Rallies are planned in Shreveport this weekend to show support for keeping a Confederate monument in front of the Caddo Parish Courthouse. Founder of the Gulf Coast Patriot Network Rex Dukes says they are planning a peaceful demonstration and mean spirited individuals and groups should stay away
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It’s been recommended the Caddo Confederate monument come down and a public hearing is scheduled next week.

A cold front has moved through the state and it brings us a beautiful weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says temperatures will remain warm, but we get a nice break from the humidity.
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The state is sending emergency response teams made up of personnel from the Louisaina National Guard and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Secrurity and Emergency Preparedness to help hurricane ravaged Puerto Rice and the U-S Virgin Islands. GOHSEP spokeperson Mike Steele…
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Over 300 Louisiana National Guard soliders will spend a month in Puerto Rico helping with water distribution and security.

The state transportation department is expanding its Motorist Assitance Patrol Program into Alexandria-Pineville. DOTD spokesperson Deidra Druilhet says stranded motorists on a major highway in that area can call a MAP truck for assistance…
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