The state senate approves legislation that prohibits State Police from using its own funds to provide security when Governor Bobby Jindal travels for campaign purposes. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The LSU Tigers are headed back to the College World Series as they defeated UL Lafayette six to three to clinch a Super Regional series victory over the Ragin Cajuns. Who LSU will play in its first game in the College World Series will be determined tonight. They’ll face either Texas A-and-M or TCU.

Officials with the National Weather Service say the Red River in Shreveport reached its crest, within an inch, this morning. They say the river was at 36.82 feet as of 8AM this morning. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says officials are working hard in efforts to keep flood damage to a minimum…:
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She says there are about 300 homes in Caddo Parish have been affected by flood waters.

Ville Platte Senator Eric LaFleur tried to change the name of the controversial SAVE act to the DUMB fund. But the author of the legislation which some call a gimmick to keep Governor Jindal’s revenue-neutral budget rule, Mandeville Senator Jack Donahue, was not amused…:
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LaFleur ended up withdrawing the amendment.