A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent was shot while on patrol in Ouachita Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Coast Guard officials say all 28 workers have been evacuated after a fire broke out on an oil production platform off the Louisiana coast. They say the fire broke out early this morning near Breton Island. All people on the rig were taken to Venice and no injuries have been reported. The well was shut in and production on the rig has ceased. Officials have observed a light sheen of oil near the platform.

Fourth district Congressman John Fleming is upset the Environmental Protection Agency has delayed the disposal of 15-million pounds of M6 propellant stored at Camp Minden in Webster Parish. Fleming says a contract has yet to be signed to begin the disposal, because the EPA wants an additional eight million dollars from Louisiana to cover oversight costs…

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Tthe EPA says additional dollars are needed because of updated cost estimates.

Memorial Day Weekend in Baton Rouge means Bayou Country Superfest. This year’s lineup features Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and many more performing inside LSU’s Tiger Stadium Saturday and Sunday. Producer Quint Davis reminds concert goers that Saturday and Sunday from noon to four, a huge free fan fest takes place outside the stadium…

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He says Bayou Country Superfest in “Death Valley” is a gathering like no other.