A special graduation ceremony will be held this month for Andrew Jones, the Amite High grad who was not allowed to walk the stage because he had facial hair. Halen Doughty has more…:
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A job fair for out of work oil and gas industry workers is underway this morning in Terrebonne Parish. President and CEO of the South Louisiana Economic Council, Vic LaFonte…:
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More information can be found at BayouOpportunity.com.

Former-governor Bobby Jindal turns 45 today. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says the former-governor and Congressman has already accomplished so much at a young age that it’s hard to say what exactly he will do next. He says Jindal will probably seek a high-ranking post in the federal government…:
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Baton Rouge Police are looking for a woman whose three year old daughter was found wondering alone near the vehicle of the missing person Thursday. Cops say foul play is not being ruled out in the disappearance of 40-year-old Lyntell Washington. The child was not harmed. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Washington is urged to contact authorities.

Lake Charles Police arrest a 16-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of a 79-year-old man who was located in a crashed vehicle. Cops say the crime appears to be a random act. Robert Colston Jr is distraught over his father’s senseless killing…:
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The teen is charged with second degree murder.

A job fair is taking place in Terrebonne Parish today for oil and gas industry workers, as unemployment in that sector continues to rise. President and CEO of the South Louisiana Economic Council, Vic LaFonte, says although the bayou region is seeing job losses, there are employment opportunities in other parts of the state…:
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The fair will be held at Fletcher Community College in Schriever from 9am to 1pm.

A 33-year-old man from Luling is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly shooting his neighbor’s 9-month-old cat named Max with a bow and arrow. The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office says Cody Dupre was arrested and bail was set at $30,000. They say thankfully vets were able to remove the arrow and it did not hit any of Max’s vital organs.

Bobby Jindal turns 45 today. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross looks at what could be next for the former governor….:
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A 15-year-old boy is under arrest in connection with one of two homicide investigations in Natalbany. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says two men were located dead on June 2nd, then another man was found killed the following day. Spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says it appears to be related to a robbery gone wrong…:
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People seeking jobs in the oil and gas industry can attend a job fair in Terrebonne Parish today from 9am to 1pm. Don Molino has more…:
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Former Governor Bobby Jindal is turning 45 years old today. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross believes Jindal is just cooling his heals right now, but the former presidential candidate’s political career is far from over. That said Cross doesn’t think Jindal will run for office in Louisiana…:
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Lake Charles Police announced in a press conference that they have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of 79-year-old Robert Colston. Police Chief Don Dixon says on Sunday they responded to a vehicle that hit a tree and officers discovered Colston behind the wheel suffering from a gunshot wound. He says the crime appears to be completely random…:
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He says they’ve charged the teen with second-degree murder, and the Calcasieu Parish DA’s office will seek to prosecute him as an adult.

A graduation ceremony will be held for the valedictorian who was not allowed to participate in his graduation at Amite High School because of his facial hair. Co-organizer Pastor Roosevelt Wright says the accomplishments that Andrew Jones made should be more important than his beard…:
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The ceremony will be held June 17.

Former-governor Bobby Jindal turns 45 today. The former-presidential candidate has kept a low profile since he left the Governor’s Office in January. But UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Jindal’s political career is probably far from over…:
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A 15-year-old from Tangipahoa parish is facing two murder charges for his alleged participation in the double homicide in Natalbany last week. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says the juvenile has been charged with two counts of first degree murder. She says this case may also be related to the death of another man whose body was discovered a day after the double homicide…:
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A graduation ceremony will be held for the valedictorian who was not allowed to participate in his graduation at Amite High School because of his facial hair. Pastor Roosevelt Wright is one of the coordinators for this event. He says Andrew Jones, a 4.0 student, overcame many challenges and earned the right to lead his class that day…:
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The ceremony will be held June 17 at the African-American Heritage Museum in Hammond, and recent graduates from around the state are expected to attend.

The Louisiana House has approved 220-million dollars in tax increases after approving numerous bills that are part of the governor’s package. But Governor John Bel Edwards says 600-million dollars is needed to avoid large cuts to health care, education and other areas of state government.

People seeking jobs in the oil and gas industry can attend a job fair in Terrebonne Parish today from 9am to 1pm. Don Molino has more…

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A special graduation ceremony will be held June 17^th for Andrew Jones, the valedictorian at Amite High School who was not allowed to participate in the ceremony because of his facial hair. Halen Doughty has more…

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Today former-governor Bobby Jindal turns 45, and UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross looks at what could be next for Jindal. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A job fair is taking place in Terrebonne Parish today that aims to help those in the oil and gas industry find jobs, as unemployment in that sector continues to rise. The fair will be held at Fletcher Community College in Schriever from 9am to 1pm. President and CEO of the South Louisiana Economic Council, Vic LaFonte, says although the bayou region is seeing job losses, there are employment opportunities in other parts of the state.

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More than 30 companies will be present at the job fair, and over 900 people are expected to attend. LaFonte says they want to find jobs for laid off oil workers, so they don’t have to move to neighboring states. He says if they have to relocate, they can relocate within the state.

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LaFonte says people can register for the fair at BayouOpportunity.com, and walk-ins are also welcome. He says they’ll be doing whatever they can to find new jobs for people at this event.

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More information about the job fair is available at BayouOpportunity.com.

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A graduation ceremony will be held for the valedictorian who was not allowed to participate in his graduation at Amite High School because of his facial hair. Pastor Roosevelt Wright is one of the coordinators for this event. He says Andrew Jones, a 4.0 student, overcame many challenges and earned the right to lead his class that day.

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He says the facial hair policy in place in the school had never been enforced prior to graduation day, and he says they have plenty of pictures to prove it. School officials say they repeatedly asked him to shave prior to the ceremony, but he refused. Wright says the accomplishments that Jones made should be more important than his beard.

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The ceremony will be held June 17 at the African-American Heritage Museum in Hammond, and recent graduates from around the state are expected to attend. Wright says any grads who want to attend wearing their gown are welcome to turn their tassels one more time with Jones. Wright says Jones has also gotten the attention of several universities and state legislators, who will also be in attendance.

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Former-governor Bobby Jindal turns 45 today. The former-presidential candidate has kept a low profile since he left the Governor’s Office in January. But UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Jindal’s political career is probably far from over.

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At one-time the former governor was considered a rising star in the Republican Party. He finished his second-term as the state’s highest elected official with low approval numbers. Cross says it’s unlikely Jindal run for office again in this state.

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Cross says the former-governor and Congressman has already accomplished so much at a young age that it’s hard to say what exactly he will do next. He says Jindal will probably seek a high-ranking post in the federal government.

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Lake Charles Police announced in a press conference that they have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of 79-year-old Robert Colston. Police Chief Don Dixon says on Sunday they responded to a vehicle that hit a tree and officers discovered Colston behind the wheel suffering from a gunshot wound.

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Colston was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Dixon says they’ve charged a teenager with second-degree murder, and the Calcasieu Parish DA’s office will seek to prosecute him as an adult. The victim’s son, Robert Colston Jr, says he’s distraught over his father’s senseless killing.

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A 15-year-old from Tangipahoa parish is facing two murder charges for his participation in the double homicide in Natalbany last week. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says the juvenile has been charged with two counts of first degree murder for the shooting deaths of 31-year-olds Randy Bickham and Charleston Mitchell. She says this case may also be related to the death of 18-year-old Marquise Lightfoot, whose body was discovered a day after the double homicide.

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Panepinto says they believe drugs may have been a factor in the case. She says it was likely a robbery gone wrong.

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Coastal Carolina has arrived in Baton Rouge for its Super Regional Series against LSU, which begins tomorrow night in Alex Box Stadium. Tigers Coach Paul Mainieri says the Chanticleers are second in the nation in home runs with 91 and they also have some good pitchers…

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Coastal Carolina is 47-16 on the year, while LSU is 45-and-19 and they’ve made a habit of coming from behind late in games this year. Tigers first baseman Greg Deichmann on why this team always believes it has a chance to win…

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LSU shortstop Kramer Robertson says the players know that Coastal Carolina is a good team and more than capable of winning this series…

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Florida Governor Rick Scott says he’s coming to Louisiana to encourage businesses here to move to the Sunshine State. He says Governor Edwards is trying to raise taxes on employers, and Florida has a better business climate. Governor Edwards spokesman Richard Carbo says this is a political maneuver by Scott and Louisianians won’t pay too much attention…:
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US Senator David Vitter has joined 44 other Senators in an attempt to block implementation of the Obama Administration’s overtime rule, which doubles the salary threshold under which employees qualify for overtime pay. He says that’s far too drastic for businesses, particularly in Louisiana…:
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Supporters say this would mean more money into the pockets of low and middle-income workers, but Vitter says that’s not the case.

A Sabine Parish inmate who is 6 months pregnant was located by cops after being missing almost 14 hours. Cops say 33-year-old Olive Somersall of Many, who is 6 months pregnant, was booked with simple escape.

Beginning August 1, establishments in Louisiana can no longer hire strippers that are under the age of 21, under a law signed by Governor Edwards. Robert Waters who owns Rick’s Cabaret in New Orleans opposes. He says not everyone who works in the adult entertainment industry is a victim as supporters are claiming…:
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But others in opposition say if a girl has to be 21 in order to drink at an establishment, she should have to be 21 to take her clothes off.

Florida Governor Rick Scott says he’s coming to Louisiana to encourage businesses here to move to the Sunshine State. In a statement, Scott said Governor John Bel Edwards called the special session for the sole purpose of raising taxes which will burden the job climate here. Edwards’ spokesman Richard Carbo…:
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Carbo says they welcome Governor Scott to Louisiana and hope he spends a lot of money while he’s here.

The mayor of St. Joseph is at the center of a criminal investigation by Louisiana State Police. Earlier this year a legislative auditor accused Mayor Ed Brown of mismanaging St. Joe’s finances, and the auditor outlined several possible crimes he may have committed. But Trooper Michael Reichardt says Brown has not been arrested yet…:
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St. JOe has been dealing with brown water for years but haven’t been able to access the funds available to fix it because the town can’t pass an audit.

Louisiana strippers will soon have to be at least 21-years-old because of a bill that’s been signed into law. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The East Baton Rouge Parish man who is accused of leaving his baby in a hot car for over two hours causing her death, has been released from jail on $10,000 bond, according to officials. 31-year-old Marvin Mercer, who is also a high school baseball coach, was charged with negligent homicide in the death of 8-month-old Raylee Mercer. He said he forgot to take her to daycare on his way to work.

Beginning August 1, strippers in Louisiana will have to be at least 21 years of age because of a new law. Senior Vice President for Gulf Coast Bank and foster parent, Kim Carver says girls who age out of the foster program are at risk of becoming victims of sex trafficking, especially if they go to work in strip clubs. He says the legislature needs to do something to protect these kids….:
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But those who oppose say many women strip to support their families or put themselves to school. Despite opposition, Governor John Bel Edwards signed the bill into law.

The Lake Charles Police Department said they will be holding a news conference this afternoon regarding the case of a man who was located in a vehicle he crashed and cops later learned he had been shot. They say Bob Colston Sr. then died at a local hospital on June 5th and his death is being treated as a homicide. Additional information on the case will be released at 2pm.

A majority of high school principals in the state have decided to keep the private-public playoff championship format in place. Jeff Palermo reports on what it means for the future of the LHSAA…:
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State officials want to let the public know some important information when it comes to traveling around with your kids in this hot weather. A Zachary man was arrested in Baton Rouge yesterday after his baby girl died when he left her in the locked car for over two by mistake. DCFS Secretary Marketa Walters says unfortunately this happens far too often…:
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She suggests putting something like your phone or your purse in the backseat with the child so there will be something there you wouldn’t leave without.

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed into law a measure that prohibits someone from working as a stripper until they’re 21. The rule goes into effect in August.

And effective immediately is a law that allows drivers to be put on a payment plan to repay the state outstanding fines for letting their car insurance lapse. The plans apply to those who owe more than $250.

US Senator David Vitter has joined 44 other Senators in an attempt to block implementation of the Obama Administration’s overtime rule, which doubles the salary threshold under which employees qualify for overtime pay. Vitter says this will drastically impact small businesses, particularly in Louisiana, as well as employees…:
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The proposed rule increases the salary threshold to $47,476.

As a result of legislation approved state lawmakers and signed by the governor, patients have direct access to physical therapists without having to see a doctor first, but the Louisiana Orthopedic Association says this new law could be costly for patients. LOA spokesperson Barbara Carey says people have pain for many reasons…:
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But others say this is perfectly safe for patients.