The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a domestic violence situation that turned into a murder-suicide late last week in Deville. Lt. Tommy Carnline says deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call of shots fired at an apartment complex:
CUT 12 (09) “rendering aid”
He says that was 39-year-old Theresa Johnson of Deville and she died Friday morning. They believe 36-year-old Terrel Laprarie Jr. shot Johnson then killed himself.

When it comes to Ebola in Louisiana local officials are urging residents not to panic but to remain aware. Dr Frank Welch says you aren’t concerned for “no reason” but you won’t just walk outside and catch Ebola. He says, on the other hand, this is a huge wakeup call for our health care system to keep their workers safe:
CUT 4 (12) “put into practice”

Bill Clinton will be visiting Louisiana on Monday to once again show is support for Senator Mary Landrieu and her campaign in November 4th Senate election. The stop in Baton Rouge takes place just one day before early voting begins on Tuesday. An afternoon rally will be held at the downtown Hilton hotel.

The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is now below three dollars at $2.99. Analysts believe a month from now we could be close to $2.85 which is the lowest price since 2010.

Monroe resident Alan Brockman says the community in Ouachita Parish continues to clean up today after the EF2 tornado ripped through last week. He says a major grass roots effort has been underway by citizens taking charge…:
CUT 10 (11) “to help everybody”
Damage assessments continue today by the federal government considering rendering financial aid to the region.