Governor Landry says as you file your state tax return, you should expect a bigger refund this year. House Ways and Means Chairman Tony Bacala says he’s personally experienced the tax relief that Landry said is coming to taxpayers. Bacala says last year he owed the state money; this year he’s getting a refund.
At this time, you’re asked to continue to refrain from burning anything. Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says as wildfires continue to burn, what the state really needs is rain. He says while no rain is in the forecast for the foreseeable future, there has been some improvement in conditions.
Cut 9 (12) “…above the waterline.”
A 14-year-old girl sitting in the back seat of a car in Hammond is killed when an 18-year-old playing with a gun in the front seat dropped it, causing it to discharge. Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr. says when people, especially teens, are negligent in handling deadly weapons, the consequences will be dire for everyone involved.
18-year-old Trey Robinson is charged with one count of negligent homicide.
Scary moments in a Baton Rouge classroom today as a gun went off at Istrouma High School. The East Baton Rouge school system says the gun was accidentally discharged, and the bullet went through the ceiling. Thankfully, no one was injured. Two students, both boys, have been taken into custody, and the school district says they are not being cooperative with investigators.