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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![National Safety Council Ranks Louisiana 10th Safest State](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/National-Safety-Council.gif?w=980&q=75)
National Safety Council Ranks Louisiana 10th Safest State
Louisiana received an overall grade of C, but no state was awarded an overall A grade.
![Should The Legal Smoking Age Be 21?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/03/Cigarette-Smoker.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Should The Legal Smoking Age Be 21?
A resolution by a West Monroe state legislator has raised the question.
![Lawyers Representing Alton Sterling’s Children File Wrongful Death Lawsuit](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/07/Cameron-Sterling-youtube.png?w=980&q=75)
Lawyers Representing Alton Sterling’s Children File Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Attorney Chris Stewart says a culture of racial bias among Baton Rouge cops fueled the shooting.
![Fourth Of July Gas Prices Lowest Since 2005](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2013/03/160694436.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fourth Of July Gas Prices Lowest Since 2005
GasBuddy.com says prices have been sliding over the last few weeks.
![NOPD Searching For Suspects For Brutal French Quarter Robbery](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/NOPD-Video-Youtube.png?w=980&q=75)
NOPD Searching For Suspects For Brutal French Quarter Robbery
The suspects were seen on video committing the brutal robbery and attack in the French Quarter.
![SEC Showdown In Omaha For CWS Finals As LSU Battles Florida](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/lsubaseball12.jpg?w=980&q=75)
SEC Showdown In Omaha For CWS Finals As LSU Battles Florida
SEC rival Tigers and Gators face off in a best-of-three series that begins tonight.
Moran: LSU Faces Uphill Battle Ahead Of 1, Maybe 2 Games Against #1 Oregon State
LSU advances in the College World Series following the win against Florida State last night, and now the Tigers must beat No. 1 Oregon State twice in Omaha to make the finals.
![DOTD Closes Roads Due To High Water](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2016/08/GettyImages-5899320481.jpg?w=980&q=75)
DOTD Closes Roads Due To High Water
Visit 511la.org for updated lists of road closures across the state.
![US Rep Abraham Supports Proposal To Allow Congressmen To Carry Concealed Weapons](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/Ralph-Abraham-facebook-e1458852972717.jpg?w=980&q=75)
US Rep Abraham Supports Proposal To Allow Congressmen To Carry Concealed Weapons
Abraham says while it’s important to protect members of congress, he also wants to keep bystanders safe.
![Southwest Louisiana Gearing Up For Tropical Storm Cindy](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/Tropical-Storm-Cindy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Southwest Louisiana Gearing Up For Tropical Storm Cindy
Tropical Storm Cindy is expected to make landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border tomorrow.
![Louisiana’s Craft Beer Industry On Track For Growth](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/Louisiana-beer-taps.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana’s Craft Beer Industry On Track For Growth
Louisiana is currently home to 30 craft breweries.
![DOE Announces Wait List For Childcare Assistance Program](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/01/daycare.jpg?w=980&q=75)
DOE Announces Wait List For Childcare Assistance Program
18,000 Louisiana children ages birth to five participate in the program.
![Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off Gets Underway In Lafayette](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/Louisiana-Seafood-Cookoff-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off Gets Underway In Lafayette
The 10th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off gets underway today at the CajunDome.
![Louisiana Records Its Largest Job Gain Over One Month Since July 2011](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/Now-Hiring-linkedin.com-image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Records Its Largest Job Gain Over One Month Since July 2011
The Louisiana Workforce Commission highlights some positive job outlook for Lafayette.
![Beauregard Parish Leaders Want The Statue Of P.G.T Beauregard](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/Beauregard-Statue-Wikimedia-Image.jpg.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Beauregard Parish Leaders Want The Statue Of P.G.T Beauregard
Police Jury President Rusty Williamson says it’s the right place for the monument, since the parish is named after the Confederate General.
![Bayou Teche Brewing Expands Arnaudville Brewery](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/Bayou-Teche-Beer-pinterest.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bayou Teche Brewing Expands Arnaudville Brewery
The Acadiana brewery, though small, is getting big upgrades to crank out more brew.
![Doctors Say Congressman Scalise Is Improving](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/Dr.-Jack-Sava-foxnews.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Doctors Say Congressman Scalise Is Improving
When Scalise arrived at the D.C. hospital after being shot, he was in "imminent risk of death.'
![Higher Ed Leaders Pleased With Results Of Legislative Session](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/03/UL-Lafayette-Martin-Hall.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Higher Ed Leaders Pleased With Results Of Legislative Session
Lawmakers approved a budget that fully funds TOPS.
![Lawmakers Close To Reaching Budget Agreement](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Pinterest.com-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lawmakers Close To Reaching Budget Agreement
The House approved a spending plan that appropriates all of the available dollars, something they would not agree to do during the regular session.
![Steve Scalise Remains In Critical Condition, More Surgeries To Come](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/679197728.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Steve Scalise Remains In Critical Condition, More Surgeries To Come
President Donald Trump says this has been more difficult for the Jefferson Parish Congressman than we originally thought.