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 for each 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.

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.

A new Lafayette clothing line caters to men who are horizontally challenged and vertically blessed. Don Molino has more..:
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Louisiana’s two U.S. Senators joined fellow Republicans in a vote to begin the debate over legislation to replace the Affordable Care act. US Senator Bill Cassidy described the vote as a first step, while Louisiana Senator John Kennedy said his vote fulfills a campaign promise to repeal the current federal health care law.

A new Lafayette clothing line caters to men who are horizontally challenged and vertically blessed. Don Molino has more…

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The Natural Resources Defense Council says the federal government should help homeowners move, instead of rebuild, if their property repeatedly floods. Jeff Palermo has more….

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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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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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Martin says many men aren’t even aware they’re wearing ill-fitting shirts because they’re so used to settling for whatever they can get. He says it is noticeable when a collar is too small or the sleeves too short, and then there’s the problem of the belly wink.

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Customers can build their own shirts on Short and Fat’s Kickstarter page, choosing their fabric, collar, buttons, pocket, and cuffs. The shirt is then made to the customer’s exact measurements. Martin says these easy care fabrics offer a wider selection than can be found at a big and tall store.

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Short and Fat has a $15,000 goal on Kickstarter that Martin says will help them launch their own website.

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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 for each 100 dollars spent to rebuild homes, FEMA spends only $1.75 to move individuals to a less flood prone area.

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Moore says they recommend that the National Flood Insurance Program provides homeowners a guaranteed buyout if they no longer want to rebuild.

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Louisiana leads the country for the number of repeated flooded properties.  He says another change Congress should make to the N-F-I-P is for homeowners to be educated on the flooding history of their home, because they are currently denied access to that information.

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More people than ever are lying on resumes to get a job. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 85 percent of employers caught applicants fibbing on their resumes or application, up from just 66 percent five years ago. UNO business professor Mark Rosa blames a competitive job market.

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Rosa says some applicants may only embellish a little bit, like adding a few years to their experience, while others go as far as to make diplomas from fake universities. But he says employers are getting better at catching them, because most things on a resume are verifiable.

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Rosa says the internet is also helping employers weed out untruthful applicants, which increases the risk of getting caught. He says if someone is caught lying on a resume, the consequences could be disastrous for the person telling white lies.

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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 NFL analyst Mike Detillier projects the Saints will once again be solid on offense with Quarterback Drew Brees at the helm and an emerging pass catcher…

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The Saints have failed to notch a winning record since 2013 because of problems on defense. Detillier says says it remains to be seen if the Saints defense has improved enough in the offseason to keep opposing offenses off the scoreboard…

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One of the big off-season additions was the signing of future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson. Detillier says hopefully this means head coach Sean Payton will be more committed to the running game this year

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The U.S. Senate is gearing up to debate the healthcare plan to replace Obamacare. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy proposed several amendments to the GOP replacement bill, with little support. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says as a doctor, Cassidy understands the risks of taking away health insurance.

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Senator John Kennedy has proudly stated he will vote to repeal the ACA even without a replacement.

Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks’ campaign ad using audio from the shooting that injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is making waves. Political analyst Silas Lee says Brooks might lose some middle of the road voters from this.

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The ad touts Brooks’ support for the second amendment.

A seven-year-old boy has died after being electrocuted by the neighbor’s fence in Winnsboro. Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb says the boy was playing in his front yard with his little sister and tried to retrieve a ball that went over the fence.

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Today Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand announced his retirement, as the most vocal sheriff in Louisiana will soon make the shift to radio. After serving 10 years as the sheriff, Normand says a good leader knows when it’s time to leave, and good leaders also evaluate opportunities.

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Chief Deputy Joe Lopinto will be sworn in as sheriff on August 31st.

Louisiana’s US Senators voted to begin debate on the healthcare bill. Junior Senator John Kennedy has been a vocal supporter of repealing Obamacare. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says that’s what got Kennedy elected.

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The governor has raised concerns about repealing the federal healthcare law.

After 37 years in law enforcement, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand is retiring to become a talk show host on WWL Radio. Normand says although rewarding, being the sheriff is not an easy job.

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Chief Deputy Joe Lopinto will be sworn in as the new sheriff on August 31.

Congressman Mo Brooks has come under fire by staffers for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise after the Alabama Republican used audio from the shootout on members of congress in a campaign ad. Political analyst Silas Lee says most candidates would not use audio from the shooting that left Scalise with a gunshot wound to the hip.

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The ad touts Brooks’ support of the second amendment.

A new LSU report finds visitors for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game spent a total of $24 million in Louisiana. Co-author of the report Dt. Stephen Barnes says those visitors tended to be more affluent and stayed longer, which contributed to the increased spending.

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Alabama Republican Congressman Mo Brooks is making headlines with his campaign commercial using audio from the shooting of the GOP baseball game that injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise.  The ad notes Brooks came to the aid of the wounded in the attack at a Virginia baseball field. Political analyst Dr. Silas Lee…

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A staffer for Scalise had said some people have different ideas about what’s appropriate.

A seven-year-old boy is dead after being electrocuted by the neighbor’s fence in Winnsboro. Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb says the boy was playing in his front yard with his little sister and tried to retrieve a ball that went over the fence…

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Today Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand announced his retirement, as the most vocal sheriff in Louisiana will soon make the shift to radio. After spending 10 years as the sheriff of JPSO, Normand says a good leader knows when it’s time to leave. He adds good leaders also evaluate opportunities.

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Chief Deputy Joe Lopinto will be sworn in as sheriff on August 31st.

A new LSU study finds the 2017 NBA All-Star Game brought nearly 45 million dollars to Louisiana. Co-author of the report Dr. Stephen Barnes says those who attended the game spent about 14-hundred dollars per person, while visitors who didn’t attend the game spent around 800 dollars each.

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Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand announced today he will retire to become a radio talk show host. Halen Doughty has more…
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A seven year old boy was found dead in Winnsboro last night after he was electrocuted by his neighbor’s fence. Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb says the parents of Brandon McFarland reported him missing after he was last seen playing in his front yard. Authorities say McFarland tried to cross the fence to get his ball and was then electrocuted. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The U.S. Senate is gearing up to possibly vote on repealing and replacing Obamacare. Louisiana Senior Senator Bill Cassidy has proposed several amendments to the GOP replacement bill, which haven’t received much traction. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Cassidy worked as a doctor in the state’s charity hospital system and understands the risks of taking away health insurance.
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Senator John Kennedy has proudly stated he will vote to repeal the ACA even without a replacement.

An LSU study shows the 2017 NBA All-Star game brought nearly 45 million dollars to the state. Co-author of the report Dr. Stephen Barnes says sponsors contributed almost $4 million and combined with secondary impacts is nearly $83 million in total spending, generating over $2 million in new sales and excise taxes.
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A staffer for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has criticized Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks for using audio of the shooting on members of congress in a campaign ad. Political analyst Dr. Silas Lee says advocates for gun rights may not be offended by the spot, but he feels most candidates would not use the audio from the shooting…:
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The ad touts Brooks’ support of the Second Amendment.

The U.S. Senate is set to possibly vote on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. Senator John Kennedy has proudly stated he will vote to repeal Obamacare even without a replacement. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this is what got Kennedy elected to the position…:
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A 7-year-old boy died after he was electrocuted by his neighbor’s fence, according to KNOE. Winn Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb confirms that Brandon McFarland either hit or threw his ball over the neighbor’s fence and when he climbed it, he was electrocuted.

Researchers at LSU say the 2017 NBA All-Star game had a $44.9 million dollar economic impact to the state of Louisiana. Co-author of the report Dr. Stephen Barnes says these mega-hoops fans tend to stay for several days…:
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The study said visitors spent an estimated $23.7 million.

The U.S. Senate is set to vote on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act today, and the pressure is on for Louisiana Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy to support the effort. Cassidy has suggested many amendments to the GOP replacement bill but they haven’t gained much support. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this runs against the most conservative elements in the Republican Party..:
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Kennedy has proudly stated he will vote to repeal Obamacare even without a replacement.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand announces he’s retiring his post and will be replacing Garland Robinette on WWL Radio in New Orleans. The announcement comes after a 40 year career in law enforcement for Normand. Normand is going to host the show left vacant when Garland Robinette retired.

Alabama Republican Congressman Mo Brooks is making waves with a campaign commercial in which he uses audio from the shooting at the GOP baseball game that injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. The ad notes Brooks came to the aid of those wounded in the attack at a Virginia baseball park. Political analyst Dr. Silas Lee gives his take…:
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A staffer for Scalise had said some people have different ideas about what’s appropriate.

The 2017 NBA All-Star Game brought nearly $45 million to the state, according to a new LSU study. Co-author of the report Dr. Stephen Barnes says people who attended the game spent an average of $1,400 per person, while visitors who did not attend the game spent around $800 each…:
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A report from 24/7 Wall Street ranks New Orleans and Baton Rouge among the most segregated cities in the country. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A staffer for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has criticized Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks for using audio of the shooting on members of congress in a campaign ad. The ad features audio from the gunfire at the Virginia ballpark and notes Brooks came to the aid of those wounded in the shooting.

UL-Lafayette will pay a $100-thousand fine for animal abuse at its New Iberia research center, but Sop Animal Exploitation Now says that’s not enough. Co-founder Michael Budkie says there are multiple occurrences of monkeys being neglected or killed at that campus.

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University spokesperson Kathleen Thames says these incidents occurred as part of routine housing and care.

Twelve million dollars from a Volkswagen settlement will be used to replace old diesel fueled school busses with propane powered busses. Randy Hayden with the Louisiana Propane Gas Association says East Baton Rouge has already started making the change after losing 168 vehicles in last year’s flood.

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