Republican legislative leaders say next week’s special session to redraw a Congressional district map should be canceled as a result of a stay issued by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Kirt Guerin, the warden of the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, is suspended from his duties pending an investigation following his arrest for DWI involving the use of prescribed pain medication. State police arrested Guerin on Memorial Day after he had sustained minor injuries in a one-car crash while on his way to work.

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It’s the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Free Fishing Weekend. LDWF Biologist Danica Williams says it’s the perfect opportunity for avid anglers to share their love of the sport with individuals who don’t have a fishing license and hopefully they’ll choose to take up the hobby as a result.

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For a list of 17 fishing sites visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.

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A Lafayette man has been arrested for the impersonation of a police officer, among other charges. Senior Corporal Matthew Benoit of the Lafayette Police says 57-year-old Brad Schexnayder was driving recklessly on Northeast Evangeline Thruway before he suddenly came to a stop in front of an 18-wheeler and stepped out of his vehicle…

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If convicted Schexnayder faces up to a $1000 fine and potentially two years in jail.