The family of the man who was killed in a scuffle with Baton Rouge Police officers say they plan to file a lawsuit against several parties involved in the incident. Lawyers representing Alton Sterling’s children say they will hold a news conference this morning to provide additional details.

LSU’s backs are against the wall again. Jeff Palermo reports the Tigers need to win tonight to force a third and deciding game of the CWS championship series…:
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The Republican Senate healthcare bill is receiving reactions from both sides. Supporters of the plan say they like that it repeals the federal mandate to purchase insurance. Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says it all comes down to making healthcare affordable for as many people as possible…:
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But the Governor’s Office is asking Louisiana Senators to oppose the plan saying it would result in up to 500,000 Louisianans losing their insurance.

East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark says he likes that laws were passed in the last session aimed at addressing the state’s opiod epidemic, but says more needs to be done. He says getting drug dealers off the streets would be one step which would mean law enforcement needs to target drug cartels that bring heroin into the state…:
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