Tangipahoa Parish deputies arrest seven people in connection with the shooting death of 16-year-old Leonard “LJ” Williams last weekend. TPSO Chief Deputy Jimmy Travis says a teen party erupted into gunfire after an argument, and victim was caught in a crossfire and killed. Travis says over 30 shell casings were recovered, and it’s troubling that teens were so well-armed…:

CUT 11(09)      “…tactical rifle round.”

He says more arrests are likely.

To help with a statewide shortage of nurses, LSU Health New Orleans will use federal grant money to train nurses to teach people how to be nurses. LSU’s Leanne Fowler says the problem is worse in Louisiana’s rural areas…:

CUT 05(10)      “…underserved.”

Gasoline prices are rising again. The cost of a gallon of regular gasoline is up 26 cents from a week ago to a statewide average of $3.36…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Golsby.”

Three men from Jefferson Parish are happy to be alive after their boat sank in the Gulf and they endured long hours floating in the water and fighting off sharks! The Coast Guard was able to find the men and rescue them. They sustained bites to their hands and arms, but are expected to be OK. An ordeal they will never forget.