Beginning Monday, military veterans will have the right to carry a concealed weapon without obtaining a permit. The new law was authored by Monroe Senator Jay Morris, who says he was happy to pass legislation to aid those who’ve served their country…:
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Under the new law, military veterans may carry a hidden gun without getting a permit; provided they are over 21 and have no criminal felony record.

Did you get your Mega Millions ticket for tonight. The jackpot is one-point-one billion dollars and Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says lottery players love big jackpots, including individuals who only buy a lottery ticket once or twice a year…
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The drawing is at 10 PM tonight and ticket sales stop at 9 PM.

The Governor’s Office of Community Programs will distribute school supplies across the state, beginning this weekend. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Lafourche Parish sheriff deputies have arrested 41-year-old Dontrell Williams Senior of Golden Meadow after his child ingested heroin that belonged to Williams. A Las Vegas woman is accused of stabbing a St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Deputy during a Wednesday morning traffic stop. The deputy was treated and released at a hospital. Shreveport police are searching suspects who are responsible for nine carjackings over the last three days.