At the Capitol today, a bill to impose fines on businesses who deny entry based on vaccination status got pushback from republicans and democrats on a House committee. DeSoto parish Representative Larry Bagley blames the COVID vaccine for his recent heart attack and doubts the vaccines’ efficacy. Mandeville Republican Richard Nelson says he’s not comfortable with the propose penalties…:

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Sensing the committee’s feelings, Bagley pulled his bill for some re-writing, but says he’ll bring it back in the weeks ahead.

In another committee room, a House bill that would restrict public access to booking mugshots wins approval. New Orleans Democrat Royce Duplessis’ bill would keep such pics private until the person is convicted. No conviction; no mugshot released. Media outlets often rely on booking mugs for their news coverage. The bill moves now to the House floor.

Police in Lafayette arrest a local man they say was in possession of over $165-thousand in illegal drugs. Among the items found: 5000 tablets of an opioid pain reliever, over 4 pounds of marijuana, various other pain meds, plus guns and cash. 53-year-old Joe Kemp faces a long list of charges.

The tornado that ravaged the community of Arabi Tuesday night also claimed the life of 25-year-old Conner Lambert. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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