Police in Zachary arrested two teenagers this morning after an attempted car burglary that ended with a woman being shot three times when she tried to intervene earlier this week.  Chief Darryl Lawerence says the two suspects who are 17 and 15 years old were in the Baton Rouge area.

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Because this is considered a violent crime, Lawerence says the 17-year-old is one of their first arrests that the suspect can be charged as an adult due to a recent law passed to curb juvenile crime.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking for help this summer. If you see a fish kill they’re asking you to give them a call. Neighborhood ponds are prone to fish kills due to the small size and depth and while LDWF doesn’t investigate neighborhood ponds they do keep records. Inland Fisheries Technical Advisor Robby Maxwell says typically after a fish kill they see very good recovery of the fisheries resources.

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The State House gave final passage to a measure that eliminates the regulation requiring employers to give 16- and 17-year-old employees at least a 20-minute meal break. Sean Richardson has more.

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The 74^th annual Peach Festival is this Saturday in downtown Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says Lincoln Parish is home to the largest peach orchard in the state and the event, which honors their farming heritage, is the longest-running agricultural festival in Louisiana.

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Police in Zachary arrested a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old this morning after an attempted car burglary that ended with a woman being shot three times when she tried to intervene early Tuesday morning.  Chief Darryl Lawerence says detectives received good leads on the suspects’ getaway vehicle and within two days they were able to make the arrests. The victim was released from the hospital and while Lawrence commends her bravery, he urges citizens to let law enforcement handle matters.

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Instead of confronting criminals, Lawerence says to collect as much information as possible.

The House gives final passage to legislation that eliminates employer’s requirement to give 16- and 17-year-old employees at least a 20-minute meal break if they work at least five hours. Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder says this legislation is good for teenagers that are looking for work.

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The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk.

If you’re out on the water this summer and spot some dead fish LDWF is asking you to let them know. Jeff Palermo has more.

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The 74^th annual Peach Festival is this Saturday in downtown Ruston. It’ an opportunity to enjoy 12 hours of live music, an art market and of course peachy good food. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston…

Cut 9 (12) “…in Lincoln Parish.” 

The festival begins at 9 am and for the first time in 30 years, admission is free.

Police in Zachary arrested two teenagers this morning after an attempted car burglary that ended with a woman being shot three times when she tried to intervene earlier this week.  Chief Darryl Lawerence says the two suspects who are 17 and 15 years old were in the Baton Rouge area.

Cut 12 (13) “…Parish Prison.” 

Because this is considered a violent crime, Lawerence says the 17-year-old is one of their first arrests that the suspect can be charged as an adult due to a recent law passed to curb juvenile crime.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to report any fish kills they may see this summer and see fish kills to give them a call. Inland Fisheries Technical Advisor Robby Maxwell says there could be multiple reasons for fish kills.

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A bill headed to the Governor’s desk will eliminate the requirement to give 16- and 17-year-old employees at least a 20-minute meal break when they work at least five hours. Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder says this legislation is good for teenagers that are looking for work because it results in less red tape for employers hiring minors that makes the hiring process more productive.

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The 74^th annual Peach Festival is this Saturday in downtown Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says it’s a day full of family-friendly activities and Davis says it’s easy on your wallet too.

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The festival begins at 9 am. Last call for peaches is 11 pm.

The Louisiana House gave final passage to a bill to eliminate the employer-required 20-minute break for 16- and 17-year-old workers. Sean Richardson has more.

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And the Senate is expected to vote on a bill to remove the 30-year statute of limitations to prosecute child molestation. The bill passed unanimously in the House. Lafitte Republican Representative Tim Kerner says victims deserve to have their cases heard no matter how long ago it occurred.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking for your help if you see any fish kills this summer. LDWF Inland Fisheries Technical Advisor Robby Maxwell…

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Fish kills are typical this time of year due to droughts or hurricanes, but Maxwell says mainly it’s due to temperature and low oxygen in the water.

The 74^th annual Peach Festival is this Saturday in downtown Ruston. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston says Lincoln Parish is home to the largest peach orchard in the state and the event, which honors their farming heritage, is the longest-running agricultural festival in Louisiana.

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A bill heading to the governor’s desk would end the requirement for employers to give 16 and 17-year-old workers a 20 minute break once they reach five straight hours on the clock. Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder says we shouldn’t prevent teenagers with good work ethic from making money….
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The bill received a vote of 63 to 28 for final passage in the House.

The 74th annual Peach Festival is this Saturday in downtown Ruston, an opportunity to enjoy 12 hours of live music, an art market and it’s Louisiana so of course there’s a plethora of peachy good food to consume. Tori Davis with Experience Ruston…
Cut 9 (12) “…in Lincoln Parish.”
The festival begins at 9 am and the last call for peaches is 11 pm.

With just a few days left in the legislative session, the full Senate is expected to take up a bill today that would remove the 30-year statue of limitations one can be prosecuted for child molestation.
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With a 63-28 vote, the House gave final passage to a bill to remove the employer requirement to give 16-and 17-year-old employees at least a 20-minute break after working five hours. Denham Springs Republican Representative Roger Wilder says his legislation is good for teenagers looking for work.

Cut 3 (05) “…get employment.” 

The bill heads to the Governor’s desk for his signature.

Among the bills to be heard in the Senate this afternoon is one to eliminate the 30-year statute of limitations one can be prosecuted for child molestation. Lafitte Representative Tim Kerner hopes the bill, which passed unanimously in the House, will reach the governor’s desk.

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The Senate convenes at 1pm.

An autopsy shows Ponchatoula Police Corporal Pricilla Dean Pierson who was found dead in her patrol car Tuesday morning, died as a result of significant heart problems. She had 80-percent blockage in one of her arteries. Chief Bry Layrisson…

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She’s survived by her husband and their five children.

Walker Police Chief David Addison was at the right place at the right time last Friday. He says it was divine intervention he took his daily walk an hour early, because three young girls ran towards him pleading for help because their father was unresponsive in their backyard pool.

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The father of three is alive but remains hospitalized.

A bill set to be heard today in the Louisiana Senate would eliminate the 30-year statute of limitations one can be prosecuted for child molestation. Lafitte Representative Tim Kerner says far too often children are victimized and they repress those memories to survive.
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The House passed Kerner’s bill unanimously and he is hoping the Senate will approve the bill as well.

What’s predicted to be an above-average active hurricane season begins Saturday. GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux, says his biggest concern is the coastal residents who refuse to leave when mandatory evacuations are issued…
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Thibodeaux says now is the time to finalize evacuation plans.

Ponchatoula Police Corporal Pricilla Dean Pierson was found dead in her patrol car outside a Rouses in west Ponchatoula Tuesday morning. Chief Bry Layrisson says Pierson had several existing health issues and foul play is not suspected.  He says she was much more than an outstanding officer.

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She’s survived by her husband and five children.

Walker Police Chief David Addison says it was divine intervention when he took his daily walk an hour earlier last Friday when three young girls pleaded with him for help because their father was unresponsive in their backyard swimming pool. He was able to get the man out of the water…

Cut 15 (12)  “…he’s alive.”

For the victim’s and the family’s privacy, his name is being withheld.

Among the bills to be heard in the Senate is one to eliminate the 30-year statute of limitations where one can be prosecuted for child molestation. Lafitte Representative Tim Kerner hopes the bill, which passed unanimously in the House, will be heard in the Senate before the session ends.

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Kerner encourages residents who support the bill to call their state Senator and ask them to pass House Bill 453.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland and Security and Emergency Preparedness are encouraging Louisiana residents to get a hurricane plan together before an above-average season starts Saturday. Director Jacques Thibodeaux says in the event of an evacuation, listen to local officials.

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Thibodeaux encourages Louisiana residents to visit GOHSEP’s website, getagameplan.org, to help stay hurricane ready.

A Ponchatoula city police officer found dead in her patrol car is remembered fondly. Mel Bridges has more.

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The bodies of 27-year-old Macy Richard and 57-year-old Jerilyn Hebert, both of Opelousas, were identified from a fatal boating incident at Toledo Bend Lake on Tuesday.

Survivors say a wave capsized their chartered fishing boat, and all six aboard went into the water. Three customers and the fishing guide clung to the boat until LDWF agents arrived. But Richard and Hebert both drowned.