It looks like self-financing is becoming a trend for political candidates in Louisiana. LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s not unheard of to have a self-financed candidate in a major state election…

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He says in the last fundraising quarter, statewide candidates collectively loaned themselves over $1.3 million.

If the public wants to help out the family of fallen Louisiana State Police Trooper Steven Vincent, there are a couple of ways to do so. L-S-P Sgt. James Anderson says there are two accounts set up for the public to donate money that can assist Vincent’s widow and 9-year-old son…

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Anderson says the donations can be made at any Capitol One nationwide and all funds will go directly to Vincent’s wife, Katherine.

A grand opening ceremony takes place today for the brand new $1.1 billion dollar University Medical Center in New Orleans. The 446 patient facility was constructed to replace the old Charity Hospital which never reopened after Hurricane Katrina. UMC spokeswoman Siona LaFrance says the hospital is 2.3 million square feet and employs 2,000 people…

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LaFrance says Governor Bobby Jindal and Mayor Mitch Landrieu will be on hand for the celebration of the opening.

The shooting of State Trooper Steven Vincent this week raises the number of on-duty officer killings to five in Louisiana so far this year. That’s a lot, according to LSU School of Public Health Professor Peter Sharf. He says that the recent demonizing of police officers is not helping…
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The funeral for Steven Vincent will be Saturday in Lake Charles at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, with visitation on Friday.

Baton Rouge Police arrest a Kenner man after he allegedly tried to run over two officers with his vehicle. Corporal L’Jean Mckneely says 30-year-old St. Julian Baranco refused to pull over during a traffic stop, and reversed his vehicle into two police cruisers…
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The suspect was sent to the hospital, and faces two counts of attempted first degree murder of a police officer.
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State Health Officer, Dr. Jimmy Guidry, is not surprised about the discovery of the brain eating amoeba in three water systems in the state this summer…
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A lawsuit has been filed against Louisiana by Planned Parenthood over Governor Bobby Jindal’s plans to cut their Medicaid funding. They say the loss of those dollars would limit health services for the poor. Jindal announced his plans after hidden camera videos surfaced apparently showing Planned Parenthood workers discussing the sale of fetuses.

The number of on-duty police officer killings have more than doubled when compared to the past two, and LSU School of Public Health Professor Peter Sharf agrees that increased officer training is needed; particularly in awareness, since these cop-killers are sociopaths…
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With the killing of State Trooper Steven Vincent this week, the cop-killing toll in the state so far this year is 5.

A Kenner man has been arrested by Baton Rouge Police after he allegedly tried to run over officers who attempted a traffic stop, then threw his vehicle in reverse, slamming into two police cars. Cpl. L. Jean McKneely says officers ended up having to shoot 30 year-old St. Julian Baranco, sending him to the hospital. His passenger got away on foot…
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This summer, the state Department of Health and Hospitals reported three water systems in the state that tested positive for the brain eating amoeba. State Health Officer, Dr. Jimmy Guidry, says these discoveries are not likely due to a sudden appearance of the amoeba…
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He says the water in those systems is safe to drink, just avoid getting up your nose.

About one thousand infrantrymen from Fort Polk’s 3rd Brigade Combat team will be deployed to Afghanistan next month to serve as advisors to the Afghan National Defense Security Forces, as they work to help those forces maintain security over time…
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Base spokesperson Kimberly Reischling (RYE shling)

The number of on-duty police officer killings rises to five this year after this week’s fatal shooting of State Trooper Steven Vincent…
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Meanwhile a Kenner man has been arrested by Baton Rouge Police after he allegedly tried to run over two officers with his vehicle. 30-year-old St. Julian Baranco is charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder of a police officer, and criminal damage to property, after he reversed his vehicle into a couple of police cars while trying to get away.
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There have been three water systems in Louisiana this summer that have tested positive for the brain-eating amoeba. DHH State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says the water is safe to drink; just avoid getting it up your nose…
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is accepting applications for the “Wildlife Enforcement Cadet” position until September 9th. L-D-W-F Spokesperson Adam Einck says they’re searching for men and women who want to make a difference in wildlife conservation. He says applicants can apply online at the Louisiana Civil Service website.
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He says cadets will train at the L-D-W-F’s training facility in Baton Rouge.

This week’s fatal shooting of State Trooper Steven Vincent raises the number of on-duty officer killings in Louisiana to five in 2015. Records show that’s more cops in the field who were killed this year alone than in any year in the past decade. So why the sharp increase? LSU School of Public Health Professor Peter Scharf feels too many cops patrol alone…:
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He adds cop killers are sociopaths and the public should be careful about demonizing police officers because of the role it can play with the mentally unstable.

Planned Parenthood has filed a lawsuit against Louisiana over Governor Bobby Jindal’s plans to cut Medicaid funding to the organization. Its leaders assert that the loss of those dollars would limit health services for the poor. Jindal announced these plans after hidden camera videos surfaced apparently showing Planned Parenthood workers discussing the sale of fetuses.

This summer the state Department of Health and Hospitals has reported three water systems in the state that tested positive for the brain eating amoeba. State Health Officer, Dr. Jimmy Guidry urges people not to panic. He says this amoeba has probably been in our water systems for years…:
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He feels officials are doing something right with this strict testing because there are no widespread infections from the amoeba being reported.

A vigil for State Trooper Steven Vincent is being held thi evning at the Iowa High School football stadium at 7pm. Members of law enforcement agencies and other first responders are asked to wear their uniforms. All will be asked to sit in a place of honor on the football field. A number of speakers are scheduled, including Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso and several clergy members.

Baton Rouge Police arrest a Kenner man after he allegedly tried to run over two officers with his vehicle. Corporal L’Jean Mckneely says 30-year-old St. Julian Baranco is charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder of a police officer and aggravated criminal damage to property. Mckneely says Baranco refused to pull over during a traffic stop and reversed into two police cruisers while trying to flee…:
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He says Baranco was arrested after he was released from the hospital. A passenger in the suspect vehicle remains at large.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces they are currently accepting applications for new Wildlife Enforcement Cadets. L-D-W-F Spokesperson Adam Einck says they want to bring in new recruits to bolster the ranks they have in the field and are looking for men and women who want to make a difference in wildlife conservation..:
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State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says he’s not surprised there have been three brain eating amoeba discoveries in Louisiana water systems this summer. Eric Gill reports…:
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The current statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.25 which is down 7 cents from the week before.

Funeral arrangements for State Police Trooper Steven Vincent — who was killed in the line of duty Sunday, are set. Visitation will be begin 3pm Friday at Johnson’s Funeral Home in Lake Charles, and the funeral will take place at noon Saturday at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Vincent’s accused shooter, 54-year-old Kevin Daigle, is also facing homicide charges in the murder of his roommate, 54 year old Blake Brewer of Moss Bluff.

Army officials announce about 1,000 infantrymen from Fort Polk’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team will deploy to Afghanistan next month. Base spokesperson Kimberly Reischling (rye-shling) says the unit will be serving as advisors to the Afghans on how to preserve their capabilities..:
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She says Afghanistan is now capable of securing their own country and the focus of this mission will be to advise them how to maintain security over time.

The Baton Rouge Police Department arrests a man they say tried to run over two officers during a traffic stop. They say 30-year-old St. Julian Baranco of Kenner fled from uniformed officers who were trying to pull him over, struck two police cruisers and attempted to hit two cops with his vehicle during the pursuit. Officers fired shots which hit Baranco. The man was released from a hospital and charged with 2 counts of attempted first degree murder of a police officer. A passenger in the vehicle remains at large.

The state Department of Health and Hospitals has reported three water systems in Louisiana this summer which tested positive for the brain eating amoeba. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says he’s not surprised by the results as the discoveries are not likely due to a sudden appearance of the amoeba in water systems…:
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Guidry says the public should be aware of the discoveries, but not alarmed.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who alleged cop murderer Kevin Daigle could have also killed as 54-year-old Blake Brewer of Moss Bluff. They say Daigle, who is charged in the shooting death of Trooper Steven Vincent, is reported to have lived with Brewer and was driving Brewer’s truck at the time of the shooting. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says Brewer’s death is being investigated as a homicide…:
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Daigle is charged with first-degree murder of a police officer and Mancuso says more charges are expected in the death of Brewer.

A cold front is covering the state right now and State Climatologist Barry Keim says the dry air is almost fall-like…:
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He says you can expect humidity levels to start creeping back up by the weekend.

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office finds the State Racing Commission has shortchanged higher education more than 15 million dollars. Scott Carwile has more…:
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The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Erika is moving through the Atlantic Ocean toward the Caribbean. They say some strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days and on the track the center of Erika will approach the Leeward Islands Wednesday night and early Thursday. After that, the hurricane center expects Erika to move close to Puerto Rico and Hispaniola before becoming a category one hurricane early on Saturday near the Bahamas.