A large crowd of people are gathered at Southern University in Baton Rouge this morning for the funeral of Alton Sterling. The Sterling family’s spokesperson, Gary Chambers, says between 3 and 5-thousand people are expected to attend, including big names like Al Sharpton and Rev. Jesse Jackson. He says the cost of the funeral is being covered by private donors…:
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Chambers says they have asked that today be about celebrating Sterling’s life, but he expects protests to resume on Saturday.

State Police say a fiery two vehicle crash in north Louisiana claimed the life of a Calhoun man who was traveling the wrong way on I-20. They say 31-year-old Christopher Moss had crossed the median for unknown reasons, and hit an 18-wheeler head on. After impact both vehicles caught fire. Moss was pronounced dead at the scene by the Ouachita Parish Coroner’s office.

Ex-KKK leader and former state representative David Duke is considering running for US Congress. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The 29th annual Cajun Music and Food Fest kicks off today in Lake Charles. spokesperson Janet Piraro says the event is family friendly and features lots of activities and authentic Louisiana cuisine…:
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