A Mandeville lawmaker files a bill that would hold back 3rd graders who are way behind in literacy skills. More from Brooke Thorington…:
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Much of the state is under a slight risk for severe weather this afternoon and tonight. A cold front will move through and a strong line of storms is expected to accompany the front. Forecasters say the Delta parishes could see the worst of the stormy weather.

Once again, Louisiana leads the nation for highest average combined state and local sales tax rate at 9.55 percent. New Mexico is the only state to reduce its state sales tax rate in the last five years and Janelle Fritts with the Tax Foundation explains why state lawmakers are not willing to reduce sales tax rates…
Cut 13 (10) “…in the past.”
Louisiana’s state sales tax rate is set to lower to four-percent in 2025 and lawmakers are already thinking about the loss of revenue and what that will mean for state expenses.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso announces he will not seek a sixth term in office and will retire in 2024. Mancuso has been the sheriff of Calcasieu since 2004…
cut 10 (12) “….whole time”