Dozens of Louisiana law enforcement officials are imploring state lawmakers to not override Governor Edwards’ veto of legislation allowing people to carry concealed handguns without a permit. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says the legislation endangers the public and law enforcement…
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Lawmakers are considering an override veto session later this month.

Only 39-percent of Louisiana’s population has received at least one shot of the coronavirus vaccine. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the low vaccination rate coupled with the emergence of the delta variant has led to a spike in COVID cases and hospitalizations…
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The Northshore and northeast Louisiana have seen the largest increases in cases over the past week.

Gas prices continue to slowly rise. The statewide average for a regular gallon of gasoline has reached $2.78 and Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman expects the price at the pump will increase another 15-cents this summer as a result of high demand and high crude oil prices…
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Redman says crude oil prices have reached a seven-year high.

The deadline to register for the first drawing of the Shot at a million covid vaccine lottery is tonight at midnight. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public Health Kimberly Hood says you only need to register once and then you’re in the running for weekly prizes…
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Louisiana will reward 14 winners with two-point-three million dollars in cash and prizes. To register go to shot-at-a-million-dot-com.