New laws take effect tomorrow that seek to curb the litter problem in Louisiana. One law lowers the fine for littering from $1,000 to $900. Fines for littering were doubled in 2015, which triggered jury trial provisions that made enforcement less likely….:
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That’s Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Susan Russell.

Slidell Police say a domestic disturbance lead to a fatal stabbing Sunday evening. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says officers learned that the suspect, 25-year-old Joseph Thibodeaux of Pearl River, was arguing with his fiance, and threatening to stab others in the house including the fiance’s uncle who died at the scene. Thibodeaux is charged with second degree murder.

Tomorrow, Lafayette becomes the 11th Louisiana city to prohibit smoking in bars, clubs and public places as the ban takes effect..:
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A report by the Center for American Progress finds a gun is stolen from a private owner every 67 minutes in Louisiana….:
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It was a deadly weekend in Baton Rouge. Cops say two teens are dead after a shooting Sunday that police believe happened after a dispute over a drug transaction. Investigators believe 19-year-old Kenyi Kolok met 18-year-old Orenthean Daniels to conduct a deal that went wrong. Police said Kolok died on the scene from an apparent gunshot wound, and Daniels was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries also.

The LSU football team reported to campus on Sunday as the Tigers are set to open its first training camp under head coach Ed Orgeron. Coach O says he’s eager to see how it all comes together…:
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Preseason camp will be closed off to the media through at least mid-August.

Beginning tomorrow, smoking will no longer be permitted at bars in Lafayette, as a ban approved by the city-parish council goes into effect. CEO of the Smoking Cessation Trust Mike Rogers hopes as smokers run out of places to light up, they’ll decide to quit…:
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Lafayette is the 11th Louisiana city to ban smoking in bars.

Tomorrow Lafayette becomes the 11^th Louisiana city to ban smoking in bars. CEO of the Smoking Cessation Trust Mike Rogers says as more and more bans are enacted around the state, they’re seeing more smokers trying to kick the habit.

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Opponents to the ban call it government overreach.

According to the Center for American Progress, a gun is stolen from a private Louisiana gun owner every 67 minutes. Vice president of guns and crime policy Chelsea Parsons says the Bayou State ranks in the top 15 states for stolen firearms.

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The FBI finds 718 guns were stolen in the state between 2012 and 2016.

Walnuts may promote better health according to research from LSU Health New Orleans. Researcher Dr. Lauri Byerley says walnuts can help promote good bacteria growth in your digestive organs.

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Byerley says a diverse bacteria community in the gut can lead to better health.

Football season is just around the corner, and the LSU Tigers are gearing up with their first practice today. Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s excited about his first full season at the helm and his new offensive coordinator.

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A gun is stolen from a private owner every 67 minutes in Louisiana, according to the Center for American Progress. The non-profit’s Vice President of Guns and Crime Policy, Chelsea Parsons, told the Jim Engster Show that there are some common sense policy changes that could help prevent these thefts…:
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She says Louisiana is in the top 15 states for the most firearms stolen.

Beginning tomorrow, smoking will no longer be permitted at bars in Lafayette, as a ban approved by the city-parish council goes into effect. CEO of the Smoking Cessation Trust Mike Rogers hopes as smokers run out of places to light up, they’ll decide to quit…:
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Lafayette is the 11th Louisiana city to ban smoking in bars.

LSU returns to the practice field this afternoon as the first full season with head coach Ed Orgeron at the helm begins….:
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Research from LSU Health New Orleans suggests walnuts may promote health by helping good bacteria grow in your gut. Lead researcher Dr. Lauri Byerley says that doesn’t mean eating more walnuts will lead to better health, but that people who eat them tend to eat healthier in general:
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Tomorrow, Lafayette becomes the 11th Louisiana city to prohibit smoking in bars, clubs and public places as the ban takes effect…:
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Louisiana is in the top 15 states for having the most firearms stolen. The Center for American Progress’s Vice President of Guns and Crime Policy, Chelsea Parsons, says the ATF is extremely worried about this growing problem and hopes to implement new protections…:
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The LSU football team reported to campus on Sunday as the Tigers are set to open its first training camp under head coach Ed Orgeron. Coach O says he’s eager to see how it all comes together…:
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Preseason camp will be closed off to the media through at least mid-August.

The Slidell Police Department says a suspect is in custody in connection with a fatal stabbing which occurred Sunday. They say cops were called to the home in reference to a domestic disturbance and found one person stabbed who later died. Additional details are slated to be released today.

Tropical Depression No. 6 in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida is now Tropical Storm Emily. As of the National Weather Service 8 a.m. advisory Emily was about 45 miles west northwest of Tampa and is expected to swing northeast tonight into Tuesday.

A report by the Center for American Progress finds a gun is stolen from a private owner every 67 minutes in Louisiana…:
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Beginning tomorrow, smoking will no longer be permitted at bars in Lafayette, as a ban approved by the city-parish council goes into effect. CEO of the Smoking Cessation Trust Mike Rogers calls the new ordinance a victory…:
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LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine has found that walnuts in the diet change the makeup of bacteria in the gut, which suggests a new way walnuts may contribute to better health. Lead researcher Dr. Lauri Byerley says a more diverse bacteria community in the gut is good:
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Eating walnuts has been associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk, slower tumor growth in animals and improved brain health.

A tropical storm unexpectedly formed in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida’s coast this morning. Forecasters say Tropical Storm Emelie is 45 miles west-southwest of Tampa, moving east. Forecasters expect the storm to turn northeast and increase in forward speed, making landfall on the west-central Florida coast this afternoon.

Baton Rouge firefighters have identified a man who died in a house fire Saturday night. They say 63-year-old Charlie Cooper perished in the blaze which remains under investigation.

A gun is stolen from a private owner every 67 minutes in Louisiana, according to the Center for American Progress. The non-profit’s Vice President of Guns and Crime Policy, Chelsea Parsons, told the Jim Engster Show that Louisiana is in the top 15 states for the most firearms stolen:
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She says the ATF is extremely worried about this growing problem and hopes to implement new protections.

Research from LSU Health New Orleans suggests walnuts may promote health by helping good bacteria grow in your gut. Lead researcher Dr. Lauri Byerley..:
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Byerley says walnuts are linked to better health outcomes because they contain antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.

Another LSU football season is underway as the Tigers have reported for preseason camp and they’ll practice for the first time today. Ed Orgeron is beginning his first full season as the head coach and he’s excited about a lot of things with his team, especially with his offensive coordinator…:
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First game is September 2nd in Houston versus BYU.

The application period for a new Baton Rouge Police Department Chief, open to anyone in the country, begins today and runs through August 29th.

A 19-year-old is dead after she was fatally stabbed by an escaped David Wade Correctional Center inmate. Police say Amanda Carney was abducted by 39-year-old Deltra Henderson, after he walked away a work assignment on Thursday. Carney’s high school Principal Shane Lee says this is a difficult time for the community.

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Carney is the step daughter of the assistant warden. Henderson was later killed in a standoff with police.

The Mermentau Police Chief is behind bars on theft charges. Master Trooper Brooks David says Chief Amos Crader allegedly stole funds from the police association’s bank account, and faces multiple charges.

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Community leaders in Monroe are hopeful Saturday’s Gun Buy-Back Rally at Charles Johnson Park will help get guns off the streets. Rally coordinator Pastor Vance Price says three young people died recently as a result of gun violence. He says if we can get these guns off the street, lives could be saved.

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Gun owners can drop off their legal weapons between 10 am and 2 pm.

A cold front is expected to move through the state on Saturday, but don’t expect things to cool off much. State Climatologist Barry Keim says cool air is coming in from Canada, and while the temperatures will still be hot, there will be a noticeable difference.

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A young girl who was killed by an escaped David Wade Correctional Center inmate just graduated from Summerfield high school this year. Police say 19-year-old Amanda Carney was fatally stabbed by 39-year-old Deltra Henderson, after he abducted the assistant warden’s step daughter at a location away from prison grounds. Carney’s high school Principal Shane Lee says this is a difficult time for the community.

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Carney played softball and was planning to attend Southern Arkansas University.

US Senator John Kennedy says a failed vote to repeal Obamacare is a loss for the American people. But the Louisiana Budget Project is relieved because they say it would have jeopardized the healthcare many Louisianans depend on. It’s unclear what direction healthcare discussions will take from here.

The Mermentau Police Chief has been charged with theft and malfeasance in office after allegedly making illegal withdrawals from the police association’s bank account. State Trooper Brooks David says they will hold Chief Amos Crader accountable for his crimes.

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Crader was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail on three counts of theft and three counts of malfeasance.

Southwest Electric Power Company customers will soon see savings from a new windfarm being constructed in Oklahoma. Spokesperson Scott McCloud says the project will save customers more than $5 billion over the 25 year lifespan of the windfarm.

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Savings should appear on customers’ bills by 2021.