Legislation to allow permitless carry in Louisiana is the first bill in the crime special session to receive final legislative approval. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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The piglet that was tossed around like a football after a Mardi Gras parade has a new home and made Louisiana history today. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Louisiana adults who are not felons will soon have the ability to carry a concealed handgun without a permit or training as a result of a bill given final legislative approval by the House today. Pineville Representative Mike Johnson says crime is a major problem and this legislation will give law abiding residents a chance to defend themselves
For Louisiana adults to conceal carry, they have to get a permit, which requires training. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle does not like the idea of thousands of people possessing a gun without adequate training…
New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry expressed concern about numerous individuals possessing a gun in large crowds
Johnson says criminals are walking around with concealed guns without a permit, so law abiding citizens should legally have the same opportunity…
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The House approved the bill on 75-28 vote. Governor Jeff Landry plans to sign it and it will go into effect on July 4th.
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The piglet that was tossed around like a football after a Mardi Gras parade received a full pardon from Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser today and “Earl the Pig Long” has been officially adopted by East Baton Rouge Representative Lauren Ventrella.
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Nungesser thanked the individuals who rescued Earl along with the veterinarians who cared for him. The swine was placed in the care of the Louisiana Humane Society and Nungesser says Earl will now reside at Ventrella’s family farm.
And even though the piglet was assured a cruelty-free remainder of his life, Nungesser and Ventrella hinted at possible career options Earl could entertain.
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Former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels reportedly met with the Saints at the NFL draft combine. Daniels could be the number two overall pick, but the Saints have the 14th selection in the first round. WWL Radio Saints analyst Mike Detillier says Saints executives like to speak with the top players in the draft…
Daniels is not working out at the combine in Indianapolis. Detillier says that’s not a big deal for a player like Daniels who just won the Heisman Trophy. He says the physical exam and interviews with several NFL teams teams are way more important…
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The Tiger Athletic Foundation is discussing building a new arena on campus that would be designed to hosting sporting events as well as music concerts and other entertainment activities. Lady Tigers basketball coach Kim Mulkey has said in the past it’s time to replace the 52-year-old Maravich Center as a basketball arena…
According to the Advocate newspaper, The Tiger Athletic Foundation has begun soliciting proposals from developers. LSU is also working with East Baton Rouge parish government as the goal is to make this venue a great place for concerts. Mulkey would rather see a new arena just for LSU’s athletic teams…