The Shreveport Police officer from St. Amant (SAN ah maw) who was shot and killed in the line of duty last week, is on his way home. The honorary procession for Officer Thomas LaValley left from Shreveport, with a scheduled arrival in his home this afternoon. Baton Rouge Police announce they will be lining I-10 with their vehicle lights on and officers standing outside those vehicles to pay their respects around 2 pm. Visitation for LaValley will be Sunday night, with the funeral on Monday.

Sweltering temperatures have a stronghold on Louisiana this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says dangerous heat levels are expected into the first part of next week. Keim says afternoon high temps will be in the triple digits across Louisiana…
CUT 9 (06) “in Baton Rouge”
So, stay hydrated.
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According to a recent poll commissioned by a group of Baton Rouge and New Orleans business leaders, the gubernatorial candidate who once had a commanding lead in the race, has slipped. The survey, which reveals various scenarios, has one with Republican Scott Angelle in the lead over US Senator David Vitter. Adding in voting history puts Democrat John Bel Edwards is in first place. Vitter’s campaign is skeptical of the numbers.

The National Federation of Independent Business is encouraging people to shop local as the annual state sales tax holiday is expected to give small businesses a much needed shot in the arm. Retail items are exempt from the 4 percent sales tax, up to 25-hundred dollars Saturday. N-F-I-B State director Dawn Starns says it’s great timing, because in the last few months a lot of small businesses have been suffering.
CUT 3 (11) “floated around”