12:30 LRN Newscast July 13

A fatal Thursday morning hit & run in Terrebonne Parish is a double mystery for State Police right now. Teiko Foxx has more…:

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Former LSU women’s basketball standout Danielle Ballard was also struck by traffic and killed early this morning in Memphis, TN. In this case the drive DID stop and call authorities. Among her athletic accomplishments, Ballard led the Lady Tigers to the 2015 NCAA Tournament. Danielle Ballard; dead at just 29.

 

Lawmakers must have their ballots in by midnight tonight if they’re against holding a veto override session. In Louisiana when the governor rejects legislation a veto session is automatic. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford believes they will reconvene. He says one clue there will be is that at least three political fundraisers are scheduled over the five days set aside for the session…:

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Alford says the state Republican Party has even threatened lawmakers with repercussions if they do not override Governor Edwards’ vetoes; especially the one killing a bill to ban transgender procedures for kids.

And now a look at today’s commodities….