Al Sharpton, Reverend Jesse Jackson and US Congressman Cedric Richmond are among some of the names slated to attend the funeral of Alton Sterling today at Southern University in Baton Rouge. Gary Chambers is the spokesperson for the Sterling family. He says today is for honoring Sterling, but expects more protests…:
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He says between 3 and 5-thousand people are expected to attend.

Several leaders in Louisiana are issuing responses to the horrible tragedy in Nice France in which a truck slammed into revelers on Bastille Day, killing at least 80 people. Governor John Bel Edwards says The Bayou State and France have one of the oldest and strongest bonds, and today is about unity. He says we stand behind the country that’s credited for shaping our culture in the wake of this unconscionable act of hate and terrorism.

The fire at the Old Governor’s Mansion and a museum, both in Opelousas, have both been ruled arson by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The Cajun Music and Food Fest kicks off today in Lake Charles. Event spokesperson Janet Piraro says this festival is a tradition in southwest Louisiana that celebrates Cajun heritage…:
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Admission to the festival is $8 a day for adults, and kids 12 and under get in free.