State Police say a Lafayette Police Officer was shot and killed by a subject at a convenience store. They say the cop was responding to a call of an aggravated assault with a gun just after 10pm last night, then there were reports of shots fired. The suspect fled the scene on foot and was apprehended by Lafayette PD a short time later near the scene, according to LSP.

One of two former Marksville City Marshals accused in the death of a 6-year-old and injuring of the child’s father has pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in the incident. Norris Greenhouse, Jr. is said to have taken a last-minute plea deal offered by the state Attorney General’s Office.

We’re coming towards the end of the Atlantic hurricane season, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods just yet. State Climatologist Barry Keim…:
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So far there have been 14 named storms this season.

The LSU freshman class of 2018 will be required to live on campus for their first year of school. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is back at the Capitol working following a shooting that nearly ended his life. Jeff Palermo has more on the Metairie Congressman’s emotional return.
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A couple accused of fatally stabbing an elderly woman in her Shreveport home have been arrested. Roy Narcisse and Kiana Williams were found in San Angelo, Texas early this morning, still in possession of the victim’s vehicle. Williams and Narcisse are awaiting extradition back to Caddo Parish.

A poll out of UNO finds 57-percent of registered Louisiana voters surveyed believe protesting players should be fined or fired, but there is a big difference of opinion among races. Researcher Tony Licciardi says most of the black responders oppose penalizing the protesting players.
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The survey also found 49-percent approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, while 45-percent disapprove.
State Police says a motorcyclist was killed after driving 123 miles per hour down LA 22 in Tangipahoa Parish. Senior Trooper Dustin Dwight says Andrew Alessi tried to pass a pickup truck on the shoulder when the crash occurred. He says this death was totally preventable.
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The debate over NFL players not standing during the national anthem rages on in Louisiana. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says even though he’s on a tourism trip to Europe, he will not be attending the Saints game at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. He says he’s worked with people his entire life who have lost loved ones to war…:
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He says he will not support anyone who disrespects the national anthem, including the Saints.

Meanwhile, though some lawmakers have called on the state to cut tax benefits to the Saints organization Senate President John Alario says that would be just as un-American as not standing for the anthem..:
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A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to the death of an 8-month-old girl in Baton Rouge. Sgt. Don Coppola says Vincent Cummings admitted to police that 8-month-old Katelyn Carter was acting strange so he picked the child up and squeezed her extremely hard…:
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He is charged with second degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile.

Shreveport Police are looking for answers in the case of an 82-year-old woman who was found stabbed to death at her home. Sgt. Marcus Hines says witnesses in the neighborhood report an African American man and woman doing yard work for Kathleen Cates earlier in the day before she was killed…:
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Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact police.

Governor John Bel Edwards weighs in on the Saints national anthem protests and what impact it has on the subsidies the state provides to the NFL Franchise. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office says a man murdered his ex wife this morning with an ax in her front yard. Chief Deputy John Doran says two 911 calls came in — one from a neighbor, and the other from the victim’s mother who was also there…:
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The ex-husband has turned himself in and will be charged with murder.

Shreveport Police are investigating the death of an 82-year-old woman who was found stabbed to death in her home. Sgt. Marcus Hines says detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit are working to determine who committed this horrific crime. He says the victim, Kathleen Cates’, car had been stolen sometime after her death…:
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Hines says witnesses report an African American man and woman doing yard work for Cates earlier in the day.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was shot at a Republican Congressional Baseball team practice last June, will appear on 60 minutes Sunday to discuss his road to recovery.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says he will not support anyone who disrespects the national anthem, including the Saints. He’s in Europe right now promoting Louisiana tourism and direct flights to New Orleans, but says he has cancelled plans to attend the Saints game Sunday at Wembley Stadium…:
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The Tom Benson organization says players have a right to express their feelings.

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to the death of an 8-month-old in Baton Rouge. BRPD Sgt. Don Coppola says they responded to a call reporting an unresponsive baby. He says they learned the child was left in the care of the mother’s boyfriend, Vincent Cummings…:
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Cummings is charged with second degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile.

Governor John Bel Edwards says it’s unfortunate to see NFL players not stand for national anthem, but that doesn’t mean the state can end it’s current agreement with the Saints. Edwards appeared this morning on the Newell Normand show on WWL radio…:
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Some lawmakers have been calling on the state to pull subsidies from the Saints organization because they don’t agree with their form of protest.

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office says a man murdered his ex wife this morning with an ax in her front yard. Chief Deputy John Doran says the brutal incident happened as the victim was leaving for work that morning…:
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He says the 56-year-old man turned himself in and will be charged with murder.

Now that the Senate has decided not to vote on the healthcare bill, US Senator John Kennedy says it’s time to focus on tax reform. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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An 82-year-old woman was found stabbed to death inside her Shreveport home Tuesday, according to police. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office has identified her as Kathleen Cates. Cops say they arrived at the residence last night to find the elderly woman dead with several stab wounds. Authorities say the victim’s car had also been reported missing. The investigation is ongoing.

Another lawmaker has voiced her disapproval of multiple Saints players refusing to stand for the national anthem. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges wants to examine the team’s agreement with Louisiana that contains state subsidies. She says the NFL’s rules state that the players are required to stand and respect the flag…:
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She says all of the naming rights of the Mercedes Benz Superdome and the funds from concessions go to the Saints, not to the state.

5th District Congressman Ralph Abraham will hold a listening session on Friday morning at Rayville High School to receive input from farmers and ag leaders on what they want included in the 2018 Farm Bill. He says cotton was left out of the mix in this current Farm Bill and that industry has suffered major hits because of it…:
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A state lawmaker wants a legislative hearing to discuss state funding for the New Orleans Saints after multiple players refused to stand for the national anthem. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Additional fallout is coming from Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. He’s in Europe this week promoting travel to Louisiana, and the direct flights into New Orleans, but says he has decided not to attend the Saints game at Wembley this Sunday as originally planned because the players did not stand during the national anthem at the Panthers game.

Five teenagers are accused of allegedly destroying more than 50 Christmas trees at the Shady Pond Farm in St. Tammany Parish. Owner Clarke Gernon says these kids caused $6,000 worth of damage by snapping the trees base..:
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He says the vandals initially destroyed nine trees several weeks ago, but he was able to capture evidence of the latest crime with surveillance video. Four of the teens face criminal damage to property, which is a felony.

Now that Senate GOP leaders have decided not to vote on a bill that would repeal Obamacare, Louisiana’s Junior Senator John Kennedy says it’s time for Congress to focus on tax reform. He says those who disagree with him feel like the more money you throw at government, the better it will be able to take care of people, but he feels people need to be able to take care of themselves…:
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He says his goal is to implement tax cuts by November.

US Senator John Kennedy says now that they won’t be voting on a plan to repeal Obamacare, it’s time for Congress to focus on tax reform. He says his goal is to implement tax cuts, both for middle class Americans and for businesses, by November…:
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Five teens are facing several charges after they were allegedly caught on video damaging Christmas trees on a farm in St. Tammany Parish. Michael Farrar has the story…:
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Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges is voicing her concerns about Saints players sitting during the national anthem. She says team’s agreement with Louisiana that contains state subsidies needs another look, as it’s un-American to see players kneel, some with their fists in the air…:
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She’s called for a discussion to take place during next month’s legislative budget meeting.

5th District Congressman Ralph Abraham will hold a listening session on Friday morning at Rayville High School to receive input from farmers and ag leaders on what they want included in the 2018 Farm Bill. Abraham wants to know what is working and what could be improved…:
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The Farm Bill is the primary legislation that sets the agriculture and food policy for the country.