Authorities have called an 11 AM press conference to provide more details on last night’s fatal shooting of a Shreveport police officer. We do know that the deceased officer is a female and was in uniform at the time of the shooting, but had not started her shift yet.

Louisiana receives a one-point-two million dollar federal grant that will go towards helping child victims of human trafficking. Kevin Barnhart has more..
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The Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus has asked the state ethics board to reconsider its decision that says candidates can not use campaign finance dollars to pay for child care costs, like a babysitter, while they attend campaign events. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says the recent ruling impacts a female candidate for a Baton Rouge area House seat…
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Governor John Bel Edwards has also said the ethics board should re-consider its decision.

Out of the four NFL playoff games this weekend, the Saints are the largest favorite at eight points. New Orleans beat Philadelphia 48-7 in November and the two teams meet again on Sunday. Coach Sean Payton anticipates a much different matchup…
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Kick-off on Sunday is at 3:40.