Louisiana’s Republican Congressional delegation does not support the Iran nuclear deal President Obama has agreed to. Eric Gill reports…:
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The Baton Rouge hosted Miss USA Pageant which was clouded in controversy over its ties to Donald Trump who made offensive comments recently, essentially tanked in the ratings. The event was dropped by NBC and fewer than 1 million people tuned in to watch the pageant on the Reelz network, an 83% drop from last year’s show.

Shreveport Police have a man in custody accused of stabbing his teenage nephew to death. Cpl. Marcus Hines says officers learned that 15-year-old Willie Latin III was stabbed following a physical altercation inside his home. 52-year-old Edward Debrow (de BRO), Latin’s uncle is charged with second-degree murder in the teen’s death. He says the investigation is in its early stages but they are beginning to get a picture of what happened…:
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The case is under investigation. The teen died at a local hospital.

Louisiana’s most popular summer-blooming tree, the crepe myrtle, is blooming later and less than normal this year due to the spring’s unusual weather conditions which included lots of rain. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings says these trees like sunshine, above average temperatures, and dry conditions…:
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The president agreed to a nuclear deal with Iran and the Louisiana Republican Congressional delegation isn’t pleased. 6th District Congressman Garret Graves says Iran is hard to view as a cooperative negotiating partner and he won’t support any deal which gives them a smoother path to a nuclear weapon. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise agrees…:
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Congress likely will not have the two-thirds vote it would need to override a promised presidential veto if they reject the plan.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a 66-year-old man was killed Monday night after his Port Allen trailer home burst into flames. Authorities believe this was an accidental fire caused by either faulty wiring or unextinguished cigarettes as both were noted as ignition sources during cleanup. Firefighters say they extinguished the blaze quickly, but Jesse Gregorie was already dead when they arrived.

With the release of Harper Lee’s lost “To Kill a Mockingbird” squeal, many readers aren’t happy Atticus Finch can be seen as a racist in “Go Set a Watchman.” Jessica Lacher-Feldman, head of LSU’s Libraries’ Special Collections division, suggests people avoid reviews and read the book to form their own opinion…:
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Nielsen released the numbers for the 2015 Miss USA pageant Sunday in Baton Rouge which indicate fewer than 1 million people tuned in, an all-time low. Viewership on the Reelz network this year compared to 2014 was down a whopping 83 percent.

Republicans in Louisiana’s Congressional delegation don’t like the Iran nuclear deal that the president has agreed to. Essentially this would mean that in exchange for limits on nuclear activities, Iran gets billions in relief from international sanctions. 1st District Congressman and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise…:
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If Congress rejects the deal, it’s not likely they have the required two-thirds vote to override the veto President Obama has promised.

State Police have identified the two victims who lost their lives following an overnight, single vehicle crash near the Lacassine exit on I-10. 36-year-old Luis Amilcar Trochez-Ramos of New Orleans and 3-year-old Marbella Funez of Houston died after the vehicle traveled into the median and rolled over. The driver and a passenger survived.

Louisiana’s most popular summer-blooming tree, the crepe myrtle, is blooming later and less than normal this year. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings says we’re seeing a decrease flower development because of weather conditions this past spring…:
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Crepe myrtles generally begin blooming between mid-May and early-June and continue flowering through the summer.

Shreveport Police have a man in custody accused of stabbing his teenage nephew to death. Cpl. Marcus Hines says officers learned that 15-year-old Willie Latin III was stabbed following a physical altercation inside his home. He says Latin was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later…
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It’s alleged that during an argument with Latin, Debrow grabbed a sharp edged object that he used to stab the teenager.

An LSU AgCenter study shows Louisiana farmers suffered about 30 million dollars in feral hog damage in 2013. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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US Senator David Vitter announces President Obama has made a presidential disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana as a result of flooding along the Red River. Damage estimates to farms, businesses and homes along the river are more than $17 million dollars. Public Assistance will be available to Caddo, Bossier, Grant, Natchitoches and Red River parishes.

Louisiana has relatively inexpensive electricity costs, but according to a new study by Wallethub we use the most in the country. But other factors considered show that The Bayou State is the 10th least energy expensive state. Spokeswoman Jill Gonzalez says in these hot summer months, our power bills are through the roof…:
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The numbers show that, on average, Louisianians pay $284 a month on energy including electricity, natural gas, fuel and heating oil.

A group on Facebook is calling for West Monroe High School to get rid of the Rebel Mascot. Though the organizers wish to remain anonymous, the page says they are West Monroe High alums who feel the Rebel mascot is too closely partnered with the Confederate flag which causes emotional harm to their friends, family and businesses.

According to a recent study by WalletHub, Louisiana is the 10th least energy expensive state, but we use the most electricity in the country. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Shreveport Police Department is investigating an overnight stabbing that claimed the life of a teenager. Authorities say a 15-year-old was stabbed to death during an dispute with another person. They confirm a 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the teen’s death, but their relationship is uncertain at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesman Bo Boehringer says newly passed legislation will allow the department to sell advertising space on its properties in order to raise additional funds. He says these ad sales are an effort for LDWF to stay self-sufficient…

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Boehringer says the ads will be tastefully done and people shouldn’t expect to see ads pop up in middle of Wildlife Management Areas.

Feral hogs caused at least 30 million dollars worth of damage to Louisiana farms in 2013 according to an LSU AgCenter study. AgCenter economist Shaun Tanger says there is talk about changing policies on different ways of controlling the animals, like poison baiting and trapping…

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He says the feral hog population in the state is about 500-thousand.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking at selling advertising on its properties to raise additional funds. Scott Carwile reports…

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State Police say two are dead after an early morning crash on I-10 in Calcasieu Parish. They say a truck was traveling the roadway near Lacassine when the right rear tire deflated. The truck veered into the median where it rolled over. Two unrestrained passengers in the rear of the vehicle were ejected and received fatal injuries. The driver and another passenger were transported to area hospitals with moderate injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

A recent WalletHub study finds that Louisiana is the 10th least energy expensive state, but we use the more electricity than any other state in the nation. Spokeswoman Jill Gonzalez says it’s important to note that cheap electricity doesn’t mean we’re paying less…

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Gonzalez says The Bayou State placed 4th in the country for the price of electricity, but 51st in total consumption per housing unit.

A study by the LSU AgCenter finds feral hogs caused at least 30 million dollars worth of damage to Louisiana farms in 2013. AgCenter economist Shaun Tanger says hog hunting is allowed year round, day and night, to help reduce the population but that’s not enough…

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He says about 75 percent of feral hogs would need to be eliminated to keep up with the current population.

Five parishes that were impacted by flood waters from the Red River have been declared a federal disaster area. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Kevin Davis says police, fire, and public work departments who had paid overtime during the disaster will benefit from this assistance. He says whether individual citizens affected by the flood will be eligible for federal aid, is still being determined….

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Damage from the Red River flood was estimated at more than 17 million dollars.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking into selling advertising on its properties in an effort to raise additional funds. Spokesman Bo Boehringer says the ads will be tastefully done and people shouldn’t expect to see ads pop up in middle of wildlife areas…

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He says there is still a lot of work to be done to determine what is made available on an ad sales basis.

Although we use the most electricity in the country, a recent study by WalletHub shows Louisiana is the 10th least energy expensive state. Spokeswoman Jill Gonzalez says one factor they looked at in this study was how much motorists pay for gas and how much they consume…

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The numbers show that, on average, Louisianians pay $284 a month total on energy coming within the top 10.

An LSU AgCenter study finds feral hogs caused at least 30 million dollars worth of damage to Louisiana farms in 2013. Hogs are known to spread fatal diseases to livestock and root up crops. AgCenter economist Shaun Tanger says they are growing rapidly and destroying everything in their path.

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The Louisiana soybean, hay, rice and corn crops suffer the most from hog damage.

In an effort to raise additional funds, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking into selling advertising on its properties. LDWF spokesman Bo Boehringer says legislation passed in this year’s legislative session allows the department to take advantage of this revenue stream opportunity…

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The state Department of Transportation receives $250,000 annually from State Farm Insurance for ads placed on their Motorist Assistance Program vehicles.

According to a recent study by WalletHub, Louisiana is the 10th least energy expensive state, but we use the most electricity in the country. Spokeswoman Jill Gonzalez says in these hot summer months, utility bills are through the roof..:

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Gonzalez says The Bayou State placed 4th in the country for the price of electricity.

Five parishes that were impacted by flooding from the Red River have been declared a federal disaster area. The declaration means federal dollars will be available to local government agencies in Caddo, Bossier, Grant, Natchitoches and Red River Parishes. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Kevin Davis says says when they looked into personal damage assistance they found most residents had insurance, which could effect if this type of aid will be approved…

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Hundreds of home were flooded in the Caddo and Bossier Parish areas.

The Smoking Cessation Trust saw its highest monthly enrollment in June with over 2,000 Louisianians signing up for its free smoking cessation program. Eric Gill has more…

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State Police say it was a deadly weekend on the highways. There were six fatal crashes including 4 that involved motorcycles. One of them was in Tangipahoa Parish last night on US 51 in Manchac. Authorities say 67-year-old Willie Hebert of Luling was killed after his motorcycle ran off the road.

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The Lake Charles Police Department says two officers are on administrative leave after a burglary suspect shot himself twice in the foot inside a squad car. Lt. Kevin Kirkum says 18-year-old Stacy Lamb of Lake Charles was arrested after a burglary attempt at a local business. He says officers placed Lamb in the back seat of their police unit…:
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Kirkum says criminal and internal investigations are underway.

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s office says cops are searching for a woman being held on double homicide charges who escaped from prison over the weekend. Sheriff Doug Anderson says Melissa Hayes, who was arrested in February in Alexandria, busted a lock in the dorm of the Cottonport facility and went into the rec yard…:
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They believe Hayes could be headed back to Alexandria.

It appears the Louisiana High School Athletics Association has avoided a work stoppage involving its game officials…
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The price tag of the damage to Louisiana crops from Feral hogs as at least 30 million dollars, according to the LSU AgCenter 2013 study. The damages range from the rooting up and eating crops, to damage of farm equipment, and the potential to spread fatal diseases to livestock.
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The Smoking Cessation Trust saw its highest monthly enrollment in June with over 2,000 Louisianians signing up for its free quit smoking program. CEO Mike Rogers attributes the jump to the state’s 50-cent tax increase for a pack of cigarettes, quoting some C-D-C stats…
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For more information you can log on to smoke-free-LA-dot-og.

The investigation continues in the shooting of a burglary suspect inside a Lake Charles Police squad car. Lt. Kevin Kirkum says they believe 18 year-old Stacy Lamb found a gun inside an equipment bag in the back seat, when he shot and injured himself…
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As to why a gun was in the backseat in the first place, that question is yet ot be answered.