Minden Congressman John Fleming is asking President Obama to hold a National Day of Prayer to stop the violence against police officers. Louisiana has lost 6 cops from fatal gunfire this year. Fleming says we can’t allow this pattern of targeting law enforcement to continue…:
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He feels a National Day of Prayer like this would send a strong message to the country that violence against law enforcement must stop.

The state Department of Health and Hospitals announce the discovery of the brain eating amoeba in a water system in Ouachita Parish. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says the amoeba was found in the North Monroe Water System, which serves Sterlington. Guidry says this is the fourth discovery this summer and there is a common thread…:
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A 60 day chlorine burn on the system will begin as soon as possible.

The state department of health and hospitals says 82-percent of birth hospitals in Louisiana are providing families with access to breastfeeding support and resources. Michelle Southern reports…
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A commission that oversees the French Quarter voted today to remove the 124-year-old “Liberty Place” monument, because its a public nuisance. It’s one of four structures that New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu wants removed because of its connection with the Confederate Army. The city council still has to approve its removal.