Maj. Kevin Reeves has been named interim superintendent of Louisiana State Police. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The widow of one of the officers killed in the Baton Rouge police ambush has given birth to his son. Dechia Gerald was the wife of BRPD Officer Matthew Gerald, and yesterday afternoon she delivered a healthy 6 pound 8 ounce baby named Falyn Matthew Gerald. He’s already taken on his father’s nickname Buttons, as people are calling Falyn Baby Buttons.

A study by LSU finds Louisiana could face huge economic losses if nothing is done to protect our vanishing coast. But researcher Stephen Barnes says if the state follows through with its coastal restoration masterplan, it will create jobs and boost the economy.

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Without that investment, Louisiana stands to lose $8 billion in wages and consumer spending along with the coast.

LSU officially introduces Will Wade as the new men’s head basketball coach. Wade had an overall coaching record of 91-45 and led VCU to the NCAA tournament the last two years. He says he’ll do whatever it takes to make the LSU team the best it can be.

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