Governor Bobby Jindal has an op-ed piece in today’s New York Times that explains his support for the religious liberty bill that will be debated in the Louisiana legislature. Some companies are concerned about the legislation. But U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Jindal lets the world know their opinions won’t deter him…:
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Jindal also emphasizes in the column his view that marriage is between one man and one woman and Cross says it’s another way the Governor is trying to raise his profile in the presidential race.

There are still thousands without power in parts of northeast Louisiana on the heels of a terrible storm that ripped through the region Wednesday. Authorities say areas in Ouachita, Union, Morehouse and Richland parishes are dealing with downed power lines, trees and blocked roads. Sterlington Middle is closed today due to damage as the recovery continues.

The Youngsville Police Department says a male youth softball coach is facing charges for allegedly punching an opposing female softball coach and breaking her nose. Chief Rickey Boudreaux says it was a highly contested game between two teams with the Lafayette City-Parish Parks and Recreation and after it was over words were allegedly exchanged then three players jumped on an opposing player…:
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Boudreaux says the suspect coach is a complete low life and expects more than one arrest will be made in this case very soon.

The fundraiser for the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s deputy who was gunned down while working a school zone last week is underway in Destrehan. Captain Pat Yoes says Corporal Burt Halzetine, who was hit with three bullets, is doing remarkably well as he begins the road to recovery..:
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The fundraiser at the Shriners hall in Destrehan goes on till 8pm.