A federal judge is giving Angola seven days to adjust their policies so prisoners on the Farm Line can receive shade, rest, sunscreen and water when working in hot conditions. The ruling comes after eight incarcerated men requested a preliminary injunction and a temporary restraining order to stop the farm line when the heat index reaches or exceeds 88 degrees. Promise of Justice Imitative Legal Director Colin Reingold says a trial date is scheduled for late September.
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The Department of Corrections argued the working conditions for the prisoners on the farm met industry standards.

The eye of Hurricane Beryl is approaching Jamaica. Louisiana’s new state climatologist Jay Grymes says the major hurricane will get into the southern of Gulf of Mexico this weekend, but Louisiana residents do not have to worry…
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A final landfall for Beryl is expected near the Texas-Mexico border.
Governor Jeff Landry announces an extension to Operation Lone Star which means engineers from the Louisiana National Guard will deploy to the Texas-Mexico border on July 15th.
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Starting tomorrow a permit or training will no longer be required to conceal carry a gun for non-felon adults. New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez says State Police will continue to provide handgun training…
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Louisiana Middle District Court has ordered Angola to quickly correct what they called “glaring deficiencies of their heat-related policies.” Brooke Thorington has more.

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A Louisiana State trooper sustained a spinal fracture Tuesday while attempting to arrest a suspect on Bourbon Street of 40-year-old Damon Dawson.

Dawson was booked early Wednesday into the Orleans Justice Center jail The trooper was taken to University Medical Center for treatment of his spinal injury and a serious laceration to his scalp.

Governor Jeff Landry announces the extension of Operation Lone Star which will involve the deployment of Louisiana National Guard engineers on July 15^th to the southern border. LANG spokesperson Lt. Col. Noel Collins says the engineers will assist in constructing barriers, roads, and other critical infrastructure to enhance border security.

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Guardsmen will be deployed to the border till mid-November.

With the Fourth of July coming up everyone is getting ready for BBQ and fireworks but its not always great for some of our pets. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Communication Manager Ginger Gutner has some advice for what you can do for your pets.

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Gutner says if you know your pet will be anxious because of fireworks contact your vet and discuss what you can do to help alleviate your pets anxiety.

Angola has been ordered to improve conditions for inmates who are required to work on the farm line. Louisiana Middle District Court Judge Brian Jackson told the the prison to quickly correct what he called “glaring deficiencies of their heat-related policies.” Promise of Justice Initiative Legal Director Colin Reingold…

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On the 4^th of July, Louisiana becomes the 29^th state to allow non-felon adults to conceal carry a gun without a permit and without training. Some have expressed concerns that this law will result in more gun violence, but New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez believes his legislation will reduce the number of shootings…

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Miguez says Handgun Training is still being offered by Louisiana State Police.

Governor Jeff Landry announces Operation Lone Start extension that will Deploy LANG engineers to the Texas border on July 15^th. Sean Richardson has the story.

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Governor Jeff Landry announces the extension of Operation Lone Star which will involve the deployment of Louisiana National Guard engineers on July 15^th to the southern border. LANG spokesperson Lt. Col. Noel Collins says they will support Texas with border security.

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Operation Lone Star began in March when the state sent 50 Louisiana National Guard soldiers to the Texas border for 30 days at a time.

Recreational red snapper season will be weekends-only after a brief close in the season from July 7 to 12. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Director of Marine Fisheries Chris Schieble (shee-ble) says these changes are an attempt to slow an above-average catching season.

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This year in Louisiana the 4^th of July marks the first day those 18 and older can conceal carry. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Filling up your gas tank for Fourth of July weekend shouldn’t look much different than it did this time last year. AAA spokesperson Nick Chabberia says the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.05. Air travel on the other hand…

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Angola has been ordered to improve the conditions for inmates who are required to work farm labor at the state penitentiary. A Louisiana Middle District Court Judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff Tuesday ordering the prison to quickly correct what he called glaring deficiencies of their heat-related policies.

The University Medical Center New Orleans has launched its Healthy Brain Aging Initiative to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Mel Bridges has more.

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Beginning tomorrow non-felons over the age of 18 can carry a concealed handgun without a permit in Louisiana. New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez who authored the legislation says it’s a historic moment in Louisiana.

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He says all the same restrictions, obligations, and responsibilities under constitutional carry still apply as they do with a concealed carry permit.
Recreational red snapper season will be weekends-only after a brief close in the season from July 7 to 12. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Director of Marine Fisheries Chris Schieble (shee-ble) there have been

similar pauses in the past couple of years and he urges anglers to remember this is nothing new or drastic.

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The season runs until Labor Day.

Louisiana will become the 29th state tomorrow to allow non-felon adults to conceal carry a gun without a permit and without training. There are concerns this law will result in more gun violence, but New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez believes his legislation will reduce the number of shootings…
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Miguez says Louisiana State Police is still offering handgun training.

AAA predicts that nearly 71 million Americans will travel during the Fourth of July holiday marking the highest travel volume for this period on record. This figure includes road trips, air travel, and other forms of transportation. Road trips are expected to be especially popular. AAA spokesperson Nick Chabberia…
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Chabberia says an estimated 5.7 million people will fly this Fourth of July holiday that’s a seven-percent increase over last year.

LSU climatologist Barry Keim says the dome of high pressure that’s helping to bake Louisiana is also keeping Hurricane Beryl from making a turn towards the northern Gulf Coast. Jamacia is taking a big hit from the Cat 4 storm today and Friday Beryl is expected to make landfall on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Keim says most of the model runs have Beryl making a final landfall near the Texas-Mexico border…
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University Medical Center New Orleans has launched a new program called the Healthy Brain Aging Initiative. Chair of the Tulane Neurology Department Demetrius Maraganore says for a person suffering from cognitive decline, the Healthy Brain Aging Initiative is the place to get treatment…
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You can find more information at lcmchealth-dot-org.

Beginning tomorrow non-felons over the age of 18 can carry a concealed handgun without a permit in Louisiana. New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez who authored the legislation says it’s a historic moment in Louisiana.
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Miguez says the same rules apply when influenced by alcohol, it’s against the law to possess a gun while intoxicated.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced the recreational Red Snapper season will close July 7th and reopen on July 12th and then it will be weekends-only through the Labor Day weekend. LDWF Director of Marine Fisheries Chris Schieble says they want to make sure there’s enough red snapper in state waters through Labor Day…
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55% of allocated red snapper have been caught since the season opened April 15th.

The University Medical Center New Orleans has launched its Healthy Brain Aging Initiative. Dr. Demetrius Maraganore (mare-a-gan-or-ee) with the Tulane Department of Neurology says the initiative will help reduce the number of people living with Alzheimer’s in the U.S., which is predicted to triple by 2050.
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Maragnore says the Healthy Brain Aging Initiative will provide care for a person who is at a greater risk for Alzheimer’s and related dementias and also provide care for a person with symptoms of memory decline and also Parkinson’s patients. Go to l-c-m-c health-dot-org for more information.

AAA expects nearly 71-million people will travel over the Fourth of July weekend, a five percent increase over last year and an eight-percent increase from 2019. AAA spokesperson Nick Chabberia expects 60-million will drive to their destination and five-point-seven million people will fly, despite higher airfares…
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The average price for a domestic roundtrip ticket is $800.

Louisiana’s permitless conceal carry law goes into effect tomorrow. Brooke Thorington has more…
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New Orleans Police have arrested three teenagers for the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old Slidell woman who was gunned down in her vehicle while parked in the French Quarter early Sunday morning. Kristie Thibodeaux gave tours as an employee of Crawl New Orleans. Detectives say the shooting came as the teens were engaged in a robbery spree.

University Medical Center New Orleans has launched its Healthy Brain Aging Initiative. Doctor Demetrius Maraganore says the facility can treat individuals with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, it can also conduct tests on a person who has a family history of brain disorders…
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For more information visit the University Medical Center New Orleans website.

If you are planning on doing some driving this Fourth of July weekend, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.05. AAA spokesperson Nick Chabberia…
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Gas prices are about the same as they were last year.