Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill plans to make the argument in court that public schools can display the Ten Commandments in every classroom by showing them in historical and cultural context. Murrill says this would not violate the separation of church versus state clause in the constitution
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But plaintiffs who filed suit against the new law say having a poster of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom is a violation of students rights’ to be free from religious coercion.

The personal finance website, Wallethub, ranks Louisiana as the eighth worst state to have a baby. Analyst Cassandra Happe says they looked at 31 different metrics…
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Happe says the low ranking was largely due to challenges in healthcare.

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to name her running mate today. LSU Political Science Professor Doctor Robert Hogan expects the person will be more of a moderate…
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are considered two of the top finalists.

Shreveport is getting ready to host the Humor and Harmony Festival that will start on Thursday. There will be musical acts and comedians performing at the G-Dome and the four-day event is expected to bring 30-thousand visitors to the city. Shreveport-Bossier President Stacy Brown says rapper, actor, television producer and businessman 50-cent is the mastermind behind this festival…
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50 cent is investing millions of dollars in Shreveport to help improve its film industry with new studios.

The oil spill in Bayou Lafourche that happened on Saturday has been contained and clean-up is expected to be done by next week. Sean Richardson has more.

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Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley urges school system leaders to quote “recommit to assertive discipline action,” for the new school year. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The oil spill in Bayou Lafourche from the Crescent Midstream pumping station in Raceland on Saturday has been successfully contained. The spill was traced to a leaking fuel tank and valve failure, prompting immediate response efforts to minimize environmental damage. The containment was achieved through the coordinated efforts of local, state, and federal agencies, along with specialized clean-up crews. Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson…

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Booms and skimmers were deployed to prevent the spread of the more than 34-thousand gallons of oil, and vacuum trucks have been used to remove oil that contaminated the water. Environmental monitoring teams have been dispatched to assess the impact on local wildlife and vegetation.  Chaisson says preliminary reports suggest minimal long-term damage.

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The rapid response and efficient coordination among various agencies have been praised for preventing a potentially more severe environmental disaster.

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There have been no issues with drinking water or air quality, but both are continually being checked.

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Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley urges school system leaders to quote “recommit to assertive discipline action,” as the new school year begins. Recent legislation allows teachers to remove disruptive students and mandatory expulsion for weapons and drug violations.

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Brumley says teachers deserve the right to teach in an environment free from disruption and students deserve the right to learn in one.

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He says Louisiana teachers have an expanded scope of authority and autonomy this year since new laws were enacted.

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Brumley says the laws address behavior complications educators and students faced in previous years and aim to improve the school experience.

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Funeral services begin tonight for Lafayette Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette who was killed in the line of duty last week in Jeanerette during a hostage standoff. Interim Lafayette Police Chief Paul Truard says Jolivette went above and beyond for his community…

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Tonight’s wake is a private event reserved for family and members of the Lafayette and Opelousas Police Departments.  Truard says he has been receiving many calls from the White House, the FBI, the Attorney General’s Office and the Mayor-President’s Office, to name a few.

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Truard says there is still a lot of questions but lessons were learned from this tragic event…

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Funeral Services for the public being tomorrow morning at Our Saviors Church, 202 Our Savior Church Blvd., in Opelousas and a large procession to Lafayette where Jolivette will be laid to rest will follow the funeral service.

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It’s report day for the LSU football team. This is Brian Kelly’s 35th season as head coach. Kelly says name, image and likeness deals is not changing how he recruits, in fact he’s looking to hire a salary cap manager to decide how much a player should receive through NIL deals…

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Kelly made these comments during an appearance at the Baton Rouge Rotary Club. Kelly admits he’s not capable of determining a recruit’s potential NIL income, so he’ll let other staff members determine that while he tries to convince a student-athlete to come to LSU because they’ll become a better player and person…

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Kelly says NIL is forcing him to diversity his staff with not only coaches and talent evaluators but also those that oversee the finances that can manage NIL and revenue sharing when it arrives in college athletics next year…

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A new school year is right around the corner and Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley is urging school district leaders to recommit to assertive discipline with students who do not behave. Brumley says new laws approved this year make it easier for teachers to remove disruptive students and expel students…
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Brumley says a passive softer approach to student discipline does not work.

Family, friends and colleagues of Lafayette Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette will begin pay their final respects today as visitation services are tonight in Opelousas. Jolivette was killed during a hostage standoff in Jeanerette last week. Interim Lafayette Police Chief Paul Truard told the Moon Griffon Show the investigation into the shooting is still ongoing…
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The shooter is in police custody and already has a lengthy criminal history.

The oil spill in Bayou Lafourche that happened on Saturday has been contained and clean-up is expected to be done by next week. Sean Richardson has more.
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It’s report day for the LSU football team. This is Brian Kelly’s 35th season as head coach. Kelly says name, image and likeness deals is not changing how he recruits, in fact he’s looking to hire a salary cap manager to decide how much a player should receive through NIL deals…
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Kelly made these comments during an appearance at the Baton Rouge Rotary Club.

The hearing that was scheduled for today on the possible sale of Steward Health Care, the operator of Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe to American Healthcare Systems has been postponed to August 13th. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The cleanup continues in Lafourche Parish after an estimated 34-thousand gallons of crue oil spilled into Bayou Lafourche. Parish officials say the drinking water is still safe to drink. The investigation continues into how a tank from Crescent Midstream started leaking, draining oil into the bayou.

The U-S Senate has approved the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act and the kids online safety act. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is a co-sponsor and it prohibits internet companies from collecting personal information from users who are 13 to 16 years old without their consent. Cassidy says internet companies have not been respectful of children’s online privacy…
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The legislation still needs House approval.

Doctor Amanda Austin has been named the principal of the year by the state department of education. She’s the principal at Iberville Math, Science and Arts and Academy East in St. Gabriel…
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A judge was expected to certify the transfer and bankruptcy proceedings of Steward Health Care, the operator of West Monroe’s Glenwood Regional Medical Center, today but it’s been pushed to August 13th. Because the actual property is owned by Medical Properties Trust, Monroe Representative Michael Echols says American Healthcare Systems should be buying the asset, not the operator.
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Echols says Steward’s financial problems have led to poor patient care at Glenwood.

Senator John Kennedy was one of several senators who had a chance to grill Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Kennedy pointed out the Secret Service snipers were in an elevated position and had a chance to look down on a roof where Thomas Crooks was waiting to fire his weapon 150 feet away from Trump…
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Rowe says he’s ashamed of the security breach.

Newsweek ranks St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington as the best hospital in the state for cancer treatment. St. Tammany Health System President Joan Coffman says the secret to their success is their staff…
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Coffman says they prioritize screening education and early detection to stop cancer before it’s a problem.

Congratulations go out to Doctor Amanda Austin as she’s been named Principal of the Year by the Department of Education. Austin is a principal at Iberville Math. Science and Arts Academy East in St. Gabriel. Austin says throughout her career she worked with amazing principals who mentored her when she was teaching and now, she can become a mentor for her teachers.
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She’s also credited with reopening North Iberville High School after the school had been shuttered for more than a decade.

A hearing regarding the sale of Glenwood Regional Medical Hospital in West Monroe was scheduled for today in U-S Bankruptcy Court, but it’s been pushed to August 13th. Local leaders are glad Steward Health Care is selling Glenwood. A-H-S South and American Healthcare Systems have agreed to buy Glenwood, but the property will continue to be owned by Medical Properties Trust. State Representative Michael Echols of Monroe…
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Echols says Glenwood has suffered from staff and supply shortages because the hospital has been mismanaged by Steward Health Care.

On the flip side, Newsweek ranks St. Tammany Hospital in Covington as the best hospital in the state for cancer treatment. St. Tammany Health System President Joan Coffman says the ranking, which was determined in part through patient surveys, is an honor.
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A very sad story out of Baton Rouge as an infant has died after being left in a steamy hot car all day. East Baton Rouge Sheriff deputies say the parent intended to bring the six-month old child to daycare, but forgot, and didn’t realize the toddler was left in the car, until the parent went to the daycare facility in the late afternoon to pick the child up. Deputies say an autopsy needs to be done before determining if charges should be filed.

The U-S Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation to update online data privacy rules for children. Mel Bridges has more.
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On Capitol Hill, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy questioned Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe. Kennedy says he’s heard reports Secret Service snipers saw Thomas Crooks 20 minutes before he fired at former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month. Rowe says that’s inaccurate.
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Rowe says he can’t defend why the Secret Service did not have the roof where Crooks was stationed secured better.

The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act is heading to the House after passing the Senate on a 91-3 vote. Senator Bill Cassidy says his legislation, nicknamed COPPA 2.0, updates online data privacy rules for children, like banning data collection on users under 17….
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Newsweek ranks St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington as the 104th best cancer hospital in the U.S. and the best cancer hospital in Louisiana. Mel Bridges has the details.
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The Louisiana Department of Education has named Dr. Amanda Austin from Iberville Math, Science, and Arts (MSA) Academy East in St. Gabriel as Principal of the Year.
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Austin has also served on district curriculum teams and has served as a Teacher Leader for the Department of Education.