Authorities in central Louisiana say a 6-year-old child is dead and his father in critical condition following a pursuit and officer involved shooting. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is putting a warning out about a batch of poisonous heroin on the streets. They say 2 known drug abusers were found dead yesterday at a home in Luling after injecting heroin. Sheriff Greg Champagne said that many times, heroin is cut with various substances, and if you know an addict you must plead with them to get help.

The state House Republican caucus has endorsed Senator David Vitter for governor, but will Senate Republicans do the same? Vitter’s latest campaign commercial describes the legislature as “broken and dysfunctional. House caucus Chairman, Alexandria Rep Lance Harris says he isn’t offended..:
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But Senate Republican caucus Chair, Metairie Senator Danny Martiny, says the spot sends the message that lawmakers are the problem. He says it’s not sitting well with many GOP state senators…:
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Vitter announced today that former Governor Mike Foster has endorsed him for governor.

The College Football Playoff championship will be held in New Orleans in 2020 the CFP selection committee announced today.