Hundreds of first responders made a procession through the capitol city yesterday, paying tribute to a decorated police officer who died yesterday morning from injuries he suffered when a pick-up truck hit his motorcycle June 16th in what authorities believe was an intentional attack. Sergeant Caleb Eisworth served on the Baton Rouge Police force for 23. Authorities say the charge against the man responsible for the crash will be upgraded to first-degree murder.
Tonight’s your chance to see ESPN’s “Above the Tide:20 Years After Katrina”. The documentary premiers tonight at six. It’s directed by Julian Gooden who Steve Gleason’s blocked punt that gave the Saints an early six to nothing lead, really maked the rebirth of the Crescent City.
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It’s a family-owned Louisiana business that’s been based in Pontchatoula for 170 years. Now Elmer has been sold to a Florida-based family equity firm. Colleen Crain reports.
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After a ten-day delay, inshore shrimp season opens today in Louisiana. Louisiana Shrimp Association President Acy Cooper says the 10-day delay in shrimp season yields a very significant difference in the size of the shrimp.