Some will call it a “Don’t Say Gay” bill, but Bossier Parish Representative Dodie Horton has filed legislation to ban classroom discussion of sexual preference or gender identity. Jeff Palermo reports…:
CUT 01(29) “…Palermo.”
Deputies in St. John Parish arrest an alleged drug dealer for selling to a woman who overdosed on his wares. 31-year-old Shelbi Ori died on New Year’s Eve. An investigation led to 55-year-old Clyde Madere, who admitted selling her the drugs – laced with fentanyl. Madere has drug related arrests dating back to 1986; 50 of them. His latest arrest is for 2nd degree murder.
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and distracted drivers in Louisiana are involved in at least 5,000 crashes a year. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesman Mark Lambert says driving is an activity that requires your full attention…:
CUT 04(11) “…cell phone.”
On average, drivers in Louisiana use their cell phones 2.4 times each time they drive.
In Prairieville, a 13-year-old Galvez Middle School student is facing video voyeurism charges after a camera, disguised as an ink pen, was located in the girl’s locker room last week. Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Donovan Jackson says they’ve contacted the parents of all of the students who were involved…:
CUT 10(08) “…locker room.”
Where and how the 13-year-old student obtained the camera is also being investigated.