A proposal to shorten the waiting period to be granted a divorce for couples with minor children was approved by the House Judiciary committee on Tuesday. Homer Representative Patrick Jefferson’s bill would reduce the waiting period from a year to six months. He says this is what’s best for the kids…:
Cut 7 (10) “can begin”
But Gene Mills with the Louisiana Family Forum says the current one year waiting period gives couples more time to resolve their issues…:
Cut 9 (12) “very reconcilable”
The measure now heads to the House floor.

Governor John Bel Edwards will appear on his monthly call-in radio show today beginning at 2pm. It will air on certain affiliates of the Louisiana Radio Network…(and here locally on __________.)

Cardell Hayes, the man who shot and killed former Saints star Will Smith, will be sentenced today on manslaughter and attempted manslaughter convictions. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says Hayes will likely be behind bars a long time…:
Cut 4 (10) “unusual”
Meanwhile Hayes’ defense attorney Tuesday reportedly filed a motion for a new trial based on new evidence.

Southeastern Louisiana University is issuing a promise to incoming freshmen not to raise their tuition, if they commit to completing their degree in four years. University President John Crain…:
Cut 13 (09) “more quickly”