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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State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle fatal hit and run crash on the Pearl River Bridge near the Mississippi State line on I-10 which involved an 18-wheeler breaking through the guard rail and into the water. Rescue workers have recovered the body from the river. Investigators say another 18-wheeler was involved and a third vehicle still at large.

Conservatives at the State Capitol may be divided on who they choose to endorse for governor. Republicans leaders in the House endorse David Vitter, but the Senate side isn’t so certain yet. The US Senator is running a campaign commercial trashing lawmakers and Senate Republican caucus Chair, Metairie Senator Danny Martiny, says Vitter isn’t running against the state legislature:
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But state Republican lawmakers say Vitter’s policies are more in line with their mission.

The College Football Playoff Championship will be held in New Orleans in 2020. This is the second CFP game The Big Easy has bid on and the city had been on a streak of losing Final Fours and even the 2018 Super Bowl. But CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock, says there are a lot of reasons why they chose New Orleans…:
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He called New Orleans an iconic city in the world of college football.