Congressman Clay Higgins says on Facebook the free world is at war with Islamic horror, following this weekend’s terrorist attack in London. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Former US Senator & gubernatorial candidate David Vitter has returned to practicing law. The New Orleans law firm Butler Snow announced Vitter has joined its team of lawyers with a focus on energy issues.

It’ll be LSU and Mississippi State this weekend in the Baton Rouge Super Regional and a trip to Omaha on the line. The best of three series begins Saturday at 8pm.

Testing on a water sample from puddles on Bourbon Street found more than just spilled Hurricanes and Hand Grenades. Milwaukee-based Microbe Detectives says about one third of the tested portion contained fecal-related bacteria. Chief Technology Officer Dr. Trevor Ghylin (Jill-in):
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He says this is likely due to inadequate drainage.

A proposal to change the name of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts nears final passage. The Natchitoches school would add Jimmy D. Long Sr. to the name in honor of the late state lawmaker who established the school. The bill was amended to allow the original name on diplomas and transcripts, and Franklin Representative Sam Jones says it’s a good compromise…:
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The measure barely passed the House, but there are still plenty of alumni who oppose the bill.

A measure that suspends child support payments for individuals incarcerated for over 180 days nears final legislative passage as the bill heads to the House for approval of Senate changes. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny is a co-author and says it’s virtually impossible for a parent behind bars to pay child support…:
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But Lafayette Senator Page Cortez says some offenders will still refuse to pay up…:
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The bill is one of 10 different proposals that make up the governor’s criminal justice reform package.

LSU will face Mississippi State in the Baton Rouge Super Regional this weekend after the Bulldogs beat Southern Miss twice Monday to take the Hattiesburg Regional. Series dates and start times will be announced this morning.

Congressman Clay Higgins is coming under fire for controversial statements he made on Facebook in response to the weekend London Attack. Higgins suggested that anyone suspected of being an Islamic radical should be killed. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Higgins could face backlash from moderate constituents, but…:
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Higgins has since issued a statement saying he’s never been accused of being politically correct.

A proposal to change the name of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts nears final passage. The Natchitoches school would add Jimmy D. Long Sr. to its name in a measure that passed the House Monday.

Three significant bills that are part of the governor’s plan to reform the state’s criminal justice system received approval in the House today. The proposals would reduce sentences for mostly non-violent offenders and expand probation and parole opportunities for some offenders.

Some lawmakers are disappointed no legislation was passed this year to reform the state’s tax structure, as Louisiana faces a looming fiscal cliff. Michelle Southern has more…
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A report by Credit Suisse finds 1 out of 5 shopping malls will close down in the next 5 years. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Baton Rouge and Lafayette rank in the bottom 10 for interracial marriages according to a report from the Pew Research Center. Professor of African-American studies and sociology at LSU, Dr. Lori Martin, says there could be a number of reasons why….
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A proposal to change the name of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts nears final passage. The Natchitoches school would be named Jimmy D. Long Sr. Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts in honor of the late state lawmaker. The bill was amended to allow the original name on diplomas and transcripts, and Franklin Representative Sam Jones says it’s a good compromise.
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The measure passed the House, but there are still plenty of alumni who oppose the bill.

Heading into the 2017 legislative session, lawmakers talked about reforming Louisiana’s tax structure to avoid annual budget deficits. But none of those proposals made it through the process. Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey is frustrated…:
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A measure that suspends child support payments for individuals incarcerated for over six months nears final legislative passage as the bill heads to the House for approval of Senate changes. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny supports the legislation and says it’s virtually impossible for a parent behind bars to pay child support
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But Lafayette Senator Page Cortez says some offenders will still refuse to pay up.
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The bill is one of 10 different proposals that make up the governor’s criminal justice reform package. Supporters of the comprehensive plan say it will help reduce the state’s inmate population by 10-percent over the next decade.

The legislative session concludes Thursday night and zero tax reform bills designed to help stabilize Louisiana’s budget will make it to the governor’s desk. That means another special session could happen again next year to address what would be a one-billion dollar budget deficit. But Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey doesn’t see any real tax changes coming in a special session either….
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Ivey had several bills in this session to change the state’s tax structure.

More showers and thunderstorms are moving through south Louisiana today. Donald Jones with the National Weather Service says heavy rainfall over a short period of time will have the potential for flash flooding….
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The Alexandria, Lake Charles and Lafayette areas are under a flash flood watch until early this evening.

A report from Credit Suisse (s uu – EE s) finds at least one in five U.S. shopping malls will go out of business within the next five years, because of the growth in online sales. LSU Marketing Professor Dr. Dan Rice says attracting shoppers to physical stores is still possible, as retail sales are higher than ever…:
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Credit Suisse estimates 86-hundred stores will close by December.

Search crews are out in full force looking for Jacquelyn “Daisy Lynn” Landry, the 18-year-old girl from Lafayette who was last seen on May 23rd. Acadian Search and Rescue Director Jeffery Istre says they are encouraging the public to spread the word far and wide….:
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Twenty-two-year-old Malik Davis has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with her disappearance.

The legislative session ends Thursday and legislators will not pass any tax reform measures, even though that was the goal for some legislators. Metairie Representative Julie Stokes says Louisiana will continue to have budget deficits, unless Republicans and Democrats come together…
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A special session could take place next year to address a looming billion dollar budget deficit.

A report from Credit Suisse predicts one in five U.S. shopping malls will close over the next five years, because of the increase in online shopping. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says we are already seeing anchor stores closing and that’s bad news for the smaller stores in a mall…
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The report estimates over 86-hundred retails stores will close this year.

A Pew Research Center study finds Baton Rouge and Lafayette rank in the bottom 10 for interracial marriages. LSU Associate Professor African-American Studies and Sociology, Dorctor Lori Martin says the report shows there’s less positive attitudes towards interracial couples in some areas than others….
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An extensive search continues for Jacquelyn “Daisy Lynn” Landry, an 18-year-old Lafayette girl who has not been seen since May 23rd. Acadian Search and Rescue Director Jeffrey Istre encourages the public to share the information poster on the Finding Daisy Lynn Facebook page…
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Twenty-two-year-old Malik Davis has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the disappearnce of Landry.

Some lawmakers are disappointed no legislation was passed this year to reform the state’s tax structure, as Louisiana faces a looming fiscal cliff. Michelle Southern has more…

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St. Landry Congressman Clay Higgins says on Facebook the free world is at war with Islamic horror. He says every conceivable measure should be taken to hunt down radicalized Islamic suspects. The post goes on to say, “For the sake of all that is good and righteous, kill them all.

The Pew Research Center finds the rate of interracial marriages is rising nationally, but not in Baton Rouge or Lafayette. LSU associate professor of African-American studies and sociology, Dr. Lori Martin says there could be less positive attitudes towards interracial couples in these cities. She adds we’re making more strides in some areas than others.

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Growth in online sales will put one in five U.S. shopping malls out of business in the next five years, according to a report from Credit Suisse. LSU Marketing Professor Dr. Dan Rice says retail sector is not dying, but certain mall retailers in these malls are hurting.

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The report estimates over 86-hundred stores will close in 2017.

Heading into the 2017 legislative session, lawmakers talked about reforming Louisiana’s tax structure with 1.3 billion dollars in temporary taxes set to expire next year. But it looks like they will not pass any legislation this year dealing with the fiscal cliff. Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey expresses his frustration…:
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He says if the will for tax reform is not there now then it won’t be in a special session either and going off the fiscal cliff is inevitable.

Search crews are out in full force looking for Jacquelyn “Daisy Lynn” Landry, the 18-year-old girl from Lafayette who was last seen on May 23rd. Acadian Search and Rescue Director Jeffery Istre says they are encouraging the public to spread the word far and wide….:
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He encourages the public to visit the Finding Daisy Lynn Facebook Page.

A report by Credit Suisse finds 1 out of 5 shopping malls will close down in the next 5 years. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Donald Jones with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says the Alexandria, Lake Charles and Lafayette areas are under a flash flood watch until 7 p.m. tonight…:
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He says already saturated grounds make flash flooding even more of a possibility.

A report from Credit Suisse (s uu – EE s) finds at least one in five U.S. shopping malls will go out of business within the next five years, because of the growth in online sales. LSU Marketing Professor Dr. Dan Rice says attracting shoppers to physical stores is still possible, as retail sales are higher than ever…:
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Credit Suisse estimates that about 8,640 stores will ultimately close by December.

The search is heating up for the 18-year-old girl from Lafayette. Jacquelyn “Daisy Lynn” Landry was last seen on May 23. Her family is desperate to locate their loved one, and Acadian Search and Rescue Director Jeffery Istre says 75% of businesses they went to didn’t even know about Landry’s disappearance…:
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He’s encouraging the public to share the poster on the Finding Daisy Lynn Facebook page.

State lawmakers have approved the 2017 Coastal Master Plan and implementation can now begin. Emelie Gunn has more..:
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Congressman Clay Higgins is coming under fire for controversial statements the former Cajun John Wayne made on Facebook. Higgins suggested that anyone suspected of being an Islamic radical should be killed.

Lawmakers are optimistic they won’t have to stay in Baton Rouge after the regular session ends Thursday…:
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LSU has advanced to the Super Regionals following a 5-0 shutout victory over Rice. Freshman pitcher Eric Walker, who struck out eight and scattered eight hits, says he likes high pressure situations..:
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While the rate of interracial marriages is increasing nationwide, a Pew Research Center study finds that’s not the case in Baton Rouge or Lafayette. LSU associate professor of African-American studies and sociology, Dr. Lori Martin says there could be a number of reasons for this…:
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Baton Rouge and Lafayette rank in the bottom 10 for interracial marriages, with less than 10 percent of relationships involving people of different races.

Today the House is slated to take up three Senate bills aimed at implementing criminal justice reform. Albany Representative Sherman Mack raised concerns about a provision that provides parole eligibility for second degree murderers sentenced in the 1970s…:
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If these measures pass, the governor expects Louisiana’s prison population to fall by 10 percent over the next decade.