The viewing for police officer Matthew Gerald is underway at a Baton Rouge funeral home. He is one of three law enforcement officers who was gunned down on Sunday.

A former Texas police officer arrived in Baton Rouge today with custom made caskets for the law enforcement officers who were killed…
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There was a huge send-off today for Deputy Bruce Simmons who was wounded in the ambush. He was released from a Baton Rouge hospital after undergoing at least two surgeries.

Verbal jabs are already flying in the race for the 2nd Congressional district, which stretches from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. Democratic incumbent Cedric Richmond criticized Holden for being absent during what has been a difficult two weeks for the city of Baton Rouge. But Holden says he’s been active behind the scenes…
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There are 21 individuals who have their eyes set on becoming Louisiana’s next US Senator. That’s how many people have qualified for the seat that will be vacated by David Vitter. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says with this many people in the race, anything is possible when voters go to the polls in November…
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The final day to qualify for the US Senate race or one of the six Congressional races is Friday.