The New Orleans Police Department says they’re trying to figure out what led up to a shooting at an upscale hotel on Canal Street that left one man dead and another injured. Officer Frank Robertson III says officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Westin around 6:30 am yesterday morning…:
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That’s when they retreated, called for back-up, and negotiated their way inside. The investigation continues.

Almost a quarter of a million dollars worth of marijuana has been seized after a traffic stop on I-12 near I-55 in Hammond yesterday morning. Twenty-six year-old Carlos Davis of Greenwood, Mississippi was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Authorities say there could be other arrests connected to this one in Mississippi.

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The lead character in the Baton Rouge based reality show “Sons of Guns” was arrested this weekend on child molestation charges. Michelle Southern has that.

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Recent polls taken on the upcoming fifth congressional district election, showed some support for the embattled kissing Congressman Vance McAllister. But total campaign dollars he’s raised a grand total of $233.
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That’s ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley.