State Police Col Mike Edmonson says he was impressed at the way President Obama handled discussions about improving relations between law enforcement and the public at a recent meeting in Washington DC. Edmonson says a big issue they discussed is the importance of listening.

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Edmonson says we must find ways to move forward and solve the problems our country is facing.

A new study from AAA shows 80% of drivers have road rage. The report shows that males ages 19 to 39 are more likely to exhibit road rage than females. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says males are three times more likely to be aggressive drivers than females.

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Redman says if you become the target of someone’s road rage, it’s important not to escalate the situation.

LSU Coach Les Miles took time out at SEC Media Days to talk about the tumultuous week in Baton Rouge since the Alton Sterling shooting. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled both the fire at the Old Governor’s Mansion and another incident in Opelousas as arson. Chief Deputy Brant Thompson says they are working two separate fire scenes in Opelousas, both of which carry historical significance. The Old Governor’s Mansion is considered a total loss. Thompson says they aren’t sure if the arsons are connected but that’s not being ruled out.

Community leaders from around the country, including Governor John Bel Edwards and State Police Col. Mike Edmonson, met with President Obama to discuss ways to build community trust and ensure justice for all Americans. Edmonson says one of the key things they discussed in the meeting is the importance of listening.

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Edmonson says everyone at the meeting walked away with a renewed strength to say we can do better.

At today’s SEC Media Day, LSU football coach Les Miles discussed the shooting of Alton Sterling. Miles says building up a football team is similar to building up a community that has been ripped apart by this tragic incident. He says everyone needs to be respectful of the lives of others and who they are as a person.

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80% of drivers admit to having road rage, according to a new survey from AAA. Spokesperson Don Redman says it’s important not to escalate a situation if you become the target of someone’s road rage. He says we can’t control everyone else on the road, but we can control how we respond.

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The report shows males are three times more likely to have road rage than females.

The 2016 U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships are underway in Shreveport-Bossier, an event that’s expected to have a 6 million dollar economic impact on the area. Event Manager Sheila Norman says this weekend is comprised of two different events, in the morning 31 hot air balloons will compete against each other in different tasks. She says the afternoons will have a family fun atmosphere…

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LSU Coach Les Miles took time out at SEC Media Days to talk about the tumultuous week in Baton Rouge since the Alton Sterling shooting. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Both the fire at the Old Governor’s Mansion and another incident in Opelousas have been ruled arson by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Chief Deputy Brant Thompson says they are working two separate fire scenes in Opelousas, both of which carry historical significance. The Old Governor’s Mansion is considered a total loss. Thompson says they aren’t sure if the arsons are connected but that’s not being ruled out.

According to a new survey from AAA, 8 out of 10 drivers admit to having road rage. The report shows males are three times more likely to have road rage than females. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says this is especially true for men ages 19 to 39…:
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Redman says as drivers, it’s important not to escalate a situation if you become the target of someone’s road rage.

The 2016 U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships are underway in Shreveport-Bossier. It’s the first time the city has played host to the big contest, and Event Manager Sheila Norman says everyone is loving it…:
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The National Hot Air Balloon Championship and Red River Balloon Rally are expected to bring 25-thousand people to the area.

State leaders and community activists from around the nation met with President Obama to talk about ways the relationship between the public and police officers could be improved. Governor John Bel Edwards at State Police Col Mike Edmonson were included. Edmonson says we have to find a way to move forward and to find solutions to the problems facing the country…:
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Edwards said in a statement law enforcement officers must carry out their duty to protect and serve in a manner that earns the trust of the public, but at the same time everyone must make their voices heard in a constructive way.

LSU football coach Les Miles discussed the police shooting of Alton Sterling today at SEC Media Day. Miles says he hopes his players can help unite the capital city during this tough time…:
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About 80% of drivers have road rage, according to a new survey from AAA. Halen Doughty has more…:

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AAA reports gas prices are falling in the summer months. They say the current statewide average for a gallon of regular in Louisiana stands at $2.04, which is down almost a nickle from the same time last week.

Governor John Bel Edwards and State Police Col Mike Edmonson are back from their meeting with President Obama and other leaders from around the country. Edmonson says during the meeting they discussed the divide between the public and law enforcement. He says police have a difficult job to do, and for the most part, they do it well.

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Edmonson says everyone at the meeting walked away with a renewed strength to say we can do better.

According to a new survey from AAA, 8 out of 10 drivers admit to having road rage. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says most respondents admitting to driving aggressively at least once in the past year.

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Redman says it’s important not to escalate a situation if you become the target of someone’s road rage.

The Old Governor’s Mansion in Opelousas caught fire last night. No one was injured, but the mansion is a total loss. Police say the building was completely engulfed in flames when they arrived. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire. The house was home to the governor during the Civil War when Union soldier occupied Baton Rouge.

Hot air balloons are flying high over Shreveport-Bossier, as the 2016 U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships are underway. Event Manager Sheila Norman says the price for a ticket to the balloon rally at the door is 10 dollars for adults and 8 dollars for kids but through Saturday, anyone can go to Super 1 Foods or Brookshire’s to get an 8 dollar ticket. She says this is the first year Shreveport-Bossier has held a duel event and the first time the National Championships have been hosted here.

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The National Hot Air Balloon Championship and Red River Balloon Rally are expected to bring 25-thousand people to the area.

The ACLU of Louisiana feels Baton Rouge Police violated the rights of protesters, and they’ve filed a lawsuit against the department. The suit also calls for a temporary restraining order against BRPD. ACLU-LA Executive Director Marjorie Esman…:
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The governor has described the police protest response as “moderate.”

The two Democrats in the US Senate race are making their case as to why they should be elected in November. Attorney Caroline Fayard says she wants to take on equal pay…:
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Public Service Commisioner Foster Campbell says minimum wage will be a priority…:
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Three monkeys at the Baton Rouge Zoo have died following a fatal encounter with two dogs that got into the exhibit. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The Old Goernor’s Mansion in Opelousas burned down early this morning, and authorities say it’s a total loss. The Prudhomme House was the home of Governor Thomas Moore in the 1860s, and efforts had been underway to restore the site with the goal of using it as a Civil War museum. No one was in the home when the fire started. Investigators are trying to determine the cause.

The ACLU of Louisiana and other local groups are suing the Baton Rouge Police Department, claiming they violated individuals’ first amendment rights during protests over the shooting death of Alton Sterling. Executive Director Marjorie Esman…:
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Governor Edwards has defended law enforcement by calling the response to the protests as “moderate.”

Domestic dogs killed three monkeys at the Baton Rouge Zoo this week, and officials are still trying to figure out what exactly happened. Spokesperson Kaki Heiligenthal (High-leh-gen-thal) says the dogs breached a fence and were not able to enter the spot-nose guenons’ habitat, but got close enough that they were able to grab the monkeys. She says they are still trying to find the dogs…:
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In 2010, dogs got on to the grounds of the zoo one night and killed 17 flamingos.

The two major democrats in the race for U.S. Senate are speaking about their campaign. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The Alexandria Police Department is moving towards equipping its officers with body cameras. Councilman Ed Larvadain (LAR-vuh-dane) says in the event of an escalated incident, they want evidence of what happened…:
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Larvadain says they hope to have the body cameras within the next 6 to 9 months.

Several law enforcement agencies are being sued by the American Civil Liberties Union. They feel protesters’ rights were violated during the weekend marches in Baton Rouge. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statement following his meeting with President Barack Obama and other leaders throughout the nation on ways to improve police/community relations. He said law enforcement officers must carry out their duty to protect and serve in a manner that earns the trust of the public, but at the same time everyone must make their voices heard in a constructive way that brings us closer together and makes progress a reality.

Once again workers at the Baton Rouge Zoo are mourning the deaths of some of their animals. This time domestic dogs somehow got into the zoo and managed to kill 3 monkeys. Zoo spokesperson Kaki Heiligenthal (HI-leh-gan-thall) says they are still trying to find the spot where the fence was breached so it can be repaired…:
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The monkeys’ deaths this month come after the zoo experienced the loss of two giraffes, a tiger, a golden lion tamarin and a few other animals.

The Alexandria Police Department is moving towards equipping its officers with body cameras. Councilman Ed Larvadain (LAR-vuh-dane) says the city has the $800,000 to purchase the cameras for 130 police officers. Larvadain says this is an issue of safety and accountability…:
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