Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey is once again bringing back his proposal to the legislature that would allow non-felons over the age of 21 to carry a concealed gun without a permit. He says the Constitution guarantees our right to carry guns, and it doesn’t dictate how they should be carried…:
Cut 10 (10) “to choose”
Opponents say the bill would eliminate certain safeguards such as having to take a safety course before you receive a permit.

Two suspects are in critical condition in the case of an apparent robbery in which a St. Martinville homeowner shot the men as they were trying to enter the residence armed with a gun. Major Ginny Higgins, with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office, says one of the suspect’s rang the doorbell of the resident’s home around 3am this morning…:
CUT 6 (08) “both suspects”
She says the two suspects were also wanted in connection with an armed robbery and shooting in Baton Rouge Monday.

Democrats in Congress are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s nominee for Supreme Court Justice because of his conservative stance on social issues. But Louisiana’s US Senator John Kennedy says Judge Neil Gorsuch genuinely cares about each case he tries and the individuals involved….:
Cut 25 (10) “like that”
Day two of Gorsuch’s confirmation hearing is under way.

LSU has hired a new men’s basketball coach. Athletics Director Joe Alleva said he wanted to hire a leader that was a proven winner. After a search that lasted a week and a half, Alleva has determined that VCU’s Will Wade is that man. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says this is a solid hire:
CUT 4 (12) “land him”
It’s been reported Wade agreed to a six-year deal.