The Louisiana Conservative Caucus is calling for lawmakers to vote in favor of heading into a veto override session to overturn the Governor’s rejection of Constitutional Carry legislation. Caucus head, Representative Jack McFarland, says the governor’s veto was a direct hit against Louisianans’ 2nd Amendment rights.
The bill cleared the House and Senate with over two-thirds support.
Ouachita Parish Sheriffs arrest a man right outside of the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center who allegedly told deputies he was there to free his family on god’s orders. Sheriffs’ spokesperson Glenn Springfield says 35-year-old Bobby Koch admitted to having used methamphetamine and they then handcuffed the suspect.
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The Houma Police Department is asking for help in a homicide case of 19-year old Emmitt Carr Jr. Authorities says shortly after 8 o’clock Saturday night they responded to a shooting on Isaac Street and found Carr suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to local hospital and later died. Police say there was a splash party going on in the area and are asking witnesses to come forward.
While on an overseas flight to Greece, a passenger needed help and when a professional didn’t answer the call, two LSU Health New Orleans medical students did. Associate Dean for Student Affairs Dr. Cathy Lazarus says she’s extremely proud of the first-year students, Heather Duplessis and Lauren Bagneris.
The female passenger was suffering from low blood sugar and the students were able to stabilize her. The two were even wearing LSU Health sweatshirts while on the plane and even made the national news.