12 firefighters from various Louisiana fire departments are in Texas to help in the response in the catastrophic flooding that has so far killed 95 people. Baton Rouge Fire Chief Michael Kimble says they are some of the most qualified and dedicated individuals around.
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Trained in swift water rescue and urban search and rescue, the firefighters are equipped with advanced rescue boats and specialized gear to save lives in flood emergencies.
One man is dead and five others are hurt in a shooting in Natchitoches early Sunday morning. Police Sergeant John Greely says at this time, it’s unclear what led up to the shooting.
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18-year-old Latravion Stallworth was killed. The other five were taken to hospitals. As of earlier today, three had been released, and two were listed in stable condition.
Congratulations to Garrett Nussmeier, he got down on one knee over the holiday weekend to propose to his longtime girlfriend. Jeff Palermo has the happy story…
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President Trump signed the big budget bill on the Fourth of July. Senator Bill Cassidy says it expands business incentives.