The LSU Board of Supervisors has voted to change the name of the Dale Brown Court at the Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge to include former women’s basketball coach Sue Gunter. Both coaches won over 400 games. Before their decision, former LSU baseball and basketball player Ben McDonald suggested to the board to name the practice facility or the scoreboard after Gunter…:

CUT 04(09)      “…another.”

Some feel political pressure from the governor influenced the board, but member James Williams rejected the idea that someone is twisted their arm…:

CUT 06(12)      “…what to do.”

The court will be re-dubbed using both Brown’s and Gunter’s names.

Facing probable bankruptcy, the Bed, Bath Beyond chain says it will close Louisiana stores in Lake Charles, Mandeville, Houma and Shreveport. No word yet, on when those shops will shut down.

After blocking a Twitter user from her account, Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson faces a lawsuit. Brooke Thorington explains…:

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…and now a look at today’s commodities with Neal Melancon…

The LSU Board of Supervisors Academic Committee has approved the plan to rename the Dale Brown Court at the Maravich Assembly Center; adding women’s basketball coach Sue Gunter. Both coaches won over 400 games. Former Lady Tiger Delia Taylor urged the Board members to vote for the name change..:

CUT 03  (13)        “…up others.”

The change passed by a 6-2 vote. The full Board has also ratified the committee’s decision. Critics feel adding Gunter’s name cheapens the honor for Dale Brown. Supporters say Gunter’s contributions are just as honorable.

A second officer-involved shooting in Shreveport in less than a week. State Police, who are investigating, says it happened while officers were chasing a carjacking suspect. Last week, an SPD officer shot Alonzo Bagley, who turned out to be unarmed. Both shootings are under investigation.

Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson faces a lawsuit after blocking a Twitter user from commenting on her page. Tulane First Amendment Law Clinic Director Katie Schwartzmann says the courts consider the internet a public forum and when a public official blocks a constituent from commenting it’s a First Amendment violation…:

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Jackson released a comment that free speech is not a blank check and that no public official nor any internet user should be subjected to bullying or abusive language. She also said her Twitter account shows no record of the plaintiff by name.

Louisiana State Treasurer John Schroder has officially joined the race for governor. His candidacy has been talked about for many weeks, but his actual announcement came yesterday. Schroder says his campaign will be an uphill climb; fighting what he calls an “entrenched political establishment.” Schroder is among 8 declared candidates; 5 republicans, 1 democrat and 2 independents.

A Jefferson Parish family of four is dead in an apparent murder-suicide this morning. More from Brooke Thorington…:

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Monroe state Senator Katrina Jackson is being sued by the Tulane University First Amendment Law Clinic for blocking a woman’s access to her Twitter account over differing political views. The suit says it’s a 1^st Amendment violation because Jackson is a public figure, and so is her account.

The LSU Board of Supervisors is set to vote tomorrow on a proposal to add Sue Gunter’s name to the Dale Brown Court inside the Maravich Center; a move that irks a number of people…like sports broadcaster and Shreveport native Tim Brando, who says a female board member opposes honoring the achievements of an old white man…:

CUT 05(06)      “…of higher learning.”

He’s referring to board member Mary Leach Werner. The governor says he believes Gunter’s achievements certainly warrant inclusion in the name of the court.

DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson was in Lake Charles today to officially announce $150-million in federal money for the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge replacement. Wilson says there are even more dollar allocated to get that bridge built…:

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A Jefferson Parish family of four is dead in an apparent murder-suicide this morning. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says deputies found a man, a woman and two young men – ages 20 and 14 – dead from gunshots at a home in Harvey. He says they are still determining who shot who. As for a possible motive, he says the family had fallen upon extremely hard times…:

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One of the persons killed was a former St. Charles parish deputy. The investigation is ongoing.

Federal Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Lake Charles today to officially announce $150-million in Infrastructure Law money for the I-10 Bridge there. He says this bridge has needed replacing for a long time…:

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Officials are surveying damage in Tangipahoa Parish after a confirmed EF-2 tornado damaged as many as 30 mobile homes last night. Parish President Robby Miller says even though some homes had significant damage, it’s fortunate no one was seriously hurt…:

CUT 16(12)      “…minor injuries.”

The Humane Society of Louisiana hopes folks will again this year want to adopt a Mardi Gras Horse to spare it from being destroyed. Often these animals are slaughtered after parade season is over. HSLA director Jeff Dorson says, if you cannot afford to adopt a horse, you can donate to help the program…:

CUT 08(07)      “…appreciated.”

Find out more by searching Humane Society of Louisiana on Facebook.

A family of four in Jefferson Parish is dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says deputies made the grim discovery this morning. A man, woman and two young men – ages 20 and 14 – were killed. Which one pulled the trigger is unknown…:

CUT 10(09)      “…for the parents.”

The family dog was found unharmed and taken to a no-kill shelter.

Officials are surveying damage in Tangipahoa Parish after a tornado damaged as many as 30 mobile homes last night. Parish President Robby Miller says since the light of day they’ve come across even more residences in the town of Tangipahoa that were impacted by the twister…:

CUT 15(10)      “…they shouldn’t.”

Damage assessment are ongoing and the Red Cross is rendering aid.

The LSU Board of Supervisors is expected to vote tomorrow on a proposal to add the former women’s basketball coach Sue Gunter’s name to the basketball court in the Maravich Center. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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State Treasurer John Schroder has made it official: he will run for governor of Louisiana this fall. Schroder joins a field of seven other candidates who want to succeed John Bel Edwards, who is term-limited. Schroder’s been considered a candidate for many weeks, but made his official announcement this morning.

A Jefferson Parish family of four is dead in an apparent murder-suicide this morning. More from Brooke Thorington…:

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Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux has ordered 35 properties demolished in an effort to combat blight in his city. He says blight begets more blight and that begets increased crime. Once the properties are gone, the city will issue leins against them.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Governor John Bel Edwards and DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson this afternoon to officially announce the $150-million federal grant for the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. Buttigieg says he understands southwest Louisiana has heard several promises over the years for the bridge that never developed…:

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Buttigieg says the project will create more than 60,000 jobs.

The Louisiana Humane Society wants you to consider adopting a Mardi Gras Horse. Each year these animals are used for parades, but often left for the slaughter afterward. HSLA’s Jeff Dorson says for some the idea of an actual Mardi Gras Horse is attractive…:

CUT 07(07)      “…really works.”’

To find out more on how you can save a horse, go to their Facebook page. Humane Society of Louisiana.

A family of four in Jefferson Parish is dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says a call came in to 9-1-1 early this morning; giving the address in the city of Harvey, and offering a dire message…:

CUT 09(09)      “…we found, unfortunately.”

Inside they found the bodies of an adult male, and adult female, and two young men ages 14 and 20. Lopinto says they are sorting through the crime scene to determine who exactly pulled the trigger.

The Humane Society of Louisiana is once again helping Mardi Grad parade horses find homes, so Carnival season isn’t their last. HSLA Director Jeff Dorson says when they learned that many of these horses were often sold for slaughter, they created the Mardi Gras Horses Adoption Program…:

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Find more information on their Facebook page.

In Baton Rouge, two 14-year-old boys have been arrested for the armed carjacking of an elderly woman Tuesday afternoon, in the city’s historic Spanish Town district. The victim was roughed up but not seriously hurt. The boys are charged with 1^st-degree robbery.

A court by any other name…? The LSU Board of Supervisors will vote Friday on the proposed re-naming of the Dale Brown Court, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, to include long-time women’s coach Sue Gunter. Sports broadcaster and Shreveport native Tim Brando says it’s only been a couple years since the court was named for Brown, but one Board member, Mary Leach Warner, is angry about the omission of Gunter…:

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Gunter passed away in 2005. Brown is still with us. She won over 700 games in her career at LSU. Brown won 448.

A Mandeville state lawmaker says he’ll try again this year to pass a bill that would hold back certain public school students who are way behind in reading. Republican Richard Nelson’s House Bill 12 would affect third graders who fail a standard federal literacy test, then fail again – even after remedial study help. He says these kids need to receive additional teaching in reading, so they can go on the better learning outcomes…:

CUT 05(09)      “…held back.”

Nelson says Mississippi passed a similar law in 2013 and their literacy rate has grown in leaps and bounds.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso, who’s in his fifth term, says he will not seek re-election. Mancuso, whose law-enforcement career spans four decades, made the emotional announcement this morning with his family by his side…:

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Mancuso will step down June 30th of next year.

Once again, Louisiana leads the nation for the highest state and local sales tax rates. Tax Foundation policy analyst Janelle Fritts says Louisiana has the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate at 9.55 percent…:

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The average local sales tax rate in Louisiana is 5.1-percent and the statewide sales tax rate is 4.45 percent. Conversely, we have the country’s 3^rd-lowest property insurance. So there’s that…

After nearly 50 years, the very popular Tangipahoa Parish campground, Jellystone Park, will change its name and end its affiliation with the cartoon character Yogi Bear and the fictional park in which he resides. The owners say the park will be rebranded as Tangi Pines Family Campground, ending decades of royalties paid to use the Yogi name image and likeness. They say virtually nothing but the name will change.

A Mandeville lawmaker files a bill that would hold back 3^rd graders who are way behind in literacy skills. More from Brooke Thorington…:

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Eleven people have been arrested as part of an operation conducted by Shreveport Police to combat human trafficking. The operation went down last Friday; netting a number of men and women – all charged with either prostitution or soliciting of such. Some were also arrested for possessing drugs.

It may come as no surprise, but Louisiana leads the USA for highest combined state and local sales taxes; 9:55-percent. Janelle Fritts, with the non-profit Tax Foundation, says we will see .45-percent drop off when a temporary sales tax expires in two years…:

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Conversely, she says Louisiana also has the nation’s 3^rd-lowest property taxes.

LSU right-handed pitcher Thatcher Hurd has donated the money he’s received in name, image, and likeness compensation to help feed the hungry in Baton Rouge. The donation paid for 30 thousand pounds of food for the Baton Rouge Food Bank to distribute to needy families. Hurd says his dad inspired his nature for giving and he also volunteers at the Food Bank…:

Cut 08  (12)      “…personal to me.”

Once again, Louisiana leads the nation for the highest state and local sales tax rates. Tax Foundation policy analyst Janelle Fritts says Louisiana has the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate at 9.55 percent…:

CUT 12(08)      “…very, very high.”

Some small relief, she says, will come in 2025, as a temporary .45-percent sales tax increase will expire…taking us to 9.1-percent.

Five-term Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso says he will not seek re-election. The sheriff says he started thinking about retirement about a year-and-half ago…:

CUT 11(11)      “…sacrificed a lot.”

Mancuso will continue in office until June 30^th, 2024. He endorses Chief Deputy Stitch Guillory as his successor.

A Mandeville state lawmaker says he’ll try again this year to pass a bill that would hold back certain public school students who are way behind in reading. Republican Richard Nelson says the same thing was done in the state next door with great success…:

CUT 04(09)      “…elementary literacy.”

Nelson says he expects the bill to affect a fairly low percentage of kids, but those children need to receive learning assistance. By the way, Nelson is also a declared candidate for Governor this fall.

Heartwarming stuff here. LSU pitcher Thatcher Hurd has donated the money he’s received in name, image, and likeness compensation to help feed the hungry in Baton Rouge. Hurd says he decided the money could be used to really make a difference…:

CUT 07(07)      “…to me.”

Hurd also volunteers at the Baton Rouge Food Bank.