The Department of Health and Hospitals has established resources for residents who are having a hard time dealing with the Lafayette movie theater shooting and need someone to talk to. Brad Farmer is with the Acadiana Area Human Services District. He says people can reach out to professionals if you think you need help…:

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You can get more information at dhh-dot-louisiana-dot-gov.

Republican Senators Bill Cassidy and David Vitter took a moment on the Senate floor to honor the victims and heroes in the Lafayette movie theater shooting. Jillian Johnson and Mayci Breaux were killed in the horrific attack. Cassidy says Johnson served the community with kindness and grace, while Breaux had tremendous compassion and enthusiasm for life…

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Funeral services were held yesterday for Johnson and Breaux.

Today, the Louisiana Republican Party is expected to announce their endorsement of former Congressman Jeff Landry in this year’s Attorney General’s race. Landry is seeking to unseat current AG and fellow Republican Buddy Caldwell. LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says there is no doubting Landry’s Republican stripes.

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West Baton Rouge prosecutor Martin Maley has also declared for this race. Alford says this race could be a real barn-burner this fall.

The movie theater where three people were killed and nine others were injured has been turned back to the owners. Lafayette Police announce they are done with its onsite investigation. It’s unclear when the theater will be re-opened to the public. Authorities also announce they’ve found a journal type book in John Houser’s hotel room and that has been turned over to a specialist to be analyzed.

In light of last week’s shooting at the Lafayette movie theater, some people are asking whether or not metal detectors should be placed beyond ticket offices. Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton says she would craft such legislation if she’s re-elected in the fall. She says standing in line a little longer is a small price to pay…:
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The National Association of Theater Owners have declined to comment when asked about the prospect of setting up metal detectors in the wake of the Lafayette shooting.

A Baton Rouge woman faces charges after she allegedly threatened to shoot someone inside a movie theater over the weekend. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks says 27-year-old Gaynell Haydel verbalized her threats near the ticket booth at the Cinemark Perkins Rowe theater…:
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Hicks says Haydel was charged with terrorizing, disturbing the peace and resisting an officer.

Four Shreveport police officers involved in a fatal shooting have been placed on paid administrative leave. Chief Administrative Assistant Bill Goodin says officers responded to a domestic dispute situation, involving 33-year-old Khari Westly, and shots began firing…
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Westly was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The Lafayette movie theater shooting has re-energized the debate of installing metal detectors inside movie theaters. Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton says she is already working on legislation to do just that. Norton says she views going to the movies as a family outing…
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Ripples from the Lafayette theatre shooting are being felt in a Colorado courtroom, where jurors are deliberating the sentence for Aurora theater shooter James Holmes, who killed 12 people in 2012. The judge asked jurors individually what they knew about the Louisiana shooting, and who they discussed it with…
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That’s legal analyst Tim Meche.
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The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office says they’ve arrested 15 as part of a major heroin bust…
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Governor Bobby Jindal made it very clear yesterday on Face The Nation that if any protestors from the infamous Westboro Baptist Shurch would picket the funerals of the Lafayette theater victims today-as they had threatened to do-they would be arrested. 21 year-old Mayci Breaux’s service was in Franklin this morning; while 33 year-old Jillian Johnson had her memorial service in Lafayette at 12:30pm. No protesters showed up.

The deadly Lafayette movie theater shooting last week has renewed the debate about the installation of metal detectors at movie theaters. In fact, Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton says – if re-elected this fall – she will introduce legislation to make sure all theaters would have metal screeners. Depending on the type, metal detectors could cost from 50 dollars up to 2 thousand….
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The Lafayette shooting is being felt in Colorado today, as jurors deliberate the sentence for the Aurora shooter James Holmes. When asked by the judge if any of them had heard or read about the Lafayette shooting, all twelve raised their hand. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it’s possible this turn of events could create a certain scenario….
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On the heels of the Lafayette shooting, a Baton Rouge woman faces charges after she allegedly threatened to shoot someone inside a movie theater over the weekend. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says a deputy approached her…
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Twenty-seven-year-old Gaynell Haydel was charged with terrorizing, disturbing the peace and resisting an officer.

A reported hostage situation in Shreveport has led to an officer-involved shooting ; leaving one suspect dead, and four officers on administrative leave pending detectives’ investigation…
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That’s Shreveport Police Chief Administrative Assistant Bill Goodin, who says there were two hostages, who knew the suspect. When the officers arrived, they heard gunshots inside, and when they approached, he fired at them, then officers returned fire.

The Lafayette movie theater shooting has re-energized the debate of installing metal detectors inside movie theaters and Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton hopes to make it a law…:
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Funeral services for both victims were today. 21 year-old Mayci Breaux’s service was in Franklin this morning; while 33 year-old Jillian Johnson had her memorial service in Lafayette at 12:30pm. Members of the infamous Westboro Baptist Church said they could stage a protest, but Governor Bobby Jindal said yesterday he would order arrests of any protestors.
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A Baton Rouge woman is in big trouble after yelling that she was going to shoot someone at a Cinemark movie theater over the weekend. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says they are not sure why 27-year-old Gaynell Haydel did this, but deputies didn’t want to take any chances after what happened in Lafayette…:
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Haydel is charged with terrorizing, disturbing the peace and resisting arrest.

A Colorado jury deciding the fate of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes is being questioned about the media coverage of last week’s Lafayette theater shooting. The concern is whether or not Thursday night’s shooting will influence their deliberations in Holmes’ sentencing.
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That’s legal analyst Tim Meche.

In light of last week’s shooting at the Lafayette movie theater, some people are asking whether or not metal detectors should be placed beyond ticket offices. Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton says she would craft such legislation if she’s re-elected in the fall. She says standing in line a little longer is a small price to pay…:
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The Shreveport Police Department says they are working an officer involved shooting which has left the suspect dead. Chief Administrative Assistant Bill Goodin says they got a 911 call from a woman who reported she and another victim had been held hostage for several hours by the suspect who was armed with a gun but eventually left…:
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He says when cops made contact with the suspect he fired at them then the officers fired back killing the man. The officers are on paid leave while the case is investigated.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office says they’ve arrested 15 suspects as part of a major heroin bust. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The two women who were shot and killed during a movie in Lafayette last week are being laid to rest today. 21-year-old Macyi Breaux was a popular student who was studying to be a radiology technician at LSU Eunice. 33-year-old Jillian Johnson was an outgoing artist who ran retail boutiques in Lafayette and New Orleans. At last report, 4 of the 9 other people who were injured remain hospitalized and are expected to recover.

A Colorado jury deciding the fate of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes is being questioned about the media coverage of last week’s Lafayette theater shooting. The concern is whether or not Thursday night’s shooting will influence their their deliberations in Holmes’ sentencing. Legal analyst Tim Meche says Holmes’ lawyers are concerned that the incident in Lafayette may sway the jury’s decision…:
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He doesn’t feel the Lafayette shooting will influence their decision.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office says they’ve arrested 15 suspects for their alleged involvement in a somewhat organized heroin ring. Deputies say 12 people remain at large and the group is believed to be responsible for distributing large amounts of heroin in the west part of the northshore parish. The multi-jurisdiction investigation dubbed Operation Fishnet has been going on for 14 months and has just come to an end. Anyone with information on the suspects at large is urged to contact authorities.

A Baton Rouge woman faces charges after she allegedly threatened to shoot someone inside a movie theater over the weekend. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks says 17-year-old Gaynell Haydel verbalized her threats near the ticket booth at the Cinemark Perkins Rowe theater…:
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Hicks says Haydel was charges with terrorizing, disturbing the peace and resisting an officer.

Gas prices continue to go down. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.44 which is a nickle lower than a week ago.