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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Opelousas Police: 38-Year-Old Man Beats Elderly Driver In Road Rage Incident](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/08/Joshua-Babineaux-Photo-Courtesy-of-KATC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Opelousas Police: 38-Year-Old Man Beats Elderly Driver In Road Rage Incident
The attack happened after the 72-year-old victim supposedly cut off the suspect and they pulled over.
![Gov. Edwards Addresses Disturbance In Gulf Of Mexico](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/09/GettyImages-5770851721.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Edwards Addresses Disturbance In Gulf Of Mexico
Governor John Bel Edwards says state officials are monitoring Tropical Depression Harvey in the Gulf of Mexico and GOHSEP has activated its crisis action team.
![7-Year-Old Not Charged After Shooting His Aunt Twice For Not Feeding Him](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/06/Handgun-and-Bullets-iStock-e1437249120363.jpg?w=980&q=75)
7-Year-Old Not Charged After Shooting His Aunt Twice For Not Feeding Him
Sexton says police responded to a home outside of Minden last week and found Amanda Gipson suffering from two gunshot wounds.
![Lincoln Parish Man Charged With Murder After Calling Cops On Himself](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/08/John-Nichols-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lincoln Parish Man Charged With Murder After Calling Cops On Himself
The suspect is behind bars for a double homicide after he reported himself to police.
![Graves: House Majority Whip Scalise To Return To Work After August Recess](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/679197728.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Graves: House Majority Whip Scalise To Return To Work After August Recess
Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says Scalise has been discharged from the hospital and is undergoing rehabilitation.
![One Year Later, Flood Recovery Still Ongoing](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/09/GettyImages-589932048.jpg?w=980&q=75)
One Year Later, Flood Recovery Still Ongoing
This weekend marks one year since south Louisiana was inundated with a 1,000-year rain event.
![LDOE: ACT Scores Up For 4th Consecutive Year](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/08/ACT-Tests.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LDOE: ACT Scores Up For 4th Consecutive Year
The state's public school students increased average ACT scores for the 4th year in a row, from 19.1 in 2013 to 19.6 today.
![DOTD Discusses Replacing I-10 Bridge in Lake Charles](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/08/Calcasieu-Bridge.jpg?w=980&q=75)
DOTD Discusses Replacing I-10 Bridge in Lake Charles
The community will have a chance to see the future plans and receive feedback tonight.
![Louisiana Man Stars On Naked & Afraid](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/08/Naked-and-Afraid-linkedin-image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Man Stars On Naked & Afraid
A West Monroe man survived in the wilderness of Belize completely naked.
Back-To-School Tax Free Holiday Kicks Off Friday
Back-to-School purchases will be subject to a 3-percent sales tax rather than the usual 5 percent.
![Survey: Major Disconnect With How Parents Think Their Kids Are Performing In School](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/07/Back-to-school.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Survey: Major Disconnect With How Parents Think Their Kids Are Performing In School
A survey finds most parents’ believe their children are performing better than what their test scores actually show.
![Acadia Parish Cop Resigns After Posting Racist Remarks On Social Media](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2017/07/GettyImages-113888441.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Acadia Parish Cop Resigns After Posting Racist Remarks On Social Media
Welsh posted multiple comments on his Facebook page referring to Muslim women as trash bags, as well as, a racially charged meme
![Smoking Ban To Take Effect In Lafayette](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/smoking.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Smoking Ban To Take Effect In Lafayette
Beginning tomorrow--August 1--smoking will no longer be permitted at bars in Lafayette.
![Sen. Kennedy Proposes Work Requirement For Medicaid Recipients](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Sen.-John-Kennedy-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sen. Kennedy Proposes Work Requirement For Medicaid Recipients
It's one of several amendments Kennedy filed as the debate continues over an effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
![Survey Finds More People Lying On Job Applications, Resumes](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/05/RS3944_187464388-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Survey Finds More People Lying On Job Applications, Resumes
More people than ever are lying on resumes to get a job.
![Congress Urged To Shift National Flood Insurance Program To Buyout Flood Prone Homes](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2017/07/GettyImages-589932060.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Congress Urged To Shift National Flood Insurance Program To Buyout Flood Prone Homes
As Congress is set to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance program in September, the Natural Resources Defense Council is urging a shift to moving homeowners to a safer area rather than rebuilding properties that repeatedly flood.
![U.S. Rep Abraham Supports Trump’s Stance On Transgenders In The Military](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/Ralph-Abraham-facebook-e1458852972717.jpg?w=980&q=75)
U.S. Rep Abraham Supports Trump’s Stance On Transgenders In The Military
President Donald Trump announces transgendered individuals are no longer allowed to serve in the U.S. military in any capacity.
![President Trump’s Approval Rating Tops 50 Percent In Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/757/files/2017/06/Donald-Trump-Rose-Garden-speech.jpg?w=980&q=75)
President Trump’s Approval Rating Tops 50 Percent In Louisiana
Most Louisiana residents approve of Donald Trump’s job performance, according to a recent Gallup poll.
![Ala. Congressman Uses Congressional Shooting Audio In Commercial](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Mo-Brooks-Ad-Youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ala. Congressman Uses Congressional Shooting Audio In Commercial
The ad brings the Second Amendment into this political race.
![Jefferson Parish Sheriff Sheds Uniform For Radio Talk Show](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Sheriff-Newell-Normand.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Sheds Uniform For Radio Talk Show
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand announced his retirement today, as the most vocal sheriff in the state will soon take to the airwaves.