Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton will accept the democratic nomination tonight. Emelie Gunn has more on what to expect from the former First Lady….

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Bossier City Representatives Mike Johnson is urging voters to say yes to a constitutional amendment in the fall that would benefit families of fallen first responders. Michelle Southern reports..:

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A Baton Rouge man is facing felony charges after threatening to harm US Senate candidate David Duke and claiming he would kill people for the death of Alton Sterling. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says 22-year-old Anthony Moore made the threats in two separate YouTube videos posted earlier this month.

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Moore said in one video, “If David Duke comes senator for Louisiana, bro, I am killing this man.” Sandifer says when detectives brought Moore in for an interview, he admitted to posting the videos.

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In the videos, Moore also makes threats like “I don’t know you, dude, but I’m stepping for you…cause y’all wrong for that.” Sandifer says this was in reference to the Alton Sterling shooting.

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Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton will accept her party’s nomination at the Democratic National Convention tonight in Philadelphia. LSU Political Science Professor Bob Mann says the tone Clinton sets in her speech will be important, because not many people trust her.

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Mann says to the public, Clinton is often seen as emotionally closed down. But he says there is another personal, caring side to her that people usually don’t see.

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Mann says it would be wise for Clinton to own up to her mistakes during her speech. He says the former First Lady needs to reiterate that America is a great country already, unlike Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign slogan.

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Heavy rainfall in parts of north Louisiana, especially the Monroe area, has led to road closures and flash flood warnings throughout the day. Mark Murphy with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says a slow moving storm system is dropping buckets of rain on some areas…

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Flash flooding has resulted in temporary road closures in Monroe. Murphy says northeast Louisiana has been the hardest hit from the downpours…

cut 10 (08)  “Caldwell”

Murphy says the rain is providing a break from the heat. He says periods of thunderstorms and showers will continue throughout the afternoon…

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Bossier City Representative Mike Johnson is asking voters to support a proposed constitutional amendment this fall that establishes a property tax exemption for surviving members of a fallen first responder. He says a vote in favor of proposed amendment number 4 would be something that Louisianians can do to help these families in their time of great need…:

cut 12 (05) “our law enforcement”

Johnson says it would apply to the family home of the spouses of any member of the armed forces, National Guard or a law enforcement or fire protection officer killed in the line of duty. He says with so many tragedies occurring in recent months, passing an amendment like this would be the least we could do for those families of those who protect and service…:

Cut 13 (10)  “of that”

Johnson noted that tragedies like this really hit home for Louisiana as the state has the second highest number of officer deaths this year over last. He says the amendment on the ballot November 8th would provide some tax relief for those families and be a small, but important gesture…:

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The Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen’s Survivors Fund will give $250-thousand to each of the families of the slain Baton Rouge police officers. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A memorial is scheduled to take place today in Baton Rouge to honor the three officers who were killed last Sunday. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand says one of his deputies is lucky to be alive after fatally shooting a burglary suspect. Halen Doughty has more…

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Each of the families of the three fallen Baton Rouge police officers will receive $250-thousand from the Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen’s Survivors Fund. Attorney General Jeff Landry is the chairman of the fund’s review board. He says each child of the officers will receive $25-thousand and the chance to attend college.

cut 4  (10)  “tuition free”

Landry says nothing can replace their lost loved ones, but this will hopefully help to bring them some financial relief. He says they should receive lump sum checks in just a few weeks, once they get all the documents from the courts and police.

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Landry says he called a special meeting of the board to get these benefits to the families as soon as possible.

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A memorial service honoring the three fallen Baton Rouge police officers will be held at 2pm today at Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge. Casey Rayborn Hicks with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office says she knows there are people who want to show support that maybe didn’t feel comfortable attending the services, and this is a way for them to do that.

CUT 7 (08)  “a community”

Vice President Joe Biden, US Attorney General Loretta Lynch and Governor John Bel Edwards will speak at the memorial. Hicks says this shows that their local, state, and federal counterparts are coming together in this community’s time of need.

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Hicks says the funerals for the three fallen officers were well attended and they anticipate a similar response for today’s memorial.

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Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand said the dialogue has to change about shootings involving police. Normand made the statement, after one of his deputies shot 17-year-old Devon Martes on Tuesday night where Martes’s gun misfired when he tried to shoot the deputy after a brief chase. Normand says his deputy, David Dalton, is lucky to be alive.

Cut 10 (09) “dead officer”

Normand says the deputy faced off with Martes after the suspect was caught stealing tire rims. He showed pictures from Martes’ Facebook of him holding a gun and drugs and listed off highlights from the suspect’s rap sheet.

cut 11 (12) “trespass plead guilty”

Normand says that he keeps hearing that we need to develop trust between police and the public, but he says trust is a two way street. He says it’s bilateral, not unilateral.

cut 12 (11) “abandoned it”

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Many Saints fans are expected to make their way to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, where the Black and Gold are holding training camp.  The region was hit with devastating flooding about a month ago, but Kristy Godby with the Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau, says the area has recovered.

Cut 13 (09) “the floods”

Godby says the Greenbrier Hotel and all the hotels in nearby Lewisburg are open and ready to welcome fans. She says there’s lots of good food in the area and plenty to do after the practices.

cut 14 (11)  “state forest”

This is the third year the Saints have held their camp at the Greenbrier, and Godby says they expect this year to be bigger and better than the previous years. She says attendees should prepare to have a lot of fun.

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LSU Football Coach Les Miles hits on a variety of topics during his annual speech before the Baton Rouge Rotary Club. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, and Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie were in attendance and Coach Les Miles talked openly about the tragic shooting of three law enforcement officers and had this to say about the shooter.

Cut 16  (21)  “to me”

Miles also hit on some light hearted topics, including reliving some of his childhood memories. The Mad Hatter talked about the day he was beat up by his elementary school bully, Bobby Piper, who kept stealing his lunch money.

Cut 17 (21)  “the ditch”

Miles commented on the status of kicker Colby Delahoussaye, who was in a tragic car accident in Wisconsin where two people died. He says the senior from New Iberia will have to go through rehabilitation, but his injuries won’t threaten his football career.

Cut 18 (16) “real trauma”

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According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Louisiana has the second most police officer deaths in the line of duty this year. Don Molino has more…

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A Breaux Bridge priest is facing child porn charges. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Louisiana ranks second for the number of police officers killed in the line of duty this year, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. President and CEO, Craig Floyd, says seven Louisiana officers have been killed in the line of duty in 2016. He says we need to have more respect for our officers.

CUT 3 (08)  “our protection”

Four of the officer deaths were by gunfire, two by vehicular assault, and one in a car accident. The report shows firearms related fatalities spiked 78% nationwide this year. Floyd says police officers interact with the public 62 million times a year, most of the time without incident.

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The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund says there is hope that the number of police officer deaths can be reduced. He says more officers are using fewer lethal weapons and choosing items like Tasers to detain suspects, which gives them options other than kill or be killed.

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We are starting to see more endorsements in the U.S. Senate race. Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer is officially backing State Treasurer John Kennedy and Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain has endorsed Congressman Charles Boustany. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says Strain being a current statewide elected official will be beneficial to Boustany.

CUT 6 (10) “endorsement”

Dubos says endorsements do help when the field is this crowded with 24 candidates. He says Strain’s endorsement of Boustany carries more weight than Roemer’s backing of Kennedy

CUT 7 (10) “as much”

Outgoing Senator David Vitter has yet to make an official endorsement for his seat but Dubos says it’s obvious who he supports.

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The 2014 viral phenomenon known as the “Ice Bucket Challenge” actually led to a scientific breakthrough towards finding a cure for ALS. Director of the ALS Association of Louisiana, Kelly Viator, says awareness attributes to dollars raised.

CUT 9 (10) “this effort”

Through those donations, Project MinE has identified a gene that’s connected to the disease, which will help develop new targeted therapy to treat ALS. Viator says all the small donations can make a big difference.

cut 10 (07)  “adds up”

An estimated 15 million people took the challenge, raising more than $115 million for ALS research. Viator says as effective as the Ice Bucket Challenge was, she doesn’t see it being repeated anytime soon.

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State Police have arrested a Catholic Priest in St. Martin Parish on child pornography charges. Trooper Brooks David says the Special Victims Unit received a complaint alleging that a computer belonging to Father Felix David Broussard contained disturbing images of juveniles…

cut 12 (07) “child pornography”

David says the 50-year-old Priest was placed under arrest and booked into the St. Martin Parish jail on 500 counts of child pornography. He says their investigation into Father Broussard’s criminal behavior continues…

Cut 13 (09)  “further with”

The Diocese of Lafayette says they take these allegations very seriously and is cooperating fully with the investigation. Father Broussard has been placed on administrative leave and will not be allowed to preach at St. Bernard Parish. David says Broussard could spend a long time in jail, if convicted…

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Powerball fever is back as tonight’s jackpot is a whopping 422-million dollars. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Pro-life Democrats will honor Governor John Bel Edwards today at the Democratic National Convention with the Governor Casey Whole Life Leadership Award. Halen Doughty has more…

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Former state legislator and Grambling State University alumnus Rick Gallot has been selected to be the university’s new president. Jeff Palermo has more…

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It’s been a hot summer and it appears there’s no relief in sight. The Climate Prediction Center predicts above average temperatures for the next three months. State climatologist Barry Keim says 2016 has a chance to be one of the warmest on record…

cut 4  (10)  “than normal”

Keim says the long-range prediction also calls for less rainfall from August to October…

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Keim says 2015 was the warmest on a record dating back the 1880s. But he says 2016 could be another record breaker…

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Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot is a whopping 422-million dollars. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says this jackpot has been growing since May 7^th when it was last hit at 430 million dollars, which was the 5^th largest Powerball jackpot…

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The cash value for tonight’s grand prize is 291-million dollars. Chopin says even if you don’t win the jackpot, there are other Powerball prizes to be won. She says you can win a prize just for matching the red Powerball number.

Cut 8  (11)  “million dollars”

Chopin reminds players who are buying a large number of tickets, with coworkers or friends, there are some good guidelines to follow. She says have a written record that shows who’s in and how much they contributed….

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Today at the Democratic National Convention, pro-life Democrats, will honor Governor John Bel Edwards with the Governor Casey Whole Life Leadership Award. Executive Director of Democrats for Life, Kristen Day, says Governor Casey was a pro-life governor of Pennsylvania who also advocated for women’s rights and higher minimum wage, so Governor Edwards was a clear choice for the award.

Cut 10 (08) “all life”

Day says Edwards is the only Democratic governor in the south, and she thinks that has a lot to do with him being pro-life. She says one in three Democrats identify as pro-life, but there are even more who support pro-life policies and want to see abortion safe, legal and rare.

cut 11 (08) “the country”

Day says Edwards’ election last fall shows that Democrats can get behind pro-life candidates. She says Southern states lean towards the Republican Party, but Democrats like Edwards, who are pro-life, can help strengthen the Democratic Party in the South.

cut 12 (09) “Democrats”

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The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors has chosen former state legislator and attorney Rick Gallot as the new president at Grambling State. Gallot replaces Willie Larkins, who resigned nearly a month ago. Gallot says he’s looking forward to bringing a sense of community back to the university. He says the connections he made as a legislator could help the university tremendously.

Cut 13 (07) “of difference”

The Grambling alumnus replaces Willie Larkins, who resigned nearly a month ago. Gallot says one of the first things he wants to do as president is to restore the university’s undergraduate nursing program, which lost its temporary approval status in 2015.

cut 14 (09)  “into decline”

Grambling has had somewhat of a revolving door when it comes to its presidents in the past few years, as there have been 10 presidents in the past 25 years. But Gallot says he plans on staying with the university for a long time.

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The Saints report to training camp today as they look to avoid a third straight losing season. New Orleans defense has been among the worst in the NFL the last couple of seasons. Dennis Allen is the defensive coordinator this year, but NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the team lacks quality pass rushers on the roster….

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Detillier says one of the big camp battles will be along the offensive line. He says last year’s first round pick Andrus Peat, Senio Kelemete and Tim Lelito will battle for starting positions at right and left guard…

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Detillier likes what the Saints did during the NFL draft, which could help team be more competitive in the NFC South. He expects first round pick and defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins will play right away and quarterback Drew Brees has raved about second round pick, wide receiver Michael Thomas…

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A record number of Louisiana students have achieved an ACT score of 18 or higher that will allow them to go to college. Halen Doughty reports…

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The nationwide average for a gallon of gas is at a 12 year low, according to AAA. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Eddie Bonine remains the executive director of the LHSAA. Emelie Gunn has more details…

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Disabled veterans will see an increase in their compensation beginning next year thanks to a bill by Congressman Ralph Abraham that has just been signed into law. Abraham says the bill will adjust the amount of compensation veterans receive for disability, dependents, and clothing allowance, as well as compensation for surviving spouses.

cut 4  (08)  “all together”

Abraham says the increase is tied to the social security increase, so we won’t know how much more money these vets will get until the end of November.

Cut 5  (09)  “adjustments”

Abraham has been an advocate for veterans since he was elected to Congress in 2014. He says veterans have been failed in a lot of areas by the Department of Veterans Affairs. He says the VA has got to get better.

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More students than ever have achieved ACT scores that allow them to go to college, according to State Superintendent John White, who says the state’s composite ACT score has increased nearly a half a point since 2013. He says over 25-thousand students in the Class of 2016 scored an 18 or higher on the ACT.

CUT 7 (08)  “since 2012″

White says he credits this to the 2012 “ACT for All” initiative that allows students to take the exam at no cost, which he says gives more students access to the test. He says they also saw a record number of students qualify for the TOPS scholarship.

Cut 8  (10)  “life opportunity”

Since 2012, over 4-thousand more students have qualified for the TOPS Opportunity scholarship, and more than 2-thousand more earned the TOPS Performance award. White says this growth is good news for Louisiana students.

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According to AAA, nationwide gas prices are at a 12 year low. Spokesperson Don Redman says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular gas is about $1.98.

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Redman says the price of oil is also down to around $40 a barrel. He says drivers could see prices at the pump go down even more before the end of the summer.

cut 11 (07) “$1.84”

Redman says abundant supply has driven prices down. He says refineries have kept up with the supply surprisingly well considering the high demand.

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After a nearly 4-hour meeting, the LHSAA Executive Committee decided Eddie Bonine will remain the executive director of the organization. Bonine referred to the LHSAA as a “proverbial dumpster fire” in a report to the N-F-H-S, which led to the special meeting that went into executive session. LHSAA President Vic Bonnaffee couldn’t elaborate what went into the decision to keep Bonine.

Cut 13 (10) “no comment”

Bonine says moving forward, he will be the executive director of LHSAA until the remainder of his contract which is up in 2019. He says it will be a tough task mending fences with some of the executive members…

cut 14 (10)  “point further”

Before the meeting went behind closed doors, Bonine apologized for his dumpster fire comment. He also talked about his frustrations over not being able to come up with a solution to end the public-private playoff split.  Bonine says after the airing it out session, he believes the board is fully behind him.

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UL Lafayette football coach Mark Hudspeth says he’s looking forward to the compeitition at quarterback when fall camp begins next month. Jordan Davis, who played in four games, will have a chance to start this season, but Hudspeth says he’ll need to beat out former LSU quarterback Anthony Jennings…

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Hudspeth says even though there’s uncertainty on who will start at quarterback, he believes the offense can still put up big numbers thanks to senior running back Elijah McGuire…

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New Warhawks Head Football Coach Matt Viator made his first appearance at Sun Belt Media Day. He was asked if the rebuilding job he faces at ULM was similar to one he faced at McNeese when he took over as the Cowboys Head Coach ten years ago…

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ULM won just two games a season ago, but senior wide receiver AJalen Holley says the players are determined not to have another bad season….

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According to House Transportation Committee chairman Kenny Havard, lawmakers will likely consider increasing the state’s gasoline tax during the 2017 session. Halen Doughty has more…

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The last of the final goodbyes to the three recently slain Baton Rouge Police officers took place today as Corporal Montrell Jackson is laid to rest. Michelle Southern reports..:

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Tragedy hit the Sabine River this weekend when a father and his two sons drowned in Beauregard Parish. Sheriff Rick Mosely says 51-year-old Harlin Powell’s 12-year-old son Dale Powell and stepson Robbie Merritt were swimming in the river when they began to struggle.

CUT 3 (09)  “unsuccessful”

Mosely says by the time his deputies arrived at the scene, it was already too late. He says they recovered Mr. Powel from the river, who was pronounced dead at the scene. He says search teams then began trying to locate the two boys.

CUT 4 (10)  “last night”

Mosely says it’s been about five years since anyone has drowned in that part of the river. He says the Sabine River is a popular swimming spot, but the current is stronger than it looks.

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Lawmakers will likely consider a bill to increase the state’s gasoline tax, when they meet for the 2017 fiscal session. That’s according to Representative Kenny Havard, who serves as chairman of the House Transportation Committee and sits on the newly-formed Transportation Taskforce. Havard says the state’s gasoline tax has not been raised in over 20 years and there is not enough funds to address the $12 billion backlog for transportation maintenance, much less any new projects.

CUT 6 (10) “afloat”

Louisiana’s 20-cent gas tax ranks 41 in the nation, and only 16-cents of it goes to the transportation trust fund. Havard says he doesn’t really want to raise any taxes, but the state needs the revenue to address the problems with our roads and bridges.

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The 18 member taskforce must come up with suggestions for the 2017 session by January 1. Havard says he is open to any other ideas to fund transportation projects, including tolls and public-private partnerships.

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The final of the three Baton Rouge law enforcement officers slain in an ambush on cops was laid to rest Monday. Thousands turned out for the funeral of BRPD’s Corporal Montrell Jackson, a 32-year-old 10-year veteran of the department who leaves behind a wife and baby boy, Mason. Governor John Bel Edwards says we have to make this world a better place for Mason:

CUT 9 (10) “his father”

Edwards says Jackson was a pillar of this community and used God’s gifts to make a difference for Baton Rouge and Louisiana. Jackson’s younger brother, 24-year-old Kendrick Pitts, spoke to Montrell and said he was loved by everyone…:

cut 10 (10)  “the whole world loves you”

Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden says law enforcement from throughout the country have been pained by the deaths of the three cops, but he’s confident they will come out of it stronger people…:

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LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye returns to New Iberia today after surviving a fatal wreck in Wisconsin. Nebraska punter Sam Foltz and former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler died in the one-vehicle crash, when the driver apparently lost control on wet pavement and struck a tree. Delahoussaye’s coach at New Iberia High, Rick Huston, says Delahoussaye suffered injuries that require more medical attention

cut 12 (09) “from the accident”

Delahoussaye was in the back seat of the car at the time of the accident. The kicker is heading into his senior season at LSU and has a chance to be the starting kicker after losing that job to Trent Domingue, who has since transferred to Texas. Hutson says Delahoussaye bleed purple and gold…

Cut 13 (04)  “played or not”

Delahoussaye was in Wisconsin to participate in the Kohl’s Kicking Camp. He was participant in the camp last week and was scheduled to serve as a camp counselor this week. Hutson says Delahoussaye has attended that camp since high school and he’s thankful his former player only suffered minor injuries..

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The LHSAA executive committee meets today to discuss negative comments made by executive director Eddie Bonine. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A Louisiana record 24 candidates are on the ballot in the November US Senate race. Jeff Palermo looks at how the race shapes up…

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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 LHSAA Executive Committee has a special meeting this afternoon where the only item on the agenda is to discuss the comments made by executive director Eddie Bonine that referred to the LHSAA as a “proverbial dumpster fire.” Executive committee member and Doyle High School Principal Tommy Hodges says they’ll discuss the controversial statement in a report submitted to the NFHS.

cut 4  (06)  “the state”

Hodges says to his knowledge they will not seek to buy out Bonine’s contract and was shocked by media reports that suggested that is the reason for today’s meeting. He says the objective is really to clear the air…

Cut 5  (08)  “happen again”

Bonine signed on to be the LHSAA’s executive director last year. Hodges says he honestly does not see the LHSAA buying Bonine’s contract out.

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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 State Treasurer John Kennedy is leading in the early polls. But Cross says Kennedy is going up against some big names.

CUT 7 (12)  “around us”

Republicans Congressmen Charles Boustany and John Fleming, Col. Rob Maness, and former KKK leader David Duke are also big names in the race. Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell and attorney Caroline Fayard are the major Democrats on the ballot. Cross says if a Democrat can pull most of the party vote, they will have a good chance at making the runoff.

Cut 8  (08)  “the floor”

Cross says Duke’s entrance into the race means national media coverage, and with this many candidates, there will also be quite a bit of money spent. He says with this many candidates on the ballot, the high vote getter in the primary might only have 23-percent of the vote.

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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.

Cut 10 (11) “Hillary Clinton”

McHale says Clinton is the most qualified candidate we’ve ever seen run for president in the US. He is confident that she can move the country forward.

cut 11 (10) “those roles”

McHale says Louisiana supported Bill Clinton both times that he ran for president, and he thinks the Bayou State could do the same for Hillary.

cut 12 (08) “Louisiana”

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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…:

Cut 13 (07) “this community”

The 32 year old was gunned down along with two fellow officers in an ambush on police. Two weeks before he was killed on the job, he made a post on Facebook pleading for people not to let hate infect their hearts — in the aftermath of the death of Alton Sterling during a confrontation with cops. Dabadie says after the Sterling shooting, he went to talk to BRPD officers:

cut 14 (11)  “our department”

Dabadie says Jackson is a true hero, loving husband and father…:

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The first of the three officers killed in the police attack in Baton Rouge has been laid to rest. Jeff Palermo has more on the funeral of Officer Matthew Gerald…

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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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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”

Chadwick says Evans was charged with terrorizing. She says he was picked up during a traffic stop in Sacramento, California, on a warrant issued by Judge John Mosely.

CUT 4 (09)  “last night”

Chadwick says threatening someone is always illegal, but police have to be extra cautious in light of the recent attacks on police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge. She says the extradition process will begin to bring Evans back to Caddo parish.

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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.

CUT 6 (08) “the job”

Sticker says currently, there are four victims but advises anyone with any additional information to come forward. He says Fortune conducted indecent behavior with his juvenile employees for about two months…

CUT 7 (09) “into it”

Fortune faces numerous charges including possession of a schedule I narcotic, carnal knowledge of a juvenile, and child trafficking for sexual purposes. Sticker says this is a very disturbing case because it’s a business that hires kids and caters to kids.

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A tearful goodbye was given today to the first of three law enforcement officers killed on Sunday’s police ambush. Thousands attended the funeral service of Baton Rouge Police 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.

CUT 9 (10) “respect them”

Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie got emotional when describing his worst fear coming true and remembering his fallen officer. He says Gerald served his country with honor and is proud of the man everyone gathered to mourn. Dabadie says Gerald fought a good fight and finished his course.

cut 10 (10)  “very good”

Director of Training at the Baton Rouge Police Department Lt. J.D. Leach says even though Officer Gerald had only been on the force a few months, he set an example for the younger members training to become a police officer. He says Matt had a simple answer when asked why he became an officer.

Cut 11 (04) “community”

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Former state legislator and ex-Klansman David Duke has entered the race for the open Senate seat in Louisiana. He says he will run on the same campaign principles he has for decades and standing up for the rights of European Americans.

cut 12 (11) “Merry Christmas” (2x)

Duke says he does not think his former affiliation with the KKK will negatively impact his campaign. He says plenty of other elected officials have associations with similar groups.

Cut 13 (09)  “was right”

The Louisiana Republican Party has denounced Duke. Party chairman Roger Villere says Duke is not and has never been a true Republican. He says they will do everything they can to make sure Duke does not get elected.

cut 14 (09)  “David Duke”

Duke says this is not the first time the Republican Party has denounced him. He says being rejected by the party is the best endorsement he could get.

cut 15 (04) “against me”

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The Lafayette theater shooting that claimed the lives of two women and injured nine others, happened one year ago Saturday. Michelle Southern reports on how the community is doing today…:

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The AG’s office urges caution when donating to charities in lieu of the officers killed in the ambush in Baton Rouge. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The first of three funerals for the fallen Baton Rouge officers is today. Halen Doughty has more…

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Today is the first of three funerals that will be held for the fallen Baton Rouge officers. The memorial at the gas station where Sunday’s tragedy took place has grown tremendously, as mourners have placed flowers, balloons, and cards at that location. Chris Brown put three crosses he built in front of the memorial. He says it’s a token from his family to theirs.

cut 4  (10)  “as possible”

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.

Cut 5  (09)  “get better”

Lacey Rogers brought flowers to lay at the tribute. She she’s touched to see how much the memorial has grown over the past week. She hopes this will bring the community together.

Cut 6 (08) “we fall”

Funeral services for Matthew Gerald is today. Deputy Brad Garafola will be laid to rest on Saturday and Baton Rouge police officer Montrell Jackson’s services will be Monday. Officer Chris Wallace from Canton, Ohio, came to Baton Rouge to take part in all three funerals and is glad to see the community support for the men in blue.

CUT 7 (09)  “around us”

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Tomorrow it’ll be one year since a man opened fire during a showing of a movie at a Lafayette theater, killing two people and injuring nine others. Joey Durel was the mayor on July 23rd, 2015. He’s called the shooting a tragic anomaly, but it never meant that Lafayette and Acadiana are not safe communities…:

Cut 8  (08)  “and we did”

Durel said they couldn’t have moved on as easily if it weren’t for the love and support from people throughout the state, and the nation. He says one of the things that sticks out in his mind the most was a statement from an officer the next day who said, “All around the country people are throwing bricks at police, and here they are throwing food to us”…:

Cut 9 (11)  “and others”

Durel said, as Baton Rouge is dealing with the horrible tragedy of the police ambush by someone who was from out of state, he’s constantly reminded of the outpouring of support from the community to cops and first responders. He says when the shooting happened, the response from Louisianians was similar to what we see after hurricanes…:

Cut 10 (04) “play a role”

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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.

cut 11 (10) “in need”

Larkins says don’t assume that charity posts on social media are legitimate. She warns consumers to make sure you do your research before sending any money.

cut 12 (07) “credit cards”

Larkins says to make sure an organization is legitimate you can check with the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance or Charity Watch. She says the Attorney General has also done homework on the groups raising money.

Cut 13 (10) “the webiste”

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State Police have made an arrest in the fatal hit and run crash that killed a skateboarder near the Southeastern Louisiana campus. Trooper Dustin Dwight says 37-year-old Vincent Young of Natalbany has been booked into jail…

cut 14 (09)  “that scene”

Young faces several charges including Felony Hit and Run. The incident happened in May on University Avenue in Hammond. Dwight says they believe Young’s vehicle was the second one that hit 26-year-old Erin Gerhard of Independence…

Cut 15 (07) “him again”

Dwight says the investigation continues as they are still looking for the first vehicle that hit Gerhard on the night of May 11th…

Cut 16  (08)  “fled the scene”

The 2^nd Congressional District race is already heating up, as verbal blows were exchanged between the candidates at qualifying. Halen Doughty has more…

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A former Texas police officer has custom made caskets for the three law enforcement officers who were killed in Sunday’s attack in Baton Rouge. Michelle Southern has more…

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Verbal jabs have been thrown in the 2^nd Congressional District race that features two Democrats, US Representative Cedric Richmond and challenger Kip Holden. Holden has served as the mayor of Baton Rouge since 2005 and is term-limited. Holden is criticizing Richmond for not taking part in the discussions and recovery in the Capital City following both the Alton Sterling shooting and the ambush on police.

CUT 3 (07)  “Baton Rouge” 2x

The 2^nd Congressional district covers New Orleans, parts of the River Parishes and a portion of Baton Rouge. But Richmond says Holden is the one who has been missing in action.

CUT 4 (11)  “has happened”

Holden defended his absence saying he has been in confidential briefings and says he’s been very active behind the scenes.

CUT 5 (07)  “I’m going”

Richmond says Holden entering the race is not fair to the Baton Rouge community because during these tough times, the city needs its leader. He says he welcomes Holden to the race, but he needs to resign as mayor.

CUT 6 (10) “full-time mayor”

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Very hot temperatures are expected this week, so the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging everyone to take caution. GOHSEP Director Jim Waskom says it’s very important to drink lots of water and take frequent breaks in the shade…

CUT 7 (09) “those fluids”

Waskom says we’re expected to see temperatures reach the high 90s and even into the 100s. He says it’s important to monitor friends and loved ones who are homebound during this extreme heat.

CUT 8 (10) “periodically”

Waskom says forecasters predict this pattern to carry on into the fall as a heat dome is covering a large part of the country. He wants to remind drivers to look before you lock.

CUT 9 (08) “about any”

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A state record was set at the Secretary of State’s office during the first day of qualifying, as 52 people entered one of the federal races. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says open seats for high office always draw large fields. But he says it could be voter frustration as well that’s embodied by the Trump movement.

cut 10 (05)  “incumbents”

Dubos says it’s rare to have an open senate seat and two open Congressional seats in Louisiana. Qualifying ends Friday, and Dubos says we could see even more people join the race between now and then.

Cut 11 (07) “in Louisiana”

17 individuals have signed up for the state’s senate race. Dubos says it’s likely there will be a republican and a democrat who make the runoff. But he says with this many people, anything is possible.

cut 12 (09) “chopped up”

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A former Texas law enforcement officer is donating custom made caskets to the three officers who lost their lives in Sunday’s ambush in Baton Rouge. Trey Ganem is the owner of Trey Ganem Designs says he decided to make the caskets after watching a video featuring one of the fallen officers, Montrell Jackson.

Cut 13 (09)  “black casket”

Ganem says they also incorporated something unique about each officer on to the different caskets, one includes the Superman shield. He says he gets very emotional when designing each casket.

cut 14 (11)  “these caskets”

Ganem says he will have a full police escort to each funeral home as he delivers the three caskets to the funeral homes.

cut 15 (08) “family members”

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