The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s office says the deputy who was gunned down in an ambush this morning is in stable but guarded condition. Captain Pat Yoes says 36-year-old Burt Hazeltine was working a school zone crossing when somebody just opened fire at a nearby gas station. He says the shooting appears to be completely unprovoked…:
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He says motive is unclear at this time but they do have a suspect in custody and are working on getting some answers.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office asks for the public’s help in the search for a missing woman whose vehicle was found intentionally set on fire and destroyed. Spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks says 54-year-old Taherah Ghassemi’s welfare is a big concern and it’s important she’s found as soon as possible…:
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Governor Bobby Jindal has been criticized by some for a fiscal policy based on Grover Norquist and the Americans for Tax Reform. But Jindal says he’s always been a supporter of no new taxes on Louisiana residents…:
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Jindal feels it would be a mistake to raise taxes even as the state faces a $1.6 billion dollar budget deficit.

Jindal and Dallas-based Monster Moto announce the company will establish a headquarters and manufacturing facility in Ruston…:
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