15 people signed up to replace David Vitter as a US Senator as qualifying for that seat began today. Democrat Caroline Fayard was one of the first people to file and says the public needs someone in Washington who can resolve the division that’s ripping our communities apart…

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The state department of revenue reports they don’t have tax credits to hand out for those who use solar power as they’ve reached their limit based on legislation passed in 2015. President of Solar Alternatives Jeff Cantin says this means around two-thousand households will not get this credit now…
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The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of making threats against police officers on social media. Michelle Southern has the story….
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The governor’s office will hold a blood drive tomorrow to honor the three law enforcement officers shot and killed and the three others injured in the Baton Rouge shootings. Deputy Chief of Staff Johnny Anderson says the LifeShare Blood Center donation bus will be at the State Capitol from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM…
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