The National Hurricane Center says the primary threat from Tropical Storm Cindy continues to be very heavy rainfall over portions of the central and eastern Gulf Coast, which could cause flash flooding in some locations. Total rain accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of 12 inches, are expected over southeastern Louisiana. Cindy is expected to make landfall tomorrow near the Texas-Louisiana border.

After the shootout on members of congress at a Virginia ball park, a bill is expected to be filed that would allow congressmen to carry concealed weapons. Richland Parish Congressman Ralph Abraham says lawmakers don’t have security detail like House Majority Whip Steve Scalise…:
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Abraham says as a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights, he’s all for people having guns and using them properly

The state Office of Tourism is now able to enter public-private partnerships to upgrade attractions at state parks…:
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The FBI is planning to release additional details today on the Congressional Baseball attack which gravely injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. The Congressman from Jefferson Parish remains in serious condition, but is said to be well enough to talk and text, and is expected to make a full recovery.

LSU faces Florida State again tonight in the College World Series. This time the loser will be eliminated.