Governor Edwards announces 220 million dollars in federal money will be allocated across the Baton Rouge area to protect against future floods and storms. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Could state Education Superintendent John White’s job be in jeopardy? Governor Edwards says White was not reconfirmed by the Senate during the session. Over a dozen people filed a lawsuit alleging White needed that confirmation, but a judge dismissed the case. The judge noted few elected officials have the legal authority to file a petition to fire White, and the governor is one of those.

One suspect is dead and another behind bars after a home invasion in Zachary. Police Chief David McDavid says one suspect was fatally shot by the homeowner, as three more fled the scene. He says two of those are still at large.

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Damon Hayes Jr died at the scene, and Jordale Carter faces a slew of charges.

Monroe Police Chief Quentin Holmes announces his plans to retire. Holmes said in a news conference he has been thinking about returning to teaching for quite some time. News outlets had reported that Mayor Jamie Mayo asked for a resignation, but he says that’s absolutely not true.

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Mayo says Holmes will remain chief until July 30 while his office works to find someone to serve in the interim.