One man is dead after an apparent road rage shooting in Greenwood Tuesday morning. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Investigators say witnesses saw two men arguing outside their vehicles on the I-20 westbound on ramp. The driver of an 18-wheeler reportedly attempted to escape on foot when the driver of a dark colored Acura SUV shot him. Authorities are looking for the driver of the SUV who fled the scene heading toward Texas. Earlier reports said witnesses with dash cam footage had come forward. Caddo detectives ask anyone with information to contact Detective Vincent Jackson.

54-year-old Glenn Sullivan of Springfield has been sentenced to 50 years and physical castration for raping and impregnating a 14-year-old. Livingston Parish Assistant DA Brad Cascio says sadly so many of these types of cases go unreported and he admires the bravery it took for the victim to come forward despite being threatened not to.

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Legislation to remove nitrogen hypoxia as a means of execution passes in the Senate after two votes. Monroe Representative Katrina Jackson-Andrews says members of the Jewish community asked her to sponsor the bill because of its tragic history with the Holocaust.

Cut 11 (12) “…by mistake.”

The state Department of Energy and Natural Resources announces Louisiana a 156-million-dollar federal grant to initiate a statewide program called “Solar for Y’all.” D-N-R is looking to provide dollars to pay for upgrades on single-family and multi-family homes to prepare them for solar energy equipment and they are also looking at creating solar hubs. Spokesperson Patrick Courreges says they still must get approval from the federal government on how they plan to spend the money.

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Legislation to remove nitrogen hypoxia as a means of execution passes in the Senate after two votes. The first vote was 19-19 and Monroe Representative Katrina Jackson-Andrews asked for a suspension of the rules because she believed some members mistakenly voted against the bill. She reminded Senate members the bill does not repeal the death penalty, only the use of gas for execution.

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The bill passed on a 22-16 vote and advances to the House.

Legislation to require public colleges and universities in the state to accept cash at sporting events passes in the House. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham recalled the Auburn-LSU football game, which was extremely hot, and some fans suffered heat exhaustion.

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In a fiscal note, LSU reported the bill could lead to a $75,000 annual loss for third-party vendors and slow concession lines.

A 54-year-old Springfield man has been sentenced to 50 years and physical castration for the rape of a 14-year-old girl. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Louisiana is one of 60 government bodies that received funds from the federal Inflation Reduction Act. The state Department of Energy and Natural Resources announces the 156-million-dollar federal grant to initiate a statewide program called “Solar for Y’all.” D-N-R spokesperson Patrick Courreges says the state will benefit, with so much of the population at risk of losing power for several days because of devastating storms.

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One man is dead after an apparent road rage shooting near I-20 and Hwy 80 in Caddo Parish Tuesday morning. The victim was a truck driver, and sheriff’s investigators say witnesses report, he and the driver of a dark colored Acura SUV pulled onto an exit ramp and got out of their vehicles. Witnesses told authorities the truck driver tried to get away when the SUV driver shot him. Authorities are looking for the driver of the SUV who fled the scene. It’s believed he was heading toward Texas. Witnesses with dash cam footage have come forward.

54-year-old Glenn Sullivan of Springfield has been sentenced to 50 years and physical castration for raping and impregnating a 14-year-old. Livingston Parish Assistant DA Brad Cascio is pleased with the sentencing after Sullivan plead guilty to four counts of second-degree rape.

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A DNA test confirmed he was the father.

Louisiana has received 156 million dollars in federal grant money that will lead to the installation of more solar energy panels. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Legislation to require public colleges and universities in the state to accept cash at sporting events passes in the House on a 70 to 24 vote. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham questioned bill author Rosepine Representative Charles Owen about the purpose of his bill.

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Legislation to remove nitrogen hypoxia as a means of execution passes in the Senate after two votes. Monroe Representative Katrina Jackson-Andrews says members of the Jewish community asked her to sponsor the bill because of its connection with the Holocaust.

Cut 11 (12) “…by mistake.”

The first vote was tied then it passed on a 22-16 vote and advances to the House.

After 46 years in prison for the murders of three gay men in New Orleans, at the age of 16, Warren Harris Junior has been granted parole. Parole board member Jerrie Ledoux told Harris she read his file several times and while some things still concerned her…

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Phase One of Entergy’s one-point two-billion-dollar Grid Resilience Plan gets the green light from the Public Service Commission. Colleen Crain has more.

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After being convicted 46-years ago for killing three gay men in New Orleans, at the age of 16, Warren Harris, Junior is granted parole. Brooke Thorington has more.
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A state judge has ordered a Livingston Parish man to be physically castrated for raping and impregnating a 14-year-old girl. 21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says 54-year-old Glenn Sullivan of Springfield has also been sentenced to 50 years after he raped the victim multiple times.

We’ve hit the midway point of the legislative session and Governor Jeff Landry is firmly behind a bill that would make drastic changes to the state’s public records law. During an appearance on the Moon Griffon show, Landry blamed the left for abusing public records law by making numerous public records requests that slow down the process of policymaking…
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Landry says he wants to be fully transparent on how the state spends its money. But some of the initial communications between himself and constituents and staff should remain confidential.

The state Department of Natural Resources announces Louisiana is recipient of a 156-million dollar federal grant to initiate a statewide program called “Solar for Y’all.” D-N-R spokesperson Patrick Courreges says the federal dollars should expand solar panel installations, especially for those who can not afford them
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Courreges says the state will benefit from this federal investment, with so much of the population at risk of losing power for several days as a result of devastating storms.

Governor Jeff Landry makes his case on why the state needs to reduce some of the information available under the state’s public records law. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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And LSU gymnastics coach Jay Clark will be staying in the Bayou State after Clark was reportedly at the top of the list to replace the University of Georgia’s coach. Clark is responsible for leading LSU to its first national championship in gymnastics. There will be a parade to honor the team tomorrow night on LSU’s campus.

After 46 years in prison for the murders of three gay men in New Orleans, at the age of 16, 63-year-old Warren Harris Junior has been granted parole. Because he committed crimes as a teen, a state law passed in 2017, allowed juvenile lifers parole eligibility after 25 years. Harris apologized for his crimes.

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When it comes to domestic violence, there’s always an emotional and psychological toll, but there’s also a financial cost. According to a Newcomb Institute study at Tulane University, in 2022 the price was a staggering $10.1 billion in Louisiana. Study co-author Antia Raj…

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Phase One of Entergy’s one point two-billion-dollar Grid Resilience Plan gets the green light from the Public Service Commission. Colleen Crain has more.

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A Springfield man was sentenced to 50 years in prison and physical castration yesterday…after pleading guilty to the repeated rape of a 14 year old girl. DA Scott Perrilloux’s Office said 54 year old Glenn Sullivan Senior pleaded guilty to four counts of second degree rape after DNA proved that Sullivan was the father of the teenager’s baby.

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More than half of all Louisiana residents have experienced physical violence in their lifetime. And the emotional cost is particularly high for children. Aaccording to a Necome Institute Study at Tulane 22 percent of children in Louisiana who’ve witnessed their mother or primary caregiver be a victim of domestic violence are more likely to be involved in a similar relationship in adulthood.

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After 46 years in prison for the murders he committed at the age of 16, 63-year-old Warren Harris Junior has been granted parole. Jerrie Ledoux, who was also appointed by Governor Jeff Landry, told Harris she read the 200 pages of his file several times and while some things in his write-up still concerned her, she voted in favor of his parole.

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The Louisiana Parole Project argued that Harris’ drug addiction as a teen was the cause of his erratic behavior.

Domestic violence always takes an emotional and psychological toll. But according to a Necome Institute Study at Tulane, the financial cost in Louisiana is also staggering…10.1 billion dollars in 2022 alone. That includes medical expenses, lost productivity and criminal justice spending. But study co-author Antia Raj says Louisiana still offers no prevention services.

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After 46 years in prison for the murders of three gay men in New Orleans, 63-year-old Warren Harris Junior has been granted parole. Harris was just 16 in 1977 when he was convicted on three counts of first-degree murder and a law passed in 2017 made parole possible because he was a juvenile. Former Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator voted against Harris’ release

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A bill expected to generate a lot of debate in the final weeks of the regular session is a measure that seeks to restrict what kind of information can be released under the state’s public records law. Governor Jeff Landry is seeking to keep out of public view many emails or documents that result in public policy being formed…

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The Public Service Commission has approved Entergy’s 5-year grid resilience plan that includes 21-hundred projects to fortify structures to prevent or shorten storm-related power outages. Entergy President Phillip May on how they formulated their plan.

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