Governor John Bel Edwards said in a statement that he’ll be joined by Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the vigil honoring the three fallen law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. The event is open to the public and will be held at the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge Thursday beginning at 11:30 am.

Franklinton Police are searching for a suspect or suspects who broke into 25 vehicles that belong to members of the Louisiana National Guard. Maj. Justin Brown says they believe the thieves hoped over a fence where the cars were parked, while the Guardsmen were training in Slidell…:
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Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Franklinton Police Department.

This price of oil is the lowest it’s been in three months at about $42 a barrel due to an overwhelming supply. That’s according to Associate Director of the Tulane Energy Institute, Eric Smith, says some companies jumped the gun and started drilling, expecting prices to rise, but the increase in supply pushed them back down. He says we’ve seen the number of oil rigs increase for the past three or four weeks in a row…:
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He says this is driving gas prices down, which is good for consumers but could spell even more trouble for the oil and gas industry.

Oil prices are at a three month low of $40 a barrel after dropping 12% in July. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The sister of rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, a native of Ferriday in Concordia Parish, has suddenly died at the age of 71. According to a post on Facebook, Frankie Jean Lewis Terrell’s family is asking for strength as they go through this difficult time. Terrell was a well-known personality in Ferriday and to her brother’s fans from around the world.

14 deputies from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office traveled to Dallas to deliver donation checks to two foundations to help the families of the fallen officers who were killed in the July 7th attack on police. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Brennan Matherne says raised over 50-thousand dollars:
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He says they plan to do something similar for the families of the fallen and injured Baton Rouge police officers.

State officials say more students than ever are getting ACT scores that allow them to go to college. DOE Superintendent John White says over 25,000 students in the Class of 2016 scored an 18 or higher on the ACT, and a record number also qualified for TOPS.
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Oil prices have fallen to a three month low at just over $40 a barrel. Associate Director of the Tulane Energy Institute, Eric Smith, says he expects prices to continue to go up and come back down. He says there is too much supply to help oil prices rebound completely, and companies keep drilling more.

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Compensation for disabled veterans should go up next year because of a bill by Congressman Ralph Abraham that’s just been signed into law. Abraham says veterans have been failed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the VA has got to get better.

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Abraham says the cost of living adjustment will affect compensation for disability, dependents, and clothing allowance.

A record number of students scored an 18 or higher on the ACT, which makes them eligible for college acceptance. State Superintendent John White says over 25-thousand students earned that score or higher last school year.

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White credits the rise to a 2012 initiative that allows students to take the exam at no cost.

The LHSAA has decided that Eddie Bonine will remain as executive director even after he called the organization a “proverbial dumpster fire.” Bonine says he will remain in this position until his contract is up in 2019. He says it will be tough to mend the fences with some of the executive members.

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Bonine did apologize for his dumpster fire comment.

More students than ever have achieved ACT scores that allow them to go to college. That’s according to State Superintendent of Education John White. He says over 25-thousand students in the Class of 2016 scored an 18 or higher on the ACT. they also saw a record number of students qualify for the TOPS…:
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He credits this to the 2012 “ACT for All” initiative that allows students to take the exam at no cost.

The body of the gunman who killed the three law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge has reportedly been released to his family. The coroner’s office says Gavin Long’s body was claimed by his mother.

Hundreds of restaurants from throughout southeast Louisiana participated Monday in #25onthe25th in which the establishments commit to donating a quarter of profits to the families of the slain cops. The communities responded in full force as many places were packed with patrons last night eager to give back.

A doctor from Metairie is facing charges amid allegations he was illegally distributing drugs and threatening to murder law enforcement agents. U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced the unsealing of a criminal complaint against 43 year-old Shannon Christopher Ceasar. According to court records, Ceasar dispensed and conspired with others to illegally dispense controlled substances, and said that if anyone came after him with a warrant he’d kill every single one.

Eddie Bonine remains the executive director of the LHSAA. Emelie Gunn has more details…:
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The nationwide average for a gallon of gas is at a 12 year low, according to AAA….:
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Education news in Louisiana got another boost as officials say more students than ever are getting ACT scores that allow them to go to college. DOE Superintendent John White says since 2012, over 4,000 more students have qualified for TOPS as a result…:
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There’s good news for disabled veterans. Congressman Ralph Abraham says his bill to increase their compensation beginning next year has been signed into law. He says the increase is tied to the social security increase, so we won’t know how much more money these disabled vets will get until the end of November…:
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He says the bill will adjust the amount of compensation veterans receive for things like disability and dependents.

During a special hours long meeting Monday, the LHSAA talked about the controversial statement Executive Director Eddie Bonine made at a national convention, but he is not ousted from his post. Bonine says after the “airing it out” session, he believes the board is fully behind him..:
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Bonine referred to high school athletics in the state as a proverbial dumpster fire, but has since apologized.

A record number of Louisiana students have achieved an ACT score of 18 or higher that will allow them to go to college. Halen Doughty reports…:
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We’re paying less at the pump than in 12 years, according to AAA. Spokesman Don Redman says we’re paying about $1.99 a gallon right now in Louisiana, but that will probably keep going down before summers end…:
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At the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Governor John Bel Edwards is slated to take part today in a round table discussion on how to help Americans with chronic health.

Disabled veterans will see an increase in their compensation beginning next year thanks to a bill by Congressman Ralph Abraham that has just been signed into law. Abraham says the bill will adjust the amount of compensation veterans receive for disability, dependents, and clothing allowance, as well as compensation for surviving spouses…:
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Abraham has been an advocate for veterans since he was elected to Congress in 2014.

Former LSU star shortstop Alex Bregman made his debut in the majors last night, playing third base for the Astros. He went 0-4 on the night in Houston’s 2-1 loss to the Yankees at Minute Maid Park, but he put on an incredible performance on defense. He was greeted with a standing ovation as he stepped into the batter’s box for the first time in the 2nd.

According to AAA, nationwide gas prices are at a 12 year low. Spokesperson Don Redman says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular gas is about $1.99…:
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He says drivers could see prices at the pump go down even more before the end of the summer.

More students than ever have achieved ACT scores that allow them to go to college, according to State Superintendent John White, who says the state’s composite ACT score has increased nearly a half a point since 2013. He says over 25-thousand students in the Class of 2016 scored an 18 or higher on the ACT…:
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White says he credits this to the 2012 “ACT for All” initiative that allows students to take the exam at no cost.

After a nearly 4-hour meeting, the LHSAA Executive Committee decided Eddie Bonine will remain the director of the organization. Bonine referred to the LHSAA as a “proverbial dumpster fire” in a report to the N-F-H-S, which led to the special meeting that went into executive session. LHSAA President Vic Bonnaffee couldn’t elaborate what went into the decision to keep Bonine…:
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Before the meeting went behind closed doors, Bonine apologized for his dumpster fire comment.

Louisiana law enforcement is hosting a memorial for fallen officers on Thursday, and Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Loretta Lynch are slated to appear. The service is set to begin at 2pm at the Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge.