Governor John Bel Edwards is calling on federal agencies to investigate the fatal officer involved shooting which left 37-year-old Alton Sterling dead. Emelie Gunn has more…

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There are cries for justice as result of the fatal shooting. During an emotional press conference, the president of the Baton Rouge branch of the NAACP, Mike McClanahan, called out the Baton Rouge Police Department for not releasing the security footage of the shooting. McClanahan not only called for a federal investigation, but demanded that those he believes are responsible step down from their positions, including the Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie.

During a press conference earlier today, Baton Rouge NAACP president Mike McClanahan called for Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie to resign as a result of the shooting of Alton Sterling. Dabadie says he has worked with McClanahan for the past few years on resolving problems like this, and he believes McClanahan was speaking out of emotion.
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Dabadie says they have turned audio and video evidence of the incident to the US Justice Department so they can conduct a “transparent, neutral investigation.”

Much of Louisiana is under a heat advisory today. Kent Kuyper with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says temperatures reached mid to upper 90s this afternoon and we won’t see much of a cool down at night….
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Governor John Bel Edwards spoke out about the recent officer involved shooting which resulted in the death of 37-year-old Alton Sterling of Baton Rouge. Edwards is calling on federal agencies to investigate the fatal shooting…

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Edwards says State Police will also assist if needed.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says Sterling was armed when he was shot by police officers outside a convenience store, but they still have questions on how this tragedy occurred. Dabadie offered the media the information about the shooting they have at this time. He says someone called 911 saying that a black man selling CDs threatened them with a gun.

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Dabadie says they have turned audio and video evidence of the incident to the US Justice Department

Quinyetta McMillian, the mother of Alton Sterling’s oldest son, also spoke at a press conference today. Sterling’s oldest son, 15-year-old Cameron, became emotional watching his mother speak about his father. McMillian blames the media for making this harder on her family by showing cell phone footage of the incident.

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A heat advisory is in effect today for most of the state. Kent Kuyper with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says the hottest part of the year typically comes around the first two weeks in August. He says it’s important to take precautions when going outside so you don’t get overheated.

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Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie says 37-year-old Alton Sterling was armed when he was shot by police officers outside a convenience store, but they still have questions on how this tragedy occurred. Dabadie offered the media the information about the shooting they have at this time. He says someone called 911 saying that a black man selling CDs threatened them with a gun.

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The mother of Sterling’s son, Quinyetta McMillian, also spoke a press conference today. Sterling’s oldest son, 15-year-old Cameron, became emotional watching his mother speak. McMillian blames the media for making this harder on her son by showing cell phone footage of the incident.

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The names of the two officers involved in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling have been released as Blane Salamoni, who has been on the force for 4 years and Howie Lake, who has been in the department for three years. Governor John Bel Edwards says this is a very serious matter…

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Louisiana is set to receive 60-million dollars in federal grants that will benefit significant road projects in the state. The grant will be used to improve and expand I-10 between Lafayette and the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. And Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says this federal money will allow the state to use dollars to address the bottleneck on I-10 east as you come over the Mississippi River Bridge from West Baton Rouge parish.

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Graves says the work on Interstate 110 should begin by 2017

State Police are upping their efforts to enforce the “Move Over” law after several officers were struck by vehicles while working on the side of the road. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says people should always watch out for any emergency vehicle on the side of the road, including police, EMS, firefighters and tow trucks.

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According to the “Move Over America” campaign, over 70% of Americans do not know about move over laws.

An officer involved shooting outside a Baton Rouge convenience store left one man dead. The convenience store clerk told a Baton Rouge TV station he saw 37-year-old Alton Sterling carrying a gun but did not have it out at the time of the shooting. Cpl. ‘Jean McKneely says one officer is on administrative leave and the investigation is ongoing.

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The coroner has said that Sterling was shot multiple times in the chest and back.

Hundreds of Louisiana workers will be out of work as a result of GE Oil and Gas in Pineville closing its doors. Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields says the company is closing its Pineville facility to move its operation to their other location in Jacksonville, Florida. He says he is disappointed to see this company move to another state.

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One man is dead and another is in the hospital following a shooting in Shreveport on Independence Day. Cpl. Marcus Hines says 33-year-old Antonio Collins and 32-year-old Exzavious Thomas were next door neighbors who got into a dispute over fireworks that turned violent.

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Hines says Collins suffered a fatal shot to the chest, and Thomas was also injured but is expected to recover.

Hundreds of Louisiana workers will be out of work as a result of GE Oil and Gas in Pineville closing its doors. Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields says the company is closing its Pineville facility to move its operation to their other location in Jacksonville, Florida. He says he is disappointed to see this company move to another state…:
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The plant closing will result in 269 of the company’s 289 employees encountering permanent layoffs.

An officer in Baton Rouge is placed on leave after being involved in a shooting that left a suspect dead at a gas station. Corporal L’Jean McKneely says 37-year-old Alton Sterling is believed to have gotten into an altercation with officers when he was shot and killed. He says they are reviewing all evidence…:
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Stadium Journey has ranked LSU’s Alex Box Stadium as the best ballpark in the country. In its review, they say the Box has it all, powerhouse ball club, state of the art facility, great food selection, rabid fan base and an intimidating atmosphere for opposing teams.

State Police is increasing its efforts to enforce the “Move Over” law, in light of several officers who have been hit while on the side of the road. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says you can not only get a ticket for not moving over, but you can seriously hurt or kill someone…:
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In the past week, officers in both Sterlington and St. John the Baptist Parish have been hit by vehicles while on the side of the road, and one of the Sterlington officers was killed.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says an overnight accident left a pedestrian dead in west Shreveport. They say 26-year-old Nicholas Meziere is believed to have run across a road to fire some fireworks when he dropped them and was hit by two vehicles. Meziere was pronounced dead. The accident remains under investigation.

State Police is increasing its efforts to enforce the “Move Over” law, in light of several officers who have been hit while on the side of the road. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says the law applies to all emergency vehicles, including police, firefighters, EMS, and tow trucks. He says people need to watch out for these vehicles when they are on the side of the road..:
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A Gonzales man is behind bars today after the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says he allegedly shot his ex girlfriend in the face while she was trying to get away from him in her vehicle. Chief Deputy Bobby Webre says 26-year-old Jarvis McNair followed the victim at a high rate of speed before stopping in Sorrento…:
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McNair’s charges include second degree murder.

One man is dead and another is in the hospital following a shooting in Shreveport on Independence Day. Cpl. Marcus Hines says 33-year-old Antonio Collins and 32-year-old Exzavious Thomas were next door neighbors arguing over shooting fireworks…:
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Hines says Collins suffered a fatal shot to the chest, and Thomas was also injured but is expected to recover. Thomas is charged with a single count of convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and it’s believed this was self-defense.

Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot is up to $449 million dollars, and lottery officials say it could become the 7th largest jackpot in US history.

Gunshots rang out in a Shreveport neighborhood on Independence Day, killing one man and leaving another in the hospital with injuries. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Two companies with operations in the state have sent notices to the Louisiana Workforce Commission about planned layoffs. GE Oil & Gas said about 269 of its 289 workers in Pineville will be let go with the reductions slated to begin September 2nd. Blue Sky Innovations said it was given notice to end its contract resulting in 55 layoffs starting July 31st.

A man is dead after an officer involved shooting early this morning outside of a convenience store in Baton Rouge. Cpl. L’ Jean McKneely says officers responded to an anonymous tip that someone had a gun in the area and it needed to be checked out by authorities. He says that’s when a scuffle occurred and 37-year-old Alton Sterling was shot and killed by an officer…:
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Sterling was pronounced dead and McKneely says only one officer fired his weapon.

A scientist at LSU Health Shreveport had a part in a deal seeking to develop cancer immunotherapy drugs. Professor Doctor Robert Rhoads says the parmacutical company Sanofi has set up a licesing fee to see if immunotherapy could work with other types of cancer as it’s already used to treat melanoma and prostate cancer…:
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The Colorado State University forecast team has upped the number of anticipated named storms in 2016 by one. Don Molino reports…:
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The town of Welsh, located in in Jefferson Davis Parish, is now the official The Home of the Cajun Dictionary.” Mayor Carolyn Louviere says the town’s long time former late pastor, Father Jules Daigle, wasn’t pleased with the way Cajun French was spoken, and he would be happy about the distinction…:
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A deal has been struck to develop cancer immunotherapy drugs first discovered by LSU Health Shreveport professor Doctor Robert Rhoads and scientists at the University of Warsaw in Poland. Rhoads says immunotherapy would not have the toxic side effects of current chemotherapy drugs and it would direct a person’s immune system to attack cancer cells until the last one is gone..:
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Rhoads, who lost both of his parents to cancer, is excited Sanofi will seek to develop this treatment to other cancers.

Shreveport Police is investigating the case of a fatal shooting which apparently occurred over a dispute over fireworks. They believe 33-year-old Antonio Collins and 32-year-old Exzavious Thomas were fighting over teenagers shooting off fireworks near the men’s homes. It’s alleged that at the heart of the dispute, Collins shot Thomas, then Thomas returned fire fatally wounding Collins. Thomas is charged with a count of convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The investigation is ongoing.