Congress has recessed for the summer and many lawmakers are disappointed not much was accomplished. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A Sabine parish mother facing a murder charge after her two-year-old drowned and then tested positive for methamphetamine. Authorities say 23-year-old Christina Rivers’ son Mason was found in a neighbors Jacuzzi in June. She reportedly told authorities she left her son alone for a brief time, but autopsy confirmed he was in the hot tub for at least an hour.

State officials are hoping more flood impacted small business owners will complete the survey at restore.la.gov, as enrollment is lagging. Lasonta Davenport with the office of community development says the survey is quick and easy.

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Only 423 business owners have completed the survey so far.

The lineup has been announced for the inaugural Flambeau Fest in Ascension Parish, as tickets go on sale today for the October 7 and 8 event. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says this event will highlight a part of the state that normally isn’t a big tourist destination.

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The fest will take place at Ascension Fields in Gonzales.