MedStar Washington Hospital Center says Congressman Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish was critically injured when he was shot by a gunman this morning while practicing for a charity baseball game. The Hospital says Scalise remains in critical condition, after undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound to the hip.

Members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation are reacting to the shooting of Congressman Scalise. Michelle Southern has that…
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The state transportation department announces plans to widen Interstate 10 in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes from four to six lanes. Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says this will help alleivate congestion that happens during morning and afternoon commute times…
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Wilson says construction is slated to begin in early 2018.

State Police is investigating a deadly shooting involving cops in Baton Rouge that claimed the life of the suspect. Trooper Bryan Lee says the incident took place late last night during a traffic stop…:
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The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Jordan Frazier, died at the scene.

And State Police say 35-year-old Avery Metrejean of Morgan City was the person fatally shot by St. Martin Parish Sheriff deputies on Monday night while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.