Legislation that would prohibit some juvenile offenders from possessing firearms until they are 24 years old is nearing final legislative passage. It passed in the House on a 59-39 vote. Kenner Representative Debbie Villio told the House that Florida has a similar law, but Gretna Representative Joe Marino believes the bill is unconstitutional….
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Marino says since juvenile offenders are adjudicated by a judge and not convicted by a jury, Louisiana law does not allow the state to prohibit gun ownership once they leave the juvenile justice system.

Coming up today at the Capitol, the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee will debate a bill that would allow nonfelon adults to conceal carry a gun without a permit. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat finds it strange the bill is getting a second committee hearing in the Senate…
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The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins today. Brooke Thorington has more…
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In Ukraine, New Orleans physician Doctor Mark Alain Dery is assisting with medical evacuations and also training first responders on how to treat civilians severely wounded from military strikes….
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