The Louisiana Republican Party is urging the public to contact their local legislators and push for a veto session to override Governor Edwards’ veto of a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says it’s a worthy cause.

Cut 3 (08)  “…itself”

Schexnayder anticipates a four-day session would take place mid-July.

51-year-old Derrick Hills of Opelousas was arrested in Rapides Parish after allegedly fleeing from his home after shooting his wife. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says Hills’ wife, Rachelle Arceneaux Hills, was found with three gunshot wounds in the couple’s trailer home Wednesday night.

Cut 12 (11) “…fled”

A Lafayette developer wants to build the tallest building in Acadiana. Cliff Guidry with Guidry Land Development says he’s never seen such a booming real estate market in his 20 years in the business. He’s especially surprised coming out of a pandemic with sales prices per square foot so high and record low-interest rates.

Cut 8 (07) “…again.”

He says he’s had an overwhelming response to his development and construction on the $140-million project should begin in the fall.

LSU beat reporter Glen Guilbeau for the USA Today Network says  the search for a new Tigers baseball coach is down to three candidates… Arizona’s Jay Johnson, East Carolina’s Cliff Godwin, and Notre Dame’s Link Jarrett.  Guilbeau says Athletic Director Scott Woodward might hold out for a bigger name like Vanderbilt’s Tim Corbin and might be a while before a new coach named.

Cut  11 (09) “…he wants to.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says President Joe Biden supports a 1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill that will result in new bridges for Lake Charles and Baton Rouge. Cassidy has been working with Republicans and Democrats in the Senate and he says the legislation is great for Louisiana…
Cut 15 (08) “…progress”

Will state lawmakers return to Baton Rouge next month for an override veto session? House Speaker Clay Schexnayder would like to see the Legislature override the governor’s veto of a bill that prohibits transgender athletes from competing on female sports teams. Governor Edwards says the legislation is in search of a problem that does not exist. Schexnayder disagrees…
cut 5 (07) “….with it then”
If a majority of either chamber elects not to have a veto session, it’s canceled.

The skyline of downtown Lafayette could change as a developer wants to build a 20-story tower near the federal courthouse. Brooke Thorington has more on the 140-million dollar project
Cut 2 (31) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

In Vermilion Parish, sheriff deputies arrested a man from Gueydan who is accused of killing his father. The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s office says 29-year-old Anthony Caro was taken into custody last night. Deputies say Caro got into an altercation with his dad, Anthony Caro Junior, who died from a fatal gunshot.

House Speaker Clay Schexnayder believes support is growing among lawmakers to hold a veto session in July. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “ …I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

One of Louisiana’s oldest whooping cranes hatched her first chicks this year, and with 24 mating pairs, it almost doubles the previous state record for the world’s rarest cranes. Unfortunately, state biologists say that while 14 hatchlings peaked their way out of eggs this year, only four survived.

51-year-old Derrick Hills of Opelousas was arrested in Rapides Parish after allegedly fleeing from his home after shooting his wife. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says Hills’ wife, Rachelle Arceneaux Hills, was found with three gunshot wounds in the couple’s trailer home Wednesday night.

Cut 12 (11) “…fled”

Hills will be transported from Rapides Parish to St. Landry Parish today.

LSU beat reporter Glen Guilbeau for the USA Today Network reports the search for a new Tigers baseball coach is down to three candidates… Arizona’s Jay Johnson, East Carolina’s Cliff Godwin, and Notre Dame’s Link Jarrett, Guilbeau says Athletic Director Scott Woodward might hold out for a bigger name like Vanderbilt’s Tim Corbin and says might take a while before a new coach is named.

Cut  11 (09) “…he wants to.” 

House Speaker Clay Schexnayder believes support is growing among lawmakers to hold a veto session in July. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “ …I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

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The skyline of downtown Lafayette is possibly about to undergo a $140-million alteration if one developer has his way. Brooke Thorington explains.

Cut 2 (31) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”  

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The Louisiana Republican Party is urging the public to contact their local legislators and push for a veto session to override Governor Edwards’ veto of a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says it’s a worthy cause

Cut 3 (08)  “…itself”

The governor could also veto two other high-profile bills, a gun-rights bill and a transportation funding measure that would take dollars away from other parts of the budget. Schexnayder believes they could override all of the governor’s vetoes during a four-day session in the middle of July…

Cut 4 (10) “…worked for”

Edwards calls the anti-transgender bill discriminatory and in search of a problem that does not exist. But Schexnayder doesn’t see it that way…

Cut 5  (07) “…with it then” 

If a majority of either chamber elects not to have a veto session, it’s canceled.

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A local developer is hoping to change the skyline in downtown Lafayette. Cliff Guidry with Guidry Land Development has unveiled his plans to build two 20-story high-rise buildings. Guidry says it’s been 40 years since the last high rise was built in the Hub City.

Cut 6 (10) “…Lafayette.”

While the development in Alabama is condominiums, Guidry says he used the same business model to develop Seven16 Lafayette tower. Guidry wants the towers to eclipse others and be the tallest in Acadiana. His original idea for Lafayette was office space however…

Cut 7 (12) “…flexible.”

Guidry, a developer for more than two decades, says he’s never seen such a booming real estate market. He says he’s especially surprised coming out of a pandemic with sales prices per square foot so high and record low-interest rates.

Cut 8 (07) “…again.”

Construction is expected to begin on the $140-millon development in the fall and Guidry wants the development the be the tallest in Acadiana.

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LSU beat reporter Glen Guilbeau for the USA Today Network reports the search for a new Tigers baseball coach is down to three candidates…

Cut 9 (11) “…Jarrett.”

With Arizona’s Jay Johnson, East Carolina’s Cliff Godwin, and Notre Dame’s Link Jarrett squarely in the mix, Guilbeau says Athletic Director Scott Woodward might hold out for a bigger name.

Cut 10 (08) “…Corbin.”

Corbin and the Commodores avoided elimination last night at the College World Series and play again tomorrow. As far as when the school will announce a hire, Guilbeau says there’s a chance that it could take a while.

Cut  11 (09) “…he wants to.” 

Florida’s Kevin O’Sullivan and Drew Bianco of Ole Miss were once considered strong candidates but neither materialized, but both removed their names from consideration

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51-year-old Derrick Hills of Opelousas was arrested in Rapides Parish after allegedly fleeing from his home after shooting his wife.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says Hills’ wife, Rachelle Arceneaux Hills, was found with three gunshot wounds in the couple’s trailer home Wednesday night.

Cut 12 (11) “…fled”

Guidroz says law enforcement eventually tracked Hills to his brother’s home in Alexandria.

Cut 13 (11) “…meet me”

Hills will be transported from Rapides Parish to St. Landry Parish today.

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Senator Bill Cassidy says a bipartisan group of lawmakers has reached an agreement with President Biden on an infrastructure bill.

Cassidy says this comes after long negotiations.

Cut 14 (12) “…process” 

Reportedly the bill spends 1.2 trillion dollars over eight years with only 600 billion of it being new spending. The rest is reallocated COVID relief money. The price tag comes in far under the President’s initial two trillion-dollar proposal.

Cassidy says the bill focuses on major infrastructure projects…

Cut 15 (08) “…progress” 

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Cut 16 (09) “…soil saturation.” 

House Speaker Clay Schexnayder believes support is growing among lawmakers to hold a veto session in July. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “ …I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

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The skyline of downtown Lafayette is possibly about to undergo a $140-million alteration if one developer has his way. Brooke Thorington explains.

Cut 2 (31) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”  

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The Louisiana Republican Party is urging the public to contact their local legislators and push for a veto session to override Governor Edwards’ veto of a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says it’s a worthy cause

Cut 3 (08)  “…itself”

The governor could also veto two other high-profile bills, a gun-rights bill and a transportation funding measure that would take dollars away from other parts of the budget. Schexnayder believes they could override all of the governor’s vetoes during a four-day session in the middle of July…

Cut 4 (10) “…worked for”

Edwards calls the anti-transgender bill discriminatory and in search of a problem that does not exist. But Schexnayder doesn’t see it that way…

Cut 5  (07) “…with it then” 

If a majority of either chamber elects not to have a veto session, it’s canceled.

___________________________

A local developer is hoping to change the skyline in downtown Lafayette. Cliff Guidry with Guidry Land Development has unveiled his plans to build two 20-story high-rise buildings. Guidry says it’s been 40 years since the last high rise was built in the Hub City.

Cut 6 (10) “…Lafayette.”

While the development in Alabama is condominiums, Guidry says he used the same business model to develop Seven16 Lafayette tower. Guidry wants the towers to eclipse others and be the tallest in Acadiana. His original idea for Lafayette was office space however…

Cut 7 (12) “…flexible.”

Guidry, a developer for more than two decades, says he’s never seen such a booming real estate market. He says he’s especially surprised coming out of a pandemic with sales prices per square foot so high and record low-interest rates.

Cut 8 (07) “…again.”

Construction is expected to begin on the $140-millon development in the fall and Guidry wants the development the be the tallest in Acadiana.

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LSU beat reporter Glen Guilbeau for the USA Today Network reports the search for a new Tigers baseball coach is down to three candidates…

Cut 9 (11) “…Jarrett.”

With Arizona’s Jay Johnson, East Carolina’s Cliff Godwin, and Notre Dame’s Link Jarrett squarely in the mix, Guilbeau says Athletic Director Scott Woodward might hold out for a bigger name.

Cut 10 (08) “…Corbin.”

Corbin and the Commodores avoided elimination last night at the College World Series and play again tomorrow. As far as when the school will announce a hire, Guilbeau says there’s a chance that it could take a while.

Cut  11 (09) “…he wants to.” 

Florida’s Kevin O’Sullivan and Drew Bianco of Ole Miss were once considered strong candidates but neither materialized, but both removed their names from consideration

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51-year-old Derrick Hills of Opelousas was arrested in Rapides Parish after allegedly fleeing from his home after shooting his wife.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says Hills’ wife, Rachelle Arceneaux Hills, was found with three gunshot wounds in the couple’s trailer home Wednesday night.

Cut 12 (11) “…fled”

Guidroz says law enforcement eventually tracked Hills to his brother’s home in Alexandria.

Cut 13 (11) “…meet me”

Hills will be transported from Rapides Parish to St. Landry Parish today.

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Senator Bill Cassidy says a bipartisan group of lawmakers has reached an agreement with President Biden on an infrastructure bill.

Cassidy says this comes after long negotiations.

Cut 14 (12) “…process” 

Reportedly the bill spends 1.2 trillion dollars over five years with only 600 billion of it being new spending. The rest is reallocated COVID relief money. The price tag comes in far under the President’s initial two trillion-dollar proposal.

Cassidy says the bill focuses on major infrastructure projects…

Cut 15 (08) “…progress” 

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Cut 16 (09) “…soil saturation.” 

The Louisiana Republican Party is urging the public to contact their local legislators and push for a veto session to override Governor Edwards’ veto of a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. And The governor could also veto a gun-rights bill and a transportation funding measure. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder believes they could override all vetoes during a four-day session mid-July…

Cut 4 (10) “…worked for”

LSU beat reporter Glen Guilbeau for the USA Today Network reports the search for a new Tigers baseball coach is down to three candidates, Arizona’s Jay Johnson, East Carolina’s Cliff Godwin, and Notre Dame’s Link Jarrett. Guilbeau says Athletic Director Scott Woodward might hold out for a bigger name.

Cut 10 (08) “…Corbin.”

Corbin and the Commodores continue to play in the College World Series.

It’s been 40 years since a high rise was constructed in downtown Lafayette, but a now local developer wants to build the tallest ever in Acadiana. Cliff Guidry with Guidry Land Development wants to build two 20-story high-rise buildings at Seven16 Lafayette. His original idea was office space, however…

Cut 7 (12) “…flexible.”

Guidry says they will either lease or sell the space and construction on the $140-million project should begin in the fall.

The Louisiana Republican Party is urging the public to contact their local legislators and push for a veto session to override Governor Edwards’ veto of a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says it’s a worthy cause…
cut 3 (08) “…the bill itself”
Edwards calls the anti-transgender bill discriminatory and in search of a problem that does not exist.

Governor Edwards has signed a bill that removes the limits on how much a candidate running for office in Louisiana can receive from political action committees. There is a concern this will drastically increase the amount of influence out-of-state actors have on state politics, but the bill’s author. Gonzales Senator Ed Price disagrees…
cut 10 (07) “…happening”

A local developer is hoping to change the skyline in downtown Lafayette. Cliff Guidry with Guidry Land Development has unveiled his plans to build two 20-story high-rise buildings. Guidry says it’s been 40 years since the last high rise was built in the Hub City.
Cut 6 (10) “…Lafayette.”
Guidry says his proposal still needs approval from the local government. He imagines the towers will contain office space and possibly condominiums.

LSU beat reporter Glen Guilbeau for the USA Today Network reports the search for a new Tigers baseball coach is down to three candidates…
Cut 9 (11) “…Jarrett.”
With Johnson, Godwin, and Jarrett squarely in the mix, Guilbeau says Athletic Director Scott Woodward might hold out for a bigger name, like Vanderbilt’s Tim Corbin, but it’s unknown if Corbin is interested.

Governor Edwards approved the Legislature’s tax swap proposal that removes the ability to deduct federal income taxes in exchange for lower overall income tax rates for businesses and individuals. Tax expert Jason DeCuir the entire tax swap plan was constructed so that if this narrow amendment fails at the October ballot, none of the proposal will take effect.

Cut 5  (09) “…law.”

Governor Edwards signs legislation removing the cap on the amount of money candidates in state elections can receive from political action committees. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says the new law could drastically increase the amount of influence out-of-state actors have on in-state politics.

Cut 9 (11) “…elections.”

Bill author Gonzales Senator Ed Price says his legislation is about transparency.

20-year-old Mykia Tyson is behind bars in St. Tammany Parish in what authorities say was an alleged murder-for-hire scheme to have her ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend killed. St Tammany Sheriff’s Spokesperson Captain Scott Lee says Tyson hired four teenagers and 17-year-old Delester Magee was the shooter.

Cut 13 (09) “…custodial agreement.”

Tyson faces solicitation for murder and contributing to the delinquency of minor charges. No one was physically injured in the June 5^th shooting.

Before the proposed Slidell casino has even gone before St. Tammany Parish voters, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment announces they plan to invest even more than initially proposed to the casino site. St. Tammany Corporation CEO Chris Masingill says a $75-million investment alone is pretty significant.

Cut 14 (10) “…hear that.”

Governor Edwards has signed the complicated tax swap plan approved by the Legislature, but voters will have the final say on the entire plan in October…
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

A man wanted for the fatal shooting of his wife in Opelousas was arrested in Alexandria. St. Landry parish Sheriff deputies say 51-year-old Derrick Tyrone Hills was apprehended at his brother’s home after shooting his wife times at her home located next to the sheriff’s office in Opelousas. The victim has been identified as a Rachelle Arceneaux Hills.

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed legislation that removes the limit candidates running for offices in Louisiana could receive from political action committees. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says removing the caps, could result in more money spent on political campaigns…
cut 8 (11) “….eyebrows”
The cap for candidates running for major office was 80-thousand dollars from PACs.

A Covington-area woman and four teenagers have been arrested in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme in an effort to take out her romantic rival. St Tammany Sheriff’s Spokesperson Captain Scott Lee says 20-year-old Mykia Tyson was initially arrested on unrelated charges when they learned of her involvement with a shooting at a Lacombe home on June 5th.
Cut 11 (10) “…new boyfriend.”
No one was injured in the shooting and a total of five people are facing charges.

Governor Edwards signs legislation removing the cap on the amount of money candidates in state elections can receive from political action committees. Gonzales Senator Ed Price says his legislation is about transparency because candidates can consolidate the number of PACs they form, making the money easier to track.
Cut 7 (07) “…search.”
The removal of the contribution cap will go into effect on August 1st.

Governor Edwards has signed the bills that make up the Legislature’s tax swap proposal that removes the ability to deduct federal income taxes in exchange for lower overall income tax rates for businesses and individuals. Tax expert Jason DeCuir says voters will have a chance to weigh in on the issue on the October ballot, but only through an amendment involving a part of the reform…
Cut 4 (07) “…percent.”
The Louisiana Budget Project is concerned the proposed tax changes will benefit businesses and higher-income individuals more than middle-class and low-wage earners.

A bipartisan group of Senators that includes Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy, have reached a tentative agreement on a 579 billion dollar infrastructure bill. Cassidy will be among the Senators who will discuss the proposed spending plan with President Joe Biden today. Cassidy says the legislation can help advance construction on new bridges in Baton Rouge and Lake Charles and extending I-49 south.

Before St. Tammany voters have even approved a proposed casino-resort complex in Slidell, investors have increased their investment by $75-million for a total of $325-million. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”