The last of the final goodbyes to the recently slain Baton Rouge Police
officers is taking place today as Corporal Montrell Jackson is laid to
rest. Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden says law enforcement from throughout the
country have been pained by the deaths of the three cops, but he’s
confident they will come out of it stronger people…:
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Jackson leaves behind a wife and baby boy.

Today, restaurants throughout the state are taking part in the 25 on the
25th event, which is a fundraiser benefiting the families of the three
officers who were killed. The establishments are putting 25% of proceeds
today into the memorial fund. You can find a list of restaurants
participating by using the hashtag 25onthe25th on Facebook or Twitter.

According to House Transportation Committee chairman Kenny Havard,
lawmakers will likely consider increasing the state’s gasoline tax during
the 2017 session. Halen Doughty has more…:
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LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye returns to New Iberia today after surviving a
fatal wreck in Wisconsin that killed two others. Delahoussaye’s coach at
New Iberia High, Rick Huston, says Delahoussaye suffered injuries that
require more medical attention..:
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