The Kenner Police Department is investigating the case of a Raising Cane’s manager who was stabbed overnight while at work and is currently in a hospital fighting for her life. They say an armed robbery call came in around 130 this morning, and cops arrived to find the 21-year-old victim suffering multiple stab wounds. Officers believe three people were involved in this incident, and they are currently attempting to locate the suspects.

US Senator Bill Cassidy has filed legislation that seeks to help prepare for potential health emergencies, like outbreaks of Ebola and Zika. The measure would wave some red-tape regulations and authorize about $1.5 billion to control the outbreak when a health emergency is declared. Cassidy says this will allow response agencies to take appropriate action quickly…:
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Cassidy says the threat for a health emergency could be looming, as another Zika case has recently been confirmed in Louisiana.

The VA clinic in Lake Charles will break ground today. Emelie Gunn has more on the benefits the new facility will have for veterans in the region…:
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New Orleans is named one of the top destinations where revelers like to go to celebrate the 4th of July. Wallethub spokeswoman Jill Gonzales says The Big Easy ranked high in entertainment and food options, attractions, cost to party and weather. She says the forecast was the only metric bringing New Orleans down to #3…:
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Gonzales says New Orleans ranked number one for the number of festivals and events taking place this weekend, many of which are free.