The budget plan approved by the House could lead to the closure of state-funded veteran cemeteries in Leesville and Rayville. That’s according to Department of Veterans Affairs Undersecretary Homer Rogers, who says the proposed 147-thousand dollar cut in state funding means they will not be able to bury anymore veterans at these cemeteries.

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Rogers says over 340-thousand veterans currently live in Louisiana.

A Sulphur man is behind bars after police say he waived his gun at a driver on I-10. State Police Sgt. James Anderson says 24-year-old Matthew Savoie will face a hefty penalty if convicted.

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Four people were arrested after a woman chased down her stolen car with the help of Baton Rouge police. Authorities say the victim was driving another car when she saw her stolen vehicle on I-10. She then called police to inform them four people were in the vehicle, and after a chase, all four suspects were arrested.

The second weekend of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is underway. Michelle Southern reports fest goers are soaking up the music and beautiful weather….

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