The Louisiana House is expected to vote tomorrow on legislation that would result in the state holding a constitutional convention starting on May 20th and ending as early as June 3rd. La-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says several legislators are concerned with the speed that this happening…
A two-thirds vote is needed in the House for the constitutional convention proposal to advance to the Senate.
Louisiana House Criminal Justice Committee has advanced a bill inspired by Shreveport native Catherine Herring, whose husband poisoned her with an abortion pill in Texas, but only spent 180 in jail. Herring was able to receive an abortion reversing medication in time to save her daughter, but Josephine has health complications as a result.
Cut 8 (13) “…political parties.”
Opelousas High School can once again say they are state champs in football. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”
Slidell police arrested a Slidell High School teacher for sexual misconduct with a student. The investigation that led to the arrest of 35-year-old Alexa Wingerter began in March. Authorities say Wingerter had an inappropriate and sexual relationship with at least one 18-year-old male student and there is evidence she purchased alcohol for students at local bars. She faces charges of Prohibited Sexual Conduct Between Educator and Student and Unlawful Purchase of Alcoholic Beverages on Behalf of Persons under 21. The investigation is ongoing.