Republican lawmakers are pushing against President Obama’s tax proposals which would increase taxes for the wealthiest Americans. Eric Gill reports…:
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Ascension Parish Deputies have arrested the man wanted in the shooting injury of a fellow deputy. Authorities say the deputy stopped a vehicle when responding to a shoplifting complaint when the suspect, 35-year-old John McMullen opened fire and shot the cop in the hand. McMullen faces many charges and he’s also wanted in Florida on charges including first degree murder.

The state is set to begin accepting proposals on alternative ways to get rid of the 15 million pounds of explosive material at Camp Minden. Louisiana Progress Action spokeswoman Frances Kelley says with all of the uncertainties surrounding an open burn of the material, officials should look at other solutions to the problem…:
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The EPA recently delayed the open tray burn of the propellant for at least 90 days to allow time to figure out a safe way to dispose of the M6.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested an Opelousas woman for allegedly burning her child with cigarettes. 26-year-old Jessica Deville is facing a charge of cruelty to a juvenile. Lt. Clay Higgins says they were alerted by a local hospital emergency room about the alleged abuse…:
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St. Landry Child Protection Services is continuing to investigate.