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.

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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If re-elected this fall, Norton plans to introduce the measure during next year’s legislative session.

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’s funeral is underway. Breaux was a popular student who was studying to be a radiology technician at LSU Eunice. 33-year-old Jillian Johnson’s funeral will be held later this afternoon. Johnson was an outgoing artist who ran retail boutiques in Lafayette and New Orleans.

Attorney General Bubby Caldwell wants to assemble a team of health professionals to help identify unstable and violent persons and communicate that information with law enforcement…:
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There’s evidence the Lafayette movie theater gunman John Houser suffered from mental issues. Cops saying identifying these potentially dangerous criminals who suffer from mental problems is a first step.

Cops say a woman was arrested over the weekend for allegedly saying over and over that she was going to shoot somebody at a Baton Rouge Cinemark movie theater. An East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office report indicates 27-year-old Gaynell Haydel made threats to moviegoers and employees with some even leaving the theater. The suspect was booked on counts of terrorizing, disturbing the peace and resisting arrest.

Arguments over gun control are flaring again in the wake of last week’s Lafayette theater shooting. Violence Policy Center Executive Director Josh Sugarman says too many people ignore the fact that gun violence takes a heavy toll on Louisiana…:
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59-year-old John Houser opened fire during a movie playing in Lafayette and two women died while several others were injured. Wade Duty with the Louisiana Gun Association says law abiding citizens have a right to protect themselves as cops aren’t there when a shooting takes place…:
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Duty says the best immediate response to a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.

The Shreveport Police Department says a man was shot and killed by cops after officers responded to a call from two women who say they were being held captive. Apparently the man left the residence and when he was located by officers he began shooting at them then cops returned fire. Authorities say the man died at a local hospital and four officers are on paid leave pending the results of an investigation.

The next governor will have to address whether or not TOPS students should continue to have their tuition fully paid for by the state. Scott Carwile has more from the candidateson the issue…:
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Attorney General Buddy Caldwell wants to address mental health issues after the Lafayette theater shooting. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Governor Bobby Jindal says if Westboro Baptist Church members try to disrupt today’s funeral services for the Lafayette movie theater shooting victims, they will be arrested. On CBS’s “Face the Nation”, the governor said it’s important to allow the friends and families of 21-year-old Mayci Breaux and 33-year-old Jillian Johnson to grieve in peace. Jindal said that members of the Westboro Baptist Church “better not try that nonsense here.”

In Louisiana Radio Network’s ongoing gubernatorial Q&A we asked the major candidates about the TOPS scholarship program. We posed the question, if elected, what changes would you propose to ensure TOPS can remain a successful program? US Senator David Vitter says he would support whatever is necessary to keep the popular TOPS Scholarship program viable and sustained for the future…:

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Complete candidate responses can be found at louisianaradionetwork-dot-com.

70′s clothes are a popular trend for back to school shopping, according to an online retailer. Louisiana ranked 13th nationally in purchases from this era. Shawn Anderson, Fashion expert at Zulily, says Louisiana kids also gravitated toward fashion from the 1980′s.

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Anderson says the state is up to date on the fashions and right up there with the trends.

The Lafayette theater shooting is sparking arguments over gun control once again and whether more laws are needed to prevent such tragedies…

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Funeral services of the two victims of the Lafayette movie theater shooting will be held today. Services for 21-year-old Mayci Breaux of Franklin are scheduled for 11AM at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin. Services for 33-year-old Jillian Johnson of Lafayette will get underway at 12:30PM in Lafayette at the Delhomme Chapel of Flowers.

Louisiana Attorney General Bubby Caldwell wants to assemble a team of health professionals to help identify unstable and violent persons and share that information with law enforcement. Caldwell says he is going to take action and doesn’t understand why it’s taken so long to confront these problems.

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There’s evidence the Lafayette movie theater gunman John Houser suffered from mental issues.

Louisiana Radio Network’s latest gubernatorial Q&A question asks the major candidates, if elected, what changes would you propose to ensure TOPS can remain a successful program? Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle says he would work with legislators to find innovative ways to sustain the program. Angelle says he would propose a budget that fully funds scholarships…

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Louisiana’s gubernatorial primary is October 24th.

Thursday night’s theater shooting in Lafayette is re-igniting arguments over gun control. 59-year-old John Houser opened fire on a theater full of people and two women died while several others were injured. Wade Duty with the Louisiana Gun Association says piling on additional gun laws would not have altered this man’s behavior…

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Gun control proponents say we need stronger gun laws so that Americans can feel safe going about their daily lives.

Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell wants to form a team of health professionals to help identify unstable and violent persons and communicate that information with law enforcement. He says we need to learn from tragedies like the Lafayette shooting and then find a solution…

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Caldwell says he’s tired of seeing mass shootings like the one that happened Thursday night in Lafayette.

Louisiana Radio Network’s latest question in our ongoing gubernatorial Q&A asked the major candidates if elected, what changes would you propose to ensure TOPS can remain a successful program? State Representative John Bel Edwards says it may be necessary to control the costs of the program by de-linking the program from automatic tuition increases…

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You can find the candidate responses at louisianaradionetwork-dot-com.

An online retailer says 70′s clothes are a popular trend for back to school shopping. Louisiana ranked 13th nationally in purchases from this era. Fashion expert at Zulily, Shawn Anderson, says students are loving the look of floral casual dresses, rompers and chevron print dresses.

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Anderson says the musical festival vibe is coming back in style.