Tropical Storm Cindy has weakened slightly, but forecasters say the threat remains…:
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Gov. John Bel Edwards said today it’s too early to call for evacuations, but he’s encouraging residents to be prepared for flooding and high winds. The governor issued an emergency disaster declaration early Wednesday in advance of the storm. Tornado watches remain in effect for most of the southern half of the state through 7pm.

A chef from a restaurant in St. Martinville is the first woman to win the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. Chef Bonnie Breaux took the title at the 10th annual event which took place in Lafayette this year. Chef Cory Bahr of Monroe, who is currently a contestant on Food Network Star, made the big announcement…:
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Breaux’s winning dish was a crackling crusted black drum with fennel marmalade, Abita Amber potatoes and jumbo lump crab meat.

There’s good news about injured Congressman Steve Scalise from the hospital where he’s staying. Doctors indicate the House Majority Whip, who was shot during a Congressional baseball practice last week, is now in fair condition. The FBI announced this morning that the shooter acted alone and had a history of anger issues…:
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That’s FBI Special Agent Tim Slater.