One of the officers injured in the ambush on cops last year in Baton Rouge is suing Black Lives Matter leaders on grounds of inciting violence that led to the deadly attack. But the lawyer for one of the activists says you can’t sue a movement that doesn’t even having a governing body. Our legal analyst Tim Meche agrees…:
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Meche feels this suit has been brought to make a political point.

I-10 eastbound in Ascension Parish is closed right now between Sorrento and Gramercy for repairs on an on-ramp. DOTD spokesman Rodney Mallett says an alternate route should be used for those headed to New Orleans:
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He says the lanes will re-open by Monday morning.

LSU pitcher Alex Lange and the Chicago Cubs got a deal done before a 5pm deadline Friday.

Baton Rouge founded Raising Cane’s has been named the fastest-growing chain in the US for 2017 by Nation’s Restaurant News. Don Molino reports…:
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A 73-year-old Slidell man was brutally beaten during an apparent road rage incident. Police responded to a report that two young men had attacked the victim who was still inside his vehicle. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau is with Slidell Police…:
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The two men are charged with disturbing the peace and second degree battery.

One of the officers wounded in the deadly ambush on cops in Baton Rouge last year is suing leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement. On July 17th, 2016, 29-year-old Gavin Long killed three officers and wounded three others in a targeted attack. The suit accuses Black Lives Matter of inciting violence. But legal analyst Tim Meche doesn’t see this going far
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The suit’s description of the plaintiff matches East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Tullier.

The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office says a volunteer firefighter was killed when responding to a blaze in the Mt. Hermon area. They say 54-year-old Ronda Varnado of Franklinton was in a fully loaded firetruck when it ran off the road then tipped causing the water tank to crash into the cab.

There are plenty of fun events going on in New Orleans this weekend, and if you’re planning to head that way you may experience delays without an alternate route. I-10 east is going to be closed between Sorrento and Gramercy beginning tonight at 9…:
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That’s DOTD spokesman Rodney Mallet who says the interstate is set to reopen by 5am Monday morning.

A 73-year-old Slidell man was brutally beaten during a road rage incident just before noon Thursday. 19-year-old Brett McCraney and 26-year-old Adonis Young were seen attacking the victim while he was still in his vehicle, according to Detective Daniel Seuzeneau with Slidell Police…:
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Seuzeneau says the victim was transported to University Medical Center in New Orleans due to the severity of the injuries to his face and head.

Raising Cane’s has been named the fastest-growing chain in the US for 2017 by the industry publication Nation’s Restaurant News. It says the Baton Rouge founded chicken establishment did $640.5 million dollars in sales in 2016, up 26 percent from the prior year. Matt Massey is the Regional Vice President at Cane’s. He says this is a great honor…:
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Cane’s only has 310 locations, but is growing rapidly with 59 new restaurants in the past year.

One of the officers wounded in the July 17th ambush on Baton Rouge cops last year is suing Black Lives Matter leaders claiming the movement is what led to the gunman’s actions. There are five people named as defendants in the suit filed Friday on behalf of the un-named injured officer.

Two young men have been arrested after allegedly severely beating an elderly man in a road rage incident in Slidell. Emelie Gunn has more:
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Kenner Representative Julie Stokes has dropped out of the State Treasurer’s race after being diagnosed with breast cancer, and facing several months of chemo. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Stokes is a highly regarded and respected state lawmaker:
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He expects the State Treasurer’s race will remain a highly competitive one.

A 73-year-old Slidell man was brutally beaten during a road rage incident just before noon yesterday, according to cops. Slidell Police responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call that two young men had attacked the elderly man who was still inside his vehicle. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau…:
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The two men are charges with disturbing the peace and second degree battery.

The Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana number one in the nation for sales tax rates. Director of state projects for the Tax Foundation, Scott Drenkard, says when you combine sales, property and income taxes, Louisiana is one of the least tax burdened states. But he says the state can benefit from tax reform, because it has one of the most complex structures in the nation…:
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Louisiana’s combined state and local sales tax rate averages just above 10-percent.

I-10 East between Sorrento and Gramercy will be closed this weekend for repairs on the on-ramp bridge connecting U.S. 61 and the interstate. Rodney Mallett with DOTD says you should find another way to New Orleans:
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The closure begins at 9 p.m. tonight and is set to reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday.

State Representative Julie Stokes announces she is withdrawing from the race for State Treasurer because she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. The Kenner lawmaker says she’s facing months of chemo, but hopes to be back in time for the next legislative session. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Stokes was a favorite to win State Treasurer, but…:
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Former state legislator John Schroder from Covington is in the running, as is Columbia Senator Neil Riser.

The Tax Foundation has updated its national review of sales tax rates and finds Louisiana continues to rank number one in the nation. We’ve got a combined state and local sales tax rate averaging just above 10-percent. But Director of state projects for the Tax Foundation, Scott Drenkard, says property taxes are lower than most states thanks to the Homestead Exemption…:
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He says when you combine sales, property and income taxes, Louisiana is one of the least tax burdened states.

Those headed to New Orleans this weekend should keep in mind that I-10 eastbound at Highway 61 will be closed tonight at 9 through no later than Monday morning. DOTD says crews are still repairing on a ramp at the Gramercy exit near Sorrento. Alternate routes include taking I-12 to I-55, or Airline Highway to Hwy 641 where you can get back on I-10.

A cat suffering from a gunshot wound to the face is expected to make a full recovery. Emelie Gunn has more..:
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Once again, Louisiana ranks number one in the Tax Foundation’s study for the highest sales tax rate in the country…:
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There’s another confederate monument debate brewing in the state…and this time it’s in northwest Louisiana. A citizen advisory committee charged with making a recommendation about the future of the downtown confederate monument in Shreveport, was slated to discuss its relocation last night, but the meeting was adjourned in minutes. The chair of the committee was not happy, and called the move a major attempt to usurp the topic.

Kenner Representative Julie Stokes has bowed out of the State Treasurer’s race as she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says the Republican was considered one of the favorites to win…:
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Stokes says she faces at least five months of chemotherapy, but intends to be fully recovered by the time the 2018 legislative session beings.

A Denham Springs couple has saved a stray cat that wondered up to their house shot in the face. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says it’s amazing that given the horrendous injury, he has so much will to live…:
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Dorson says they are working with law enforcement to determine who could’ve shot the cat. His name is Scar Face, and you can donate to help by visiting the Humane Society of Louisiana website.

A state lawmaker is battling breast cancer. Jeff Palermo reports a lot of people are pulling for Kenner Republican Julie Stokes to win the fight:
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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise underwent surgery for infection management on Thursday, after he was readmitted to the ICU at MedStar Washington Hospital Center Wednesday. He remains in serious condition.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 14-year-old has died after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach.

It’s hard to believe, but the one year anniversary of the 2016 August floods is just over a month away. So where does the federal grant money stand? Pat Forbes, head of Louisiana’s Office of Community Development, oversees distribution of flood aid…:
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He says they have money to help out 36,000 of the hardest hit families.

A Denham Springs couple has discovered a cat suffering from a gunshot wound to the face when the feline walked up to the front door of their home. The Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says the cat has received medical attention and is getting the care he needs:
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The cat has been nicknamed “Scar face”. Dorson encourages anyone who can to donate for the surgery costs on the Humane Society’s website.

Kenner Representative Julie Stokes bows out of the State Treasurer’s race because of cancer. Stokes says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and faces at least five months of chemotherapy. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Stokes is a highly regarded and respected state lawmaker:
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Stokes says she hopes to be fully recovered by the time the 2018 legislative session begins.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center says Congressman Steve Scalise underwent surgery Thursday for the management of infection. The hospital says Scalise tolerated the procedure well and he remains in serious condition. Scalise has been hospitalized since suffering a gunshot wound on June 14th.

The Tax Foundation has updated its national review of sales tax rates and Louisiana continues to rank number one with a combined state and local sales tax rate averaging just above 10-percent. Director of state projects for the Tax Foundation, Scott Drenkard, says Louisiana has one of the highest local sales tax rates in the nation:
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The other states in the top five are Alabama, Washington, Arkansas and Tennessee is ranked number two behind Louisiana.

A 28-year-old man is now in custody after Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office officials say he killed a 9-month-old infant. Benjamin Joseph Carter Sr. is charged with second degree murder.

An Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Deputy has been injured and one man is dead after an officer involved shooting in Mamou. State Police Trooper Scott Moreau says the deputy was called to investigate an attempted burglary when an altercation took place between the officer and 27-year-old Dejuan Guillory and Guillory was shot.
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Guillory was pronounced dead at the scene.

A two-year-old boy from Lockport drowned at a 4th of July celebration. Lt. Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a call of a child found unresponsive in a pool. He says Kevin Cortez’s mother last saw him playing with other kids inside the home.
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Cortez was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

State Representative Julie Stokes has announced she will no longer run for State Treasurer because she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and her doctors have determined she must undergo at least five months of chemotherapy. Qualifying for the race is next week, Republican state legislators John Schroder and Neil Riser are the main candidates.

Bad news for LSU baseball as pitcher Eric Walker will miss the 2018 season dur to Tommy John surgery.
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