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LRN AM Newscall July 20

Today candidates begin qualifying for the US Senate race for the seat being vacated by David Vitter. Halen Doughty has more…

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Qualifying for the Congressional races kick-off today with the start of qualifying. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The community faith-based organization Together Baton Rouge outlines their plan to move the Capital City forward following the tragic shootings of Alton Sterling and three Baton Rouge police officers. Jeff Palermo has more…

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There are plans to rebuild the Civil War-era Governor’s Mansion that was intentionally burned down a week ago today in Opelousas. Mayor Reginald Tatum is upset the original structure was destroyed, but he says the foundation of the old structure is still in good condition to rebuild. He says the building’s owners are seeking emergency funds to pay for a new mansion through the national trust for historic preservation.

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The Oldest Governor’s Mansion in Louisiana Foundation has created a GoFundMe account to help with the rebuilding. Tatum believes the cost of rebuilding the mansion could be expensive, because historic buildings have to follow certain guidelines. He says before the fire, the home was 3 weeks out from opening as a museum, but he’s optimistic the building will be finished before the city’s 300thanniversary in 2020.

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Tatum says the State Fire Marshal’s Office is offering a reward to anyone with information as to who burned down the Civil War Era Governor’s Mansion and a started a fire at another historic building in Opelousas. He says security cameras have now been installed at the different sites.

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Qualifying for the US Senate race begins today. As many as eight well-known candidates are expected to file paperwork to put their name on the ballot, five republicans, two democrats and one independent. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillion anticipates a Republican and Democrat will be the top two voters in the November open primary and advance to a December runoff.

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Couvillion says Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell and Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy are the front-runners for their respective parties. But Couvillion says Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany poses a threat to Kennedy, because of his popularity in the Acadiana region.

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Couvillion says it will be interesting to see the campaigns heat up once qualifying ends Friday. He says we could see some pretty cutthroat adds similar to the ones we’ve seen in previous elections.

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The Congressional races in Louisiana officially kick-off today with the start of qualifying. Candidates will sign-up at the Secretary of State’s office between today and Friday. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat predicts the third congressional district seat will be the most competitive with some big names and heavily funded candidates trying to make it into the runoff…

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Former state representative Bret Geymann, law enforcement officer Clay Higgins and Lafayette businessman Gus Rantz are few of the other high-profile Republican candidates in the 3rd district, which is currently occupied by Republican Charles Boustany who is running for Senate.

Pinsonat says there are also well known candidates in the 4th congressional district and some wild cards like former State Senator Elbert Guillory who is a controversial African American right wing republican. He says out of the six candidates running there, two are doctors.

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The other well-known candidates in the 4th district include Cardiologist Trey Baucum, businessman and lawyer Rick Johnson and Bossier City state representative Mike Johnson, all Republicans.

Pinsonat says the first congressional race should be interesting with Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden running against fellow democrat and incumbent Cedric Richmond. He says there has been word of former KKK member and former state senator David Duke eying the 2nd congressional seat occupied by Steve Scalise.

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The community and faith-based organization, Together Baton Rouge, lays out a plan on how to move the Capital City forward in the wake of the ambush on Baton Rouge police and the fatal shooting Alton Sterling. Rev. Lee Wesley says one of the first things that needs to be done is getting help to people who struggle with mental health problems.

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Wesley says they also want to see more “community policing” in which police build a relationship with citizens. He says having an open dialogue between law enforcement and the public can help bridge the gap between them and improve relations.

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Wesley says the group will hold “We the People” meetings over the next 6 months to allow people to voice their concerns on both sides. He says there also needs to be reform in police departments, particularly with evaluating people before they join the force.

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07.19.16
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18:30 LRN Newscast July 19

The community faith-based organization Together Baton Rouge outlines their plan to move the Capital City forward following the tragic shootings of Alton Sterling and three Baton Rouge police officers. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Funeral services for two of the Baton Rouge police officers killed in the ambush have been announced. The viewing for Officer Matthew Gerald will begin Friday at 9am at Healing Place Church, and the service begins at 11. Visitation for Cpl. Montrell Jackson begins at 9am on Monday at Living Faith Christian Center, and the service will follow at 11.

After two weeks of tragedy in the south, the community is coming together to Back the Badge. The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has set up a web page for people to donate to a fund for the fallen Baton Rouge officers. BRAF Communications Director Mukul Verma says they have already raised over $33-thousand and more donations are still coming in.

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He says donations can be made at BRAF.org, and every contribution helps.

According to an analysis by WalletHub, three cities in Louisiana rank as the most stressed out in the nation. Shreveport is No. 6, New Orleans No. 8 and Baton Rouge came in at 13th. Michelle Moore is a Doctor of Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans. She says the report shows Louisianans have high anxiety about things like money, health, and safety…:

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17:30 LRN Newscast July 19

A memorial fund for the families of the fallen Baton Rouge police officers has been set up by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. Communications Director Mukul Verma says the East Baton Rouge First Responders Fund was established in 1988. He says donations can be made at BRAF.org, and every contribution helps.

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Verma says they have already raised over $33-thousand and more donations are still coming in.

The autopsy findings of the three officers killed in the police ambush have been released. East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark says each officer’s death was ruled a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds. He says the shooter’s autopsy will be today.

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Five people from Albany were killed in a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler in Alabama. 32-year-old Carrie Jones and her two children, 7-year-old Trinity and 4-year-old Jackson lost their lives in the wreck, as well as, 58-year-old twin sisters, Judy Madere and Trudy Herbert. The driver of the big rig was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

According to an analysis by WalletHub, three cities in Louisiana rank as the most stressed out in the nation. Michelle Southern reports.

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16:45 LRN Sportscast July 19th

LSU football coach Les Miles is optimistic Baton Rouge can unite after the tragic events that have taken place the last two weeks. During an interview on ESPN’s Sportscenter, Miles said he knew one of the fallen officers, 32-year-old Montrell Jackson. Miles says Officer Jackson was a joy to be around…
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Miles says he would like to be involved in the conversations that will lead to a stronger Baton Rouge.

In other football news…former Ragin Cajuns Charles Tillman has announced his retirment after a 13-year career in the NFL. He forced 44 fumbles in his 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears.

Louisiana Tech’s Director of recruiting Chance Trickett is leaving for a job with the Los Angeles Rams.

The LHSAA’s executive committee has called for a special meeting on Monday. According to the agenda, they will discuss Executive Director Eddie Bonine’s NFHS Report. It was that report where Bonine referred to the LHSAA as a “proverbial dumpster fire.” WWL is reporting the members of the LHSAA are not happy with Bonine’s comment and it’s possible he could be terminated. Bonine released a statement after the report became public and said the term “dumpster fire” was meant for his constitutents to make light of multiple serious situations facing the LHSAA.

New Northwestern State Baseball Coach Bobby Barbier has named Chris Bertrand as his new pitching coach. For the past four seasons, Bertrand has been the head coach at Texas-Tyler, and he led UT Tyler to three American Southwest Conference Championships. Bertrand played collegiately at Louisiana College and Bossier Parish Community College.

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16:30 LRN Newscast July 19th

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has set up a memorial fund to help the families of the fallen Baton Rouge officers. Halen Doughty has more…
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There’s accusations Melania Trump plagarized First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2008 speech when Trump addressed the Republican National Convention last night. Former Jefferson Parish President John Young is a Louisiana delegate and says if it’s true, the campaign needs to admit it and move on…
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Three Louisiana cities, Shreveport, New Orleans and Baton Rouge rank in the Top 15 in Wallethub’s study of the most stressful cities in America. Michelle Moore is a Doctor of Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans and says the report found Baton Rouge and Shreveport rank one-two when it comes to the fewest number of psychologists per capita…
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Moore says high crime rates are also a factor in Wallethub’s stress rankings.

With the recent violence against police officers in Baton Rouge and Dallas, will law enforcement have a difficult time hiring new officers? Pineville Deputy Chief and President of the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police, Darrell Basco, is confident there will always be people who feel called to help their community…
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15:30 LRN Newscast July 19

The autopsy findings from East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Garafola and Baton Rouge Police Officers Montrell Jackson and Matthew Gerald have been released. EBR coroner Beau Clark says it’s especially difficult for his office to perform autopsies on police officers, because they work so closely with them on many cases.

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Clark says each officer’s death was ruled a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds, and he’ll perform the shooter’s autopsy today as well.

Three Louisiana cities rank as very stressful. Shreveport is No. 6, New Orleans No. 8 and Baton Rouge came in at 13th. Dr. Michelle Moore with LSU Health New Orleans says that, especially in the case of New Orleans, even though we’re known for having nonchalant attitudes, crime is probably one of the biggest factors in the ranking…:

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Moore says the report shows Louisianians have high anxiety about things like money, health, ability to cope and safety

Law enforcement around the state are seeing tremendous community support following Sunday’s tragedy in Baton Rouge. That’s according to Pineville Police Deputy Chief and President of the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police, Darrell Basco, who says people have taken to social media in particular to show love for police officers.

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The families of the fallen officers will soon get a check thanks to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, which has been collecting donations at BRAF.org. Communications Director Mukul Verma says East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux is on the committee that decides how the money will be used to assist these families.

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Verma says the East Baton Rouge First Responders Fund was established in 1988, and it has given over $150-thousand to families of officers who were killed or wounded in the line of duty.

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14:30 Newscast July 19,2016

The autopsy of the three law enforcement officers killed in the police ambush have determined each officer’s death was ruled a homicide because of multiple gunshot wounds. East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark says the autopsy on the shooter, Gavin Long, will be today. He says this an incredibly sad case for him to work…
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Funeral Services for Baton Rouge Police Officer Matthew Gerald will take place on Friday and Officer Montrell Jackson will be laid to rest on Monday. Funeral Services for Deputy Brad Garafola have not been set.

Law enforcement around Louisiana and across the nation are morning from Sunday’s attack in Baton Rouge and now police are deciding where to go from here. Pineville Police Deputy Chief and President of the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police, Darrell Basco, says they’re seeing amazing support from police all over the country…
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Five people from Albany were killed in a head-on collision with a tractor trailer in Alabama. 32-year-old Carrie Jones and her two children, 7-year-old Trinity and 4-year-old Jackson lost their lives in the wreck, as well as, 58-year-old twin sisters, Judy Madere and Trudy Herbert. The driver of the big rig was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

According to an analysis by WalletHub, three cities in Louisiana rank as the most stressed out in the nation. Michelle Southern reports.
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LRN PM Newscall July 19th

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has set up a memorial fund to help the families of the fallen Baton Rouge officers. Halen Doughty has more…

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According to an analysis by WalletHub, three cities in Louisiana rank as the most stressed out in the nation. Michelle Southern reports.

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Police officers around the state and across the country are reeling from the Sunday’s tragic ambush in Baton Rouge, and law enforcement now has to decide where to go from here. Pineville Police Deputy Chief and President of the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police, Darrell Basco, says officers from all over the nation are doing everything they can to help, by sending money or officers to assist in Baton Rouge.

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Basco says they are also seeing tremendous community support as well. He says people have taken to social media in particular to show love for law enforcement officers.

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Basco says there is a fear that fewer people will want to become police officers after the recent violence. But he is confident there will always be people who feel called to help their community.

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The autopsy findings of the three officers killed in the police ambush by Gavin Long have been released. East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark says each officer’s death was ruled a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds. He says Long’s autopsy will be today.

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Clark says once the findings are all put in a report, which takes anywhere from 60 to 90 days, it will be turned over to the law enforcement investigating unit. He says this an incredibly sad case for him to work…

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The officers have been identified as East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Garafola and Baton Rouge Police Officers Montrell Jackson and Matthew Gerald. Clark says it’s especially difficult for his office to perform autopsies on dead police officers, because they work so closely with them on many cases.

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After two weeks of tragedy in the south, the community is coming together to Back the Badge. The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has set up a web page for people to donate to a fund for the fallen Baton Rouge officers. BRAF Communications Director Mukul Verma says they have already raised over $33-thousand and more donations are still coming in.

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Verma says East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux is on the committee that decides how the money will be used to assist these families.

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Verma says the East Baton Rouge First Responders Fund was established in 1988, and it has given over $150-thousand to families of officers who were killed or wounded in the line of duty. He says donations can be made at BRAF.org, and every contribution helps.

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There is some controversy that the speech Melania Trump made at the Republican National Convention last night sounded very similar to Michelle Obama’s 2008 speech at the Democratic National Convention. Former Jefferson Parish President and a Louisiana delegate at the convention in Cleveland, John Young, says if it’s true, the campaign needs to admit it and move on.

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Young says at the end of the day the Trump campaign needs to deal with the issue and move on but they might need to make some changes to the staff.

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According to an analysis by WalletHub, three cities in Louisiana rank as the most stressed out in the nation. Shreveport is No. 6, New Orleans No. 8 and Baton Rouge came in at 13th. Michelle Moore is a Doctor of Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans. She says the report shows Louisianians have high anxiety about things like money, health, ability to cope and safety…:

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The study determined Detroit is the most stressed city, while Fremont, CA, is the least stressed. Moore says the report also found taht Baton Rouge has the fewest number of psychologists at 4 per 100,000 residents, compared to the highest which is 80…:

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Shreveport was No. 3 on the list for the most work related stress, and No. 2 for fewest mental health providers. Moore says that, especially in the case of New Orleans, even though we’re known for having nonchalant attitudes, crime is probably one of the biggest factors in the ranking…:

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13:30 Newscast, July 19th, 2016

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has set up a memorial fund to help the families of the fallen Baton Rouge officers. Halen Doughty has more…:
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President of the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police, Darrell Basco, says the show of community support and donations for law enforcement is heart warming…:
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He says they are also getting additional help with the force in Baton Rouge from department’s around the state and nation.

According to an analysis by WalletHub, three cities in Louisiana rank as the most stressed out in the nation. Shreveport is No. 6, New Orleans No. 8 and Baton Rouge came in at 13th. Michelle Moore is a Doctor of Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans. She says the report shows Louisianians have high anxiety about things like money, health, ability to cope and safety…:
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Shreveport was No. 3 on the list for the most work related stress, and Baton Rouge topped the list for fewest psychologists per capita.

There’s a growing buzz about Melania Trump’s speech last night at the Republican National Convention as some felt it was extremely similar to one Michelle Obama made in 2008. Former Jefferson Parish President and a Louisiana delegate at the convention in Cleveland, John Young, says at the end of the day the Trump campaign needs to deal with the issue and move on but they might need to make some changes to the staff…:
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12:30 Newscast, July 19th, 2016

After two weeks of tragedy in the south, the community is coming together to Back the Badge. The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has set up a web page for people to donate to a fund for the fallen Baton Rouge officers. BRAF Communications Director Mukul Verma says they have already raised $30-thousand and more donations are still coming in…:
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He says donations can be made at BRAF.org.

Not only are officers getting a lot of community support, but departments around the state and nation are coming in to help out in Baton Rouge. Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police President, Darrell Basco in Pineville says he’s not worried that the fatal ambush will deter people from wanting to become cops…:
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He says it’s great after this type of event that we see support of the public across the state, not only in Baton Rouge.

There is some controversy that the speech Melania Trump made at the Republican National Convention last night sounded very similar to Michelle Obama’s 2008 speech at the Democratic National Convention. Former Jefferson Parish President and a Louisiana delegate at the convention in Cleveland, John Young, says if it’s true, the campaign needs to admit it and move on:
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He says they might need to make some changes to Trump’s staff.

Funeral arrangements have been announced for two of the officers who were killed in Baton Rouge on Sunday. A viewing for BRPD Officer Matthew Gerald will be held Thursday at Resthaven in Baton Rouge, then again at Healing Place on Friday before services. The burial for Gerald will be at the Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary. Corporal Montrell Jackson’s visitation, Services and burial will take place beginning at 9am Monday at Living Faith Christian Center in Baton Rouge.