West Nile activity is picking up in Louisiana as the state Office of Public Health says seven individuals have been diagnosed with the mosquito borne disease this month. OPH Assistant Secretary Dr. Parham Jaberi says every year we’re seeing a decrease in cases..:
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Three cases have been reported in the Baton Rouge area and the others are in in Bossier, Ouachita, Rapides and Morehouse.

A vote from the Public Service Commission means Entergy Louisiana customers will have upgraded meters by 2021. Spokesperson Greg Guilbeau says customers should not see a noticeable interruption in service..:
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Benefits of the new meters include customers getting more detailed information about energy consumption.

US Senator John Kennedy proposed an amendment to the healthcare bill that would require people to work in order to receive Medicaid…:
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The top half of the state is under a heat advisory through 7pm this evening. Forecasters say very hot and humid conditions will push heat index values from 105-109 degrees.

Transgendered people will no longer be able to serve in the military after an announcement from President Trump. Richland Parish Congressman Ralph Abraham says this change makes sense. He says if someone decides to undergo a gender transformation surgery while enlisted, it could hinder their service to the military.

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But the ACLU of Louisiana says this is clear discrimination.

A Gallup poll finds 51 percent of Louisiana voters approve of the president’s job performance. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says that’s not surprising since Mr. Trump carried Louisiana in the election with a whopping 58 percent.

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Shreveport police arrest two juveniles ages 10 and 12 in back to back burglaries. Cpl. Marcus Hines with Shreveport Police says the first robbery occurred on Tuesday at a Boost Mobile store. He says officers responded to the call after 10 p.m.

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The juveniles were caught robbing the same store the very next night.

Today, LSU head football Coach Ed Orgeron told the Baton Rouge Rotary Club quarterback Danny Etling will have to earn the job during preseason camp, which starts next week. He says the other quarterbacks on the roster will have a chance, including incoming freshman Myles Brennan.

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Congressman Steve Scalise has been discharged from MedStar Washington hospital to begin “intensive inpatient rehabilitation.” Michelle Southern reports…

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US Senator John Kennedy has filed amendments to the healthcare bill that would require abled bodied adults without children to work in order to receive Medicaid. The amendment would exclude people under age 19, those who participate in addiction treatment programs, and young adults in school and work training programs.

Louisiana is one of 17 states where a majority of residents approve of the president’s job performance. Mr. Trump carried Louisiana in the election with 58 percent of the vote, and a recent Gallup poll is a significant drop down to 51 percent. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says that’s not unusual as most presidents start out with a honeymoon period.

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Two Shreveport juveniles ages 10 and 12 have been charged in back to back store burglaries. Cpl. Marcus Hines with Shreveport Police says the first robbery occurred on Tuesday at a Boost Mobile store.

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The juveniles were already on probation for previous burglaries.

President Donald Trump announces transgendered individuals are no longer allowed to serve in the U.S. military in any capacity. In opposition to this is Executive Director of the ACLU of Louisiana Marjorie Esman who says Mr. Trump is victim blaming. She says transgender individuals aren’t bothering anyone and the president should get rif of those that are..:
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But supporters feel transgender individuals can create problems that the military should not have to address.

Most Louisiana residents approve of Donald Trump’s job performance, according to a recent Gallup poll. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says voters in the Bayou State will likely support Mr. Trump no matter what he’s able to accomplish…:
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The Shreveport Police Department says a 10-year-old and a 12-year-old who were already on probation are now facing additional charges for allegedly breaking into and robbing a Boost Mobile store two nights in a row. Corporal Marcus Hines says after breaking the window and taking items from the business one night, the pair came back yet again the following night…:
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Hines says what’s even more sad is that they couldn’t find the juveniles parents that night. They are charged with burglary.

Congressman Steve Scalise has been discharged from Washington MedStar Hospital. They say the House Majority Whip has made excellent progress in his recovery from a life-threatening gunshot wound six weeks ago. Scalise, who doctors say is in good spirits, will now begin a period of intensive inpatient rehab and will return to work when it’s complete.

President Donald Trump announces transgendered individuals are no longer allowed to serve in the U.S. military in any capacity. Richland Parish U.S. Congressman Ralph Abraham, who serves on the House Armed Forces Committee, says if someone decides to undergo a gender transformation surgery while enlisted, it could hinder their service to the military..:
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But Executive Director of the ACLU of Louisiana Marjorie Esman says this is clear discrimination…:
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Congressman Steve Scalise has been discharged from MedStar Washington hospital to begin “intensive inpatient rehabilitation.” Doctors say Scalise has made most excellent progress.

President Donald Trump’s approval rating in Louisiana is 51 percent according to a recent Gallup poll. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Former LSU Tiger Booger McFarland will be seen this fall on ABC as an in-studio analyst. McFarland has been working at the SEC Network since 2014.

President Donald Trump is doing a good job according to a majority of Louisiana voters surveyed in a recent Gallup poll. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Mr. Trump carried Louisiana in the election with 58 percent of the vote, and this recent poll is a significant drop down to 51 percent. Hogan says that’s not unusual as most presidents start out with a honeymoon period…:
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West Virginia is home to the most Trump supporters, with 60 percent saying they approve of his performance.

Congressman Steve Scalise has been discharged from Washington MedStar Hospital. They say the House Majority Whip has made excellent progress in his recovery from a life-threatening gunshot wound six weeks ago. Scalise, who doctors say is in good spirits, will now begin a period of intensive inpatient rehab and will return to work when it’s complete.

The Natural Resources Defense Council says the federal government should help homeowners move, instead of rebuild, if their property repeatedly floods…:
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More people than ever are lying on resumes to get a job, according to a CareerBuilder survey. UNO business professor Mark Rosa blames a competitive job market…:
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The survey shows 85 percent of employers caught applicants fibbing on their resumes or application.

Most Louisiana residents approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, according to a recent Gallup poll. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says that’s not surprising since the president won an overwhelming majority of the popular vote in the Bayou State. He says the poll shows that Louisiana voters like what the president is doing…:
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According to a CareerBuilder survey, 85 percent of employers caught applicants fibbing on their resumes, up from 66 percent five years ago. UNO business professor Mark Rosa says lying on an application could be disastrous to your future…:
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He blames a competitive job market.

The federal government should help repeated flood victims move instead of rebuild, according to a new study. Natural Resources Defense Council spokesman Rob Moore says for every 100 dollars spent to rebuild homes, FEMA spends only $1.75 to move individuals to a less flood prone area…:
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Louisiana leads the country for the number of repeated flooded properties.

The Saints look to get back to the playoffs this season as they report for training camp. The New Orleans franchise has finished 7-and-9, the last three seasons. One of the big off-season additions was the signing of future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says hopefully this means head coach Sean Payton will be more committed to the running game this year..:
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A survey from CareerBuilder finds 85 percent of employers have caught someone lying on a resumes. Halen Doughty reports…:
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The plane that crashed into Lake D’Arbonne Sunday has been removed from the water. The Union Parish Sheriff’s Office thanked several individuals for their assistance in the investigation as well as the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office dive team. 73-year-old David Lockhart died in the crash. A preliminary report on what happened is expected to be released today.

As Congress is set to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance program in September, the Natural Resources Defense Council is urging a shift to moving homeowners to a safer area rather than rebuilding properties that repeatedly flood. Rob Moore with the NRDC says another change that should be made is that homeowners be told about the flooding history of their home:
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Louisiana leads the country for the number of repeated flooded properties.

Two guys from Lafayette who call themselves short and fat have launched a Kickstarter campaign for a clothing line they’ve developing called, “Short and Fat.” Co-founder Jeff Martin says their customers can build their own shirts on Short and Fat’s Kickstarter page, choosing from a huge variety of fabric, collars, buttons, pocket, and cuffs…:
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The federal government should help repeated flood victims move instead of rebuild, according to a new study. Natural Resources Defense Council spokesman Rob Moore says they recommend to Congress that the National Flood Insurance Program provides homeowners a guaranteed buyout if they no longer want to rebuild…:
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He says for each 100 dollars spent to rebuild, FEMA spends only $1.75 to move individuals to a less flood prone area.

The New Orleans Saints report for training camp today. NFL analyst Mike Detillier projects the Saints will once again be solid on offense in 2017 with Quarterback Drew Brees at the helm and an emerging pass catcher.:
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The New Orleans franchise has finished 7-and-9, the last three seasons.

Have you ever fibbed on a resume? A new survey by CareerBuilder indicated 85 percent of employers have caught applicants lying going into the game. That’s up from 66 percent 5 years ago. UNO business professor Mark Rosa this increase could be so dramatic because it’s easier to catch people in a lie these days…:
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He also blames a more competitive job market.

The application period for farmers to receive flood grants begins today. Those who lost at least $10,000 to last year’s floods can get federal relief to cover up to $100,000 in damages. The $9.5 million block grant program covers farmers and ranchers with operations in any of the 51 parishes declared disaster areas in 2016 year by FEMA. Additional details about the grant program guidelines are available on the state agriculture department’s website.

The Natural Resources Defense Council says the federal government should help homeowners move, instead of rebuild, if their property repeatedly floods…:
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After 37 years in law enforcement, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand is retiring to become a radio talk show host. Normand says although rewarding, being the sheriff is not an easy job..:
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A new startup out of Lafayette called Short and Fat offers more clothing options to men with a different build. Co-founder Jeff Martin says men who are “vertically challenged and horizontally blessed” have to resort to shopping at big and tall stores. But they often end up trading one solution for more problems, like trying to find a shirt that fits around the neck..:
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Short and Fat has a $15,000 goal on Kickstarter that Martin says will help them launch their own website.

The Saints look to get back to the playoffs this season as they report for training camp. The New Orleans franchise has finished 7-and-9, the last three seasons, and one of the big reasons for the lack of a winning record is big problems on defense. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says it remains to be seen if the Saints D has improved enough in the off-season:
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