A proposed bill to eliminate state income tax has been stymied by lawmakers. The House Ways & Means Committee voted to table Mandeville Rep. Richard Nelson’s bill without an up or down vote. Nelson says ending income tax would draw more businesses and people to the state. He says it would also help stop outmigration of the best and brightest…:

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The bill is effectively dead for the session, but Nelson says he’ll campaign for Governor this fall on a platform of ending state income tax.

A Winn Parish high school sports coach is shot to death – allegedly by his own son. Winn Parish Sheriff Cranford Jordan says the 51-year-old victim was found dead at the scene of the shooting Saturday…:

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Camp’s 17-year-old son has been arrested. Jordan says the two had an argument.

With legislation afoot to make tax incentives for the film industry permanent, a poll indicates there’s widespread support for them. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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If you’re looking for something fun and unusual to do this weekend, travel to Evangeline Downs in Opelousas for real live camel and zebra races. The races are scheduled for 5:30 this Saturday and will be free to the public. For information, visit Evangeline Downs on Facebook.