State Police is investigating a police shooting in Tangiaphoa Parish. Trooper Dustin Dwight says the incident happened last night on LA 38 and a woman was shot by a Kentwood Police officer. The woman’s injuries are not considered life-threatening and no other information is being released at this time.

Qualifying for the federal elections begins today. In the US Senate race, the latest polls show Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy leading a large field of candidates, but pollster John Couvillion says a lot can change before the November primary…
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There are two open Congressional seats. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says PSC Commissioner Scott Angelle is the front-runner in the 3rd district, but the 4th district is more of a toss-up…
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The community and faith-based organization, Together Baton Rouge, lays out a plan on how to move the Capital City forward in the wake of the ambush on Baton Rouge police and the fatal shooting Alton Sterling. Rev. Lee Wesley says one of the first things that needs to be done is getting help to people who struggle with mental health problems.
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Wesley says they also want to see more “community policing” in which police build a relationship with citizens.

There’s an effort underway to rebuild the Civil War era governor’s mansion that burned down in Opelousas a week ago today. Mayor Reginald Tatum says a GoFundMe account has been established and the owners of the building are seeking emergency funds through National Trust for historic preservation…
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The State Fire Marshal’s office says the blaze was intentionally set and they are still looking for the individuals responsible.