A state law limits the search for the new State Police superintendent, as Col. Mike Edmonson is set to retire on Friday. Jeff Palermo has more on the restriction…:
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

A measure that would let non-felons over 21 carry a concealed gun without a permit will get a third try in the upcoming session. Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey says other states already have similar laws on the books…:
Cut 12 (10) “constitutional carry states”

This morning, Governor John Bel Edwards is slated to announce the new Louisiana Housing Heroes Initiative. His office says this is aimed at pairing hundreds of flood victims who are still displaced with affordable housing options.

A state audit examining a missing 22-thousand dollars in student activity funds from West Ridge Middle School in West Monroe has been turned over to law enforcement. Roger Harris with the Legislative Auditor’s Office says over 11-thousand dollars was collected from eighth graders between 2013 and 2014 for a trip to Disney World. He says there was one teacher in charge of collecting the money for the trip, Jodie Dean…:
Cut 13 (09) “that regard”
Ouachita Parish School Board Superintendent Dr. Don Coker says this is concerning as these are taxpayer dollars…:
Cut 15 (10) “has gone on”
Dean has reportedly been placed on administrative leave.