Authorities have released the police body camera and dash cam video of the fatal arrest attempt of 45-year-old Derrick Kittling of Alexandria on November sixth. The video shows a scuffle between the officer and Kittling, who grabs the deputy’s taser. The Deputy draws his weapon and fires. Kittling died from his injuries. State Police head Colonel Lamar Davis says LSP’s investigation will be fair and impartial…:

CUT 14(09)      “…this investigation.”

New labor statistics show Louisiana has again posted a new record low unemployment rate. The Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Mark Jones says Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is now at 3.3-percent, and the state has gained 7000 jobs; mostly in education, health services, hospitality and manufacturing…:

CUT 08(09)      “…proud about that.”

A Baton Rouge DOTD worker is dead, after being stabbed Sunday on the side of Interstate 10 in Port Allen by a broken down driver. The man drove a Motorist Assistance Patrol van and stopped to help out. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrived in time to witness the attack and used deadly force to end it. Both the victim and the attacker died later in a local hospital. State Police are investigating, as with all officer-involved shootings.

The World Cup is underway and Louisiana soccer fans are all atwitter over Team USA’s chances this year. Louisiana Soccer Association President Sean Esker says we’ll all see when they play Wales today…:

CUT 10(10)      “…that game.”

The game starts at 1pm local time.

Baton Rouge cops had to break up a huge brawl between two groups of adults at a Chuck E. Cheese kids’ restaurant over the weekend. The fight was reportedly over an alleged stolen credit card. One person threatened to go get a gun, and the punches flew. No arrests were reported.