Lake Charles Police Chief Don Dixon says a former Angola inmate is responsible for a shooting that killed a 10-year-old boy and wounded his 17-year-old brother. Dixon says 50-year-old Felton Thompson has been charged with first-degree murder and he’s already served time for an armed robbery….
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Dixon was arrested early Wednesday morning in New Orleans.

Sarita’s Grill & Cantina in Denham Springs was one of the first establishments to announce they would no longer air NFL games after about 200 players refused to stand for the national anthem. General Manager Tony Melara says he is an immigrant and his family takes great pride in the American flag…:
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The state department of health has filed a law suit against several opioid manufacturers claiming they are responsible for the escalating opioid crisis. The suit alleges the drug companies fradulently marketed the risks and benefits of prescription opioids.

With aid slow to come to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, Governor John Bel Edwards is asking Louisiana residents to donate diapers, non-perishable formula, baby wipes, bottles and nipples along with feminine care products. Mike Steele is with the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness….
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A list of collection sites can be found on the governor’s website.