Governor John Bel Edwards calls the fatal shooting of three police officers in Baton Rouge a diabolical attack on the very fabric of our society. Jeff Palermo has more from an emotional press conference…:
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The tragedy is being felt at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere says many people attending the convention are praying Baton Rouge…:
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Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie defended law enforcement’s use of “militarized tactics” in light of the recent ambush on police officers. He says the officers who responded did exactly what they were trained to do:
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He says the tragedy is an example of why they must be prepared to use any and all means to neutralize a threat.

A murder/suicide in Sulphur has left a man and his 4-year-old-son dead. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Kim Myers says they received several calls from people who were worried about 59-year-old Kenneth Bacque (Bah-kay)…:
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Myers says the investigation is in the preliminary stages but it appears Bacque shot his 4-year-old and then himself.