The State House gave final passage to a measure that eliminates the regulation requiring employers to give 16 and 17 year old employees at least a 20-minute meal break. Sean Richardson has more.
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If you’re out on the water this summer and spot some dead fish LDWF is asking you to let them know. Jeff Palermo has more.
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The State House, in a 63-28 vote, gave final passage to a measure that eliminates the regulation requiring employers to give 16 and 17 year old employees at least a 20-minute meal break if they work at least five hours.
The bill goes to the Governor’s desk to be signed. Denham Springs Republican Representative Roger Wilder says this legislation is good for teenagers that are looking for work.
Wilder says this bill will result in less red tape for employers hiring minors that make the hiring process more productive.
Wilder went on to say it can be hard finding minors with a good work ethic in today’s market.
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Wilder owns 19 Smoothie King franchises, including multiple in his home district of Denman Springs.
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking for help if you are on or around bodies of water this summer and see fish kills to give them a call.
LDWF Inland Fisheries Technical Advisor Robby Maxwell…
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Maxwell says there could be multiple reasons for fish kills this summer.
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Fish kills are typical this time of year. Causes have been from droughts to hurricanes, but mainly it’s due to temperature and low oxygen in the water.
Maxwell says typically after a fish kills they see very good recovery of the fisheries resources.
Neighborhood ponds are prone to fish kills due to the small size and depth and while LDWF doesn’t investigate neighborhood ponds they do keep records.
If you see any fish kills natural and non-natural this summer, report them to the LDWF as soon as possible.
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The 74th annual Peach Festival is this Saturday in downtown Ruston, an opportunity to enjoy 12 hours of live music, an art market and it’s Louisiana so of course there’s a plethora of peachy good food. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston…
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Davis says Lincoln Parish is home to the largest peach orchard in the state and the event which honors their farming heritage is the longest-running agricultural festival in Louisiana.
It’s a day full of family-friendly activities and Davis says it’s easy on your wallet too.
The festival begins at 9 am and the last call for peaches is 11 pm.
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Police in Zachary arrested two teenagers this morning after an attempted car burglary that ended with a woman being shot three times when she tried to intervene. Chief Darryl Lawerence says the two suspects are 17 and 15 years old were in the Baton Rouge area.
Because this is considered a violent crime, Lawerence says the 17-year-old is one of their first arrests that the suspect can be charged as an adult due to a recent law passed to curb juvenile crime.
The female victim has been released from the hospital.
Lawrence says detectives got some good leads on the getaway vehicle the suspects used Tuesday at 3 am and within two days they were able to make the arrests.
Lawrence says while they commend the victim’s bravery, he urges citizens to let law enforcement handle matters.
Instead of confronting criminals, Lawerence says to collect as much information as possible like the color, make, and model of a vehicle and a description of the suspects.