One person is confirmed injured, one suspect has been arrested, and another is being hunted by police after a shooting incident at an East Baton Rouge Parish Walmart. LRN’s own Brooke Thorington is on scene…

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Sheriff Sid Gautreaux has confirmed it is not a mass shooting incident.

Elsewhere in Baton Rouge candidates are qualifying for the fall election, including Tim Temple, who is challenging incumbent Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon.

Cut 7 (10) “…make that happen.”

Temple has self funded his campaign a million dollars.

Candidates lined up to qualify for the governor’s race at the Secretary of State’s office today.

Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone is one of two Republicans taking on Governor Edwards. He says he’ll be focusing on illegal immigration in the state and pushing to repeal the sales tax passed in 2018.

Cut 10 (10) “…status quo”

Congressman Ralph Abraham is the top polling Republican in the race and says there’s a reason why two qualified GOP candidates are in the race, and it’s the Governor’s recent tax increases. But there was one area where Abraham is in agreement with the governor, and that’s the Medicaid Expansion.

He says if elected he would maintain Governor Edwards’ Medicaid expansion, but adds his proposed tax cuts would lessen the need for the program as more businesses return to the state.

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One person is confirmed injured in shooting incident at an East Baton Rouge Parish Walmart. LRN’s own Brooke Thorington is on scene…

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Sherrif Sid Gautreaux has confirmed that it is not a mass shooting incident, and one suspect is in custody while another is being hunted.

Elsewhere in Baton Rouge candidates are qualifying for the fall election, including Tim Temple, who is challenging incumbent Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon.

Cut 7 (10) “…make that happen.”

Insurance commissioner is one of the more competitive races of the fall, with Temple self funding a million dollars.

Candidates lined up to qualify for the governor’s race at the Secretary of State’s office today. Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone is one of two Republicans taking on Governor Edwards. He says he’ll be focusing on illegal immigration in the state and pushing to repeal the sales tax passed in 2018.

Cut 10 (10) “…status quo”

Congressman Ralph Abraham is the top polling Republican in the race and says there’s a reason why two qualified GOP candidates are in the race, and it’s the Governor’s recent tax increases. But there was one area where Abraham is in agreement with the governor, and that’s the Medicaid Expansion. He says if elected he would maintain Governor Edwards’ Medicaid expansion, but adds his proposed tax cuts would lessen the need for the program as more businesses return to the state.

Cut 12 (10) “…to be.”

A shooting incident has reportedly occurred at the Burbank Walmart in Baton Rouge. The Sheriff’s office has confirmed that all available units have been scrambled to report to the scene. The Advocate says shots were fired but no injuries have been reported yet and there is no active shooter.

Elsewhere in East Baton Rouge Parish candidates have lined up to qualify for the governor’s race at the Secretary of State’s office. Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards’ two Republican opponents spoke first.

Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone says Louisiana’s bottom of the barrel rankings are unacceptable.

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And Congressman Ralph Abraham says Governor Edwards’ tax increases are driving residents and businesses out of the state by the thousands.

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Tim Temple officially files qualifying paperwork to challenge incumbent Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. Temple is running following twenty-plus years working in different capacities in the insurance business. Temple says the Louisiana families are paying entirely too much toward insurances.

Cut 6 (10) “…in our state.”

Temple says the most important thing to do to lower rates is to bring more competition to Louisiana. We’ll have comments from Donelon in the next hour.

The race for the Governor’s Mansion officially starts today with candidates heading to the Secretary of State’s office to file their paperwork for qualifying. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says Governor Edwards heads into the race as the odds on favorite to win, however…
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Cross adds the limited polling available shows Edwards’ support in the mid to low 40s at the moment, a dangerously low level for a politician seeking re-election.
Shreveport police are investigating an early Saturday morning drive-by shooting left a one-month old child dead in the Sunset Acres neighborhood.  Police Chief Ben Raymond believes there is someone out there that has details that can lead to an arrest, and says they need to come forward.

Cut 4 (10) “…sleep at night.”

Authorities have identified the infant victim as Queen Dean, who was struck in the head when a bullet entered her family’s home.

Congressman Garret Graves believes background checks and gun bans will not make public mass shootings go away.  Graves made the statement following two mass shootings over the weekend in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas.  Graves says many of the gunmen involved in mass shooting have been flagged with data from family and police, and much of that is not making it into background check information.

Cut 14 (12) “…in that system.”

Graves says addressing mental health issues is an important part of reducing violence.

Medical marijuana is available in select pharmacies today four years after the Legislature passed a law authorizing the product. Medical marijuana proponent and soon-to-be patient Katie Mayers says she’s looking forward to picking up the treatment to help with her chronic pain, muscle spasms, and seizures she’s suffered since a devastating car wreck…

Cut 10 (09) “…great.”

The race for the Governor’s Mansion officially starts today with candidates heading to the Secretary of State’s office to file their paperwork for qualifying. Among the Republican candidates is Eddie Rispone, who’s running a self-funded campaign leaning heavily on his support for the President. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says his biggest issue is name recognition, but…

Cut 9 (11) “…known”

Eddie Rispone qualified for the race earlier this morning. So far today, various candidates have qualified in a variety of races.   Incumbents such as Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, and Attorney General Jeff Landry have all qualified. Challenger for Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has also qualified. Qualifying runs through 4:30PM Thursday.
Shreveport police are investigating an early Saturday morning drive-by shooting left a one-month old child dead in the Sunset Acres neighborhood.  Police Chief Ben Raymond believes there is someone out there that has details that can lead to an arrest, and says they need to come forward.Raymond says his department is leading an effort of community support and citizen engagement to reduce violent crime in the city.

Cut 6 (12) “…end the violence.”

Authorities have identified the infant victim as Queen Dean, who was struck in the head when a bullet entered her family’s home.

Congressman Garret Graves believes background checks and gun bans will not make public mass shootings go away.  Graves made the statement following two mass shootings over the weekend in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas.  Graves says there is a middle ground to combat the violence yet support the Second Amendment.

Cut 13 (10) “…law abiding citizens.”

A drive by shooting leaves a one-month old dead when bullet entered a Shreveport home, striking the infant in the head. Police are hopeful someone will step forward with information to figure out who is responsible. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

The race for the Governor’s Mansion officially starts today with candidates heading to the Secretary of State’s office to file their paperwork for qualifying.
UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says Governor Edwards heads into the race as the odds on favorite to win, however…
Cut 7 (08) “gone”

Medical marijuana is available in select pharmacies today four years after the Legislature passed a law authorizing the product.
Medical marijuana proponent and soon-to-be patient Katie Mayers says she’s looking forward to picking up the treatment to help with her chronic pain, muscle spasms, and seizures she’s suffered since a devastating car wreck.
The medical marijuana rollout was plagued by frequent delays that frustrated proponents and participants. Mayers says patients understand it can take some time to get a safe product, but…
Cut 11 (10) “…unnecessary.”

Congressman Garret Graves believes background checks and gun bans will not make public mass shootings go away. Graves made the statement following two mass shootings over the weekend in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas. Graves says many of the gunmen involved in mass shooting have been flagged with data from family and police, and much of that is not making it into background check information.
Cut 14 (12) “…in that system.”

Qualifying for the fall election begins today and none of the three announced candidates for Governor appear to be shoo-ins to win the job. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 2 (30 ) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Shreveport police are investigating an early Saturday morning drive-by shooting left a one-month old child dead in the Sunset Acres neighborhood. Police Chief Ben Raymond says while whoever is responsible for the crime cannot undo, they should accept responsibility for the action, adding the message to those at fault is clear.
Cut 5 (11) “…and come forward.”

Medical marijuana is available in select pharmacies today four years after the Legislature passed a law authorizing the product.
Medical marijuana proponent and soon-to-be patient Katie Mayers says she’s looking forward to picking up the treatment to help with her chronic pain, muscle spasms, and seizures she’s suffered since a devastating car wreck…
Cut 10 (09) “…great.”

Congressman Garret Graves believes background checks and gun bans will not make public mass shootings go away. Graves made the statement following two mass shootings over the weekend in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas. Graves says there is a middle ground to combat the violence yet support the Second Amendment.
Cut 13 (10) “…law abiding citizens.”

Congressman Garret Graves says gun bans and current background checks are ineffective in stopping mass shootings. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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A Baton Rouge Police officer was shot while responding to a domestic call on Geranium Street Monday night. The Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) says shots were fired at an apartment complex in the 900 block of Geranium Street near Aster Street several blocks north of Tiger Stadium around 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5 while officers were responding to a domestic call. A BRPD officer was shot in the leg and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
A spokesperson with BRPD says two people are being detained in connection to the case, one of which they believe is the shooter.

Shreveport police are investigating an early Saturday morning drive-by shooting that left a one-month old child dead in the Sunset Acres neighborhood. Police Chief Ben Raymond believes there is someone out there that has details that can lead to an arrest, and says they need to come forward.
Cut 4 (10) “…sleep at night.”

Authorities have identified the infant victim as Queen Dean, who was struck in the head when a bullet entered her family’s home.

Congressman Garret Graves says gun bans and current background checks are ineffective in stopping mass shootings. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart ”

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Qualifying for the fall election begins today and none of the three announced candidates for Governor appear to be shoo-ins to win the job. Matt Doyle has the story.

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A drive by shooting leaves a one-month old dead when bullet entered a Shreveport home, striking the infant in the head.  Police are hopeful someone will step forward with information to figure out who is responsible.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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Shreveport police are investigating an early Saturday morning drive-by shooting left a one-month old child dead in the Sunset Acres neighborhood.  Police Chief Ben Raymond believes there is someone out there that has details that can lead to an arrest, and says they need to come forward.

Cut 4 (10) “…sleep at night.”

Authorities have identified the infant victim as Queen Dean, who was struck in the head when a bullet entered her family’s home.  Raymond says while whoever is responsible for the crime cannot undo, they should accept responsibility for the action, adding the message to those at fault is clear.

Cut 5 (11) “…and come forward.”

Raymond says his department is leading an effort of community support and citizen engagement to reduce violent crime in the city.

Cut 6 (12) “…end the violence.”

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The race for the Governor’s Mansion officially starts today with candidates heading to the Secretary of State’s office to file their paperwork for qualifying.

UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says Governor Edwards heads into the race as the odds on favorite to win, however…

Cut 7 (08) “gone”

Cross adds the limited polling available shows Edwards’ support in the mid to low 40s at the moment, a dangerously low level for a politician seeking re-election.

Edwards’ top polling opponent Congressman Ralph Abraham doesn’t have much money heading into campaign season, but Cross says he’s got conservative cred, and compared to the other Republican…

Cut 8 (08) “Congressman.”

Cross says he expects Abraham’s cash problems to disappear as outside PACs join the race on his side.

The other Republican in the race is Eddie Rispone, who’s running a self-funded campaign leaning heavily on his support for the President. Cross says his biggest issue is name recognition, but…

Cut 9 (11) “…known”

Qualifying runs through 4:30PM Thursday.

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Medical marijuana is available in select pharmacies today four years after the Legislature passed a law authorizing the product.

Medical marijuana proponent and soon-to-be patient Katie Mayers says she’s looking forward to picking up the treatment to help with her chronic pain, muscle spasms, and seizures she’s suffered since a devastating car wreck…

Cut 10 (09) “…great.”

Mayers suffered major injuries in a car crash on her way back home from the Capitol, where she had been advocating for medical marijuana.

The medical marijuana rollout was plagued by frequent delays that frustrated proponents and participants. Mayers says patients understand it can take some time to get a safe product, but…

Cut 11 (10) “…unnesecary.”

The Ag Department says they got the product out to the public faster and cheaper than the feds would have.

Mayers says despite those delays, the final product and policy in Louisiana is one of the best in the nation, and patients will soon have access to a treatment that could significantly improve their lives.

Cut 12 (08) “…around.”

Availability at those select pharmacies will be dependent on when each store receives their shipment.

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Congressman Garret Graves believes background checks and gun bans will not make public mass shootings go away.  Graves made the statement following two mass shootings over the weekend in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas.  Graves says there is a middle ground to combat the violence yet support the Second Amendment.

Cut 13 (10) “…law abiding citizens.”

Graves says many of the gunmen involved in mass shooting have been flagged with data from family and police, and much of that is not making it into background check information.

Cut 14 (12) “…in that system.”

Graves says addressing mental health issues is an important part of reducing violence.

Cut 15 (10) “…that were there.”
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