The funeral for Alton Sterling will be held today at the Southern University F.G. Clark Activity Center. The Sterling family’s spokesperson, Gary Chambers, says between 3 and 5-thousand people are expected to attend, including some big name speakers…:
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Chambers says the viewing is scheduled today from 8:30 to 10:30 am, and the service will begin at 11am.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled arson in the fires at the Louisiana governor’s Civil War mansion in Opelousas, and another historical site. Chief Deputy Brant Thompson says they’re working both scenes separately. He says they are unsure if the fires are connected but it’s not being ruled out…:
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He says the Old Governor’s mansion is considered a total loss.

Former state representative and ex-KKK leader David Duke says he is thinking about running against Republican incumbent Steve Scalise in Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District. Duke says the media coverage of the recent police shootings have been slanted against white Americans and he’ll go to Washington DC and speak the truth of what’s happening…:
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Duke has authorized a campaign committee to judge whether he should get run for Congress this November.

BP says the final number on how much the catastrophic Gulf of Mexico oil spill cost the company stands at $61.6 billion dollars. The company says it expects to spend a total of $44 billion after tax deductions.

State Police Col Mike Edmonson says he was impressed at the way President Obama handled discussions about improving relations between law enforcement and the public at a recent meeting in Washington DC. Edmonson says a big issue they discussed is the importance of listening.

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Edmonson says we must find ways to move forward and solve the problems our country is facing.

A new study from AAA shows 80% of drivers have road rage. The report shows that males ages 19 to 39 are more likely to exhibit road rage than females. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says males are three times more likely to be aggressive drivers than females.

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Redman says if you become the target of someone’s road rage, it’s important not to escalate the situation.

LSU Coach Les Miles took time out at SEC Media Days to talk about the tumultuous week in Baton Rouge since the Alton Sterling shooting. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled both the fire at the Old Governor’s Mansion and another incident in Opelousas as arson. Chief Deputy Brant Thompson says they are working two separate fire scenes in Opelousas, both of which carry historical significance. The Old Governor’s Mansion is considered a total loss. Thompson says they aren’t sure if the arsons are connected but that’s not being ruled out.

LSU coach Les Miles hopes his football team can unite Baton Rouge, which has dealt with civil unrest following the shooting of Alton Sterling. Miles says he’s encouraging his players to do what they can to affect change…
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Miles was not hestitant to talk about the Alton Sterling situation during his appearance at SEC Media days.

State Police Col Mike Edmonson came away very impressed with a meeting he attended in Washington DC that featured President Obama and other leaders from around the country. Edmonson says they discussed the divide between the public and law enforcement. He says police have a difficult job to do, and for the most part, they do it well.
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Edmonson says everyone at the meeting walked away with a renewed strength to say we can do better.

About 80% of drivers have road rage, according to a new survey from AAA. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The National Hot Air Balloon Championship and Red River Balloon Rally is underway in northwest Louisiana. Event manager at the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commision, Shelia Norman, says they expect 25-thousand visitors…
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Community leaders from around the country, including Governor John Bel Edwards and State Police Col. Mike Edmonson, met with President Obama to discuss ways to build community trust and ensure justice for all Americans. Edmonson says one of the key things they discussed in the meeting is the importance of listening.

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Edmonson says everyone at the meeting walked away with a renewed strength to say we can do better.

At today’s SEC Media Day, LSU football coach Les Miles discussed the shooting of Alton Sterling. Miles says building up a football team is similar to building up a community that has been ripped apart by this tragic incident. He says everyone needs to be respectful of the lives of others and who they are as a person.

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80% of drivers admit to having road rage, according to a new survey from AAA. Spokesperson Don Redman says it’s important not to escalate a situation if you become the target of someone’s road rage. He says we can’t control everyone else on the road, but we can control how we respond.

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The report shows males are three times more likely to have road rage than females.

The 2016 U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships are underway in Shreveport-Bossier, an event that’s expected to have a 6 million dollar economic impact on the area. Event Manager Sheila Norman says this weekend is comprised of two different events, in the morning 31 hot air balloons will compete against each other in different tasks. She says the afternoons will have a family fun atmosphere…

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LSU Coach Les Miles took time out at SEC Media Days to talk about the tumultuous week in Baton Rouge since the Alton Sterling shooting. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Both the fire at the Old Governor’s Mansion and another incident in Opelousas have been ruled arson by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Chief Deputy Brant Thompson says they are working two separate fire scenes in Opelousas, both of which carry historical significance. The Old Governor’s Mansion is considered a total loss. Thompson says they aren’t sure if the arsons are connected but that’s not being ruled out.

According to a new survey from AAA, 8 out of 10 drivers admit to having road rage. The report shows males are three times more likely to have road rage than females. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says this is especially true for men ages 19 to 39…:
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Redman says as drivers, it’s important not to escalate a situation if you become the target of someone’s road rage.

The 2016 U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships are underway in Shreveport-Bossier. It’s the first time the city has played host to the big contest, and Event Manager Sheila Norman says everyone is loving it…:
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The National Hot Air Balloon Championship and Red River Balloon Rally are expected to bring 25-thousand people to the area.

State leaders and community activists from around the nation met with President Obama to talk about ways the relationship between the public and police officers could be improved. Governor John Bel Edwards at State Police Col Mike Edmonson were included. Edmonson says we have to find a way to move forward and to find solutions to the problems facing the country…:
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Edwards said in a statement law enforcement officers must carry out their duty to protect and serve in a manner that earns the trust of the public, but at the same time everyone must make their voices heard in a constructive way.

LSU football coach Les Miles discussed the police shooting of Alton Sterling today at SEC Media Day. Miles says he hopes his players can help unite the capital city during this tough time…:
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About 80% of drivers have road rage, according to a new survey from AAA. Halen Doughty has more…:

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AAA reports gas prices are falling in the summer months. They say the current statewide average for a gallon of regular in Louisiana stands at $2.04, which is down almost a nickle from the same time last week.