Louisiana shrimpers are tying up their boats this week, angry about the low prices they’re getting at the dock. The Louisiana Shrimpers Association says they are in talks with processors working to figure out ways everyone can make money. Gulf Seafood Institute President Harlon Pearce says the two sides need to keep chatting with each other about this…

cut 15 (13) “talk more”

A spokesman with the American Shrimp Processors Association says prices are falling because imports are picking up.

Deputies in East Baton Rouge Parish have arrested a former LSU football player for allegedly choking his girlfriend. According to a report, the victim alleges 25-year-old DeAngelo Peterson attacked her during an argument putting his hands around her neck attempting to strangle her. Peterson was booked into Parish Prison on one count of simply battery and bench warrants for speeding.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s office says a man is in jail for allegedly shooting his brother over a $2 debt. Spokeswoman Cindy Chadwick says they were called by the Vivian Police Department to assist in the shooting at an apartment complex Monday afternoon…

cut 3 (09) “by his brother”

Chadwick says the victim was taking to a local hospital where he is being treated for a life threatening injury. 24-year-old Cardarrio Watson was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on a charge of aggravated second-degree battery.

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne unveils the next round of Louisiana’s out of state “Pick Your Passion” ad campaign. In 2013 the state Department of Tourism celebrated the year of music. He says this year the ads will be all about food in The Bayou State…

cut 6 (10) “doing so with music”

He says the marketing efforts are working well and they just learned this week that there is a 7.6% increase in tourism so far this year.