Students who had the GPA, but were a few points shy of qualifying for TOPS in high school could get another shot at the scholarship under a bill almost to the governor’s desk. The legislation would allow students who scored at least a 17 on the ACT, but have a 3.2 GPA after two years in college to collect TOPS. New Orleans Senator Wesley Bishop:
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The bill would affect 47 current Louisiana college students.

A toddler in Jeanerette suffered second-degree burns to her body in a house fire that investigators believe was caused by a charging cell phone left in a bed. Ashley Rodrigue, with the State Fire Marshal’s office, says electronic devices should always be properly ventilated when charging…
cut 6 (08) “….unfortunate fire”

A pair of medical marijuana bills are nearing final passage. Matt Doyle has more.
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The Department of Corrections says Angola guards thwarted an attempt by an inmate who tried to escape. Authorities say Kristopher Schoeni, who has been serving a life sentence since 2000 out of Calcasieu Parish for aggravated rape, ran away from the farm line, shots were fired, but he was eventually tackled by officers.

The Louisiana House approves legislation that would allow concealed handgun permit holders to bring a weapon into a public school or university if they are a visitor. Opponents say it would create a distraction in our schools as educators would have to check every visitor for a gun and if they have concealed handgun permit. Erath Representative Blake Miguez pushed back against that argument…
cut 15 (10) “…citizens do”
The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

50-year-old Chaffie Brown has been arrested after authorities disovered he was married to two different women at the same time. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says Brown had wives in Baton Rouge and LaPlace and told the wife in LaPlace he needed a home in Baton Rouge, because he often worked long hours there…
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Court records show he’s been married to both women since 2013.

The State Fire Marshal’s office believes a cell phone is responsible for a fire that injured a one-year-old child in Jeanerette. Spokeseperson Ashley Rodrigue says a 14-year-old resident told detectives he was sleeping in a room with his little sister, when he awoke to use the bathroom, he smelled smoke and saw the mattress on fire…
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The toddler suffered second-degree burns to her head, arms and legs.

Jeff Davis Parish authorities say they arrested nine people who were protesting the Bayou Bridge Pipeline . Deputies say the protesters were mingling around heavy equipment, causing a safety hazard for themselves and the construction workers. They were cited for trespassing.

Coach Ed Orgeron spoke in Houston as the LSU Football Caravan made a stop there yesterday. Oregeron says he’s confident the offense will succeed under new offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger. He says the long time assistant has been working hard…
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Quarterback prospect Grant Gunnell was in attendance at LSU football’s caravan event in Houston. He had a chance to see what type of offense Ensminger is looking to install.

Ben Miles, the son of Les Miles, announces hes’ left the Nebraska football team. Miles says Nebraska is no longer a fit for him, since new Cornhuskers Coach Scott Frost is not expected to utilize a fullback.

Could the LSU baseball team not make the NCAA Tournament this year? D-1 Baseball-dot-com’s latest projection for the Field of 64 does not include the Tigers who have a record of 26-19, 10-11 in the SEC. D-1 Baseball-dot-com writer Kendall Rogers says LSU’s dismal 3-and-12 road record also does not help their case
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LSU begins an eight-game homestand on Friday against Arkansas.

Yesterday, Nicholls State hit three home runs in a 17-8 win over Prairie View A-and-M.

Golden State head coach Steve Kerr says two-time MVP Stephen Curry will start in tomorrow night’s game 3.

The Louisiana House approves legislation that would allow visitors with a concealed handgun permit to bring a gun into K-12 schools and university campuses. The bill’s author, Erath Representative Blake Miguez, says concealed carry permit holders have been tested and found reliable enough to be allowed to bring guns into schools…
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Miguez says teachers and students would not be allowed to possess guns under his proposed legislation. The measure passed on a 59-36 vote. Westwego Representative Robert Billiot voted against it. He says the proposal adds more responsiblities for educators…
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The legislation heads to the Senate for more debate.

A bill that would allow bullet proof backpacks in public schools is one step away from the governor’s desk after clearing committee. Don Molino has more.
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The state legislature is interested in setting up a task force to study daylight saving time versus standard time. Covington Representative Mark Wright says he gets asked all the time about moving the clocks back an hour every fall…
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Wright has a resolution calling for a task force that will report back its findings to the legislature next year.

A bill allowing concealed weapons on K-12 and university campuses passed the House. Matt Doyle has more.
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Legislation that would allow public school students to bring bulletproof backpacks to school is closing in on final passage. But Baton Rouge Representative Patricia Smith wonders how much this can really help…
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Some children who suffer from autism could be eligible for a prescription to medical marijuana under legislation that’s close to final legislative passage. Harvey Representative Rodney Lyons says some of the medication available now, creates bad side effects for autism patients…
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There’s also legislation moving through the process that would allow those who suffer from PTSD, intractable pain and Parkinson’s to be prescribed medical pot, once it becomez available later this year.

50-year-old Chaffie Brown has been arrested on bigamy after law enforcement found out he was married to two different women about 56 miles apart. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says Brown lived with his first wife in LaPlace and another wife in Baton Rouge, who he married in 2013…
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A concealed carry on campus bill passed the House. The bill allows school visitors with a concealed carry permit to possess a firearm while on campus, but does not allow school officials or students with a permit to carry. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle says allowing concealed handguns on campus would be a distraction…
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The measure heads to the Senate.

A bill that would allow students to wear bulletproof backpacks in public schools is set for final passage after clearing the House Education Committee. The legislation is inspired by the Parkland, Florida, shooting. West Monroe Republican Mike Walsworth says something needs to be done about the lack of safety for school children.
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A pair of medical marijuana bills are nearing final passage. Matt Doyle has more.
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The Department of Corrections says Angola guards thwarted an attempt by an inmate who tried to escape. Authorities say Kristopher Schoeni, who has been serving a life sentence since 2000 out of Calcasieu Parish for aggravated rape, ran away from the farm line, shots were fired, but he was eventually tackled by officers.

The Louisiana House has approved legislation that would allow concealed handgun permit holders to bring a weapon into a public school or university if they are a visitor. Many spoke out against the legislation, saying the proposed law would create a distraction in our schools as educators would be forced to check every visitor for a gun and if they have concealed handgun permit. The bill’s author, Erath Representative Blake Miguez, pushed back against that argument…
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The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

The top aide to Secretary of State Tom Schedler denies knowing about sexual harassment allegations against his boss until a lawsuit detailing the accusations was made public. Kyle Ardoin says the accuser never came to him with any problems. Ardoin is set to take over the office when Schedler’s resignation takes effect Tuesday.

Two bills that would expand access to medical marijuana are close to being put into law after moving through the full House, and now getting approval from a Senate committee. One bill would allow some children with autism, if prescribed, access to the treatment. The bill’s sponsor, Harvey Representative Rodney Lyons, says he was moved by an appeal from his constituents.
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The other legislation would give patients who suffer from Parkinson’s, intractable pain and P-T-S-D a chance at getting a prescription for the medical pot.

And 50-year-old Chaffie Brown has been arrested after authorities disovered he was married to two different women at the same time. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says Brown had wives in Baton Rouge and LaPlace and told the wife in LaPlace he needed a home in Baton Rouge, because he often worked long hours there…
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Court records show he’s been married to both women since 2013.

The Louisiana House approves legislation that would allow visitors with a concealed handgun permit to bring a gun into K-12 schools and university campuses. The bill’s author, Erath Representative Blake Miguez, says concealed carry permit holders have been tested and found reliable enough to be allowed to bring guns into schools…
cut 16 (06) “…our society”
Miguez says teachers and students would not be allowed to possess guns under his proposed legislation. The measure passed on a 59-36 vote. Westwego Representative Robert Billiot voted against it. He says the proposal adds more responsiblities for educators…
cut 14 (11) “…be checked”
The legislation heads to the Senate for more debate.

Legislation that would allow students to bring bulletproof backpacks into schools is one step away from final approval. Isidore Newman High Student Pierce Nelson testified in the House Education committee that a bulletproof backpack would give him a greater peace of mind…
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The measure heads to the full House where it’s expected to be approved and sent to the governor’s desk for his signature.

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office has arrested a 50-year-old man on bigamy charges. Spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says Chaffie Brown had a wife in Baton Rouge and in LaPlace, who he married in 1993. Hicks says Brown married another woman in 2013
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