State officials announce Louisiana is getting $6.8 billion dollars of a combined $18.7 billion dollar settlement with BP over the 2010 Gulf Oil spill. Attorney General Buddy Caldwell says this creates immediate action in what would have otherwise likely taken years of litigation in the courts to provide needed restoration to the Gulf…:
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He says this is the largest environmental fine in US history.

Fishing begins today for the 67th Annual Tarpon Rodeo at Moran’s Marina in Fourchon. The rodeo starts today and ends on the 4th. Rodeo Admiral Eddie Callais says this year there will be more than 15-thousand dollars worth of prizes…:
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You can get more information at fourchontarponrodeo.com.

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission announces their 4th of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign begins today. Eric Gill reports…:
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The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s office says a man from DeRidder was fatally shot by his 85-year-old father during an altercation. They say no criminal charges have been filed.