House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Metairie is back at the U.S. Capitol for the first time since he was shot on June 14th while practicing for a charity baseball game. Scalise received a thunderous applause when he entered the House chambers and thanked those who helped save his life, including Ohio Representative Brad Wenstrup…
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They will not have tonight’s NFL game on at Sarita’s Grill and Cantina in Denham Springs. General Manager Tony Melara has made the decision to boycott NFL games and the positive response from supporters has been unreal….
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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.

Louisiana has launched a statewide donation drive for Puerto Rico. Mike Steele, with the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness, says the state is seeking to collect diapers, non-persihable items, baby wipes, bottles and nipples and feminie care products. Steele says there’s a list of collection sites on the governor’s website…
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The Louisiana Army National Guard will handle collecting the donated items and transporting them to Puerto Rico.