Louisiana law enforcement is participating in “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, targeting impaired driving during the Fourth of July holiday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the campaign promotes safety on the roadway.
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From the roadway to the waterway — LDWF agents will participate in Operation Dry Water this weekend, targeting impaired boating. Between 2020 and 2024, there were 96 boating fatalities in Louisiana, with alcohol being a factor in 21 of those. A DWI on the water in Louisiana carries the same penalties as on the road. Lt. Garrett Kimbal encourages people to practice responsible boating this weekend.
After months of fierce debate, Congress has sent the Big, Beautiful Bill to President Trump’s desk. Andrew Greenstein explains.
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Police in Lake Charles shoot and kill a man who they say opened fire on them. Police Chief Shawn Caldwell says after shooting at a second officer, the man ran into a residential neighborhood and barricaded himself inside a shed. A standoff ensued.
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Louisiana State Police has taken over the investigation. No officers were hurt; all officers who opened fire are placed on paid administrative leave, as per standard operating procedure, during the investigation.