Miscues cost the Tigers as the Florida Gators snatch a national championship away from LSU. Jeff Palermo has a recap of last night’s baseball game…

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A Minden woman will spend 40 years in prison for fatally shooting her 22-year-old son while she was intoxicated. Forty-eight-year-old Dora Blake was sentenced Tuesday for shooting her son in the back of the head as he drove her home after she was kicked out of a casino.

The new LA ABLE program allows people with disabilities to save money without losing their government benefits. Tyana Dequana with the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance says this comes as a relief to many families who will finally be able to help themselves for the future.

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She says families can save up to $14-thousand a year.

Jimmy D. Long Sr. Louisiana School of Math, Science, and the Arts is the new official name of the Natchitoches high school, as the governor signed the bill adding the name of the late state lawmaker to the school’s title. Delhi Senator Francis Thompson says it’s not a big change, but it’s an important change.

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Governor John Bel Edwards vetoes a bill to provide freedom of expression on college campuses. The legislation is by Alexandria Representative Lance Harris…:
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Harris was a vocal opponent of many of the governor’s agenda items and the Republican hopes this wasn’t a political veto.

The governor signed some bills that seek to protect drivers and police officers during a traffic stop. Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown’s measure requires drivers ed courses to include how motorists should behave when they get pulled over, because it’s a nerve-racking situation for both them and the cop…:
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The new laws set to go into effect August 1.

People with disabilities will now be able to save money without losing their benefits, thanks to a new program from the State Treasurer and the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance:
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Jimmy D. Long Sr. School of Math, Science, and the Arts is the new official name of the Natchitoches high school, as the governor signed the bill to add the name of the late state lawmaker to the title. Delhi Senator Francis Thompson says this simple act honors Long’s legacy..:
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It just wasn’t meant to be for LSU last night, as the Tigers fall to Flordia 6-1 and the Gators take home their first College Baseball National Championship trophy. The Tigers trailed the whole game, but had chances to take the lead in the 7th and 8th innings. Shortstop LSU Kramer Robertson reacts…:
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LSU finishes the season 52-20.

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance and the State Treasurer’s Office launch a new savings program to help residents with disabilities. Tyana Dequana with LOSFA says LA ABLE lets handicapped people put money aside for future expenses…:
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Visit osfa.la.gov.

All four suspects in the brutal French Quarter attack that left one visitor in critical condition are now in custody, according to the New Orleans Police Department. The disturbing beating was caught on surveillance video, and NOPD vowed to find those responsible. The suspects busted this morning are identified as 20-year-old Rashaad Piper, and 18-year-old Nicholas Polgowski. 21-year-old DeJuan Paul and 18-year-old Joshua Simmons were already in custody.

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed a bill into law requiring driver’s education courses to teach students how to act during a traffic stop.
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Governor John Bel Edwards signs into law measures aimed at keeping both motorists and police officers safe during a traffic stop. One by Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown requires driver’s ed to include information about how motorists should behave if they get pulled over…:
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The law goes into effect August 1.

The governor has vetoed a bill that would provide freedom of expression on college campuses, calling it a solution in search of a problem. Alexandria Representative Lance Harris says his measure was about protecting rights that are under siege at many universities…:
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Harris has been a vocal opponent to many of the governor’s proposals, and he hopes the veto wasn’t politically motivated.

Miscues cost the Tigers as the Florida Gators win the national championship away from LSU. Jeff Palermo has a recap of the game…:
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Two suspects are in custody and two more are sought in the brutal attack on a pair of tourists over the weekend that left one in critical condition. New Orleans Police are looking for 20-year-old Rashaad Piper and 18-year-old Nicholas Polgowski on the charge of second degree robbery.

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Alton Sterling’s children against the city of Baton Rouge, the police department, police chief, and the two white officers who were involved the black man’s death. Attorney Michael Adams says BRPD has a pattern of racist behavior and excessive force.

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Adams says testimony from current and former officers will prove their claims.

Gas prices for this Fourth of July are the lowest since 2005. Senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy Patrick Dehaan says Louisiana drivers will save even more compared to other states. The statewide average of $2.06 a gallon is well below the national average of $2.25.

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He says gas prices are even cheaper now than they were this time last year.

The state will study whether it would be a good idea to raise the minimum age to buy smokes to 21. Michelle Southern reports…

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The father of LSU pitcher Jared Poche helped resuscitate a Florida State fan during Game 1 of the College World Series finals. The 87-year-old man had no pulse when Dr. Jerry Poche was called to help. Poche helped perform CPR on the man until medics arrived, and he is reportedly in good condition.

Lawyers representing Alton Sterling’s children file a wrongful death lawsuit in state court seeking unspecified damages. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Warrants have been issued for the final two suspects in the brutal beating in New Orleans that left one victim with acute brain injury. Two suspects have turned themselves in, and the remaining two have been identified as 20-year-old Rashad Piper and 18-year-old Nicholas Polgowski. Police encourage the suspects to come forward.

The state will study what would happen if the legal smoking age was raised to 21. West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman authored the resolution calling for the study. He knows there will be some pushback but says former smokers will approve.

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The study will be completed before the start of the next legislative session.

Community Coffee is gearing up to launch an LSU Blend that will be available through football season. Company spokesperson Jodi Conachen says the special dark roast blend is popular in Tiger Country, and Tiger fans will enjoy showing off their love for the purple and gold.

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The blend will hit the shelves in July.

The family of Alton Sterling has filed a lawsuit against the city of Baton Rouge, as well as the police department, police chief, and two officers who were involved in the fatal shooting. Attorney Michael Adams says there is a pattern of racist behavior end excessive force by BRPD.

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Adams says they’ll use testimony from current and former officers to back up their claim.

This Fourth of July drivers will enjoy the lowest gas prices since 2005. Senior Petroleum Analyst with GasBuddy Patrick Dehaan says after dropping over the past few weeks, prices are now lower than they were on January 1.

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Dehaan expects lots of drivers will take advantage of the lower prices at the pump.

The state will study whether it would be a good idea to raise the minimum age to buy smokes to 21. Michelle Southern reports…

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LSU pitcher Jared Poche’s father helped save a Florida fan’s life at Game 1 of the College World Series finals. Dr. Jerry Poche says the 87-year-old man had no pulse when he was alerted by the family. Poche helped perform CPR on the man until medics arrived. The unidentified man is reportedly in good condition.

Lawyers have filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of Alton Sterling for unspecified damages against the officers and others involved in the police shooting. The U.S. Justice Department has already said they will not pursue charges against Officers Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake the 2nd. Attorney Michael Adams…:
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He says Sterling’s kids lost a father because of poor police training and racist attitudes.

A House Resolution out of the recent legislative session would have the State Department of Health study the feasibility of increasing the age to purchase tobacco products to 21. It’s by West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman who says there is evidence that increasing the age limit would mean more people would never consider smoking..:
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Hoffman says the study will be completed before the start of the next regular legislative session.

This year’s Fourth of July gas prices are the lowest since 2005. Senior petroleum analyst Patrick Dehaan with GasBuddy.com says prices usually peak around May when refineries finish up maintenance and transition to summer grade gasoline, and we usually see a slight decline after that:
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The statewide average of $2.06 a gallon is well below the national average of $2.25.

Authorities in Tangipahoa Parish believe they have found the body of the little 9-year-old girl who went missing in the river Sunday while swimming. They say Gabriell McCoy was recovered about two miles where she was last reported to have been seen. The body was taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Corner’s Office for positive identification.

The NOPD has made a second arrest in the attack and robbery in the French Quarter over the weekend. There are two other suspects at large.

Lawyers representing Alton Sterling’s children file a wrongful death lawsuit in state court seeking unspecified damages…:
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We’re now learning through reports that three of the four suspects allegedly involved in the brutal beating and robbery in the French Quarter over the weekend had lived at the Covenant House youth shelter in New Orleans. Two are in custody, but police know the identifies of the others. The two victims have been identified as Tim Byrne and James Curran who were in town for a church convention. Byrne’s condition is critical.

Should Louisiana raise its smoking age? A House resolution passed in the last legislative session asked the state to look at the potential impacts of increasing the minimum age to buy cigarettes to 21. It’s by West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman who says there will be some push back to this idea, but he says people who are former smokers will approve…:
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Hoffman says the study will be completed before the start of the next regular legislative session.

Community Coffee says they plan to launch an LSU blend. Spokesperson Jodi Conachen says says it’ll be out in July and run through football season.:
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She says the LSU Blend is a full-bodied special dark roast coffee that Tiger fans will love.

There are plenty of those in Omaha today as you could hear last night in game 1 of the College World Series Finals. Game 2 is tonight at 7.