A Lafourche Parish deputy was killed Sunday, when his patrol unit was rammed by a chase suspect. State Police Trooper Tom Gossen says LPSO Sgt. Nicholas Pepper was blocking traffic to keep bystanders safe during a brief standoff, but the suspect made another getaway; slamming into Pepper’s vehicle. Gossen says the investigation is ongoing…:

CUT 08(04)      “…for sure.”

The unnamed suspect is in the hospital with moderate injuries.

So what will the governor and lawmakers do with a $1.5-billion budget surplus? The governor wants to give teachers a $2000 or even $3000 pay raise. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says members may be unwilling…:

CUT 13(07)      “…exact amount.”

He says expect to see numerous agencies, programs, and projects will seek additional funding from the surplus. The legislature convenes next Monday.

Two people are under arrest for a fatal house fire that killed a Pineville man. 28-year-old Elizabeth Butler and 39-year-old Dorian Lewis are charged with negligent homicide and simple arson. The victim, 63-year-old Chong Daenan, leaves behind a wife and three kids.

Fasten your seat belts, gas prices are on the rise again. Teiko Foxx has the story…:

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LSU forward Angel Reese is being criticized for taunting Iowa star player Caitlin Clark during the National Championship game even though Clark has done the exact same thing. Reese pointed out the hypocrisy and says she’s proud to be part of the sport.

Cut 5 (11) “…next season.”

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Nicholas Pepper was killed when a suspect rammed into his police unit Sunday. State trooper Thomas Gossen says after the suspect fled Houma police into Lafourche Parish, Pepper’s vehicle was blocking traffic to keep the public safe as negotiations were underway.

Cut 7 (10)  “…to negotiate.” 

The suspect was hospitalized with moderate injuries.

Gas prices are on the rise again, up a dime from last week. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says we normally see prices go up this time of the year as refineries switch from winter to summer-grade gasoline.

Cut 9 (11) “…all of that”

The statewide average for a gallon of regular gas is $3.18.

The legislative session begins a week from today and lawmakers are happy there’s a large budget surplus. More than one-point-five billion dollars will need to be allocated and Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says several agencies, programs, and projects are seeking funds…

Cut 12 (12) “…over this” 

Governor Edwards is pushing for teacher pay raises.

LSU forward Angel Reese is receiving criticism after taunting Iowa star player Caitlin Clark in the final moments of the National Championship game Sunday. Footage of Reese waving her hand in Clark’s face has gone viral and during the post-game press conference, the Baltimore native defended her actions.

Cut 4 (10)  “…me tonight.” 

Clark has taunted other players throughout the season in the same manner.

Lafourche Parish Sergeant Nicholas Pepper was killed after a fleeing suspect rammed into his police unit during a pursuit Sunday morning. State Police Trooper Thomas Gossen says Houma officers attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation, but the suspect fled, and the pursuit entered into Lafourche Parish

Cut 6 (07)  “…the suspect.” 

The suspect remains in the hospital with moderate injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

Among the bills filed for the legislative session, which begins a week from today, would add the exceptions of rape and incest to the state’s abortion ban.  New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd says girls as young as nine could be forced to carry a child.

Cut 13 (12) “…soaking wet.” 

Boyd’s own mother gave birth to her when she was fifteen years old.

The Louisiana Right to Life says the circumstances of a child’s conception has no bearing on his or her human dignity and do not impair his or her right to life.

LSU forward Angel Reese is making headlines not for her playing but for taunting Iowa star player Caitlin Clark in the final moments of the game. Reese waved her hand and pointed to her finger where her championship ring would go, a gesture that Clark herself has done to other players. Reese called out the hypocrisy of her receiving criticism.

Cut 3 (07) “…say nothing.”

The Baltimore native defended her actions during a post-game press conference.

New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd has filed legislation to add rape and incest as exceptions to the state’s abortion ban. She says without them there is no protection for children who are victims of rape and the forced trauma, mentally and physically, of giving birth before they’ve matured.

Cut 15 (12)  “…own mental health.”

The session begins a week from today.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Sergeant Nick Pepper was killed in a fatal crash Sunday after a suspect rammed Pepper’s vehicle. Sheriff Craig Webre extended sympathy to Pepper’s family and praised his service with the department where Pepper’s wife Christie also works as an investigator. State police are overseeing the investigation.

Covington Senator Patrick McMath files legislation that would prohibit minors from having a social media account unless the minor receives consent from a parent or guardian. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 2 (26)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Lower Energy Costs Act – authored by Congressman Steve Scalise passed the U.S. House on Thursday, and he’s hopeful it will receive support from the Senate. Scalise’s House Resolution 1 passed by a narrow 225-204 margin. Scalise says the bill is intended to help consumers financially, but he’s already spoken with some Democrats in the Senate who are interested in debating the measure.

Cut 5 (11) “…in the end.”

Scalise says 60 senators (about 11 of them Democrats) will have to vote to bring the bill up for debate.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre has identified the deputy who was killed in a police pursuit Sunday morning. 44-year-old Sergeant Nicholas Pepper died after a suspect rammed into Sergeant Pepper’s unit. Pepper began his career with the Sheriff’s office in 2007. The suspect was taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing.

LSU Lady Tigers are the NCAA national champions of women’s basketball. LSU scored a 102-85 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes last night. Angel Reese scored 15 points with ten rebounds, giving her an NCAA record 34th double-double for the season. Reese was also named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.

Cut 7 (15) “…right now”

This is Mulkey’s fourth national championship as a head coach.

Requiring parental consent for children 16 and younger to use social media platforms is the foundation of a bill proposed by Covington Senator Patrick McMath. The measure would give parents a path to take companies to court who they believe were negligent in children being harmed. The Republican from St. Tammany Parish says Utah passed a similar bill but his bill is designed to protect children’s mental well-being.

Cut 12 (09)  “…its role.”

Congress has so far been unable to pass national privacy laws and restrictions, leaving some states to take action.

Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers women’s Basketball team beat the Iowa Hawkeyes -  earning their first NCAA national championship. Angel Reese had 15 points and ten rebounds but found herself in foul trouble during the second quarter. Reese says the team has collectively been a great support the entire season.

Cut 8 (10) “…played big”

The Lady Tigers had a game record of 102 points in a final score of 102-85.

Senator Patrick McMath – a father of four – has filed a bill that would require children 16 and younger to have parental consent to download social media apps.  McMath says this is a step to give parents the opportunity to safeguard their children in the social media world.

Cut 10 (10)  “…about it.”

The bill would also place time restrictions on when children can participate on social media platforms that have five million or more users.

New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd has authored a bill that would add the exceptions of rape and incest to the state’s abortion ban. Boyd argues without exceptions there is no protection for children.

Cut 13 (12) “…soaking wet.” 

Boyd is hopeful the bill will receive bipartisan support.

Congressman Steve Scalise is hopeful the Senate will pass his Lower Energy Costs Act that was passed in the U.S. House last week. Scalise’s House Resolution 1 passed by a narrow 225-204 margin last Wednesday. He says the bill drew some bipartisan votes and he’s expecting the Senate to follow suit.

Cut 4 (12)  “…getting that done.”

The Lower Energy Costs act would increase domestic energy production.

cut 30 (10) “…national champions”
That’s the longtime voice of LSU women’s basketball team, Patrick Wright, on the LSU Sports Radio Network as the Lady Tigers defeated Iowa 102 to 85 to win the school’s first championship in basketball.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise passed his Lower Energy Costs Act in the House last week, and now looks to getting it through the Senate…:
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The legislative session begins a week from today and there are over 800 bills filed. New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd has a bill to provide exceptions for rape and incest to the state’s abortion ban. For Boyd, the abortion issue is a personal one. Her mother was only 15 years old when she gave birth and Boyd’s father was then 28.
Cut 14 (10) “…she was 30 years old.”
The Louisiana Right to Life says the circumstances of a child’s conception has no bearing on his or her human dignity and do not impair his or her right to life.

Covington Senator Patrick McMath is a father of four and he believes social media apps and websites are harmful to his children….
cut 11 (10) “..about it”
McMath has filed a bill that would require minor to receive parental consent in order to have a social media account.

In just her second season as head coach at LSU, Tickfaw native Kim Mulkey has delivered a national championship as she led the Lady Tigers to a 102-85 win over Iowa. Mulkey says she left Baylor to win a national title in her home state…
Cut 9 (15) “…over the hump.”
She’s the first coach to lead two programs to national titles in NCAA Women’s Basketball.

Louisiana Congressman and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is working to convince the Senate to vote for his energy bill that he says will boost U-S oil and gas production. But the President says he will veto the legislation if it reaches his desk. Scalise says his bill is in the best interest of Americans…
cut 6 (12) “….ultimately sign it”

Legislation has been filed to add the exceptions for rape and incest to the state’s abortion ban and for the lawmaker who’s sponsoring the bill it’s personal. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

A Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s deputy was killed early Sunday morning during a police chase that started in Houma when an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle on a traffic violation. The chase ended when the suspect rammed his vehicle into a deputy’s vehicle, killing 44-year-old Detective Sergeant Nicholas Pepper. The suspect is in custody.