An Oil City Representative thinks it’s time for the state to do away with the need to have a concealed carry license to carry a concealed handgun. Brooke Thorington has more on this proposed legislation that will be debated in the upcoming legislative session…
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Shreveport Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman last night in the Cedar Grove neighborhood. A 9-1-1 caller reported hearing an argument before shots were fired. First responders rushed the victim to a local hospital where she died. There’s an active search for the suspect.

Senator Bill Cassidy is one of eight Republicans to join Senate Democrats in voting to limit the President’s authority to take military action against Iran. Cassidy says the vote was not a slight to President Trump, he just feels Congress needs to reclaim its responsibility in deciding when to head to war and make sure any decision has public support.
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The measure heads to the House, where it’s expected to pass.

A new report ranks Louisiana seventh in the country for its efforts to address youth homelessness. The report comes from the True Colors United and the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty. Co-author of the report Dylan Waguespack says a new law that allows children in foster care to remain in state care to 21 instead of 18 is one reason for the positive ranking…
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