One of Governor John Bel Edwards’ main bills to raise revenue in the special session failed to get out of the House Ways and Means Committee. The bill would have lessened a tax break that many upper-income earners enjoy. The proposal would have raised 117-million dollars. The governor is asking legislators to increase revenues by 600-million dollars to prevent cuts to health and education programs.

Baton Rouge Police arrest a Zachary man after he left his eight month old daughter in a hot vehicle for approximately two hours. Authorities say 31-year-old Marvin Mercer arrived at work and then realized a couple of hours later that her daughter was still in the vehicle. The infant was pronounced dead at a local hospital and Marvin has been charged with negligent homicide.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office has charged three Grand Isle police officers with malfeasance in office. Two of them are also accused of extortion. Sheriff Newell Normand said earlier this year that there was evidence of sloppy handling and storage of drug evidence.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association voted to keep expanded split championships during a special meeting held in Baton Rouge. Michelle Southern has more…
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Department is looking for new field agents as they plan to hold a cadet class in September. Adam Einck with L-D-W-F says if you like law enforcement and the outdoors, this is the perfect job for you…
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You can apply online through the Department of Civil Service website.