Congressman Garret Graves is holding a town hall meeting in East Baton Rouge Parish tonight to chat with homeowners recovering from the historic flooding. Graves wants to hear from families who are having trouble getting help due to government obstacles…:
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The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Redemption Life Fellowship Center in Baker.

An anonymous clown threat in Bossier parish has led to the arrest of a 14-year-old girl on terrorizing charges. Lt. Bill Davis with the Sheriff’s Office says the teenager allegedly made an online threat against her school…:
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He says today deputies are at all six Bossier Parish high schools to speak to students and ensure they know that this is no laughing matter. They are also encouraging parents to monitor what their kids are doing on social media.

Independent US Senate candidate Troy Hebert has filed a lawsuit because he’s not happy that the Council for a Better Louisiana debate on LPB in two weeks is leaving out low-polling contenders who haven’t raised a million dollars. CABLE President Barry Erwin says for the public’s benefit it’s best to hear from candidates who match their criteria…:
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Herbert says LPB is state funded and they shouldn’t be using taxpayer money to favor certain candidates.

Longtime district attorney for the 4th Judicial District, Jerry Jones, announces he’s retiring effective November 1st. He said it is only due to health reasons and he doesn’t want to leave the job he loves. Jones has had several surgeries on his lower back since being in a car accident late last year. He’s served the 4th district in north Louisiana since 1991.