We could be one step closer to knowing whether state lawmakers will convene a constitutional convention later this month. The Landry Administration says reorganization is needed so state lawmakers can avoid making deep cuts to health care and education when there are budget deficits. But Alfreda Tillman Bester, with the group ten-thousand women, says the public remains in the dark regarding what exact changes would be proposed.
Legislation to better define gun-free zone laws regarding parade routes has advanced out of House Criminal Justice. In the latest discussions, New Orleans Representative Alonzo Knox reminded those opposed to the measure that law enforcement supports laws for a gun-free parade zone.
The bill passed on an eight to five vote and heads to the Full House.
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Xavier University and Ochsner Health are teaming to bring the first HBCU Medical College to the Gulf Coast. Colleen Crain has the story.
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A Shreveport man found guilty of domestic violence crimes earlier this month has been ordered to serve almost 15 years in prison. 47 year old Darnell Caldwell was sentenced yesterday to 13 years for domestic abuse battery with a dangerous weapon and causing serious bodily injury. Ad hoc District Judge John Robinson also ordered Caldwell to serve 18 months on each of two instances of domestic abuse batter with child endangerment