The U.S. Senate is gearing up to debate the healthcare plan to replace Obamacare. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy proposed several amendments to the GOP replacement bill, with little support. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says as a doctor, Cassidy understands the risks of taking away health insurance.

Cut 11 (11) “the gun”

Senator John Kennedy has proudly stated he will vote to repeal the ACA even without a replacement.

Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks’ campaign ad using audio from the shooting that injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is making waves. Political analyst Silas Lee says Brooks might lose some middle of the road voters from this.

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The ad touts Brooks’ support for the second amendment.

A seven-year-old boy has died after being electrocuted by the neighbor’s fence in Winnsboro. Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb says the boy was playing in his front yard with his little sister and tried to retrieve a ball that went over the fence.

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Today Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand announced his retirement, as the most vocal sheriff in Louisiana will soon make the shift to radio. After serving 10 years as the sheriff, Normand says a good leader knows when it’s time to leave, and good leaders also evaluate opportunities.

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Chief Deputy Joe Lopinto will be sworn in as sheriff on August 31st.