One year ago today, Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise was fighting for his life after he was shot on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia. A bullet went through his hip causing many internal injuries. Several surgeries later, Scalise will play in tonight’s congressional baseball game. While speaking at a Politico sponsored event, the Republican from Jefferson Parish says he was itching to get back during his recovery….
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Scalise is expected to start at second base in tonight’s charity game.

Great Raft Brewing says their recently released 3-1-8 Golden Ale has exceeded expectations and now they are looking at expanding their brewery in Shreveport. Tasting room manager Bob Thames says it’s rewarding to have a brand that the area can call its own….
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Good news for Lake Charles-area motorists. The state Department of Transportation says planned construction on the I-210 bridge might only take a year to compete. Earlier estimates had the timetable at three years. Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says a start date has yet to be determined and motorists will still be able to use the bridge once work begins…
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The bridge repair is expected to cost 44-million dollars.

A Morgan City bank teller has been arrested in California after she allegedly stole over 25-thousand dollars from her drawer at the bank. Thirty-seven-year-old Stephanie Williams was taken into custody in Long Beach, California.