At the National Lt. Governor’s Conference, they’re learning how to prepare if they suddenly must become governor. Brooke Thorington has more from Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser.
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August is set to be the second-busiest month in an above-average Atlantic hurricane season. Mel Bridges has the details.
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Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has been appointed to the bipartisan task force investigating the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Congressman Garret Graves says Higgins, a fellow Republican, is known for his strong conservative views and that he’ll play a key role in the inquiry and it’s vital the task force is bipartisan.
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While details of the case remain limited, Graves says the task force is expected to work closely with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and provide comprehensive findings.
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The outcome of this probe could have significant implications for security measures surrounding former presidents and high-profile political figures in the future. Graves says this can’t happen again…
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The task force will release its final report by December 31.
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has been in Detroit this week sharing ideas with his counterparts from other states at the National Lt Governor’s Conference. He says he looks forward to catching up with old friends and making new ones at the bipartisan gathering, And while they might differ when it comes to politics…
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Among the ideas they share are how to improve education, cyber security, and healthcare. Nungesser says the idea to move Keep Louisiana Beautiful under the umbrella of his office came from Tennessee and other states who’ve been successful in cleaning up their roadways.
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Among the ideas, he’s sharing with other states is to get them on board with supporting an inspection fee on imported seafood. And he’s also lobbying to bring the conference to New Orleans in the future.
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Colorado State University meteorologists predict 22 more named storms, 11 more hurricanes, and 5 more major hurricanes in the Atlantic, and LSU climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana could easily see at least one of those storms as we head into the peak of hurricane season.
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Keim says June was an incredibly busy month for hurricanes, including the earliest ever Category 5. However, July saw no storms until the very end of the month, which Keim says is due to the Saharan Air Layer passing through.
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Though the Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t account for individual regions, chances are Louisiana will be hit with at least one other named storm this season. Keim encourages coastal residents to follow evacuation instructions and inland residents to plan for power outages. Above all, he says, start preparing now.
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After resigning last week as Mayor of Deridder, 42-year-old Misty Roberts was arrested today and charged with 3rd Degree Rape and Contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. State Police Sgt Ross Brennan says when the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office received the complaint, they were asked to take over the investigation.
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The LSP Special Victim’s Unit is investigating the case and Brennan says if you believe someone or a child is being victimized to speak up and notify law enforcement.
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Roberts was booked into the Beauregard Parish Detention Center; her bond is $75,000.
Adam Johnson, Roberts’ attorney, released a statement that his client maintains her innocence, she’s grateful for the support she’s receiving from family and friends and she looks forward to putting this unfortunate situation behind her.
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