Authorities in Iberia Parish and LA State Police are looking for Paul Stanley Collins Jr. who is accused of shooting to death his estranged wife - the mother of his two children.

The government is doling out $20-million to farmers in eight states, including Louisiana, to create habitats for migratory birds whose usual Gulf wintering spots may be fouled by the massive BP oil spill.

Louisiana is entering the grip of a summer heat wave for the weekend and into next week.

The state Senate Finance Committee approves a proposal to allow the
state to tap into an economic development fund to help keep a
chicken processing plant in Union Parish in operation. Governor
Jindal says thousands of jobs are at stake.

The proposed legislation allows the state to use 50-million dollars
from the economic development "mega-fund" toward the purchase of the
Pilgrim's Pride plant in Farmerville. The state and Foster Farms
are negotiating to buy the plant. The bill now goes to the full
Senate.

A 30-year-old Baker man was killed when a car crossed the centerline
and hit his motorcycle head-on. State Police say Daniel Edelen was
pronounced dead at the scene. 19-year-old Quang Nguyen was cited for
careless operation. Further charges may be coming, pending an
investigation.

The city of Monroe is considering an ordinance making it illegal to
shoot an arrow within city limits.  Apparently at least one
resident has had stray arrows fly through her windows--on two
occasions. If approved, one could get a $500 fine for playing Robin
Hood in city limits.
 

Here's a look at stories making national news.

A new national poll finds former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is currently the Republican with the chance of defeating President Obama in 2012. 

Arizona has filed an appeal in the federal lawsuit which resulted in an injunction against portions of the state's new immigration law.