A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms advances from Senate Education. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and a couple of tornadoes will be possible in the south and central Plains today and into tomorrow morning which could include parts of Louisiana. Heavy rain could cause flash flooding in the Mid Mississippi Valley.

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The world’s largest online retailer is investing $200 million in Shreveport to build its first robotic fulfillment center in Louisiana.  Amazon Regional Director of Operations William Hicks says while Amazon is a global business it’s a conglomeration of small businesses.

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Governor John Bel Edwards will be able to have a normal Mother’s Day celebration this year because he and his family are fully vaccinated.  Edwards says if your family is not fully vaccinated continue social distancing and hold the event outdoors.

Edwards says the faster everyone in the state gets vaccinated the safer we will be and the fewer holiday restrictions will be needed.

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Legislation that protects employees from being discriminated against due to their natural hairstyle is headed to the House for final passage after a tense debate in committee. Jeff Palermo has more.

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The LSU baseball team will be looking for a sweep to wrap up a weekend series against Auburn today at 2 p.m.  LSU won Thursday night’s game 8-3 and took down Auburn 9-6 in game two.  Also, former Southeastern Lion and Loranger Red Wolf Wade Miley threw a no-hitter last night for the Cincinnati Reds.

The Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show returns to the Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish this weekend with shows Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM.  Tickets are free for the event and you only need one printout per vehicle.  Everyone is encouraged to get tickets but  Air Show director Major Daniel Drier says there will be a capacity limit.

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A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms, if requested by the parents, advances from Senate Education.  Tonya Williams shared the story of how her son Tyler was shuffled around in several schools and when she found bruises on his body, she received conflicting responses from administrators. Williams says cameras in the classroom could have saved her son from ongoing abuse.

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A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms advances from Senate Education. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Brooke Thorington”

Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and a couple of tornadoes will be possible in the south and central Plains today and into tomorrow morning which could include parts of Louisiana. Heavy rain could cause flash flooding in the Mid Mississippi Valley.

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The world’s largest online retailer is investing $200 million in Shreveport to build its first robotic fulfillment center in Louisiana.  Amazon Regional Director of Operations William Hicks says while Amazon is a global business it’s a conglomeration of small businesses.

Cut 8 (10) “within Amazon”

Governor John Bel Edwards will be able to have a normal Mother’s Day celebration this year because he and his family are fully vaccinated.  Edwards says if your family is not fully vaccinated continue social distancing and hold the event outdoors.

Edwards says the faster everyone in the state gets vaccinated the safer we will be and the fewer holiday restrictions will be needed.

Cut 15 (08) “today”

The world’s largest online retailer is investing $200 million in Shreveport to build its first robotic fulfillment center in Louisiana.  Amazon Regional Director of Operations William Hicks says the state-of-the-art facility being in North Shreveport will provide more than 1,000 jobs.

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A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms, if requested by the parents, advances from Senate Education.  Baton Rouge physician and mother of a nonverbal special needs daughter, Dr. Mary Elizabeth Christian says she will never forget the day when she sat in an Individualized Education Program for her daughter and learned of ongoing abuse.

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The Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show returns to the Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish this weekend with shows Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Air Show director Major Daniel Drier says you need a ticket for your vehicle to attend the show and then drive up to the base…

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Governor John Bel Edwards says because he and his family are fully vaccinated they’ll be able to enjoy a safe, normal Mother’s Day celebration Sunday.

Edwards says after having to cancel Mother’s Day 2020, he’s ready to return to normal.

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The LSU baseball team got a series-clinching win over the Auburn Tigers last night 9-6.  It was a 6-6 ball game after seven innings.  LSU scored one run in the eight before shortstop Jordan Thompson blasted a two-run home run in the ninth inning to give LSU a 9-6 advantage. Pitcher Devin Fontenot pitched in relief and was given the win.  Game three is scheduled for 2 p.m.

The Tulane baseball team suffered a 12-4 loss to East Carolina last night in game 1 of the series.  They play a double-header today before wrapping up the series tomorrow.

Nicholls beat Southeastern 11-3 in extra innings after the Colonels scored eight runs in the 10^th inning.  Game two is scheduled for 2 p.m.

ULM fell to UT-Arlington last night by a score of 6-1, the Ragin Cajuns easily beat North Alabama 11-1 in game one of the series, and McNeese won game one of last night’s doubleheader against Northwestern but lost game two 4-3.

Tech’s game against Florida International was suspended last night due to heavy rain in Miami.  The Bulldogs will now play a doubleheader today beginning at 1 p.m. then a second doubleheader on Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley threw a no-hitter Friday night against the Cleveland Indians for a 3-0 win. The former Southeastern Lion and Loranger Red Wolf struck out eight Cleveland batters on the way to his first no-no of his pro career.  With the win, Miley improves to 4-2 on the season.

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered two losses last night as they dropped a close to the Philadelphia 76ers 109-107, and will now be without forward Zion Williamson as he is out indefinitely with a fractured finger.  The Pels’ backcourt duo of Eric Bledsoe and Lonzo Ball each poured in 18 points in the game, while Jaxson Hayes scored a team-high 19 on the night.  Six Pelicans scored in double-figures in the loss.  The Pels’ next game is Sunday at Charlotte.

In more basketball news, LSU has received the paperwork for the transfer of former Illinois guard Adam Miller.  Miller, a 6’3 guard, started all 31 games for the Illini as a freshman this past season, averaging 8.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game as Illinois won the Big Ten conference tournament and advanced to the NCAA tournament.  Miller will be eligible immediately.

After gliding through the Senate with no opposition legislation aimed at ending employer discrimination against Black natural hairstyles ran into some opposition in a House committee before it was ultimately approved. Proponents recounted incidents where African Americans who were suspended from school or fired from jobs just for wearing their hair naturally, but Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges says business owners should have the right to dictate what employees’ hair looks like.

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The final vote was 7-4 in favor.

Governor John Bel Edwards says because he and his family are fully vaccinated they’ll be able to enjoy a safe, normal Mother’s Day celebration Sunday. Edwards says after having to cancel Mother’s Day 2020, he’s ready to return to normal.

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A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms, advances from Senate Education. Parents like Tonya Williams shared the story of finding bruises on her son Tyler and how she received conflicting responses from administrators. She says cameras in the classroom could have saved her son from ongoing abuse.

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Cameras will only be installed if a parents or guardian requests and could cost up to $8-million if installed in every special ed classroom.

The Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show returns to Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish this weekend with shows Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 4.  Air Show director Major Daniel Drier says you need a ticket for your vehicle to attend and then just drive up to the base…

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Legislation that protects employees from being discriminated against due to their natural hairstyle is headed to the House for final passage after a tense debate in committee. Jeff Palermo has more.

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Louisiana residents facing financial shortfalls will be able to apply for help to pay for electricity, gas, water, sewerage, and trash services through the state’s rental assistance program at LAStateRent.com

Legislation inspired by cases where children in special education classes were physically and mentally abused by teachers is headed to the Senate. The bill would allow cameras to be set up in special ed classrooms should parents make that request. Baton Rouge physician and mother of a nonverbal special needs daughter, Dr. Mary Elizabeth Christian says she will never forget the day when she sat in an Individualized Education Program for her daughter and learned of ongoing abuse.

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The Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show returns to the Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish this weekend with shows Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Air Show director Major Daniel Dreier…

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A Senate-approved bill aimed at ending employer discrimination against Black natural hairstyles is headed to the House floor after a contentious debate in committee. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says his bill was inspired by the experiences of African Americans who were suspended from school or fired from jobs just for wearing their hair naturally…

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Opponents argue employers should have the right to dictate what employees’ hair looks like.

A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms, if requested by the parents, advances from Senate Education. Baton Rouge Senator Franklin Foil author the bill on behalf of the Louisiana Development Disabilities Council and concerned parents whose special needs children experienced mental and/or physical abuse in the classroom.

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The Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show returns to the Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish this weekend with shows Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Air Show director Major Daniel Drier says tickets are free for the event and you only need one printout per vehicle.  Everyone is encouraged to get tickets but Dreier says there will be a capacity limit.

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Visit Barksdale airshow dot com for tickets.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he along with his family will enjoy a traditional mother’s day Sunday because everyone in his family is vaccinated and the faster everyone in the state gets vaccinated the safer we will be and the fewer holiday restrictions will be needed.

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A Bill banning workplace and employment discrimination on the basis of an employee’s natural hair clears a House committee. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says his bill was inspired by numerous incidents where Blacks were suspended from school or fired just for wearing their hair naturally. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton was surprised to hear about that…

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The bill passed 7-4 and heads to the House floor for final approval.

Governor John Bel Edwards is touting the benefits of the vaccine by emphasizing that families who are fully vaccinated will be able to have a safe, fun Mother’s Day indoors without having to wear masks or distancing.

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A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms advances from Senate Education. Brooke Thorington has more.

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LSU has a new president and chancellor of its flagship school as 65-year-old William Tate the 4th was a unanimous pick by the LSU Board of Supervisors. He becomes LSU’s first Black president and the first African American university president in the SEC. Governor Edwards says Tate, who is a provost at the University of South Carolina, is the right person to lead LSU.

A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms, advances from Senate Education. Parents like Tonya Williams shared the story of finding bruises on her son Tyler and how she received conflicting responses from administrators. She says cameras in the classroom could have saved her son from ongoing abuse.

Cut 5  (09)  “…tell me.”

Cameras will only be installed if a parents or guardian requests and could cost up to $8-million if installed in every special ed classroom.

A Senate-approved bill aimed at ending employer discrimination against Black natural hairstyles is headed to the House floor after a contentious debate in committee. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says his legislation protects against racial discrimination on the basis of natural hairstyles but Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges voted against the bill.

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The bill passed 7-4.

The Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show returns to Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish this weekend with shows Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 4.  Air Show director Major Daniel Drier says you need a ticket for your vehicle to attend and then just drive up to the base…

Cut 10 (12) “..square” 

Visit BarskdaleAirShow.com for free tickets.

Governor John Bel Edwards says because his entire family is fully vaccinated, they’ll be able to enjoy a safe and normal Mother’s Day celebration this Sunday. Edwards says the faster everyone in the state gets vaccinated the safer we will all be, and fewer holiday restrictions will be needed.

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