The city council in Hammond refuses a proposal to allow establishments that only serve alcohol, to open on Sundays…:
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A survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that more teenage girls are using the morning after pill. The report indicates about 1 in 5 teens girls have used the morning after pill, when ten years ago it was 1 in 12. Health officials are hopeful the increased use will help Louisiana’s high teen pregnancy rate.
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Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputies arrest a Harvey mother and her girlfriend, for allegedly shooting 3 of her 5 children with a BB gun, and choking them as punishment. Thirty-four year-old Tomeka Stair was arrested on three counts of cruelty to a juvenile, and Col. John Fortunato said that this was being framed as a form of disciple…
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21 year-old Shebria Turner was also arrested on similar charges.

Louisiana oil and gas jobs continue to decline, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The total number of mining and logging jobs has dropped to 47,700; the lowest in the state since May 2006. But the June job report isn’t all bad news…
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That’s Eric Smith, Associate Director of the Tulane Energy Institute.

It’s been almost ten years since oil and gas jobs have declined this much in state, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Mining and logging jobs, where many oil and gas jobs are classified, fell by another 300 last month, bringing the total number of jobs lost this year to 6,000.
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That’s Eric Smith, Associate Director of the Tulane Energy Institute.

A report from the C-D-C shows that more teen-aged girls are using the “morning after” pill. The suruvey shows one in five use it now, as opposed to ten years ago, where it was 1 in 12. Dr. Valerie Williams,with the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans is hopeful this pill will help, since the teen pregnany rate is so high in the state…
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By a 3-2 vote, he Hammond City Council has voted down the law to allow establishments – that ONLY serve alcohol – to open on Sundays. During a meeting last night, Todd Delaune, owner of Red, White and Brew on Hammond’s Main Street spoke in favor of the proposal, saying that bars actually do a better job of policing the sale of alcohol better other establishments that offer liquor and beer 7 days a week such as restaurants and gas stations…:
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A Shreveport man is facing charges after he allegedly brought a concealed handgun into a military recruiting station in West Shreveport yesterday afternoon. Forty-eight year old David Quinn was taken into custody for questioning by Shreveport Police. The primary investigation showed that the gun was not loaded, but he did not have the proper concealed weapon documentation.

According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, oil and gas jobs in Louisiana continued their decline in June, dropping to the lowest level in almost 10 years. Eric Gill has more…:
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Shreveport Police say a man is facing charges after allegedly bringing a concealed handgun into a military recruiting station Tuesday afternoon. They say while employees were talking with 48-year-old David Quinn, they learned Quinn was hiding a gun inside a basketball. Quinn is charged with carrying a concealed weapon.

Bars will still have to remain closed on Sunday in Hammond after the city council voted 3-2 to keep the law active. Todd Delaune who owns Red, White and Brew on Hammond’s main street says this take’s a small segment of people who run businesses and tells them they can’t earn money 7 days a week like everyone else. He says, to him, the religious argument on this issue doesn’t hold up…:
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Opponents to the now-failed measure says it would have hurt Hammond’s family image.

A Jefferson Parish woman is under arrest on charges related to the alleged shooting of three of her children with BB guns as punishment. JPSO Col John Fortunato 34-year-old Tomeka Stair’s girlfriend, 21 year old Shebria Turner, was also arrested and confirmed the abuse…:
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They are each booked with three counts of juvenile cruelty.

According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, oil and gas jobs in Louisiana continued their decline in June, dropping to the lowest level in almost 10 years. Eric Smith, Associate Director of the Tulane Energy Insitute, says these jobs are some of the best jobs in the state:
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Mining and logging jobs, where many oil and gas jobs are classified, fell by another 300 jobs last month, bringing the total number of jobs lost this year to 6,000.

Meanwhile Governor Bobby Jindal announces a $265 million dollar ammonia plant is coming to Grant Parish. They say the project in Pollock will create 85 new direct jobs with an avergae annual salary of $55,000.
Construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2016 and scheduled to be complete in 26 months.

A survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that more teenage girls are using the morning after pill. Dr. Valerie Williams, Assistant professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at LSU Health, says more teens are taking the pill now because it’s easier to get over the counter…:
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The report indicates more than 1 in 5 sexually active teen girls have used the morning after pill from 2001 to 2013 when it was 1 in 12 a decade earlier.

A woman and her girlfriend are facing charges in Jefferson Parish accused of shooting their children with BB guns when they wouldn’t listen. Police charged 34-year-old Tomeka Stair and 21-year-old Shebria Turner with three counts of cruelty to a juvenile.

The city council in Hammond refuses to allow establishments that only severe alcohol to open on Sundays. During a meeting last night, the vote was 3-2 against changing the longtime law. Several people attended to speak in favor of the measure including Todd Delaune, owner of Red, White and Brew on Hammond’s main street…:
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There was a woman who spoke to oppose the proposal saying it would hurt Hammond’s family city image to serve alcohol on Sundays.

Shreveport cops say the man who brought a handgun concealed in a deflated basketball to a military recruiting station claims he had no intention of hurting anyone. Apparently 48-year-old David Quinn said he was upset over the shooting at a Tennessee military facility and brought the gun in an attempt to be helpful and arm personnel working at the center for protection. Quinn faces charges of carrying a concealed weapon.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says a Harvey woman is under arrest for allegedly shooting her three children with a BB gun and choking them for punishment. Col John Fortunato says they investigated 34-year-old Tomeka Stair…:
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Stair is booked with three counts of cruelty to a juvenile.

The Louisiana National Guard says they are still putting a policy together so they can follow Governor Bobby Jindal’s executive order allowing guardsmen to be armed at military facilities. Colonel Pete Schneider says Louisiana’s major national guard bases have full-time force protection personnel, but their armories and recruiting offices do not have this type of security…
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding caused at least 27 percent of traffic fatalities in Louisiana in 2013. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The city council in Hammond voted against letting bars their open on Sundays. The proposal would have changed the longtime law keeping the establishments closed on Sundays. There were many people who spoke in favor of the ordinance but the council voted 3-2 to reject the measure.

Thibodaux was named one of the 12 cutest small towns in America by the lifestyle publication PureWow. Kathy Benoit, President of the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce, says the Lafourche Parish town is very historic with plenty of spots on the National Register…:
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The article says the cute towns were picked based on places with loads of charm, festivals and quaint locations.

A spokesperson for the Louisiana National Guard says they are still putting a policy in place which would follow Governor Bobby Jindal’s executive order allowing guardsman to be armed at military facilities. Colonel Pete Schneider…:
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He says as part of their planning, they are determining which officers should be issued a government weapon for security purposes while on national guard property.

The political news website Politico reports that Governor Bobby Jindal is still not polling high enough to be included in the first Republican presidential debate. Scott Carwile has more…

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Thibodaux Police say a Tuesday night triple shooting has left one dead and two others injured. Authorities say the three victims were transported to a local hospital where one succumbed to his injuries. The two other victims are being treated for their wounds. The name of the deceased is being withheld upon notification of next of kin. The investigation is in its early stages.

Shreveport Police say a man is facing charges after allegedly bringing a concealed handgun into a military recruiting station Tuesday afternoon. They say while employees were talking with 48-year-old David Quinn, they learned Quinn was hiding a gun inside a basketball. Quinn is charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Authorities are working to determine Quinn’s motive. This recruiting facility is not a federal facility, otherwise additional charges would have been filed.

Louisiana National Guard spokesperson Colonel Pete Schneider says they are still crafting a policy so they can follow Governor Bobby Jindal’s executive order allowing guardsmen to be armed at military facilities. He says unit commanders will determine which guardsmen will be armed once they arrive at a National Guard facility…

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Jindal issued the order last Friday after a gunman fatally shot four Marines and a sailor at two military centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Governor Bobby Jindal is still not polling high enough to be included in the first Republican presidential debate, according to the political news website, Politico. Jindal’s campaign points to a recent Monmouth University poll showing the governor with four-percent of the vote as a sign that Jindal is gaining momentum. However, LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says Jindal is definitely behind where he wants to be…

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 34 percent of motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes in Louisiana in 2013 were speeding. State Police Sgt. Nick Manale says state police offers additional training for motorcyclists to ensure they learn how to stay safe on the road…

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Manale says the majority of motorcycle accidents they see are single vehicle crashes.

Duson Police say a hit-and-run last night has left a woman hospitalized. They say witnesses report the car hit the 30-year-old woman while she was walking on the side of the road. The vehicle then fled the scene. The woman was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The suspect car is described as a white Chevrolet Impala that should have damage to the front end or right front bumper.

The lifestyle digital publication PureWow has named Thibodaux as one of the 12 cutest small towns in America. Michelle Southern reports…

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