There’s a troubling story out of Monroe today as police there say they are investigating a murder-suicide involving children. Investigators say a mother shot a number of children at an apartment complex and then turned the gun on herself. Authorities have not said how many children were shot.

On Saturday and Sunday, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is encouraging residents to participate in their free fishing weekend…
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COVID-19 has put the brakes on television and film productions in Louisiana, but the industry is preparing to get back to work soon. Executive Director of Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly anticipates cameras will roll again in July or August.
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There is some uncertainty as to how quickly the industry will come back and at what volume.

The House Ways and Means Committee has approved an eight percent tax on online fantasy sports contests, which is in line with what other states charge. Crowley Representative John Stefanski says the estimated tax revenue is 365-thousand dollars and the money will go towards early childhood education…
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In 2018, voters in 47 parishes approved the legalization of playing online fantasy sports and if this tax bill passes, it could be up and running in those parishes in time for the football season.