Governor Jeff Landry held a press conference today to tout the need for a constitutional convention. Landry says the convention would allow for ever legislator and 27 delegates appointed by the governor to make changes to the state constitution. Landry says the main goal is to create more flexibility during tough budget times, so health care and education do not take a brunt of the cuts…
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A bill that calls for constitutional convention is awaiting debate on the House floor.

LSU honored its women’s gymnastics team with a parade and a celebration inside the PMAC last night. Coach Jay Clark led the program to its first ever title and the team’s success resulted in Georgia offering him and his assistants a chance to coach the Gym Dogs. But Clark says he’s staying at LSU…
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An arrest has been made in the case where the torso of 19-year-old Sheryl Turner of New Iberia was found floating the Ouachita River, on January 24th. Catahoula Parish Sheriff Detective Dewain Littleton says 29-year-old Anthony Holland, Junior of West Monroe confessed that he dismembered and disposed of her body.
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Multiple law enforcement agencies collaborated in the investigation including the FBI.

The full House has approved legislation that would remove the requirement that businesses must give minors at least a 20 minute break if they work five consecutive hours. Opponents are concerned about over working 16 and 17-year-olds. Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder says Mississippi does not have a mandatory break for minors and there no major problems…
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The measure heads to the Senate for more consideration.