The full House approves a measure that would allow drug felons to be eligible for food stamps, as they currently are not. Winnsboro Representative Steve Pylant, a former sheriff, proposed an amendment to require those eligible to submit to routine drug tests in order to receive the benefits to ensure they are properly being used…:
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The bill, with the amendment, heads to the Senate on a 77-17 vote.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has released a statement about the incident in which a dog was killed after allegedly being dragged by a vehicle in the Slidell area. Captain Daniel Seuzeneau says they are not happy about The Humane Society sending out a news release on the matter because it’s has only hindered the investigation…:
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He says the man involved has been cooperating and the investigation’s findings will be released once complete.

This afternoon the House is slated to debate raising the state’s gasoline tax.:
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A study out of Australia finds late night phone usage could hurt teens’ sleep quality and mental health. Clinical psychologist Michelle Moore with the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans says the bright light on the screen isn’t the only thing keeping them awake…:
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She says the best solution is to take the phone away from your kid at night.

The LSU Baseball team takes an 11-game winning streak into the Baton Rouge Regional. During this hot streak, the Tigers have outscored opponents 87-25. Senior left-hander Jared Poche says this LSU team is capable of more….
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Texas Southern will bring an RPI of 267 to the Box this weekend. There are 299 schools playing college baseball in Division One

Southeastern Louisiana Head Coach Matt Riser has yet to decide who will start on Friday night against Rice. He could go with either Mac Sceroler or Corey Gaconi. The Lions took two of three from Rice earlier this season.

And weather could be a factor, there’s a high chance of rain in Baton Rouge all weekend.

Wide receiver Lance Moore has retired as a New Orleans Saint. Nine of Moore’s eleven seasons in the NFL were in the Big Easy. He signed with the Saints in 2005 and finished fifth in franchise history in receptions and fourth in touchdowns with 38.

There’s a good chance the LSU-Alabama football game will once again be a night game. CBS has decided that day they’ll show two games, one at 2:30 and the other at 7:00. An official kick-off time won’t be known until late October.

LSU All-American golfer Sam Burns has announced he’s turning pro. The sophomore from Shreveport was ranked as the number one golfer in the country heading into the NCAA championships, but he finished 32 in the tournament. Burns started the year by finishing in the top 10 in his first 14 starts this season.

Cities looking to host LHSAA championship events will make their bids today. Lafayette wants to bring the boys basketball championships back to Cajundome and Alexandria has a proposal to host both the boys and girls basketball championships.

A vote is expected today in the House to raise the state’s gasoline tax to fund more highway construction projects. State Representative Steve Carter originally called for a 17 cent a gallon hike, but plans to push for a 10 cent increase. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says lowering the proposed tax means fewer mega-projects will be completed.
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A senate committee is scheduled to debate whether voters should have a say before military monuments, including confederate statues, are removed. Critics say the state shouldn’t get involved in decisions made by local elected officials, but Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody says…
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Drug felons would be eligible for food stamps for the first time in decades under a House-approved measure by New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno. In the 1990s offenders with drug related charges were barred from the assistance program, while all other felons remained eligible. Moreno says all but six states have lifted these restrictions because they don’t make sense anymore.

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The measure passed on a 77-17 vote.

A study involving 11-hundred Australian high school students found increased phone use at night can lead to depressed mood and low self-esteem. LSU Health Sciences Center clinical psychologist Michelle Moore says that’s because teens may only be getting half as much sleep as they need. She encourages parents to set an example for their kids and put their phones away at bedtime too.
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The bill to raise the state’s gas tax for roads is slated to be heard in the full House today. The measure originally called for a 17 cent per gallon increase, but backers say they are willing to go down to 10 cents. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says this means the number of highway projects would have to be scaled back…:
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The Republican Party of Louisiana has asked residents to call their legislators and ask them to vote against the gas tax.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has released a statement about the incident in which a dog was killed after allegedly being dragged by a vehicle in the Slidell area. Authorities are not happy about The Humane Society sending out a news release on the matter saying that it has only hindered the investigation. The sheriff’s Office says the man involved has been identified and is cooperating. The outcome of the investigation will be revealed once complete.

Statewide regulations for Uber and Lyft have been shelved for the session
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A new study out of Australia suggests teenagers who go to bed with their phones are more prone to sleep and even mental problems. Clinical psychologist Michelle Moore with the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans says if kids are checking their phones they aren’t sleeping:
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She says the best solution is to remove the phone from the bedroom at night.

A House-approved bill requiring voter approval before military monuments can be taken down will be heard in a Senate Committee today. Emelie Gunn reports it’s unlikely the legislation will advance…:
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A mother and her two young children died in a crash in LaFourche Parish on Tuesday. State Police say 39-year-old Carmen Valle of Galliano and her 5-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter were traveling on a roadway in Larose when for unknown reasons the mother veered into the opposite lane of traffic and struck a box truck. The mom and her kids were all unrestrained, ejected upon impact and eventually succumbed to their injuries.

A vote is expected today in the House to raise the state’s gasoline tax to fund more highway construction projects. State Representative Steve Carter originally called for a 17 cent a gallon hike, but he’s willing to amend it to a 10 cent increase. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says lowering the proposed tax means fewer mega-projects will be completed…:
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The Republican Party of Louisiana has asked residents to call their legislators and ask them to vote against it.

A bill to put statewide regulations on ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft is dead for the session. Jackson Representative Kenny Havard didn’t have enough votes to get approval from a Senate committee, so he shelved the idea..:
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New Orleans lawmakers argued the city would lose $2 million annually without an agreement with the ride sharing services.

Today, the House is slated to debate raising the state’s gasoline tax.
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A measure to prohibit local or state government from removing military monuments without a vote of the people is set to be heard in a Senate Committee today. Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody says the votes are not there for it to pass which is disappointing as our veterans fought for our rights to vote…:
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He says he’s been told straight up that this bill will not pass.

A study out of Australia finds late night phone usage could hurt teens’ sleep quality and mental health. Clinical psychologist Michelle Moore with the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans says the bright light on the screen isn’t the only thing keeping them awake…:
Cut 10 (09) “good sleep at night”
She says the best solution is to take the phone away from your kid at night.

With no winners in more than three months, the Powerball jackpot now stands at a whopping 302 million dollars for tonight’s drawing. Louisiana Lottery spokeswoman Kimberly Chopin…:
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The jackpot tonight has a 187.3 million dollar cash Value.

A bill to put statewide regulations on ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft is dead for the session. Jackson Representative Kenny Havard filed the bill in an effort to have standard rules, with the hope these companies would expand to smaller cities. The measure passed the House, but it didn’t have enough votes to get approval from a Senate committee so Havard shelved the idea for the session.

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A bill seeking to end the so-called sanctuary cities in Louisiana died in a Senate Judiciary Committee. One supporter argued that if an illegal immigrant gets arrested with no identification, police officers would let them go. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says that’s nonsense.

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Police say they’ve identified a man accused of killing a pit bull by dragging it behind a truck on Sunday night in Slidell. Director Jeff Dorson says a passing car pulled over and asked the man what happened, he claimed it was an accident, unchained the dog and fled the scene without the pit bull.

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Authorities say the un-identified man is cooperating with authorities.

Deaths from Alzheimer’s disease have increased 55 percent in 15 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Patrick Gahan with Pennington Biomedical Research Center says this is the most costly disease we face as a country, and it has no treatment options. But he says Pennington has multiple ongoing drug trials.

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The so-called sanctuary city bill failed in a Senate Judiciary Committee. Halen Doughty has more…
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Baton Rouge lawmaker Barry Ivey has ended his attempt to change the state’s tax laws. Ivey says his legislation would improve a tax structure that’s complicated and features too many loopholes. But the majority of lawmakers are not in the mood this session to pass any tax bills.

A vote is expected in the House tommorrow to raise the state’s gasoline tax to fund more highway construction projects. State Representative Steve Carter originally called for a 17 cent a gallon hike, but he’s willing to amend it to a 10 cent increase. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says lowering the proposed tax means fewer megaprojects will be completed.
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The Republican Party of Louisiana is lobbying against the tax hike.

A bill to put statewide regulations on ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft is dead for the session. Jackson Representative Kenny Havard filed the bill in an effort to have standard rules, with the hope these companies would expand to smaller cities. Opposition came from New Orleans lawmakers, who were concerned the city would lose out in two-million dollars as part of existing agreements they have with Lyft and Uber.

Alzheimer’s disease deaths have increased 55 percent in the last 15 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Medical investigator for Alzheimer’s analysis, Dr. Patrick Gahan is with LSU’s Pennington Research Center. He says one reason for the uptick, people are living longer…:
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He says Pennington has multiple drug trials ongoing that are exploring whether they can prevent the disease or delay its onset.

An investigation is ongoing in St. Tammany Parish, after witnesses claim a man dragged a pit bull to death. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says obeservers saw the dog being pulled behind the unknown man’s pick-up truck…
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A St. Tammany deputy says the man involved has been identified and is cooperating with deputies.

A 23-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly attempting to use a hacksaw blade on her ex-girlfriend. Thibodaux Police spokesperson David Melancon says Lechelsea Jenkins pushed passed a male in the home to get to the victim in a back room, punched the wall and broke a TV…:
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Jenkins faces a slew of charges.

A Texas Girl Scout group needed help from federal, state and local officers after they were stranded at Saline Bayou in Natchitoches Parish. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck says the group left around 4 PM Sunday afternoon and few hours into their journey, a strong thunderstorm hit and then it got dark and they were not able to get back…
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The group was found early Monday morning.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention find deaths from Alzheimer’s disease have increased 55 percent in 15 years. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A proposal to end sanctuary policies in Louisiana failed in a Senate Judiciary Committee. Halen Doughty has more…

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Alzheimer’s disease deaths have increased 55 percent in the last 15 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Medical investigator for Alzheimer’s research, Dr. Patrick Gahan with LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center says one reason for the uptick is that people are living longer.

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According to the CDC, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Gahan says another reason for the increase in cases could be that doctors are becoming more aware of the degenerative disease.

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Gahan says this is the most costly disease we face as a country, and it has no treatment options. He says Pennington has multiple drug trials, and they’re looking for patients over the age of 50 with a family history of Alzheimer’s to participate.

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The Humane Society of Louisiana is offering a 1200 dollar reward for any information leading to the arrest of a man accused of killing a pit bull by dragging it behind a truck on Sunday night in Slidell. Director Jeff Dorson says a passing car pulled over and asked the man what happened, he claimed it was an accident, unchained the dog and fled the scene without the pit bull.

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To report any information on this case, visit the Humane Society of Louisiana’s website. Dorson says they are not sure if the man intentionally dragged the dog or if he had it tied up in the back of the pickup truck and it jumped out.

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Dorson says if convicted, this man could face fines up to 25-thousand dollars and up to 10 years in jail. He says seeing an animal die like this is extremely upsetting.

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A Senate Judiciary Committee rejects a proposal to end sanctuary policies in Louisiana. The measure by Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges would end policies that discourage law enforcement from contacting immigration authorities if they encounter an illegal immigrant. The proposal would prevent cities with such policies from receiving state grants. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says he couldn’t see how this bill would improve public safety, as proponents argued it would.

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Proponents claimed the measure has the support of law enforcement, but Morrell noted no police officer came to testify in support of the bill. One supporter even argued that if an illegal immigrant gets arrested with no identification, police officers would let them go. Morrell says that’s nonsense.

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New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison spoke in opposition, saying it’s all about building trust and providing public safety. He notes that New Orleans is not a sanctuary city and has federally approved policies in place. He says if this bill passed, it would hurt their ability to maintain public safety.

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A 23-year-old Thibodaux woman has been arrested after allegedly forcing her way into an apartment and attempting to use a hacksaw blade on her ex-girlfriend. David Melancon with the Thibodaux Police Department says Lechelsea Jenkins pushed passed a male in the home to get to the victim and began attacking her. He says Jenkins followed the victim to a back room, punched the wall and broke a TV.

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Melancon says Jenkins cut the male with the hacksaw blade while trying to stop her from following the victim. He says Jenkins continued to chase the woman outside…

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Melancon says they suspect the motive was jealousy. He says Jenkins fled the scene when authorities arrived but then returned and was arrested.

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A Texas Girl Scout group is safe after being rescued from Saline Bayou In Natchitoches Parish. Adam Einck with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says they received an alert from friends and family around 9pm on May 28th that a kayaking group of three adults and six juveniles had never returned to their destination..:

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Einck says the group left around 4pm Sunday afternoon and a few hours into their journey, a strong thunderstorm hit and then it got dark so they weren’t able to get back…:

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