The Gator Scholarship program, an expanded version of school vouchers, is nearing final passage. The amended bill passed in the House on a 67-29 vote. Carencro Representative Julie Emerson says the bill amended the list of approved items of how the money can be spent on school-related expenses.
The amended bill returns to the Senate for final passage. Governor Jeff Landry, who’s expressed his support of the bill, is expected to sign the legislation.
Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill into law that would make it a crime to stand within 25 feet of a police officer after they order you to stand back. Bill author, Representative Bryonn Fontenot of Thibodaux.
Fontenot says that violence against police officers is on the rise.
Two of the four inmates who escaped the Tangipahoa Parish jail this weekend are still at large. 19-year-old Omarion Hookfin and 20-year-old Jamarcus Cyprian remain on the run. Chief Jimmy Travis says Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s offices takes responsibility.
Travis also says inadequate head counts, manpower shortages, and insufficient experience and training as factors contributing to the escape.
Nicholls is in an NCAA Regional for a second consecutive season. Pitcher Jacob Mayers says seeing their name re-appear on the selection show was a thrill…
Nicholls will play UC Irvine at 3pm in Corvallis, Organ.