Governor John Bel Edwards is slated to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Baton rouge Police Corporal Montrell Jackson today. He is the last of three officers who will be laid to rest after begin gunned down by a Kansas City man in an ambush on cops. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says Jackson is a true hero, loving husband and father…:
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Jackson was a 10 year veteran of the BRPD and the father of a new baby boy.

A record 24 candidates will appear on the November ballot for the US Senate seat being vacated by David Vitter. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says with this many candidates on the ballot, the leader in the primary might only have 23-percent of the vote…:
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The LHSAA is slated to meet today to discuss the “proverbial dumpster fire” comment made by director Eddie Bonine of Louisiana high school sports. LHSAA Executive committee member Tommy Hodges says this is only about letting Bonine clear the air…:
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Fifty-nine Louisiana delegates are at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The funeral for fallen Baton Rouge Police Corporal Montrell Jackson will be held today. Jackson was a 10 year veteran of the BRPD and the father of a new baby boy. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says when he was academy director, he served as Jackson’s instructor…:
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The 32 year old was gunned down along with two fellow officers in an ambush on police.

LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye was hospitalized in a car crash that killed 2 others in the vehicle Saturday night. According to reports, the accident happened in Wisconsin and the others killed were 22 year-old Nebraska punter Sam Foltz and 24 year-old Michigan State punter Mike Sadler. Authorities say Sadler was the driver and he apparently lost control of the vehicle on the wet road and hit a tree. Delahoussaye was the only survivor of the accident and was released from the hospital.

Tragic story out of Beauregard Parish. The Sheriff’s Office says a father and his two sons drowned on the Sabine River as they were swimming and began to struggle. They say an individual began to help, but it was too late. The father has been identified as Harlin Powell, 51.

The Democratic National Convention begins today in Philadelphia with 59 Louisiana delegates in attendance. Michael McHale is one of the delegates says and the Lake Charles resident expects this convention to be much different than last week’s Republican convention…:
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McHale says Clinton is the most qualified candidate we’ve ever seen run for president.

Thousands of people gathered from all over the country Friday to say their finaly goodbye to slain Officer Matthew Gerald. Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden was one of the speakers and said it’s time for the community to come together. He says we need to put aside our differences and start to understand respect…:
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Deputy Brad Garafola is being laid to rest today, and Corporal Montrell Jackson’s funeral is Monday.

Former state legislator and ex KKK leader David Duke has entered the race for the open Senate seat in Louisiana. The state Republican Party has denounced him, and Duke says he’s glad…:
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Duke doesn’t think his former affiliation with the KKK will hurt his chances at winning the Senate seat.

The owner of a Mandeville snowball stand has been arrested for inappropriate sexual behavior with some of his juvenile employees. Captain Gerald Sticker with the Mandeville Police Department says the owner of Shiver Shack, 56-year-old Anthony Fortune, was receiving sexual favors and in exchange he would pay his victims cash and supply them with illegal narcotics…:
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Fortune faces numerous charges including possession of a schedule I narcotic, carnal knowledge of a juvenile, and child trafficking for sexual purposes.

A man is behind bars for threatening Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator on Facebook. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says 25-year-old Michael Evans was arrested in California and she says the extradition process will begin to bring Evans back to Caddo parish….
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Evans bond has been set at 10-million dollars.

Family, friends and cops from around the nation are saying their final goodbyes to the three Baton Rouge law enforcement officers who were killed in an ambush. Matthew Gerald, a 41 year old former Marine, was laid to rest Friday. Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie..:
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The funeral for East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff deputy Brad Garafola will is being held today and will be sure to generate more tears. Garafola was shot and killed as he ran to the aid of an officer down. Governor John Bel Edwards will attend today at 2pm at the Istrouma Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Corporal Montrell Jackson’s funeral will be held Monday. Jackson was a 10 year veteran of the Baton Rouge Police Department and the father of a new baby boy.

A year ago today a crazed gunman opened fire at a Lafayette movie theater, killing 2 and wounding 9…:
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People across the Acadiana community say the healing process over the past year was amplified by the massive outpouring of support from people throughout Louisiana.

Ex-KKK leader and former state legislator, David Duke, officially put his name on the November ballot for the open US Senate seat in Louisiana…:
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It’s a somber weekend in Baton Rouge, as the three officers slain in an ambush are laid to rest. Jeff Palermo reports from the funeral of officer Matthew Gerald…:
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The Baton Rouge Police Department issued the final call for Officer Gerald…:
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Today, Deputy Brad Garafola, who was shot and killed by the crazed gunman when running to the aid of an officer down, will be honored by friends and family from around the nation saying their final goodbyes.

A man is behind bars for threatening Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator on Facebook. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says 25-year-old Michael Evans made a disturbing post on July 20….
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Evans will be charged with terrorizing.

Former KKK leader David Duke is back on the campaign trail as he qualified Friday to run for the US Senate. Duke says he does not think his former affiliation with the KKK will negatively impact his campaign…
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The Louisiana Republican Party says they’ll work to make sure he’s not elected.

It’s a somber weekend in Baton Rouge, as the three officers slain in an
ambush are laid to rest. Jeff Palermo reports from the funeral of officer
Matthew Gerald…:
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The Baton Rouge Police Department issued the final call for Officer
Gerald…:
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Today, Deputy Brad Garafola, who was shot and killed by the crazed gunman
when running to the aid of an officer down, will be honored by friends and
family from around the nation saying their final goodbyes.

A man is behind bars for threatening Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator on
Facebook. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says
25-year-old Michael Evans made a disturbing post on July 20….
cut 3 (10) “…flat line”
Evans will be charged with terrorizing.

Former KKK leader David Duke is back on the campaign trail as he qualified
today to run for the US Senate. Duke says he does not think his former
affiliation with the KKK will negatively impact his campaign…
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Baton Rouge Police officer Matthew Gerald has been laid to rest at Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary. He’s one of the three officers killed in last Sunday’s police ambush. The 41-year-old was a former Marine and served in the US Army. Police Chief Carl Dabadie spoke at an emotional service…
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Gerald leaves behind a wife and two daughters.

Former KKK leader and state legislator David Duke has put his name on the November ballot for the US Senate race. The Louisiana Republican Party denounces Duke’s candidacy, and Chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party Roget Villere says they’ll do whatever they can to make sure he doesn’t get elected.
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Duke says being rejected by the party is the best endorsement he could get.

Mandeville Police have arrested an owner of a snowball stand, who allegedly received sexual favors from his juvenile employees in exchange for cash and drugs. Captain Gerald Sticker says 56-year-old Anthony Fortune conducted his indecent behavior for about two months…
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Fortune faces numerous charges, including possession of a schedule I narcotic, carnal knowledge of a juvenile and child sex trafficking.

Deputies say they’ve arrested a man for threatening the safety of Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator on Facebook. Caddo Sheriff’s office spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says 25-year-old Michael Evans was arrested during a traffic stop in Sacramento…
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Chadwick says Evans has been charged with terrorizing.

The final goodbyes have begun for the Baton Rouge officers killed in an ambush last weekend. The funeral of Officer Matthew Gerald will start at 11am at the Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary. Elizabeth Kasulaitis (Kass-uh-light-us) lives near the scene of the shooting. She says it’s heartbreaking this tragedy happened to the ones who serve and protect us:
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Deputy Brad Garafola will be laid to rest on Saturday, and BRPD’s Corporal Montrell Jackson’s services are set for Monday.

One of the deputies shot and injured in the attack has been released from the hospital. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Bruce Simmons was being treated for injuries to his shoulder and arm and underwent two surgeries. One deputy still remains in the hospital, Nick Tullier. He is being treated for gunshot wounds to his head and torso and is still in critical condition.

The Attorney General’s Office urges consumers to be cautious when making donations in wake of the Baton Rouge shootings. Amanda Larkins with the A-G’s office says they want to make sure contributions truly go to the families of the law enforcement officers and actually reach those they intend to help…:
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She says before donating you can check with the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance or Charity Watch.

State Police have made an arrest in the fatal hit and run crash that killed a skateboarder near the Southeastern Louisiana campus. The victim, 26-year-old Erin Gerhard of Independence was hit twice, and Trooper Dustin Dwight says they believe 37-year-old Vincent Young of Natalbany was the second vehicle…:
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Young is charged with felony hit and run.

The first of three funerals for the fallen Baton Rouge officers is today. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Congressman Garret Graves says $650,000 of federal assistance from the US Department of Justice will be given to law enforcement officials for needed resources after Sunday’s dead attack on officers in Baton Rouge. He says total costs of responding to these shooting could reach $3-5 million dollars incurred by Baton Rouge City Police.

The Lafayette theater shooting that claimed the lives of two women and injured nine others, happened one year ago Saturday. Joel Durel was the major at the time, and he says one of the things that sticks out in his mind the most was a statement from an officer the day after the shooting who said, “All around the country people are throwing bricks at police, and here they are throwing food to us”…:
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He says the healing process couldn’t have been possible without the support they received from all over the state and nation.

State officials are urging residents to be careful when donating to charities in the name of fallen police officers. Amanda Larkins with the AG’s office says make sure you do your research before sending any money:
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She says be sure you know who you are donating to and that you trust them.