Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office has declined to pursue charges against the two Baton Rouge officers who were involved in the shooting death of Alton Sterling. Landry says after an extensive review the shooting was justified, based on the facts that Sterling resisted arrest and a handgun in his pocket….
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Before announcing the decision to public, Landry met with the family of Sterling. His aunt, Veda Washington, was furious officers Howie Lake and Blane Salamoni will not be criminally charged.

Legislation has been approved by a Senate committee to allow students to bring bulletproof backpacks to school. The only person to testify against the bill was attorney and educator Dadrius Lanus, who says this bill doesn’t make sense….
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But none of the senators sitting on the panel objected and the measure heads to the full senate.
A state audit has found the Department of Children and Family Services is doing a better job of not providing food stamp benefits to individuals who are deceased. Matt Doyle has more…
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Gayle Benson is ready to lead the Saints and Pelicans franchises. She was asked at the NFL owners meetings on whether she can handle firing individuals….
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Benson says her goal is keeping Tom Benson’s legacy going and that means keeping the teams in New Orleans.