Louisiana clerks of court who turn away gay couples seeking a marriage license could face lawsuits for refusing to do so. Chairman of the Forum For Equality, Chris Otten, says they have sent a letter to the Louisiana Clerks of Court Association putting them on notice…:
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The Jindal Administration has stated that they are waiting on a ruling from the Fifth Circut Court of Appeals on Louisiana’s gay marraige law before complying with the Supreme Court ruling.

According to State Farm, Louisiana ranks 4th in the nation for lightning claims. State Climatologist Barry Keim says you should be careful when touching metal objects in lightning storms…:
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A report by Yahoo says Louisiana has the second most lightning strikes a year in the country.

Authorities charge a 13-year-old boy from Campti who is accused of shooting passing motorists vehicles on Louisiana Highway 9 with a BB gun. Cops say at least two passenger car windows were hit and the glass completely shattered. The teen is charged with two counts of criminal damage to property.

A UCLA Williams Institute study finds same sex marriages could bring millions into Louisiana. Scott Carwile speaks with the study author..:
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Despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling, Louisiana is still not recognizing same-sex marriages. Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that states must recognize same-sex marriage, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will likely move forward with its case on gay marriage. The ruling by the appeals court will most likely be a formality, and Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the state won’t have to wait long for its decision…

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The Jindal Administration has said they are waiting on the Appeals Court ruling.

In Louisiana Radio Network’s ongoing gubernatorial Q&A, we asked the four major candidates, if elected, would you propose a budget keeping funding levels for the Department of Agriculture and the LSU and Southern AgCenters at least at their current level? Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle says he’s committed to continue funding at current or higher levels. He says as goes Louisiana’s farming, in a lot of ways, so goes Louisiana’s economy as a whole…

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Yahoo reports Louisiana has the second most lightning strikes in the country right after Florida. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Miss Crescent City New Orleans April Nelson has been crowned Miss Louisiana 2015. Nelson was chosen from a 35 contestant field at the pageant held in Monroe. Miss Shreveport, Justin Ker, was named first runner-up. Nelson, of Mandeville, will represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant that will be held in Atlantic City in September.

Louisiana appears to be the only state still fighting the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriages. Jeff Palermo has more…

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State Police say a single vehicle accident in Natchitoches parish has taken the life of a Boyce man. They say the vehicle driven by 48-year-old Bryan Chauvin began hydroplaning during a moderate rainstorm. The vehicle then exited the roadway and struck several trees. Chauvin, who was wearing a seat belt, received serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he later died. The investigation is continuing.

A UCLA Williams Institute study shows same sex marriages in Louisiana could mean a 28 million dollar boost to the economy over the next three years. Study author Lee Badgett says they used the US census to calculate the economic impact these marriages could have on the state…

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Badgett says this will also increase the amount of jobs available in the wedding fields.

The sixth question in Louisiana Radio Network’s ongoing gubernatorial Q&A, asks the four major candidates if elected, would you propose a budget that keeps funding levels for the Department of Agriculture and the LSU and Southern AgCenters at least at their current level? US Senator David Vitter says it’s important to stabilize the budgets for these entities. He says since 2008, the number of full-time employees at the LSU AgCenter has decreased by 31-percent…

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All candidate answers can be found at louisianaradionetwork-dot-com.

Louisiana is still not recognizing same-sex marriages despite Friday’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. State Attorney General Buddy Caldwell says the Court’s decision has no mandate or order that makes it final. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says this statement sends the message Louisiana intends to fight the federal government over a civil rights issue…

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The Jindal Administration has said they are waiting on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to rule on a case involving Louisiana’s same-sex marriage ban.

Louisiana Radio Network’s sixth question in our Governor Q&A asked the four major gubernatorial candidates if elected, would you propose a budget keeping funding levels for the Department of Agriculture and the LSU and Southern AgCenters at least at their current level? Democratic Amite Representative John Bel Edwards says he’s committed to maintain funding. He says, since 2008, state funding for the LSU AgCenter has been cut 23-percent and Southern’s AgCenter funding has dropped by 30-percent…

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According to a UCLA Williams Institute study, same sex marriages in Louisiana could mean a 28 million dollar boost to the economy over the next three years. Study author Lee Badgett says many small businesses will thrive if this estimate proves true…

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Badgett says there are about 4,000 gay couples living in Louisiana and it is expected that half will get married within the next three years.

Louisiana has the second most lightning strikes a year in the nation, according to a report by Yahoo. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisianians spend most of their time hunting, fishing, and participating in other outdoor activities which increases vulnerability to lightning strikes. He also debunks a myths about what happens when lightning hits…

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According to State Farm, Louisiana ranks 4th in the nation for lightning claims.

Despite a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, Louisiana is still not recognizing same-sex marriages. The Jindal Administration has said they are waiting on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to rule on a case involving Louisiana’s same-sex marriage ban. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says the state is fighting an uphill battle…

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Clerks of Court are holding off on issuing marriage licenses until a 25-day period concludes where Supreme Court decisions can be challenged.

A report by Yahoo says Louisiana has the second most lightning strikes a year in the country. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we average about 827,000 strikes a year and lightning has caused 142 fatalities since 1959, or about 2.5 deaths a year.

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Louisiana trails Florida but is just ahead of Mississippi.

In Louisiana Radio Network’s ongoing gubernatorial Q&A, we asked the four major candidates about agriculture. We asked, if elected, would you propose a budget that keeps funding levels for the Department of Agriculture and the LSU and Southern AgCenters at least at their current level? Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says it’s important to keep funding these entities because agriculture has a $12 billion economic impact on the state…

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You can find all candidate responses at louisianaradionetwork-dot-com.

Former LSU standout shortstop Alex Bregman hit his first professional home run Sunday in Quad City’s 6-1 win over Cedar Rapids.

The gay and lesbian community is elated about the historic Supreme Court ruling that legalizes gay marriage. But Gene Mills with the Louisiana Family Forum says this opens up for litigation because there will be churches who will seek to stand by their religious belief that marriage is only between a man and a woman…:
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The Louisiana Clerks of Court Association is telling employees not to issue licenses because there is a 25 day waiting period for a re-hearing on Supreme Court decisions.

Florida Highway Patrol says a church school bus that left from the town of Deville in Rapides Parish crashed on I-10 in Walton County yesterday. Authorities say 20 people were taken to hospitals, but none of the injuries are considered life threatening. Officials say most of the people hurt were youths.

Two events benefiting Governor Bobby Jindal’s presidential campaign take place today in Baton Rouge. The first is a fundraising event at a downtown hotel, hosted by Tom Benson and others. The second is an invitation only event at the Governor’s Mansion featuring LSU football coach Les Miles and Saints coach Sean Payton. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this is probably Jindal’s best and last chance to raise significant money in Louisiana…

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Jindal will appear on NBC’s Meet the Press tomorrow.

It’s now a crime in Louisiana to share an explicit picture of someone without their permission because you want to cause emotional harm to that person. Governor Bobby Jindal signed Kenner Representative Julie Stokes’ “revenge porn” bill into law…
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Violators of the law could face up to two years in prison.

Same sex couples are celebrating the US Supreme Court’s landmark decision that legalizes gay marriage. Michelle Southern has more…
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Louisiana Clerks of Court Association Executive Director Debbie Hudnall says the Supreme Court allows for a 25-day challenge period for any judgement or decision…
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It’s Operation Dry Water this weekend, and that means increased patrols on the water to check for DWI boaters. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Spokesman Adam Einck says the state’s participation in the national program, along with their boaters safety course, has helped to keep the number of fatalities down.
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Einck reminds boaters that DWI laws on the water are the same as if you were driving a car.

Louisiana’s “revenge porn” bill has been signed into law by Governor Bobby Jindal. The bill’s author–Kenner Representative Julie Stokes–says anyone who shares an explicit image of someone on the internet without their permission faces up to 2 years in prison…
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The Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples can get married, but in Louisiana gay couples are still not able to get a marriage license. Louisiana Clerks of Court Association Executive Director Debbie Hudnall says they will not issue licenses until the Supreme Court challenge period is over…
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A statement from the Attorney General’s office said that it has found nothing that makes the Court’s order effective immediately. Governor Bobby Jindal says they are waiting to hear from the 5th Circuit Court of appeals, which has heard arguments over Louisiana’s ban on gay marriages.

58 years ago today Hurricane Audrey came ashore in Cameron Parish. According to the National Weather Service, Audry killed at least 500 people, many of those in Cameron and Vermilion parishes.

Two events benefiting Governor Bobby Jindal’s presidential campaign, that involve some pretty big names, will take place in Baton Rouge today. Scott Carwile has more…
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Florida Highway Patrol says a church school bus that left from the town of Deville in Rapides Parish crashed on I-10 in Walton County yesterday. Authorities say 20 people were taken to hospitals, but none of the injuries are considered life threatening. Officials say most of the people hurt were youths.

In a five-to-four decision, the US Supreme Court ruled gay and lesbian couples have the right to marry. It’s a ruling that upsets conservatives in Louisiana. Gene Mills, with the Louisiana Family Forum, says the Supreme Court has stripped all Americans of the freedom to debate and decide marriage policy through the democratic process…
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But same-sex couples are celebrating the decision. Matthew Patterson, with Equality Louisiana, says it’s hard to put into words what this decision means…
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Louisiana Clerks of Court are still not issuing licenses to gay couples. They are waiting for a 25-day challenge period to lapse before issuing any licenses to same sex couples.

Former Saints and Ragin Cajuns quarterback Jake Delhomme will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night. Delhomme credits former Saints offensive coordinator and current Packers head coach Mike McCarthy for the success he had in the NFL…
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Delhomme is one of eight sports figures that make up the 2015 class.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is taking part in Operation Dry Water this weekend. LDWF Spokesperson Adam Einck says they’ve participated in this federal event since 2009…:
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In 2014, alcohol played a role in six of the 18 boating fatalities in the state.

Gay and lesbian couples who wish to get married can now legally do so in all 50 states, following today’s landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. Matthew Patterson, with Equality Louisiana, says it was the right decision the make…
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But Gene Mills with Louisiana Family Forum says there will be many churches who will take a stand for what they believe…
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Louisiana Clerks of Courts are holding off on issuing marriage licenses to gay couples until the Supreme Court challenge period of 25 days is concluded.
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It is now illegal in Louisiana to post or share nude images of people on the internet without their consent. Here’s Eric Gill with more…
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The Louisiana Public Service Commission voted unanimously to approve a refund for customers of Cleco totally 1.64 million dollars, resulting from customer overcharges found in a 2014 audit of Cleco’s Rate Filing plan. The average customer refund will be about $3.50, and will show up on their September bill.