Louisiana’s Congressional delegation is reacting to the shooting this morning outside Washington that injured several including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish. Senator John Kennedy…:
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The shooter has been identified as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Illinois, and the president confirmed the man is dead. Scalise is recovering from a gunshot wound to the hip and is in stable condition.

State Police is investigating a deadly shooting involving cops in Baton Rouge that claimed the life of suspect. Trooper Bryan Lee says the incident took place late last night during a traffic stop…:
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The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Jordan Frazier, died at the scene.

The price at the pump has been slowing going down in Louisiana. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular stands at $2.14. AAA attributes the national price drop to an unexpected buildup of crude oil, an increase in gasoline stocks and a drop in demand. Fuel Analyst Don Redman says drivers are taking advantage…:
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Redman says he expects the statewide average to remain above $2 a gallon throughout the summer.

With hurricane season underway, the Department of Children and Family Services is encouraging Louisiana residents to pre-register for disaster food stamps. Spokeswoman Kim Matherne…:
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She says people can pre-register at dcfs.la.gov.