The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reports there’s been a 30 percent increase in police killed in the line of duty since last year. Halen Doughty has more…:
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Halen Doughty”

12 Louisiana beaches have been placed under a health advisory as the water at these sites contain high amounts of bacteria. Dr. Fred Lopez with the department of infectious diseases at LSU Health New Orleans says warm water allows this bacteria to thrive…:
Cut 6 (08) “illnesses”

Saints and LSU superfan, Jarrius “JJ” Robertson, received The Jimmy V Perseverance Award last night at the ESPYS. Robertson, who has had two liver transplants but his health has never stopped him from being the Saints “hype man”, said on ESPN he is honored and humbled…:
Cut 14 (08) “amazing”
Saints owner Tom Benson has given $25,000 to Robertson to assist with medical expenses.

Entering the second of three days of qualifying for the October elections, three candidates had joined the race to fill Scott Angelle’s vacated public service commission seat. The governor appointed longtime Democrat Damon Baldone to occupy the spot in the interim, and Baldone signed up Wednesday to be the permanent choice as a Republican…:
CUT 9 (09) “drop the Democrat”
The other two in the race are also Republicans, Craig C Greene from Baton Rouge, and Lenar Whitney of Houma.