US Senator David Vitter announces he has raised $1.3 million in the second quarter for his gubernatorial campaign. Eric Gill has more…:
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The LSU athletic department announces they’ve transferred ten million dollars over to the unviersity that will be used on academic and research initiatives on the Baton Rouge campus. Since 2012, the athletic department has given at least seven million dollars to the university, so LSU President F King Alexander says the additional dollars are welcomed on the heels of a challenging budget year.

The Shreveport Police Department says a 10-year-old boy who is believed to have accidentally shot himself last week has died. Corporal Marcus Hines says the child gained acess to the gun in his home on July 17th…:
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Hines says the matter is under investigation but at this point it appears the incident is a tragic accident.

Governor Bobby Jindal has signed an executive order allowing the Louisiana National Guard to arm guards protecting military facilities. It states that the Guard is permitted to give military guards the means to protect themselves in order to preserve the lives, property, and the security of themselves and others subject to the threat of an attack.

US Senator David Vitter announces he’s raised $1.3 million in the second quarter and now has more than $5 million in cash on hand for his gubernatorial campaign. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the fact that Vitter is a sitting US Senator is clearly working in his favor…:
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The other candidates have yet to announce their second quarter fundraising totals.

Egg prices at the store are getting even higher. State Agriculture Commissioner and Chair of the Louisiana Egg Commission Mike Strain says the big increase is because of avian flu. He says egg prices have gone up 90 percent since May…:
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Strain says egg prices will remain high until farmers can properly sterilize their facilities to reintroduce hens.

State Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle responsible for hitting a teenager on the side of the road in Albany. The 14-year-old was last reported to be in critical condition. Trooper Bryan Lee says the suspect vehicle was trying to pass another one when it struck the teen in Livingston Parish…:
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Lee says the crash remains under investigation and are they asking the public for assistance in locating the pickup truck.

The Shreveport Police Department says a 10-year-old boy who is believed to have accidentally shot himself last week has died. They say the child was struck in the head by a bullet after gaining access to the gun in the home on July 17th and succumbed to injuries over the weekend. Cops say the investigation into the child’s death is ongoing.

In our latest LRN question to the gubernatorial candidates we asked about a plan to reduce the murder rate in Louisiana. Democratic Amite Representative John Bel Edwards believes there is a clear link between having the highest incarceration rate and having the highest crime rate. He says he’ll make sure minor offenders are not locked up with hardened criminals…:
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State Police are looking for the person responsible for hitting and injuring a teenage pedestrian on La 43 north of La 442 in Albany. Trooper Bryan Lee says the latest report indicates the 14-year-old is in critical condition. On the crash in Livingston Parish…:
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They are seeking a dark new model GMC or Chevrolet pickup.

Egg prices are still on the rise. Emelie Gunn has more on what’s causing the increase…:
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The New Orleans Police Department says 2 young children died after drowning in Lake Pontchartrain over the weekend in separate incidents. They say Saturday a 7-year-old girl was swimming with friends when she went under and was unresponsive when helped to safety. Cops say they also responded to an incident on Sunday in which a 5-year-old boy drowned in the lake while out with his aunt. Both drownings are under investigation.

In Louisiana Radio Network’s latest Gubernatorial Q&A, we asked the candidates what steps they would take to reduce the murder rate. Michelle Southern reports…

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State Police say a Dry Creek motorcyclist is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Allen Parish. They say 26-year-old Tony Seal was traveling at a high rate of speed when he ran up on a truck stopped preparing to make a left turn. Seal tried to stop and skidded over 300 feet before leaving the roadway. Seal was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal injuries. Authorities say excessive speed and alcohol are suspected factors in the crash.

The Hill, a Washington, DC newspaper, reports Louisiana’s congressional “Clout Index” has fallen from 4th to 30th with the exit of Mary Landrieu from the Louisiana delegation. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says if US Senator David Vitter wins the governor’s seat, veteran Congressmen Charles Boustany and John Fleming will most likely give up their House seats to run for Vitter’s vacant Senate seat. Alford says Louisiana’s standing on Capital Hill is shaky at best…

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He says if Vitter wins the governorship, it would negatively affect Louisiana’s influence in DC.

Beginning today motorists traveling through the Baton Rouge area will have the opportunity to travel faster on I-10 from Essen to Siegen and I-12 from Sherwood to Range. State Department of Transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett says crews will begin installing signage reflecting the change in speed limit today.

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The speed limit is increasing from 60 to 65 in those areas.

According to The Hill, a Washington, DC newspaper, Louisiana’s congressional “Clout Index” has fallen from 4th to 30th and LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it could get worse…

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Governor Bobby Jindal has signed an executive order allowing the Louisiana National Guard to arm guards protecting military facilities. It states that the Guard is permitted to give military guards the means to protect themselves in order to preserve the lives, property, and the security of themselves and others subject to the threat of an attack. This executive order comes after four Marines and a Navy officer were killed in a shooting at a military recruitment center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The latest Louisiana Radio Network Gubernatorial Q&A question asks the candidates what steps they would take to reduce the murder rate here. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says he strongly supports the right of law abiding citizens to legally own weapons which may be necessary for self defense. He says he’ll ensure state and local government officials work closely with programs which are developed to curb juvenile violence in high crime areas…:

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Go to louisianaradionetwork-dot-com for complete candidate responses.

Egg prices at the store are getting even higher due to an outbreak of avian flu. State Agriculture Commissioner and Chair of the Louisiana Egg Commission Mike Strain is concerned we might see the virus return in September and warms farmers to watch out for wild birds entering their flocks because many are still carrying the disease.

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He says egg prices have gone up 90 percent since May.

The Washington DC newspaper, The Hill, reports that Louisiana’s congressional “Clout Index” has fallen from 4th to 30th after Mary Landrieu’s departure from the Louisiana delegation. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says if US Senator David Vitter wins the governorship, it would negatively affect Louisiana’s influence in Washington even further…

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He says if not for Metarie Congressman Steve Scalise’s election to House Majority Whip, the ranking would have been worse.

Egg prices at the store continue to rise because of avian flu. State Agriculture Commissioner and Chair of the Louisiana Egg Commission Mike Strain says more than 48 million birds were infected and those that died have yet to be replaced.

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Strain says egg prices will remain high until farmers can properly sterilize their facilities to reintroduce hens.

Question nine in Louisiana Radio Network’s continuing Gubernatorial Q&A asks the candidates what steps they would take to reduce the murder rate here. Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle says he’ll make sure law enforcement has all the resources they need to tackle the war on crime. He also feels non-governmental organizations should be involved in working together to combat the problem within communities…:

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

State Department of Transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett says motorists traveling through the Baton Rouge area will have the opportunity to travel a little faster on I-10 and I-12. Today, the speed limit on I-10 from Essen to Siegen and on I-12 from Sherwood to Range increases to 65 miles per hour. Mallett says hopefully this will help improve congestion through these areas…

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He says crews will begin installing signage reflecting the speed limit change today.

According to The Hill, a Washington, DC newspaper, Louisiana’s congressional “Clout Index” has fallen from 4th to 30th now that Mary Landrieu is no longer a member of the Louisiana delegation. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says if not for Metarie Congressman Steve Scalise’s election to majority whip, the ranking would have been worse…

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Going forward, Alford says the state’s “Clout Index” could drop further because of US Senator David Vitter’s quest to become governor.

Starting today motorists traveling through the Baton Rouge area will have the opportunity to travel faster on I-10 and I-12. State Department of Transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they’re increasing the speed limit from 60 to 65 on I-10 from Essen to Siegen and on I-12 from Sherwood to Range.

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Mallett says DOTD increased the limit after determining it’s a safe change.

In the latest Gubernatorial Q&A conducted by Louisiana Radio Network, we asked the candidates what steps they would take to reduce the murder rate here. For years Louisiana has had the highest murder per capita rate in the nation and New Orleans police recently reported they’ve already reached 100 homicides this year. US Senator David Vitter…:

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

Egg prices at the store are getting even higher. State Agriculture Commissioner and Chair of the Louisiana Egg Commission Mike Strain says the big increase is because of avian flu. Strain says the last case of bird flu was detected on June 17th and there have been 227 farms affected.

According to The Hill, a Washington, DC newspaper, Louisiana’s congressional “Clout Index” has fallen from 4th to 30th and LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it could get worse. Scott Carwile has more…

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In the latest Gubernatorial Q&A conducted by Louisiana Radio Network, we asked the candidates what steps they would take to reduce the murder rate. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Egg prices are still on the rise. Emelie Gunn has more on what’s causing the increase…

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According to The Hill, a Washington, DC newspaper, Louisiana’s congressional “Clout Index” has fallen from 4th to 30th now that Mary Landrieu is no longer a member of the Louisiana delegation. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says if not for Metarie Congressman Steve Scalise’s election to majority whip, the third most powerful position in the US House, the ranking would have been worse…

cut 4  (08)  “neighboring states”

Going forward, Alford says the state’s “Clout Index” could drop further because of US Senator David Vitter’s quest to become governor. He says if Vitter wins the governorship, it would negatively affect Louisiana’s influence in Washington…

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He says if the Senator wins the governor’s seat, veteran Congressmen Charles Boustany and John Fleming will most likely run for Vitter’s vacant seat. Both men would have to give up their House seats to run for the Senate. Alford says Louisiana’s standing on Capital Hill is shaky at best…

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Starting today motorists traveling through the Baton Rouge area will have the opportunity to travel faster on I-10 and I-12. State Department of Transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they’re increasing the speed limit from 60 to 65 on I-10 from Essen to Siegen and on I-12 from Sherwood to Range.

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Mallett says DOTD increased the limit after determining it’s a safe change and giving drivers time to adjust to the recent expansion of the interstate in those areas.  He says hopefully this will help improve congestion through these areas.

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I-10 and I-12 in the area Baton Rouge area was recently expanded as part of the 341 million dollar Geaux Wider Program aimed to increase capacity on Louisiana roadways. Mallett says crews will begin installing signage reflecting the change in speed limit today.

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In the latest Gubernatorial Q&A conducted by Louisiana Radio Network, we asked the candidates what steps they would take to reduce the murder rate here. For years Louisiana has had the highest murder per capita rate in the nation and New Orleans police recently reported they’ve already reached 100 homicides this year. US Senator David Vitter…:

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Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle says he’ll make sure law enforcement has all the resources they need to tackle the war on crime. He also feels non-governmental organizations should be involved in working together to combat the problem within communities…:

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Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says he strongly supports the right of law abiding citizens to legally own weapons which may be necessary for self defense. He says he’ll ensure state and local government officials work closely with programs which are developed to curb juvenile violence in high crime areas…:

cut 12 (11) “as Governor”

Democratic Amite Representative John Bel Edwards believes there is a clear link between having the highest incarceration rate and having the highest crime rate. He says he’ll make sure minor offenders are not locked up with hardened criminals…:

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Egg prices at the store are getting even higher. State Agriculture Commissioner and Chair of the Louisiana Egg Commission Mike Strain says the big increase is because of avian flu. He says egg prices have gone up 90 percent since May.

Cut 14 (09) “different markets”

Strain says the last case of bird flu was detected on June 17th and there have been 227 farms affected. He says more than 48 million birds were infected and those that died have yet to be replaced.

Cut 15  (07)  “United States”

Strain says egg prices will remain high until farmers can properly sterilize their facilities to reintroduce hens. He is concerned we might see the virus return in September and warms farmers to watch out for wild birds entering their flocks because many are still carrying the disease.

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The Saints report to training camp at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, in ten days. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says a big question mark heading into the season is the defensive line, which didn’t play nearly as well as it did two years ago…

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Detillier says there’s also question marks on the Saints offensive line, as they have to replace left guard Ben Grubbs, who was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs…

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Detillier says the Saints have improved at the cornerback position. He says veteran Keenan Lewis has been solid and they have better talent at the other corner spot…

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