A machete attack on a priest in St. Landry Parish last night leaves a small town in shock. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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Folks in the Shreveport area are still dealing with storm debris from the severe storms and tornadoes that tore through the region in late June. The city says debris pickup should begin Monday and run through the end of July. If you have questions, call Shreveport’s Department of Public Works at 318-673-6300.

A veto override session will begin Tuesday in Baton Rouge. Lawmakers will meet again in Baton Rouge to consider overturning some of the Governor’s 25 vetoes. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says Mr. Edwards’ veto of the transgender surgery ban for minors was the trigger to bring lawmakers back…:

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The veto override session starts Tuesday and will end Saturday.

A package of bills to aid cancer patients in insurance matters has been signed into law by the Governor. Julie Stokes, with the Louisiana Oncology Society, is a cancer survivor and applauds the new law that assures a patient’s right to speedy review and coverage…:

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Other new laws provide insurance coverage for biomarker scans to help oncologists more accurately treat your cancer, and one requiring insurance to cover fertility preservation steps for cancer patients.

As expected, state lawmakers are coming back to Baton Rouge for a veto override session. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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Natchitoches Police make an arrest in the murder of a man Tuesday at the Motel 6 on Highway 1. 27-year-old Ambrea Howard is charged with 2^nd-degree murder for the crime. Natchitoches cops are still seeking 19-year-old Matt Robinson; also allegedly involved in the crime.

The police chief in Grand Couteau, in St. Landry Parish, is under arrest; charged with trafficking narcotics. St. Landry Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says the investigation revealed evidence that drugs seized by police were finding their way back onto the streets. He says it’s bad enough the small town has dope dealers…:

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Police chief Jeffrey Guilbeau is charged with distribution, theft, obstruction of justice, and malfeasance in office.

Also in St. Landry…a Melville man, is in jail accused of a machete attack on a local Catholic priest. Melville Police Chief Phil Lucas says the town is shaken…:

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The suspect is identified as 58-year-old Johnny Neely, who is charged with attempted murder. The priest is recovering from cuts to his head and body.

The small town of Melville in St. Landry Parish is in shock after a man used a machete to attack a priest. Police Chief Phillip Lucas says 58-year-old Johnny Neely of Melville is in custody after the alleged attack on a St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church priest Thursday night. Lucas says he could also be charged with a hate crime…:

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The priest is being treated for cuts to his head and body.

The police chief in Grand Coteau has been arrested. Authorities received a tip that Chief Jeff Guilbeau was involved in the use and distribution of illegal narcotics. St Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says they began surveillance and verified the information…:

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Guilbeau is charged with distribution, theft, obstruction of justice, and malfeasance in office.

Lawmakers will return to the State Capitol Tuesday for a veto override session. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says Governor Edwards vetoed 25 bills and specific items in three different budget bills…:

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Schexnayder says the governor’s veto of a bill to ban gender affirming care of transgender minors has motivated Conservative lawmakers to try veto overrides for a third straight year.

Some positive cancer-related bills NOT vetoed by the Governor are being celebrated. Julie Stokes, with the Louisiana Oncology Society, is glad the Governor signed a bill assuring insurance covers new and developing treatments…:

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Another new law provides for fertility preservation for people undergoing cancer treatments. And another lets you select “bone marrow donor” on your driver’s license.

State Police seek a hit & run driver who struck and killed a man early this morning on Highway 90 in Donner, in Terrebonne Parish. Troop C spokesman Ross Brennan says a yet-unidentified man was found dead lying partially in the roadway, and they ask the public to come forward with any tips on the crime. Brennan says troopers investigate far too many roadside deaths and injuries of pedestrians. He says avoid walking along busy roads, and if you must…always walk ON THE LEFT SHOULDER, facing oncoming traffic…:

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Ever heard of a Fish Attracting Device? State Wildlife & Fisheries are installing FAD buoys offshore, south of Venice. Program manager Mike McDonough says amateur angler proposed t3he idea, but it took some time to get going…:

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We’ll find out tomorrow if lawmakers will return for a veto override session next week. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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LSU’s Angel Reese won the ESPY last night for Best Breakthrough Athlete. In her first season at LSU, Reese helped the Lady Tigers win their first national championship and she became an overnight sensation as a result of her play in the Final Four. Reese, who now has over 2-million followers on social media, says another Natty is coming next year.

A fatal Thursday morning hit & run in Terrebonne Parish is a double mystery for State Police right now. Teiko Foxx has more…:

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Former LSU women’s basketball standout Danielle Ballard was also struck by traffic and killed while walking early this morning in Memphis, TN. In this case the driver DID stop and call authorities. Among her athletic accomplishments, Ballard led the Lady Tigers to the 2015 NCAA Tournament. Danielle Ballard was just 29.

Lawmakers must have their ballots in by midnight tonight if they’re against holding a veto override session. In Louisiana, when the governor rejects legislation a veto session is automatic, unless lawmakers vote NOT to have one. “LAPOlitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s extremely likely lawmakers will return for an override session…:

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Alford says the state Republican Party has even threatened lawmakers with “repercussions” if they do not override Governor Edwards’ vetoes.

Fishermen in the Gulf will be able to take advantage of new Fish Attracting Device buoys, which can greatly increase chances of catching a big one. LDWF program manager Mike McDonough says they have high hopes for the devices and have plans to install more…:

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We’ll find out tomorrow if lawmakers will return for a veto override session next week. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A fatal Thursday morning hit & run in Terrebonne Parish is a double mystery for State Police right now. Teiko Foxx has more…:

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Lawmakers must have their ballots in by midnight tonight if they’re against holding a veto override session. In Louisiana, when the governor rejects legislation a veto session is automatic, unless lawmakers vote NOT to have one. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s extremely likely lawmakers will return for an override session.

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Alford says another clue there will be an override session next week, is that at least three political fundraisers are scheduled over the five days set aside for the session.

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The veto of a bill to ban gender-affirming healthcare for minors, Alford says it’s that bill that’s the driving force among Republicans for an override session.  But will there be enough votes if lawmakers do return to override that bill or any of the bills the governor vetoed?

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Alford says the state Republican party has even threatened lawmakers with repercussions if they do not override Governor Edwards’ veto.

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Louisiana sportsmen will soon have a new gadget to help them bring home the catch of the day. LDWF Artificial Reef Program has deployed its first-ever Fish Attracting Device (FAD) buoys in the Gulf of Mexico.  Artificial Reef Coordinator Mike McDonough says fishing enthusiasts presented the idea but it took a lot of time and research…

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The device is located 30 miles southeast of Venice. The device is visible above the water in the Gulf of Mexico which makes it easier for anglers to locate. McDonough says the device gives fishers an idea where they can cast their rods for larger fish…

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To keep them in place, the devices are anchored using concrete blocks that connect to the buoys with chains and rope. McDonough hopes the new devices are beneficial for commercial fishers and anticipate deploying more in the future…

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State Police are seeking the person who struck & killed a pedestrian then drove away early Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 90 near Donner, in Terrebonne Parish. Troop C spokesman Ross Brennan says they had a couple calls about a man walking on the four-lane divided highway. Brennan says the speed limit in the area is 70, and it is not safe for walkers…:

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The unknown male victim suffered serious injuries. He was taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he later died. Trooper Brennan says it is a double mystery; who was the victim and who is the person who fled the scene…?

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They ask anyone with any knowledge of the hit & run to contact then (985-857-3680, press 0).

Brennan says Troopers investigate far too many roadside deaths and injuries of pedestrians. He says avoid walking along busy roads, and if you must…always walk ON THE LEFT SHOULDER, facing oncoming traffic…:

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Today is the deadline for lawmakers to get in their votes on whether or not to convene a veto override session. We’ll know their decision by tomorrow. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says he believes it will happen, but even so…will there be enough votes to actually overturn the Governor’s vetoes…?

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Alford says the vetoes of three bills seen by some as “anti-LGBT” are the likely triggers to convene an override session.

State Police seek a hit & run driver that struck and killed man late last night on Highway 90 near Donner, in Terrebonne Parish. Trooper Ross Brennan says they have a double mystery right now; the identity of the victim AND the guilty driver…:

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They ask anyone who may know anything about to call LSP Troop C.

Offshore fishermen will be happy to know state Wildlife & Fisheries are installing Fish Attracting Device buoys in the Gulf, south of Venice. LDWF’s Mike McDonough says they’ll be easy to spot from your boat and improve your chances of landing a big one…:

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Country superstar Garth Brooks is coming to the Superdome this fall. He’s the headliner for the inaugural Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff concert, and Brooks says he’s not coming alone…:

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Tickets for the September 2^nd concert go on sale July 21^st, and a good number will sell for under $100.

No Powerball winner last night. Saturday jackpot is not at $875-million; the 3^rd-biggest in Powerball history.

We’ll find out tomorrow if lawmakers will return for a veto override session next week. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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No Powerball winner last night. That means the jackpot will roll over for Saturday’s drawing; worth an estimated $875-million. Selecting a lump-sum cash payment would still get you about $441-million. The odds of your ticket being a winner are about 1 in 290-million.

State Police are seeking the person who struck & killed a pedestrian then drove away early Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 90 near Donner, in Terrebonne Parish. Troop C spokesman Ross Brennan says they had a couple calls about a man walking on the four-lane divided highway. Brennan says the speed limit in the area is 70, and it is not safe for walkers…:

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At this time they do not know the victim’s identity, not anything about who hit him and drove away. They ask anyone with tips to call Troop C.

Louisiana sportsmen will soon have a new gadget to help them bring home the catch of the day. LDWF’s Artificial Reef Program has deployed its first-ever Fish Attracting Device (FAD) buoys in the Gulf of Mexico.  Program Coordinator Mike McDonough says fishing enthusiasts presented the idea but it took a lot of time and research…:

CUT 06(11)      “…the water.”

A fatal Thursday morning hit & run in Terrebonne Parish is a double mystery for State Police right now. Teiko Foxx has more…:

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Former LSU women’s basketball standout Danielle Ballard was also struck by traffic and killed early this morning in Memphis, TN. In this case the drive DID stop and call authorities. Among her athletic accomplishments, Ballard led the Lady Tigers to the 2015 NCAA Tournament. Danielle Ballard; dead at just 29.

Lawmakers must have their ballots in by midnight tonight if they’re against holding a veto override session. In Louisiana when the governor rejects legislation a veto session is automatic. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford believes they will reconvene. He says one clue there will be is that at least three political fundraisers are scheduled over the five days set aside for the session…:

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Alford says the state Republican Party has even threatened lawmakers with repercussions if they do not override Governor Edwards’ vetoes; especially the one killing a bill to ban transgender procedures for kids.

And now a look at today’s commodities….

There’s a new poll out on the Governor’s race that shows Republican Jeff Landry in the lead by double digits, but also reveals a majority of voters are unhappy with state government in general. The poll was conducted by the conservative group, “Citizens For a New Louisiana.” Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says he’s never seen voter confidence so low:
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The Allstate Sugar Bowl announced Wednesday that Garth Brooks will headline a concert at the Superdome on September 2nd. In his own announcement, Brooks bragged on his opening acts..:
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Tickets go on sale for less than $99 on July 21st.

The Louisiana Department of Education launches its first hurricane preparedness playbook for schools. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says this serves as a collection of recommendations for system administrators on how to prepare for natural disasters…:
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Brumley says this playbook could be a model and a guide for other states across the nation.

There was no winner in last night’s massive Powerball drawing which now grows to an estimated $875 million dollars. That’s an estimated $441 million lump sum cash value before tax.