniversary of the fatal shootings at a Lafayette movie theater. Two people died and nine others were injured when a gunman opened fire inside the Grand 16 theater. Joey Durel was the mayor of Lafayette at the time and says he remains impressed by the outpouring of support from Louisianians…
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Durel said they couldn’t have moved on as easily if it weren’t for the love and support from people throughout the state.

If you are looking to donate money to help support the families of the fallen Baton Rouge police officers, the Attorney General’s office is asking that you do your homework first. Amanda Larkins, with the A-G’s office, says you can go their website to find out which organiziations are legit…
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The viewing for police officer Matthew Gerald is underway at a Baton Rouge funeral home. He is one of three law enforcement officers who was gunned down on Sunday.

A former Texas police officer arrived in Baton Rouge today with custom made caskets for the law enforcement officers who were killed…
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There was a huge send-off today for Deputy Bruce Simmons who was wounded in the ambush. He was released from a Baton Rouge hospital after undergoing at least two surgeries.

Verbal jabs are already flying in the race for the 2nd Congressional district, which stretches from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. Democratic incumbent Cedric Richmond criticized Holden for being absent during what has been a difficult two weeks for the city of Baton Rouge. But Holden says he’s been active behind the scenes…
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There are 21 individuals who have their eyes set on becoming Louisiana’s next US Senator. That’s how many people have qualified for the seat that will be vacated by David Vitter. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says with this many people in the race, anything is possible when voters go to the polls in November…
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The final day to qualify for the US Senate race or one of the six Congressional races is Friday.

A former Texas law enforcement officer is donating custom made caskets to the three officers who lost their lives in Sunday’s ambush in Baton Rouge. Trey Ganem is the owner of Trey Ganem Designs and he says he decided to make the caskets after watching a video featuring one of the fallen officers, Montrell Jackson…
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Ganem says they also incorporated something unique about each officer on the caskets. The viewing for fallen Baton Rouge Police officer Matthew Gerald is tonight until 9:00.

There is good news when it comes to one of the officers that was injured in Sunday’s attack. Deputy Bruce Simmons was released from a Baton Rouge hospital today. Video shows the hospital staff and fellow deputies giving Simmons an emotional send-off as he returns home to continue his recovery.

Democratic Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden says he’s running for Congress in the 2nd district because he’s unhappy with the performance of Democratic incumbent Cedric Richmond. The district runs from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. Richmond says Baton Rouge needs its mayor tending to the business of the city, not running for Congress…
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Holden is serving out the final year of his term and he is term-limited.

Heat indicies hit well over 100-degrees in some parts of the state today, so the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging everyone to take caution. GOHSEP Director Jim Waskom …
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This hot and humid weather is expected to continue through the weekend.

Three prominent republicans are the among the 15 that have put their names on the ballot for the US Senate race, and all of them think they have what it takes to represent Louisiana in Washington. Halen Doughty has more…

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Governor John Bel Edwards discussed the recent police shootings in Baton Rouge on his monthly Ask the Governor show. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Donald Trump accepts the Republican presidential nomination tonight, while in Louisiana, it’s not clear who is the face of the party among the elected officials. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Three big Republican names have officially joined the race for Louisiana’s open US Senate seat, as they filled out the necessary paperwork at the Secretary of State’s office. The polls show John Kennedy as the front-runner and the State Treasurer says he’ll bring common-sense thinking to D-C.

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Kennedy says he wants to help grow businesses in the private sector. He says there are a few things business owners need, and he wants to make sure they have it.

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Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany put his name on the ballot as well. Boustany says Louisiana needs someone who can get things done.

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Boustany says he is not worried that Kennedy is leading in the polls. The Congressman believes his campaign will be successful…

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Republican Congressman John Fleming was the first candidate to qualify for the race. He says the people need an outsider and a strong conservative leader in the Senate.

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Fleming says he has the most conservative voting record in our delegation. He says one key issue is budget reform. He says unless changes are made, we could end up with a $40 trillion national debt.

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A memorial service is set for next Thursday to remember and honor the three law enforcement officers who lost their lives in a shootout with a gunman in Baton Rouge. Governor John Bel Edwards says the service will take place a 2:00 p.m. at Healing Place Church in the Capital City.

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Edwards says we must turn away from violence and hatred and turn toward peace and love. He say we have a large percentage of our population that is incarcerated and we have to start looking at other states that have strategies proven effective at reducing their incarceration rates and saving money.

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Edwards says he is thankful the Baton Rouge SWAT team killed the shooter, Gavin Long, when and where he was because there is no doubt he was heading out to kill more law enforcement officers. He says the grief he feels for the families who lost a loved one and the community is also mixed with anger.

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With Bobby Jindal out of office and Senator David Vitter leaving politics soon, it begs the question as to who is the face of the Republican Party in Louisiana. ULM political science professor Dr. John Sutherlin says the winner of this fall’s US Senate election could be the next Republican leader.

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Some may point to Steve Scalise as the republican leader in the state. But Sutherlin says the US Representative and House Majority Whip is the third-ranking Republican in the Congress, but he’s not well known out of the New Orleans area.

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Sutherlin says party leadership typically comes from the Governor’s office and having a democrat in the Governor’s mansion complicates the situation. He says Attorney General Jeff Landry is becoming more of a factor in the state Republican Party, particularly among socially conservative Republicans.

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Rumors are swirling the LHSAA executive committee is seeking to buyout or terminate the contract of executive director Eddie Bonine. LHSAA President Vic Bonnafee says Bonine received a positive evaluation a couple of months ago from the executive committee, but….

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Bonnafee has called a special meeting of the LHSAA executive committee for Monday. Bonine is expected to discuss a report he presented to the NFHS convention last month, where he described high school sports in Louisiana as a “dumpster fire” because of the growing split of public and private schools. Bonnafee admits that statement rubbed some committee members the wrong way…

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Monday’s meeting will give Bonine a chance to explain himself and the controversial statement he made. Bonnafee says he’s not sure if a motion can be made at the meeting to buyout Bonine’s contract…

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15 candidates have signed up to have their name on the ballot for this fall’s US Senate race. Polls indicate Democrat Foster Campbell has a chance to make the run-off. The Public Service Commissioner says Louisiana should be the richest state in the South, but politicians have done a poor job representing the public…
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Tomorrow we’ll hear from some of the Republicans who have qualified.

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of making threats against police officers on social media. Sheriff Greg Champagne says following the deadly rampage against officers in Baton Rouge a man by the name of Victor Pablo indicated he planned a similar ambush
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Champagne says the suspect is being charged with terrorizing and threatening a public official, which carries up to a maximum of 15 years in prison.

The State Department of Revenue announces the limit has been reached on the Louisiana solar energy tax credit program. Emelie Gunn has more on what this means…
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Senate President John Alario says state senator Troy Brown has been suspended from all of his committee assignments after he’s been charged for a second time of domestic abuse. Alario says Brown will remain suspended until the matter is resolved. Brown was arrested on Monday after he allegedly bit his wife’s arm at their Ascension Parish home.

15 people signed up to replace David Vitter as a US Senator as qualifying for that seat began today. Democrat Caroline Fayard was one of the first people to file and says the public needs someone in Washington who can resolve the division that’s ripping our communities apart…

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The state department of revenue reports they don’t have tax credits to hand out for those who use solar power as they’ve reached their limit based on legislation passed in 2015. President of Solar Alternatives Jeff Cantin says this means around two-thousand households will not get this credit now…
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The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of making threats against police officers on social media. Michelle Southern has the story….
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The governor’s office will hold a blood drive tomorrow to honor the three law enforcement officers shot and killed and the three others injured in the Baton Rouge shootings. Deputy Chief of Staff Johnny Anderson says the LifeShare Blood Center donation bus will be at the State Capitol from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM…
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