The 2023 legislative session will be remembered most for its final minutes of confusion over the state budget. But Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says overall the session was productive. He says lawmakers funded projects with the extra $2-billion and also made a massive payment on the state’s retirement debt…:
CUT 04(11) “…that’s good.”
Lawmen ask the public’s help in gathering information on the alleged sex crimes of well-known Baptist leader Darryl Stagg, of Pollock, who was arrested last week for numerous crimes against minors. Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood says they’re building their case against Stagg and encourage any other victims to come forward…:
CUT 11(09) “…for you.”
Contact the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office, they are leading the multi-parish investigation.
Shreveport Police seek the public’s help in locating 22-year-old Nautica Byrd, after she was seen wildly firing a handgun during a Facebook Live broadcast. Byrd was arguing with another woman when the gunplay started. When located, she’ll be charged with Illegally Carrying and Discharging a Weapon.
Louisiana is in an early summer heat wave of record proportions this week. Entergy encourages customers to consider energy efficiency steps to lower usage and save on utility bills. Teiko Foxx has more.