There are less than two weeks to go in the legislative session and lawmakers have already approved a record 38 billion dollar spending plan for the fiscal year starting in July. Senate President Page Cortez highlights a few of the major investments thanks to federal coronavirus aid…
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Also included was an 800 dollar teacher pay raise and a roughly two and a half percent higher education faculty pay raise.

U-L System President Jim Henderson says faculty at their schools are still about 8,000 to 10,000 dollars a year behind the southern regional average and this increase gets them about a quarter of the way there. Henderson says the budget fully funds TOPS and even increases the size of the Go Grant program.
Cut 4 (09)”…educators”
Despite the big increase in higher ed investment this year, Henderson says the state still hasn’t made up for the steep budget cuts enacted during the Jindal Administration.
Cut 5 (06)”…Legislators.”
A House committee has rejected an effort to give 1,500 Louisiana inmates convicted on non-unanimous verdicts another chance at another trial. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri has announced his retirement after 39 seasons as a college coach, the last 15 have been for the Tigers. Mainieri is 63-years-old, but he says a painful neck injury that’s already been operated on twice has made it difficult for him to function the last few years…
cut 20 (20) “…the time”
Mainieri could still have a few games to coach. The Tigers could still receive an invite to the NCAA Tournament.

State highway officials are asking motorists to be aware and stay focused on the road this holiday weekend. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett…
cut 6 (08) “…they’re used to”
Mallet says 330 people have lost their lives in fatal crashes this year in Louisiana.

Cameron Parish authorities say a tip from a local woman helped them identify a human skull found off a highway in 2018. Brooke Thorington explains.
Cut 1 (31) “ …I’m Brooke Thorington”

Lafayette Police say two pedestrians from Opelousas were killed early Friday morning when they were struck by a vehicle on Evangeline Thruway. The victims have been identified as 18-year-old Ashanti Granger of Opelousas and 26-year-old Odis King of Opelousas. Detectives do not know why they entered the roadway.

LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri is retiring from coaching after 39 seasons in dugouts across America. He’s spent the last 15 seasons as the Fighting Tigers head coach…
cut 30 (10) “…my best”
Mainieri won one national championship in 2009 and nearly won another one in 2017. The 63-year-old says despite two surgeries on his neck, he remains in pain, which has affected his ability to coach.

There are less than two weeks to go in the legislative session and lawmakers have already approved a record 38 billion dollar spending plan for the fiscal year starting in July. Senate President Page Cortez highlights a few of the major investments thanks to federal coronavirus aid…
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The unemployment trust fund will also be replenished with 490 million dollars.

If you’re hitting the waterways you are not alone this Memorial Day weekend, a boat towing company says to expect a jump in the number of boaters and new navigators this year.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

State Police and local law enforcement agencies are urging motorists to buckle up this Memorial Day weekend as they will be writing tickets for failing to wear a seat belt as part of the click it or ticket campaign. The most recent study from the Louisiana Highway Safety found only 68-percent of vehicle occupants in Louisiana wore a seat belt in the back seat. State law requires everyone in a vehicle is properly restrained.

College baseball is dominating the news. Paul Mainieri has announced his retirement after 15 seasons as the coach of the LSU Tigers. Louisiana Tech and Tulane need to win twice today to stay alive in their conference baseball tournaments. A win for the Ragin Cajuns and they advance to the Sun Belt Tournament championship game and McNeese is a win away from a Southland Tournament championship.

The state legislature has sent a 38-billion dollar spending plan to Governor Edwards’ desk, a record amount buoyed by federal coronavirus aid….
cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

A human skull found in Cameron Parish more than three years ago has been identified as 58-year-old Sally Hines of San Antonio. Cameron Parish Sheriff Ron Johnson says it was a local woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, saw a computer-generated image of what the skull would resemble in person that connected the dots.
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San Antonio Police is handling the investigation into Hines’ disappearance and death.

State highway officials are urging motorists to pay attention and don’t speed this Memorial Day Weekend holiday. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says 330 people have died in fatal car crashes in Louisiana this year after over 800 died last year. Mallett hopes they do not surpass that number this year…
Cut 7 (9) “…that trend downward”

A Scott man was arrested for allegedly fatally shooting his dog and posting video of the shooting on Snapchat. The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office says 23-year old Issac Gotreaux was arrested Tuesday and faces charges of cruelty to animals and unlawful posting of criminal activity for notoriety or publicity

The Legislature sends a 38-billion-dollar spending plan to Governor Edwards’ desk, a record amount buoyed by federal coronavirus aid.  Matt Doyle has more…

Cut 2 (30) …I’m Matt Doyle”  

A human skull found in Cameron Parish more than three years ago has been identified as 58-year-old Sally Hines of San Antonio. Cameron Parish Sheriff Ron Johnson says it was a local woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, saw a computer-generated image of what the skull would resemble in person that connected the dots.

Cut 10 (11) “…at zero.

After 15 seasons and one national championship at LSU, Paul Mainieri has announced he’s retiring as a college baseball coach. The Tigers had a rough year and are on the NCAA tournament bubble but Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says  Mainieri’s announcement might give the selection committee another reason to put the Tigers in a regional.

Cut 5  (10)  “…deserve that”

With only two weeks left in the session, the Legislature approves a record 38 billion dollar spending plan for the fiscal year starting in July. Senate President Page Cortez says because of federal assistance there were a lot of things they could accomplish so lawmakers didn’t argue about the little things.

Cut 12 (08)   “…Senate.” 

Despite frequent talk of increasing early childhood education funding, no additional dollars were allocated.

A human skull found in Cameron Parish more than three years ago has been identified as a missing 58-year old San Antonio woman. Cameron Parish Sheriff Ron Johnson says it was a computer-generated image of the head that led a concerned citizen to connect the dots and dental records confirmed the findings.

Cut 9 (11) “…Sally Hines.”

After 15 seasons and a national championship at LSU, baseball Coach Paul Mainieri is retiring as a head coach. 63-year old Mainieri led the Tigers to the College World Series five times, winning it all in 2009 and finishing as a runner-up in 2017. But his critics say Mainieri didn’t win enough national titles like Skip Bertman, who won five titles. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins…

Cut 4 (08) “…great job.” 

The roadways will be crowded this Memorial Day weekend and state officials want you to be alert and drive safe. Louisiana Transportation Department spokesperson Rodney Mallet says in 2020 over 800 people died on Louisiana roadways. Mallett hopes they do not surpass that number this year, despite traffic volume up over last year.

Cut 7 (9) “…that trend downwards” 

A human skull found in Cameron Parish more than three years ago has been identified as missing 58-year old Sally Hines of Texas. Cameron Parish Sheriff Ron Johnson says San Antonio police, who took the initial missing person report, is leading the investigation and many questions remain unanswered.

Cut 11 (08) “…the body.”

With two weeks left in the session, the Legislature approves a record 38 billion dollar spending plan for the fiscal year starting in July. Senate President Page Cortez highlighted a few of the major investments they were able to make thanks to the American Rescue Act Assistance, including infrastructure.

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The unemployment trust fund was also replenished with 490 million dollars.

After 15 seasons and one national championship at LSU, baseball coach Paul Mainieri is stepping down. Mainieri has the most career victories among active Division one coaches, but his team had a losing record in SEC play this year. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says the 63-year-old is also dealing with health issues…

Cut 3 (10)  “…left to prove.” 

Millions of drivers are expected to hit the roadway this Memorial Day weekend and the Louisiana Transportation Department advises travelers to exercise extra caution. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says 330 people have lost their lives in fatal crashes this year in Louisiana so put down the phone and buckle up to prevent more fatalities…

Cut 6 (8) “…they’re used too”

Last year more than 800 were killed in traffic fatalities in Louisiana.

The Legislature sends a 38 billion dollar spending plan to Governor Edwards’ desk featuring tens of millions of dollars in new funding for K-12 and higher education. Among those expenditures are an 800 dollar teacher pay raise and an about a 2.5 percent pay raise for higher ed faculty. Senate President Page Cortez says they may be reoccurring costs, but it’s a priority that’s worth it.

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The budget also fully funds TOPS.

After 15 seasons and one national championship at LSU, Paul Mainieri has announced he’s retiring as a college baseball coach. The Tigers had a rough year and are on the NCAA tournament bubble but Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says  Mainieri’s announcement might give the selection committee another reason to put the Tigers in a regional.

Cut 5  (10)  “…deserve that”

Cameron Parish authorities say it was a tip from a local woman that helped them identify a human skull found off a highway in 2018. Brooke Thorington explains.

Cut 1 (31) “ …I’m Brooke Thorington” 

If you’re traveling for Memorial Day weekend DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says expect roadwork on I-10 next to the Texas border and near the Atchafalaya Basin and I-12 in St. Tammany Parish. Mallet says there will be no lane closers but be aware of speed limit changes and lane shifts…

Cut 8 (7) “…at any minute” 

The Legislature sends a 38-billion dollar spending plan to Governor Edwards’ desk, a record amount buoyed by federal coronavirus aid.  Matt Doyle has more…

Cut 2 (30) …I’m Matt Doyle”  

A Scott man was arrested for allegedly fatally shooting his dog and posting video of the shooting on Snapchat. The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office says 23-year old Issac Gotreaux was arrested Tuesday and faces charges of cruelty to animals and unlawful posting of criminal activity for notoriety or publicity

After 15 seasons and a national championship at LSU, baseball Coach Paul Mainieri is retiring as a head coach. 63-year old Mainieri led the Tigers to the College World Series five times, winning it all in 2009 and finishing as a runner-up in 2017. But his critics say Mainieri didn’t win enough national titles like Skip Bertman, who won five titles. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins…

Cut 4 (08) “…great job.” 

The roadways will be crowded this Memorial Day weekend and state officials want you to be alert and drive safe. Louisiana Transportation Department spokesperson Rodney Mallet says in 2020 over 800 drivers died in Louisiana. Mallett hopes they do not surpass that number this year, despite traffic volume up over last year.

Cut 7 (9) “…that trend downwards” 

After 15 seasons and one national championship at LSU, Paul Mainieri has announced he’s retiring as a college baseball coach. Mainieri has the most career victories among active Division one coaches, but his team had a losing record in SEC play this year. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says the 63-year-old is also dealing with health issues…

Cut 3 (10)  “…left to prove.” 

With two weeks left in the session, the Legislature approves a record 38-billion-dollar spending plan for the fiscal year starting in July. Senate President Page Cortez says because of federal assistance there were a lot of things they could accomplish so lawmakers didn’t argue about the little things.

Cut 12 (08)   “…Senate.” 

Despite frequent talk of increasing early childhood education funding, no additional dollars were allocated to it.

A human skull found in Cameron Parish more than three years ago has been identified as 58-year-old Sally Hines of San Antonio. Cameron Parish Sheriff Ron Johnson says it was a local woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, saw a computer-generated image of what the skull would resemble in person that connected the dots.

Cut 10 (11) “…at zero.

A clean-up crew found the head on highway 27 between Hackberry and Holly Beach in March of 2018.

Millions of are expected to hit the roadway this Memorial Day weekend and the Louisiana Transportation Department advises travelers to exercise extra caution. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says 330 people have been killed in fatal crashes this year so put down the phone and buckle up…

Cut 6 (8) “…they’re used too”

Last year over 800 drivers died in Louisiana.