State Police say Wildlife and Fisheries Agent Tyler Wheeler is responding well to treatment after he was shot five times early Saturday morning in Morehouse Parish. Two residents from Monroe have been arrested in connection with the shooting and State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says more arrests are possible….
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Edmonson says they are still trying to get a handle on what sparked the shooting.

Governor John Bel Edwards was present for today’s press conference in Monroe to update the public on Wheeler’s condition. Edwards says it infuriates him that another law enforcement officer was attacked.

Tonight the governor’s mansion will be lit in blue in recognition of Law Enforcement Appreication Day.

Tomorrow the governor will reportedly in New Orleans for an announcement that WrestleMania is returning to the Crescent City in 2018.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he will return to Washington in February to continue efforts to get more flood aid to Louisiana. Edwards says helping homeowners isn’t the only flood recovery need…:
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So far, Congress has allocated $1.6 billion for Louisiana’s flood recovery.

Two Pineville residents have been charged with second-degree cruelty to juveniles after narcotics were found in the system of three kids that were in their care. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office captain Tommy Carnline says they arrested 19-year-old Stephan Matthews and 22-year-old Katie Bordelon after receiving a complaint from D-C-F-S…
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Carnline says the children are doing okay.