A state lawmaker is battling breast cancer. Jeff Palermo reports a lot of people are pulling for Kenner Republican Julie Stokes to win the fight…
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A meeting to discuss the future of the Confederate momunment that stands in front of the Caddo Parish courthouse ended abruptly last night. The Caddo Commission Monument Advisory adjourned quickly after starting, because one member wasn’t there. Chairman RJ Johnson is surprised the meeting was postponed.
The head of Louisiana’s Office of Community Development, Pat Forbes, says they are ramping up on spending the federal grant money designed to help flood victims get back in their homes. Forbes says one of the complaints they’ve heard is that there’s not enough money, but he says they actually have enough to help out a whole bunch of folks….
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More information can be found at Restore-dot-LA-dot-gov.

The Humane Society of Louisiana says a Denham Springs couple found a cat that had a gunshot wound to the face. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says they are working with law enforcement to determine who shot the cat. He says the cat will undergo reconstruction and extraction surgery…
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Dorson says they are collecting donations to pay for the cat’s surgeries on the Humane Society’s website.

State Representative Julie Stokes announces she is withdrawing from the race for State Treasurer because she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. The Kenner lawmaker says she’s facing months of chemo, but hopes to be back in time for the next legislative session. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Stokes was a favorite to win State Treasurer, but…:
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Former state legislator John Schroder from Covington is in the running, as is Columbia Senator Neil Riser.

The Tax Foundation has updated its national review of sales tax rates and finds Louisiana continues to rank number one in the nation. We’ve got a combined state and local sales tax rate averaging just above 10-percent. But Director of state projects for the Tax Foundation, Scott Drenkard, says property taxes are lower than most states thanks to the Homestead Exemption…:
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He says when you combine sales, property and income taxes, Louisiana is one of the least tax burdened states.

Those headed to New Orleans this weekend should keep in mind that I-10 eastbound at Highway 61 will be closed tonight at 9 through no later than Monday morning. DOTD says crews are still repairing on a ramp at the Gramercy exit near Sorrento. Alternate routes include taking I-12 to I-55, or Airline Highway to Hwy 641 where you can get back on I-10.

A cat suffering from a gunshot wound to the face is expected to make a full recovery. Emelie Gunn has more..:
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Once again, Louisiana ranks number one in the Tax Foundation’s study for the highest sales tax rate in the country…:
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There’s another confederate monument debate brewing in the state…and this time it’s in northwest Louisiana. A citizen advisory committee charged with making a recommendation about the future of the downtown confederate monument in Shreveport, was slated to discuss its relocation last night, but the meeting was adjourned in minutes. The chair of the committee was not happy, and called the move a major attempt to usurp the topic.

Kenner Representative Julie Stokes has bowed out of the State Treasurer’s race as she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says the Republican was considered one of the favorites to win…:
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Stokes says she faces at least five months of chemotherapy, but intends to be fully recovered by the time the 2018 legislative session beings.

A Denham Springs couple has saved a stray cat that wondered up to their house shot in the face. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says it’s amazing that given the horrendous injury, he has so much will to live…:
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Dorson says they are working with law enforcement to determine who could’ve shot the cat. His name is Scar Face, and you can donate to help by visiting the Humane Society of Louisiana website.

A state lawmaker is battling breast cancer. Jeff Palermo reports a lot of people are pulling for Kenner Republican Julie Stokes to win the fight:
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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise underwent surgery for infection management on Thursday, after he was readmitted to the ICU at MedStar Washington Hospital Center Wednesday. He remains in serious condition.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 14-year-old has died after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach.

It’s hard to believe, but the one year anniversary of the 2016 August floods is just over a month away. So where does the federal grant money stand? Pat Forbes, head of Louisiana’s Office of Community Development, oversees distribution of flood aid…:
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He says they have money to help out 36,000 of the hardest hit families.

A Denham Springs couple has discovered a cat suffering from a gunshot wound to the face when the feline walked up to the front door of their home. The Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says the cat has received medical attention and is getting the care he needs:
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The cat has been nicknamed “Scar face”. Dorson encourages anyone who can to donate for the surgery costs on the Humane Society’s website.

Kenner Representative Julie Stokes bows out of the State Treasurer’s race because of cancer. Stokes says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and faces at least five months of chemotherapy. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Stokes is a highly regarded and respected state lawmaker:
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Stokes says she hopes to be fully recovered by the time the 2018 legislative session begins.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center says Congressman Steve Scalise underwent surgery Thursday for the management of infection. The hospital says Scalise tolerated the procedure well and he remains in serious condition. Scalise has been hospitalized since suffering a gunshot wound on June 14th.

The Tax Foundation has updated its national review of sales tax rates and Louisiana continues to rank number one with a combined state and local sales tax rate averaging just above 10-percent. Director of state projects for the Tax Foundation, Scott Drenkard, says Louisiana has one of the highest local sales tax rates in the nation:
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The other states in the top five are Alabama, Washington, Arkansas and Tennessee is ranked number two behind Louisiana.

A 28-year-old man is now in custody after Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office officials say he killed a 9-month-old infant. Benjamin Joseph Carter Sr. is charged with second degree murder.

Kenner Representative Julie Stokes announces she’s not running for State Treasurer, because she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. Two of Stokes legislative colleagues are running, John Schroder of Covington and Columbia Senator Neil Riser. Former Commissioner of Administration Angele Davis might also run. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos expects a very compeitive race…
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Stokes plans to continue her duties in the state legislature.

A second person has been arrested in a shooting in Evangeline Parish that injured a deputy and resulted in the death of a burglary suspect. Trooper Scott Moreau says the deputy is in stable condition…
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Moreau says 27-year-old Dejuan Guillory of Mamou was fatally shot and 21-year-old Dequince Brown of Chruch Point was charged with attempted first degree murder of a police officer. Authorities say Brown was with Guillory during the incident.

Once again, Louisiana ranks number one in the Tax Foundation’s study for the highest sales tax rate in the country. Jeff Palermo has more…
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited five men for allegedly operating a boat while drunk over the 4th of July holiday weekend. LDWF Spokesperson Adam Einck says a DWI on the water is the same as one on the road..:
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Kenner Representative Julie Stokes has bowed out of the State Treasurer’s race because of cancer. Stokes announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and faces at least five months of chemotherapy. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Stokes is a highly regarded and respected state lawmaker…
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Stokes was set to qualify for the State Treasurer’s race next week. She was considered one of the favorites to win.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center says Congressman Steve Scalise underwent surgery today for the management of infection. The hospital says Scalise tolerated the procedure well and he remains in serious condition. Scalise has been hospitalized since suffering a gunshot wound on June 14th.

A two-year-old Lockport boy is another child who has died in a rash of drownings around Louisiana. Lt. Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says on July 4th deputies responded to a call of a child found unresponsive in the bottom of a pool. He says the family of little Kevin Cortez III was visiting the home..:
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Cortez was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

A cat suffering from a gunshot wound to the face is expected to make a full recovery. Emelie Gunn has more…
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State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting that left a man dead and an Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s deputy injured. Michelle Southern reports…:
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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office announces an arrest in the death of a nine-month-old infant. 28-year-old Benjamin Joseph Carter Senior of Hammond has been charged with second-degree murder. An autopsy shows the toddler died from blunt force trauma.

LSU pitcher Eric Walker will not pitch in 2018 as he needs Tommy John Surgery to repair a damaged ligament in his throwing elbow. Recovery time is usually one year. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says Walker’s injury means there will be three new weekend starters for the 2018 season….
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Walker first complained of discomfort in his forearm before the College World Series.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Agents arrested five boaters for allegedly operating their vessel while intoxicated during their Operation Dry Water Weekend. LDWF Spokesperson Adam Einck says agents were on patrol during the fourth of July holiday with a heightened awareness for impaired boat operators…
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Those arrested ranged in ages from 21 to 47.

An Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Deputy has been injured and one man is dead after an officer involved shooting in Mamou. State Police Trooper Scott Moreau says the deputy was called to investigate an attempted burglary when an altercation took place between the officer and 27-year-old Dejuan Guillory and Guillory was shot.
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Guillory was pronounced dead at the scene.

A two-year-old boy from Lockport drowned at a 4th of July celebration. Lt. Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a call of a child found unresponsive in a pool. He says Kevin Cortez’s mother last saw him playing with other kids inside the home.
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Cortez was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

State Representative Julie Stokes has announced she will no longer run for State Treasurer because she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and her doctors have determined she must undergo at least five months of chemotherapy. Qualifying for the race is next week, Republican state legislators John Schroder and Neil Riser are the main candidates.

Bad news for LSU baseball as pitcher Eric Walker will miss the 2018 season dur to Tommy John surgery.
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LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri announced today that pitcher Eric Walker will undergo surgery for a tear in his right elbow which means he’ll miss all of next season. Walker tried to pitch in a game in Omaha, but left in the third inning, because he felt pain reach his elbow. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says this surgery was inevitable..:
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Moran says Walker’s injury means there will be three new weekend starters for the 2018 season, and it’s not good news for the Tigers.

A 27-year-old Mamou man is dead following an officer-involved shooting. State Police is investigating the case of an Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s deputy who was apparently involved in a confrontation with Dejuan Guillory during an attempted robbery investigation. The man was killed and the deputy injured.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited five men for allegedly operating a boat while drunk over the 4th of July holiday. LDWF Spokesperson Adam Einck says this is why they have Operation Dry Water Weekend because many people don’t know that a DWI on the water is the same as one on the road..:
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He says each offense of operating a vehicle or vessel while intoxicated counts toward your total number of DWIs.

A two-year-old Lockport boy is another child who has died in a rash of drownings around Louisiana. Lt. Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says around noon on the 4th of July deputies responded to a call of a child found unresponsive in the bottom of a pool. He says the family of little Kevin Cortez III was visiting the home..:
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Cortez was pronounced dead at a local hospital.