Child abuse cases tend to increase three months to a year following major disasters like the two recent historic floods. That’s according to Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana Executive Director Amanda Brunson. She says children shouldn’t suffer when tensions are high within the family…:
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She says parents who need some support can call a toll-free anonymous hotline, at 1-800-CHILDREN.

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who allegedly fled from a deputy this morning after shooting at the officer numerous times. Sheriff Jason Ard says the deputy returned fire as the suspect ran away on foot. Neither is believed to be injured in the incident. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 31-year-old Blaine Beason is urged to contact authorities. He is to be considered armed and dangerous and is wanted on several charges including attempted murder of a police officer.

US Attorney Walt Green says the investigation into Alton Sterling’s death during a confrontation with Baton Rouge police officers is still ongoing. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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River parish authorities have a new weapon to be used for getting drunk drivers off the road. Troop C spokesman Frank Besson says they call it a BAT mobile which stands for for Breath Alcohol Testing unit. He says it has everything they need to catch impaired motorists…:
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