Today is the one year anniversary of the shooting of US Representative Steve Scalise. Scalise was hit in the hip by a bullet from an assault rifle in a politically motivated shooting that targeted Republican legislators at a baseball field in Virginia. Scalise says his recovery was a tough journey, but he made it through with a lot of help.
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Scalise plans on playing second base tonight at the Congressional charity baseball game.

US Senator John Kennedy’s comments that Governor John Bel Edwards should resign, because of the state’s budget woes raised a lot of eye brows. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says Kennedy’s attack was pure partisan politics…
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Analysts expect Kennedy will run against Edwards next year.

A bid to repair the I-210 bridge in Lake Charles has been submitted that claims the work can be done in 365 days. The 44.5 million dollar repair will address the 54-year-old bridge that is a vital transportion route. Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says their own estimations pegged the time at 17 months at best.
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A Shreveport craft beer’s popularity exceeds expectations. Kevin Barnhart has the story on this wildly sought-after 3-1-8 Golden Ale.
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