Governor John Bel Edwards expects a lengthy battle against the multiple wildfires burning in the state. Teiko Foxx has the story…
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During the overnight hours there was an officer involved shooting in Caddo Parish. Authorities say Caddo deputies were investigating a break-in at a home on Old Mooringsport Road. Upon arrival, a suspect opened fire on deputies. The officers shot back, killing the suspect and then when they went inside the home they found a deceased female.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise announces he has multiple myeloma, which is a treatable blood cancer. LSU Health New Orleans Oncologist Doctor Suki Subbiah says the symptoms for this cancer are fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, bone pain, repeat infections and numbness in the hands and feet. Subbiah says there are some risk factors for the disease such as…
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Scalise says he’s begun treatment and will continue working while being treated.

The Saints had to trim their roster from 90 players to 53 yesterday and making the team was fan favorite and tight end Jimmy Graham. Coach Dennis Allen says Graham’s good play in the last preseason game helped secure a spot…
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The Saints begin the regular season a week from Sunday at home against the Titans.