49 people were killed in the tragic mass shooting in Orlando, and questions remain as to why such a thing would happen…:
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Republican Richland Parish Congressman Ralph Abraham says the United States must do more to eliminate ISIS. He says these massacres like the one in San Bernardino too will continue until these terrorists are eliminated…:
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Abraham says the battle against ISIS is one we can win.

State Police say they’ve arrested three people that, together, lead investigators to the largest ever seizure of child pornography by LSP. The accused are 51-year-old James Dalton Vail of Shreveport, 30-year-old Steven Paul Lucia of LaPlace and 35-year-old Nicholas Bordelon of Hessmer. Troopers say Vail alone was found to be in possession of over one million illicit files. The investigation of the three men remains ongoing.

The first murder to occur in the Hammond city limits in over two years took place last night. Lisa Lambert with Hammond Police says 24-year-old Tremayne Sandifer allegedly fatally shot 34-year-old William Davis in a drug deal gone wrong..:
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She says Sandifer is charged with first-degree murder, carjacking and carrying a firearm by a convicted felon.

The tragic massacre in Orlando is raising many questions about whether or not this could have been stopped. Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services at Baton Rouge General, Ann Wilder, says people can look for early warning signs of mental disorders in others that may be an indicator that person could be a danger to himself or others…:
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She says any family member can reach out and get a legal status for a person to be evaluated by a psychiatrist.

Local FBI officials say they are on alert in the New Orleans area as the city prepares to host a number of gay pride events. The Orlando shooter appeared to have targeted the gay club where 49 people were killed. The area FBI says there are no specific terror threats for New Orleans, but they are going to be sure if any come up they will be addressed.

Baton Rouge is the 2nd most dangerous place to drive according to an analysis by the finance website NerdWallet. The rankings were based on things like the rate of fatal crashes, the likelihood of an accident and risk for break-ins. Scott Kirkpatrick is with the Capital Region Industry for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions. He says Baton Rouge ranks low in nearly all metrics:
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Lawmakers are still at odds over how to plug the $600 million dollar budget hole. New Orleans Sen. Karen Peterson says the House sent over some exemptions to protect organizations like Girl Scouts, but she wants to see revenue raising measures…:
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GOP lawmakers don’t want to raise taxes but instead cut wasteful spending.

A strong cluster of thunderstorms is moving through northeast Louisiana this morning. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for West Carroll and Morehouse Parishes as the potential of three to four inches of rain in a short time period is possible.

In south Louisiana, Interstate 10 eastbound is closed at milepost 130, which is east of the Whiskey Bay Exit as a result of multiple crashes. Drivers are urged to take US 190 as an alternate route.

A new report shows Baton Rouge is the second most dangerous city to drive, ranking only behind Detroit. The analysis by the personal finance website NerdWallet examined risks for those who drive in nearly 200 of the nation’s most populated regions. Scott Kirkpatrick is with the Capital Region Industry for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions, or CRISIS…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is set to sign the raise the age bill into law today, which says 17-year-olds will be prosecuted as minors, instead of adults for non-violent crimes. Policy Director for the Louisiana Center for Childrens’ Rights, Rachel Gassert, says this will improve public safety because the recidivism rates in the Juvenile Justice System are far better…
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East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore will not criminally prosecute a Zachary man who left his 8-month-old child in the backseat of a hot car last week. Hillar Moore says Raylee Mercer’s death was an accident and her father’s actions do not rise to the standard of criminal negligence…
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In the wake of the deadly shooting at an Orlando gay nightclub, Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham, from Richland Parish, says the United States must do more to eliminate ISIS. Abraham says our military commanders have told the Obama administration what the U.S needs to do, but the President will not address the elephant in the room…:
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There were 49 victims in the attack, and many more injured. At least 2 men with Louisiana ties were in the Pulse nightclub. 27-year-old Frank Hernandez died, who went to school in Lafayette, died. 39-year-old Leonel Melendez, a New Orleans native, is in a coma after he was shot in the head.

Today is World Blood Donor Day, and organizers say in the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Orlando, there’s no better time to give. They say there’s an urgent need for all blood types, but especially O-negative, O-positive and AB plasma.

The East Baton Rouge father of a baby who died in a hot car will not be charged. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The bill that would raise the age to be tried as an adult to 18 will be signed into law today. The Policy Director for the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights, Rachel Gassert, says this is a good first step to criminal justice reform in Louisiana…:
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A signing ceremony will be held today for the Raise the Age bill…:
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As America continues to mourn the 49 victims of the gay nightclub massacre in Orlando, many are chiming in on what needs to happen to prevent such attacks. Richland Parish Congressman Ralph Abraham says we’ve got to win the battle against ISIS, and we can…:
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Bad blood continues to plague the halls of the Capitol as lawmakers still can’t agree on how to come up with $600 million dollars to plug into the budget hole for the financial year that begins July 1st. The governor wants to raise revenue, but But Bossier City Sen. Ryan Gatti says he’s not in favor of anymore taxes and would rather go into the budget and cut wasteful spending:
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The House approved 220 million dollars in tax increases, but New Orleans Senator Karen Peterson says they need to do better than that.

The father in East Baton Rouge Parish whose daughter died after he left her in a hot car will not be charged in the incident. DA Hillar Moore says Raylee’s death was an accident and Marvin Mercer’s actions do not rise to the standard of criminal negligence…:
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Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham says destroying ISIS and not gun control can is the way to prevent another attack from a Islamic terrorist. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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No charges will be filed against the East Baton Rouge Parish father who left his baby daughter in the back seat of a hot car, causing her death. DA Hillar Moore says Marvin Mercer is a good man and husband…:
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He says little Raylee’s death was a tragic accident.

Two people with ties to Louisiana were among the victims in the mass shooting at an Orlando gay nightclub. Twenty-seven-year-old Frank Hernandez, a former Lafayette Parish resident, was one of 49 killed, and 39-year-old Leonel Melendez, a New Orleans native, is in a coma after he was shot in the head.

The standstill continues at the State Capitol over whether lawmakers should pass tax increases that would raise 600 million dollars in revenue, which is what the governor is seeking. So far the House has approved 220 million dollars in tax increases, but New Orleans Sen. Karen Peterson says that’s not enough…:
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The Edwards Administration says without that money there will be cuts to healthcare, education and the TOPS program. But GOP lawmakers don’t want to raise taxes but instead cut wasteful spending. Senate leaders say they won’t approve what was sent over by the House until the lower chamber agrees to more revenue.

A bill signing ceremony to include 17-year-olds in the Juvenile Justice System takes place today. The Policy Director for the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights, Rachel Gassert, says 17-year-olds are not adults and shouldn’t be treated as such for even minor offenses…:
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She says this law brings Louisiana in line with 41 other states that currently set the age of criminal responsibility at 18.

In the wake of the deadly shooting at an Orlando gay nightclub, Republican Richland Parish Congressman Ralph Abraham says the United States must do more to eliminate ISIS. He says these massacres like the one in San Bernardino will continue until these terrorists are eliminated…:
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Abraham says the battle against ISIS is one we can win.

The Zachary father of the eight-month-old baby girl who was left in a hot car will not be criminally prosecuted in her death. That decision was made by East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore, who says Marvin Mercer forgot to drop his daughter, Raylee, off at daycare on his way to work, because it’s not something he usually does…:
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He says this is nothing but a tragic accident.

Hundreds of people gathered at the Mississippi River levee in Baton Rouge last night to honor those victims and their families in the deadliest shooting in US history, at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Similar candlelight vigils and prayer services were held throughout the state, as the names of the 49 victims were read aloud.