Thanks to a Slidell Walmart employee, a newborn baby was saved from possibly dying inside a hot car. SPD spokesman Dan Seuzeneau says that employee spotted 37-year-old Ashley Kennedy in the store and obviously VERY drunk and called cops. They found her 16-day-old baby in the car with HOT air blowing from the AC. The child was taken to a hospital and will survive. Seuzeneau credits that Walmart worker with helping save the child…:

CUT 05(09)      “…story today.”

Kennedy was arrested on numerous charges, including child endangerment – THIRD offense.

The state’s trigger abortion ban is back in effect, after a judge in New Orleans ordered the legal battle over it be sent back to a Baton Rouge court. It’s unclear when it may be heard in the Capital City. Meanwhile abortion clinics must close their doors.

Will they or won’t they? State lawmakers have until Monday to return mail-in votes on whether to have a veto override session. They happen automatically unless majorities in House & Senate vote “no.” Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat thinks there’s a good chance they’ll decline. He says the success of a veto session is not a sure thing, and many members may not feel it’s necessary to inject more work into their summer…:

CUT 10(14)      “…absolutely certain.”

Governor Edwards vetoed 28 bills passed this session, but Pinsonat says they can always be revisited next year.

Dashcam footage was released today showing State Police Superintendent Col Lamar Davis driving at least 90-miles-an-hour along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge last week. Davis was driving an unmarked SUV. LSP spokesman Capt. Nick Manacle’s statement…?

CUT 12(12)      “…a citation.”

LSP has issued a written statement from Colonel Davis in which apologizes.