Will another Democrat enter the governor’s race? Speculation runs high Orleans Parish D.A. Jason Williams will enter the race. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray says the state Dem Party supports Shawn Wilson, but it’s all about the polling…:
CUT 13(08) “…numbers go.”
Williams’s distaste for Attorney General Jeff Landry could be the reason he gets into the race. Landry has pointed the finger at D-As for not doing enough to curb crime, Williams says Landry has been absent in the fight.

LSU’s ace pitcher Paul Skenes delivered another dominating performance yesterday as the Tigers topped Tulane seven to two to open up play in the Baton Rouge Regional. Skenes struck out 12 on 124 pitches and earned the complete game victory….
cut 19 (13) “…in a game”
LSU will face Oregon State tonight, who beat Sam Houston 18 to 2 yesterday.

At the State Capitol, Senate members vote to resurrect a bill to ban transgender medical procedures for minors…after it was killed last week in the Health & Welfare Committee. Members voted to call the bill from the committee and sent it to a Judiciary committee, where it was sent to the Senate floor…:
CUT 08(11) “…with amendments.”
A Senate floor vote could happen this weekend and Governor Edwards could veto the legislation if it reaches his desk.

State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred last night in Alexandria. Very few details have been released. The person shot is hospitalized, no officers were injured.

Denham Springs Police Corporal Shawn Kelly, who was shot several times on May 11th by a man killed by Livingston Parish Sheriff deputies, has passed away from his injuries.