The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Cindy has weakened a bit as of late this morning, but the heavy downpours expected with the system still remain a major threat. Forecasters say Cindy is still expected to move inland near the Texas Louisiana border sometime tomorrow.

Southwest Louisiana residents are getting prepared. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso says they’ve moved boats and high water vehicles to both sides of the river in preparation for the storm. He says they’re as ready as they can be…:
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Southeast Louisiana is under a tornado watch until 7pm this evening. Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency for as a result of Cindy and will provide an update at this hour.

The FBI announced at a briefing this morning, James Hodgekinson, the man who allegedly shot Congressman Steve Scalise at a baseball practice last week, has no ties to terrorism. Hodgekinson was shot by Capitol Police Officers and later died. FBI Special Agent Tim Slater says the shooter acted alone and has a history of anger problems…:
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Congressman Scalise continues to make good progress, as he is now listed in fair condition.

The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board crowned the first woman, Chef Bonnie Breaux, the queen of Louisiana Seafood. After competing against 11 contestants, Breaux, of St. Martinville, took the title at the 10th annual Seafood Cook-Off in Lafayette. She says the honor is surreal…:
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