The member of Louisiana’s US House delegation that has the most clout qualified for re-election this afternoon. Republican Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish is seeking his fourth term…

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Scalise was recently elected as the House Majority Whip, the third highest ranking office in the House.

The Shreveport Police Department says two men are behind bars for allegedly beating up a 91-year-old World War II veteran to rob him of his casino winnings. Corporal Marcus Hines says the victim had just won a small jackpot at a casino…

cut 10 (13) “in the process”

39-year-old John Perkins and 60-year-old Gary Smith are each charged with second degree robbery.

So far, five candidates have signed up to challenge Fifth District Congressman Vance McAllister this fall. Jeff Palermo reports…

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The Baton Rouge Police Department says the 5-year-old child who was taken to the hospital this week after allegedly being beaten by his father, died last night. Corporal Don Coppola says Jay’v’une Bergin was in critical condition when he was first examined by doctors…

cut 4 (08) “signs of abuse”

36-year-old Varnell Day Jr. is charged with first degree murder due to the suspected abuse which resulted in the death of his son.